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SBAJune 3, 2026

SBA delivers first $30M in loans through its 90% grocery guarantee

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the first $30 million in financing delivered under its 90% loan guarantee for grocery businesses, aimed at widening capital access for independent grocers and food retailers.

U.S. Small Business Administration

RatesJune 1, 2026

Where SBA loan rates stand in June 2026

NerdWallet's monthly tracker breaks down current SBA 7(a) and 504 loan rates, helping owners gauge the real cost of government-backed financing as benchmark rates shift.

NerdWallet

SBAMay 18, 2026

SBA doubles cumulative 7(a) and 504 loan limit to $10 million

The SBA raised the combined 7(a) and 504 borrowing cap to $10 million, expanding how much established businesses can access through SBA-backed loans for expansion, real estate, and equipment.

U.S. Small Business Administration

PolicyMay 1, 2026

Regulators advance small-business lending data rules under Reg B

A Federal Register notice updated requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B, Section 1071) governing how lenders collect and report small-business credit application data.

Federal Register

ResearchMarch 3, 2026

Fed: just 42% of applicants got all the small-business financing they sought

The Federal Reserve's 2026 Report on Employer Firms found that among businesses that applied for financing, 42% received the full amount requested — and small banks approved applicants in full more often (57%) than large banks or online lenders.

Federal Reserve Banks

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