A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small business. It is up to the franchisee to find the necessary capital to open and operate. When it comes to financing ...

SomerCor, a nonprofit U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Development Company (CDC) and leading provider of SBA 504 financing, launched a Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) to help ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SomerCor, a non-profit, Certified Development Company (CDC) licensed by the ...

Leasing commercial space can appear to be the cheaper and simpler option for business owners. However, once you identify your optimal location and operations are standardized and primed for growth, ...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has long been recognized as a catalyst for economic development in communities, thanks to the important resources it offers — including its lending plans like ...

The largest SBA loan recipients in Wichita received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's ...

This list ranks the largest SBA loan recipients in Arizona that received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 7(a) or 504 programs from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025. The ...

PHOENIX, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- When Cameron Chandler mowed lawns in high school, it was to support his participation in team sports – and not because he envisioned founding one of Phoenix, ...

CARLISLE – Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) announced Thursday a regional partnership with EDC Finance Corporation. The alliance will allow businesses in Cumberland County ...

The largest SBA 504 loan recipients in Kansas City received or were approved for loans through the Small Business Administration's 504 program from third quarter 2024 through second quarter 2025. The ...