SBA

• Great Basin FCU Earns SBA Lender Status

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 24, 2013

  The $125 million cooperative in Reno, Nev., said it is the first new SBA lender in northern Nevada in more than nine years.

• Women Shun Business Loan Applications

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 15, 2013

  At a time when some credit unions are looking for ways to boost their loan portfolios, they may want to consider ­giving more consideration to two groups that fear seeking out financing for their business start-ups or expansions.

• SBA Proposal to Ease Application Process Gets CUNA’s Support

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 26, 2013

  Agency would eliminate personal resources test from some loan programs.

• Small Businesses Hit by Hurricane Sandy to Receive $19 Million in Grants

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 26, 2013

  SBA funding available through package approved by Congress in January.

• SBA Hurricane Sandy Loan Approvals Surpass $2 Billion

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 11, 2013

  Deadlines extended for filing for disaster loans in New Jersey and New York.

• Concerns Surface on Sequestration Impact on SBA’s Ability to Operate

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 3, 2013

  House committee chair asks SBA for update on contingency plans as funding shrinks.

• SBA, AARP Team Up to Promote Baby Boomer Entrepreneurship

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 1, 2013

  The SBA and AARP are teaming up to host National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month, targeted at entrepreneurs over the age of 50.

• Small Business Loans Up: SBA

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 20, 2013

  Quarterly report cites improving economic conditions, "meek lending environment."

• SBA, Experian Pact Aids Businesses in Economically Depressed Areas

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 19, 2013

  Experian providing online tool to help SBA-backed businesses better manage their business relationships quickly and easily, according to Experian.

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  Bank-Rejected Missouri Firm Racks Up Awards After Signing On With Mazuma CU

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 12, 2013

  Turned down by three banks, Alpha Energy and Electric Inc. caught a break with Mazuma Credit Union and is tasting sweet revenge these days.