SBA

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  Maine Senator, CU Ally, Becomes SBA Regional Administrator

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 10, 2013

  Sen. Seth Goodall has applauded the support he received from his credit union when he started a landscape business.

• Members Choice CU Takes No. 9 Spot in Houston SBA Market

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 5, 2013

  Three years after it started offering business loans, Members Choice CU moves to No. 9 on the SBA list for big Texas market.

• SBA Looks to Increase Loans to Veterans by $475 Million

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 28, 2013

  The Veteran Pledge Initiative involves the SBA and 20 of the country’s top national, regional and community lenders, the agency said.

• 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.