small business lending

• 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.

• High-Growth Small Biz Sectors for CUs to Consider: Sageworks

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 30, 2013

  With the economy recovering, credit unions may notice an uptick in inquiries from members wanting to start or grow businesses in certain areas.

• 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.

• IC FCU Pledges $10,000 to Help Start, Grow Small Businesses

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 25, 2013

  Massachusetts credit union continues its work with small business growers of employment, economy.

• Women, Minority-Owned Businesses More Likely to Rely on Own Funds: SBA

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 24, 2013

  New report finds they're also less likely to seek credit, fearing denial.

• Treasury Report Slams Banks for Misuse of TARP Funds

  By Heather Anderson  |  April 11, 2013

  Inspector General says community banks did not sufficiently use bailout money to increase lending to small businesses.

• Workers’ CU Gives $20,000 to Small, Minority-Owned Business Initiative

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 4, 2013

  Gift will help development organization help businesses in north-central Massachusetts.

• 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.

• ​ICBA Encourages Small Businesses to ‘Go Local’

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  April 2, 2013

  Small bankers trade kicks off Community Banking Month; CUNA counters that everything credits union do is "local."

• Women Entrepreneurs Face Higher Operating Costs, Slimmer Margins: Biz2Credit

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  March 28, 2013

  Biz2Credit financing match firm also finds loan approval rates 15% to 20% lower for female-owned companies.