U.S. Small Business Administration

• Redwood CU Joins SBA Preferred Roster

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 6, 2011

  California credit union now belongs to a growing list of cooperatives with the SBA’s Preferred Lender status.

• Members Choice CU Tapped SBA Preferred Lender

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 31, 2011

  The Houston credit union was also recognized by the agency’s district office for strong lending performance.

• SBA Reports Growth of Startups

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 22, 2011

  The number of new business startups increased at the end of 2010, the U.S. Small Business Administration reported.

• Virginia CU Earns SBA Honor Again

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 8, 2011

  University of Virginia Community Credit Union feted by SBA for top loan volume in district.

• SBA Licenses New $130 Million Investment Fund

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 26, 2011

  New fund will focus exclusively on providing capital to Michigan businesses.

• Michigan to be First in Public-Private Alliance

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 25, 2011

  Announcement coming tomorrow, SBA says; few details released so far.

• July 4th Salute: SBA Touts Patriot Loan Program to Vets

  By Myriam DiGiovanni  |  July 1, 2011

  Patriot Express loans totaling more than $633 million have gone to more than 7,650 veterans starting or expanding small businesses since 2007.

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  MBL Cap Fight Will Continue CU Leaders Vow

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 20, 2011

  To say the battle to increase the member business lending cap has been an arduous one for the credit union industry would be an understatement.

• SBA: Small Business Lending Continues to Drop

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 10, 2011

  Micro business loans under $100,000 were down 2.9% during the first quarter, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

• SBA Lenders Receive Honors During National Small Business Week

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  May 31, 2011

  The $449 million Centris Federal Credit Union was among the top lenders recently recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration during National Small Business Week.