Lending

WASHINGTON -- As access to credit and capital continues to tighten, the Small Business Administration is encouraging credit unions, banks and other lenders to extend temporary payment relief to 7(a) and 504 loan recipients.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $21 million to nonprofit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to help people who believe they have been the victims of housing discrimination.

CHICAGO -- The Cook County sheriff who was sued by a subprime lender after he refused to carry out any more evictions says his office will start the procedures on Monday.

CHICAGO -- The Cook County sheriff who was sued by a subprime lender after he refused to carry out any more evictions says his office will start the procedures on Monday.

WASHINGTON -- During this election year and beyond, small businesses could see more opportunities to grow from pursuing new markets overseas, women, minorities and increasing their investment in technology.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Florida Credit Union League will be holding a roundtable aimed at helping credit unions develop strategies to cope with the economy and the mortgage calamity.