Alternative Funding Partners

09/30/2026

Ready to take the next step in your business’s growth? The SBA offers tools and funding paths that support expansion, hiring, equipment investment, and more. Good planning paired with the right support can make a difference.

Expand your business when times are good. Find new funding, locations, customers and resources for minority, veteran and rural businesses. Get more funding Expand to new locations Merge and acquire business Become a federal contractor Export products Women-owned businesses Native American-owned busi...

09/29/2026

Private lending has roots in deal-making long before traditional banks got involved. This piece breaks down where it came from and why it still matters today — especially if conventional options aren’t fitting your timeline or terms.

Today's sector looks far different — and here's what may come next

09/28/2026

Real estate stays one of the strongest assets an investor can hold, but big upfront costs sideline too many good deals. The right structure removes that barrier and puts income-producing property within reach.

09/27/2026

SBA loans can reach into the millions, but not every business qualifies for the top end. Size, use of funds, and eligibility all come into play. Here's a clear look at who can access the largest SBA financing.

More small business owners will soon be eligible for 7(a) Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, which will come with flexibility and capped lower rates. Starting May 1, the SBA announced that small manufacturers will become eligible for an enhanced International Trade Loan program carrying a 90

09/26/2026

After a long slowdown, single-family construction lending has posted its first yearly increase in two years. It's an early signal worth watching for anyone tracking the building and financing market. Here's what the numbers show.

But broader acquisition, development and construction loans continue a prolonged downturn

09/25/2026

Interest rates on business loans swing widely based on lender, loan type, and borrower profile. Knowing what drives the number helps owners compare offers and avoid overpaying. Here's what to watch.

Explore current business loan interest rates in 2026, what’s driving them and how to qualify for the lowest rates across banks, SBA loans and online lenders.

09/24/2026

The rate you qualified for years ago may be costing you now. Refinancing, consolidation, and credit repair can cut what you spend on financing, simplify your payments, and free up capital to reinvest in the business.

09/23/2026

Some opportunities close in days, not weeks. Fast cash financing is built for the moments when timing decides everything and a slow approval means a missed shot.

09/22/2026

At many non-bank lenders, most of a loan file is processed before a person ever sees it. AI now handles the intake, leaving the credit call as the last human step. What that means for borrowers is still being worked out. Here's the debate.

After more than a decade of putting AI to work on small-business loans, the verdict is split. New 2025 Federal Reserve data and a regulatory rewrite are forcing the industry to pick a side.

09/21/2026

From first loan to major expansion, financing decisions shape a business for years. This resource pulls together practical guidance on loans, credit, and capital so owners can move forward with confidence.

Everything you need to know about traditional business loans and alternative lenders.