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SBA Deregulation Strike Force Targets High Cost Rules & Red Tape

The SBA announced a new Deregulation Strike Force with the goal of cutting Biden-era regulation that is driving up costs for small businesses.

December 15, 2025

Prime Rate Falls to 6.75%: Why Small Businesses Aren't Celebrating

Fed's December rate cut offers little comfort as capital costs remain punishing

December 11, 2025

SBA Opens After End of Longest Government Shutdown

The SBA is finally back open after the longest government shutdown in history, and FastWaySBA’s Preferred lending partners are already moving first in line to get borrowers funded before the backlog hits.

November 13, 2025

Breaking News: Government Shutdown Halts SBA Lending

In an official notice to SBA Approved Lenders, the SBA announced: "SBA will close its Capital Access Financial System (CAFS), suspending acceptance of new loan applications for both the 7(a) and 504 loan programs in E-Tran."

October 1, 2025

Federal Reserve Shows Division on Interest Rates, What It Means for SBA Borrowers

Fed splits on rates as Trump pushes for cuts—SBA borrowers could benefit. Here’s what it means for your financing.

July 31, 2025

New SBA Rules Released: MCA Debt Can’t Be Refinanced

The SBA has announced that MCA debt will not be allowed to be refinanced by the SBA lender for 7(a) SBA loans.

April 22, 2025

Fed's are officially cutting rates

The federal funds rate was cut by half a percentage point on September 18, 2024. This means that the effective Prime Rate will

September 18, 2024