Bank loans
BY Catherine Clifford
The government's small-business agency announces a pledge to support approximately 2,000 additional businesses.
Where Small Businesses Are Finding Money (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
Securing a small-business loan has become more difficult in recent years. Here's a look at how companies are coping. Why Consumer Credit Matters to Small Businesses (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Washington's recent efforts to protect consumers may be hampering small-business growth. Why Business Loans Are Up for Grabs
BY Toddi Gutner
Lending experts suggest that, finally, small-business owners and entrepreneurs can secure loans for their businesses -- if only they wanted them. Voices That Matter: Business Lessons From a Top Banker
BY Susan Schreter
Business on Main sits down for an interview with Maria C. Coyne, executive vice president of the Consumer and Small Business Banking segment at KeyBank. Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Several reports show that entrepreneurs are gaining ground when it comes to the funding they need to run and grow their business. Revenue-Based Financing Offers a Flexible Route for Cash
BY Vanessa Richardson
A loan that provides capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of gross monthly revenue is gaining new traction among startups. For some borrowers, it can be an attractive alternative to a traditional bank loan. Why the Fed Should Ease Up on Weak Small Banks (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Lending to small businesses has dropped, but experts disagree on the reason. 4 Tips for Negotiating a Personal Guarantee
BY Catherine Clifford
It is highly likely that you'll be asked to sign a personal guarantee to get a bank loan. Before you do, make sure you are getting the best terms possible. 3 Signs You May Need to Ditch Your Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
It is a hassle to change banks. Here is when it is worth it. 9 Things Startups Must Know Before Approaching Lenders
BY Catherine Clifford
These steps will put you ahead of the game before you start, and increase your chances of securing funds for your small business. Small Businesses Suffer in States Hardest Hit By Housing Meltdown
BY Catherine Clifford
Southeastern states have a particularly high percentage of small businesses being hamstrung by tight credit conditions. 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan
BY Catherine Clifford
Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit. Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise
BY Catherine Clifford
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources. Small Businesses Borrow More, But Should They?
BY Carol Tice
An uptick in small-business lending may mean entrepreneurs will start hiring in 2012, or they might just sit on their cash. Top Sources of Small-Business Financing in 2012
BY Catherine Clifford
The lending market for small businesses cratered during the recession and has been on a jagged path of recovery. To help fill the void, entrepreneurs are finding alternative financing sources. Four Tips for Working Out Your Business Debts
BY Donald Todrin
You can get out from under that mountain of debt. Here's how to make sure your bank works for you, versus the other way around. How Community Banks Are Wooing Small-Business Customers
BY Gwen Moran
The money is coming back in business borrowing-- so why don't businesses want it? Here's a look at what some innovative community banks are doing to try to be your lender. Can Entrepreneurs Count on Community Banks?
BY Carol Tice
Small banks have been quietly shutting their doors in greater number. Here's how their loss could affect your business. Five Ways to Build Business Credit
BY Kelly K. Spors
Consider these options to start building an enviable credit history for your small business. Small-Biz Loan Money Finally Trickles to Community Banks
BY Carol Tice
The Treasury Department recently opened the spigot on the $30 billion Small Business Loan Fund. But is it too little, too late? Does Your Small Business Have a Collateral Crisis?
BY Carol Tice
A new study reveals that the biggest obstacle for small businesses seeking bank loans might be a lack of collateral. Small-Business Loan Forecast: A Brighter Second Half for 2011
BY Diana Ransom
A KeyBank executive offers her predictions for small-business lending. The Hidden Small-Business Credit Crisis: Fear of Applying
BY Carol Tice
A new study finally answers the question: How many entrepreneurs were afraid to even apply for a loan during the recession? 