Loans
BY Michelle Goodman
An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital. Google Leads a $125 Million Investment in Lending Club
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The peer-to-peer lending platform is now reportedly valued at $1.55 billion. 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. Why Peer-to-Peer Lending Could Be a Good Investment Choice
BY J.D. Roth
Are you looking for better returns? Think about peer-to-peer lending. Tough Credit Conditions Predicted for the Remainder of 2013
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Findings from Moody's Analytics shows that small-business credit quality dropped in the fourth quarter of 2012, but predicts a better outlook for 2014. Loan Market Remains Weak Amid Small-Business Struggles
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Findings from Moody's Analytics reveals that small-business credit quality weakened in the third quarter. Small-Business Lending Remains Tight, But Bright Spots Exist
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
While the SBA reports that lending was down in the second quarter, there are hopeful signs that the credit crunch is easing. 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. 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. Government Report Shows Downward Trend in Small Business Lending
BY Catherine Clifford
Small business loans contracted last year, while large businesses secured more dollars, according to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. 3 Online Tools To Find Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at ways to find the best funding sources and tailor the options for your small business. Is Microfinance for You?
BY Melinda Fulmer
Here's how a $25 loan can change the world. (But do your homework before investing.) Microloans Make a Macro Difference
BY Michelle Goodman
A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store On Capitol Hill, Battle Over Small-Business Loans Grows Fierce
BY Catherine Clifford
Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses. 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. Taking on Debt to Grow Your Business
BY Susan Schreter
In today's economy, debt is a four-letter word -- but it can also be essential for growing a business. Here are some options that could help boost your working capital. Starbucks Is Into Them. But What Exactly Are CDFIs?
BY Catherine Clifford
A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business. 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. 
