Learn why SBA 7(a) loans are the leading choice for business acquisition financing in 2026. Discover the benefits, requirements, and how to finance your next business purchase.

SBA’s New 90% Grocery Guarantee: A Timely Lending Opportunity for America’s Food Supply Chain The rising cost of groceries has become one of the most visible pressure points for American families. Every trip to the grocery store is a reminder that food prices do not move in isolation. They are shaped by the strength — or weakness — of the businesses behind the food supply chain: farmers, ranchers, processors, wholesalers, truckers, cold storage providers, and neighborhood grocery stores. That is why the Small Business Administration’s recent announcement about the first $30 million in loans delivered through its enhanced 90% Grocery Guarantee is worth paying attention to. On June 3, 2026,...

Heritage Bank’s SBA lending soars in two years since it formed key joint venture. One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest locally based banks has seen its Small Business Administration loans skyrocket in the two years since it formed a joint venture with a firm that specializes in those loans needed by many small companies. Erlanger-based Heritage Bank formed an exclusive joint venture in May 2024 with Louisville-based Venturus, a national direct small business lender that specializes in SBA loans. The move has paid immediate dividends. Venturus, which became Heritage’s SBA lending division as part of the venture, has made 208 SBA 7(a) loans, the most common type, for $126 million in the past...

SBA 7(a) Lending for Franchises: What Business Owners Need to KnowFor entrepreneurs looking to open or expand a franchise, financing is often one of the biggest hurdles. Fortunately, the SBA 7(a) loan program has become one of the most popular and effective funding solutions for franchise businesses across the country.The SBA 7(a) loan is backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration and designed to help small businesses access capital with more flexible terms than many conventional loans. Franchise owners commonly use these loans for startup costs, equipment purchases, working capital, real estate, renovations, and even acquiring existing franchise locations.One major advantage of SBA...