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Starting a business takes money, but getting funding usually requires an established business. That’s the fundamental catch-22 of startup financing: Lenders want to see revenue, financial statements ...

WSJ Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal’s research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles. Learn more.

Small business loan rejection rates in the United States remain stubbornly high, which is a lose-lose scenario. Denial of credit prevents capital-starved firms from growing and deprives lenders of ...

Under the SBA's new policy, businesses will be able to access up to $10 million in combined 7(a) and 504 funding. But the average small business is unlikely to see an impact.

If you’re a small business owner shopping for a loan in 2026, the interest rate landscape is better than it was a year ago — but still far from simple. The Federal Reserve cut rates three times in the ...