Key Takeaways The Trump Administration is barring businesses with any amount of non-citizen ownership from receiving federal ...

The move would bar small businesses with any amount of ownership from green card holders from applying for the agency’s most popular small business loan program.

The Small Business Administration will now block all non-U.S. citizens or nationals from the agency's primary 7(a) loan ...

The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won't be allowed to apply for SBA loans, ...

Starting March 1, the SBA will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals, including green card holders.

A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from receiving SBA-backed loans, reversing longstanding eligibility rul ...

From March 2026, businesses with legal permanent residents as owners will no longer qualify for SBA loans under tightened ...

Nearly 10% of SBA loan portfolios face immediate disqualification as new rules mandate 100% U.S. citizenship. Starting March 1, 2026, green card holders lose all access to 7(a) and 504 programs. This ...

Low‑interest lending options are often suited for established businesses and include SBA, bank, credit union and online ...

SBA loans vs. business lines of credit: Which is best for small businesses? All businesses need funds to operate, but sometimes small businesses may need a financial boost to jump-start growth or get ...