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Rate moves, SBA policy shifts, lending market trends, and credit intelligence for Utah operators who need to act — not just read.

SBA Policy · Lending Markets · Featured
SBA 7(a) Applications Drop 14% as Private Lenders Cut Funding Time to 1.8 Days
The SBA raised its credit scoring threshold and restored guarantee fees at the start of FY2026. Operators read the conditions and routed around the program — straight to alternative lenders now holding 41% of the small business lending market and funding in under two days. Here's the full market shift in numbers.
June 23, 2026 Read Analysis →
SBA Policy · Lending Markets
When Your SBA Lender Exits the Market, the Replacement Is Priced Differently
BayFirst is out. Other lenders are pulling back on SBA originations after a wave of problem loans tied to the 2022 rate cycle. As concentration grows at the top of the lender stack, private credit funds and fintech platforms are absorbing the displaced volume.
June 19, 2026 Read →
Lending Markets · Credit Strategy
Your Tariff Bill Tripled. A Credit Line Costs Less to Bridge It Than You Think.
Monthly tariff costs for affected small businesses jumped from $8,400 to $27,200 in one year. The businesses managing it best aren't taking term loans — they're drawing on revolving credit lines to bridge a 60-to-120-day cash flow gap and pre-buying inventory ahead of rate hikes.
June 16, 2026 Read →
Utah Business
Utah Earned a #1 Economic Ranking. Most Small Business Borrowers Haven't Captured That Premium Yet.
Utah ranked #1 nationally in economic outlook and posted 4.5% real GDP growth in 2024. Here's what that means for small business borrowers across the Wasatch Front — and where the lending environment still has gaps.
June 12, 2026 Read →
Credit Strategy
Banks Are Quietly Raising Minimum Credit Score Thresholds for LOC Approvals
Several regional banks have increased their minimum business credit score requirements for unsecured lines of credit, a shift operators may not discover until they're mid-application. Here's what lenders are actually looking for in 2026.
June 9, 2026 Read →
Alternative Finance
Revenue-Based Financing Surges as Founders Sidestep Equity Dilution
RBF originations are up 34% year-over-year as early-stage operators choose non-dilutive structures over venture debt. The shift is reshaping how growth-stage companies fund inventory, marketing, and hiring.
June 5, 2026 Read →

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