KBRA assigns NewtekOne stable long-term ratings and BBB- to its $50M notes as it shifts toward a deposit-funded bank model.

M&T Bank's SBA 7(a) loan approvals climbed in fiscal 2026 as the bank used government-backed financing to support equipment ...

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KBRA publishes the senior unsecured debt rating of BBB-, the subordinated debt rating of BB+, and the short-term debt rating of K3 for NewtekOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEWT) ("Newtek" or "the company").

Kara DiPietro became operating chief of fleet management, a $96 million division of Baltimore government, despite a history of bankrupt companies and unpaid loans. Earlier this month, she was indicted ...

According to the Maryland Daily Record, DiPietro submitted about two dozen small-business loan applications tied to her ...

Manufacturers could get lower fees, while business buyers may face bigger down payments, stricter credit rules, and slower approvals.

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The Small Business Administration’s retreat prevents an increase in paperwork and delays for those buying a small business with an SBA-backed loan of $350,000 or less.

A sign on a bank branch window announces its closure, reflecting the ongoing changes and consolidations within the U.S. financial sector. © William Barton ...

Opportunities abound for prospective business owners. A “silver tsunami” of retiring business owners is creating a wave of buying opportunities for a new generation of owners. According to a 2025 U.S.