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Ready to bring more small business capital to your community? Your step-by-step guide to launching a loan fund
August 16, 2026
Running a successful loan fund takes underwriting expertise, portfolio management, marketing know-how, and more. Grow America brings that expertise to you from day one, so you’re not building it from scratch.
Why profit matters more than revenue when you apply for a business loan
August 6, 2026
When you apply for an SBA loan, lenders review where your business stands financially. Revenue is certainly part of the conversation, but it isn’t the number that carries the most weight.
The Merchant Cash Advance Trap: How Fast Cash Can Cost You
July 19, 2026
Whether you’re weighing an MCA offer, already stuck in one, or looking for a way out, Grow America can help you find a path that supports your business.
How Grow America’s Integrated Approach Transforms Communities: Delaware in Action
July 13, 2026
From a $73 million educational campus in downtown Wilmington to a science startup in Newark that has attracted over $1 billion in investment, Delaware is a powerful proof point for Grow America’s integrated model.
A Clear View of the Future: How Grow America Helped Washington Window & Glass Services Become a Family-Owned Business
July 6, 2026
When Crista Avron joined Washington Window & Glass Services, as an assistant, she never expected to one day own the company.
What Is an Equity Injection—and Why It Can Make or Break an SBA 7(a) Loan
June 16, 2026
To help your clients avoid delays, it’s important to explain what an equity injection is, why the SBA requires it, and how recent rule changes may affect their loan.
6 times you should pick up the phone and call your lender
June 11, 2026
Your lender isn’t just a source of money. They’re one of the few people in your corner who has seen your financials, understands your business, and has a stake in your success.
What’s Changed About Getting an SBA Loan (And How to Be Ready)
May 8, 2026
SBA lenders have always cared about credit and revenue, but that used to be most of the story. Today, they’re digging deeper into how your business actually operates.
Think You Can’t Sell Your Business? Think Again.
April 20, 2026
Buyers are out there, and they’re looking for businesses like yours. Steady revenue, real customers, and a community presence have real, transferable value.
All about ESOPs: What small business lenders need to know
April 13, 2026
An ESOP is a way for a business owner to sell a company to its employees. In an ESOP transaction, the business owner sells shares of the company to a trust, which holds them on behalf of employees.