Small Business Administration
Wells Fargo Fires More Than 100 Employees Accused Of Coronavirus Relief Fraud
The employees' alleged actions were outside of their work responsibilities and do not involve Wells Fargo's customers, the company said. The bank says it's cooperating with law enforcement.
Federal Disaster Loans Available For Those Impacted By Earthquake
Low-interest disaster loans are now available in several counties affected by an August earthquake.
Trump Administration To Planned Parenthood: Return Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Small Business Administration is asking local Planned Parenthood affiliates to return funds received under a coronavirus relief program.
Not-So-Small Businesses Continue To Benefit From PPP Loans
SBA data show that demand is still very high for the loans, and that smaller amounts are going out this time. But large, multimillion-dollar loans are still eating up a good chunk of the money.
Here's How The Small Business Loan Program Went Wrong In Just 4 Weeks
Not-so-small companies like Shake Shack and organizations like the LA Lakers were able to get loans that were meant for suffering small businesses. What happened?
Small Business Loans Site Crashes On First Day Of Reopening
Bankers tell NPR that the SBA's portal wouldn't allow them to enter the loan application information that is needed to access the PPP program.
This Banker Made 1 Year Of Loans In 10 Days. He's Ready For Another Mad Dash Today
Edward Barry and his team worked hard to give their customers a head start. The Small Business Administration is resuming its emergency loan program for small businesses with an extra $320 billion.
Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program
With the vast majority of U.S. churches closed and the country in a deep recession, church finances are in peril. Some are seeking government money through a new SBA program.
Data Of Nearly 8,000 Small Businesses May Have Been Exposed, SBA Says
"Personal identifiable information" was potentially exposed to other businesses via an online lending application portal, a spokesperson for the Small Business Administration told NPR.