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CEO Jared Feldman on the 2026 Business Insights Report

June 17, 2026

Half of small business owners say financial institutions are evolving to meet their needs. Fora Financial CEO Jared Feldman on why that number keeps him up at night.

Fora Financial News

Fora Financial Closes $130 Million Securitization, Its Fourth Return to the ABS Market Since 2019

June 15, 2026

Fora Financial closed its fourth asset-backed securitization, a 3-year, $130 million facility that refinances its existing ABS and supports general corporate purposes.

Working Capital

SBA 504 vs 7(a) Loans: Which Loan Fits Your Business?

June 14, 2026

Compare SBA 504 and 7(a) loans by use of funds, rates, terms, eligibility, collateral, and business fit.

Working Capital

PPP Loan vs SBA Loan: Key Differences Explained

June 13, 2026

Compare PPP loans and SBA loans by availability, use of funds, forgiveness, repayment, eligibility, and current funding options.

Working Capital

SBA Loan Processing Time: How Long Does the Process Take?

June 12, 2026

How long does an SBA loan take? See the typical 60 to 90 day timeline, what affects it, and faster alternatives when you need funding sooner.

Working Capital

SBA Loan vs Bank Loan: How to Choose the Right Loan

June 12, 2026

Compare SBA loans and bank loans by rates, funding speed, qualification, down payments, repayment terms, and business fit.

Working Capital

SBA 7(a) Loans: How They Work, Uses, and How to Qualify

June 8, 2026

Learn how SBA 7(a) loans work, what they can fund, who qualifies, and how to apply, plus faster alternatives when you need capital sooner.

Working Capital

Business Credit vs Personal Credit: What Owners Need to Know

June 4, 2026

Compare business credit vs personal credit, how each affects financing, when personal credit matters, and how to separate business risk.

Working Capital

Secured vs. Unsecured Business Loans: A Complete Comparison

June 3, 2026

Compare secured vs. unsecured business loans: rates, terms, collateral, and which fits your business. Plus what to do if you don't qualify for either.