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Expert perspectives on SBA MARC financing, capital strategies, and manufacturing growth.
SBA Manufacturer Loan Fees: FY2026 vs FY2027
Compare SBA manufacturer fee waivers before and after October 1, 2026, including MARC exclusions, 504 fees and worked examples.
MARC Loan Changes Effective October 1, 2026
What SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 changes for MARC loan structure, industry eligibility, debt coverage and annual reviews from October 1, 2026.
SBA Loan Citizenship and Ownership Requirements for Manufacturers
Understand the March 2026 SBA citizenship and residency rules, indirect ownership review and documents manufacturers should prepare.
MARC vs Made in America ITL: Which Manufacturing Loan Fits?
Compare MARC working-capital financing with the Made in America International Trade Loan guarantee for manufacturing expansion.
How to Prepare a MARC Loan Application for Your Manufacturing Business
Prepare a MARC working-capital request, choose a participating lender and compare offers using the right documents and approval-date rules.
SBA Manufacturing Loans: Compare MARC, 7(a), 504, ITL and WCP
Choose SBA manufacturing financing by project: working capital, expansion, real estate, equipment or refinancing. Compare programs and current limits.
SBA 504 Loan Rates: Dated Pricing and Total Project Cost
See a dated SBA 504 rate snapshot and understand the separate bank, CDC and blended project costs before comparing manufacturing property loans.
SBA Debt Refinancing for Manufacturers: Eligibility and Cost Comparison
Prepare a manufacturer SBA refinance: trace the original debt, compare costs and understand separate 7(a), 504 and upcoming converted-MCA rules.
SBA MARC Loans for Dallas-Fort Worth Manufacturers: Local Financing Guide
DFW manufacturers: access up to $5M in working capital through SBA MARC loans. Capitalize on the region's aerospace boom and industrial expansion.
SBA MARC Loans for Houston Manufacturers: Local Financing Guide
Houston manufacturers: access up to $5M in working capital through SBA MARC loans. Learn about local lenders, eligibility, and how to apply.
SBA Loan Application Checklist for Manufacturers: Documents & Requirements
A practical SBA loan checklist for manufacturers: ownership, financial statements, inventory, AR/AP, debt schedules and current eligibility rules.
SBA 7(a) vs 504 Loans for Manufacturers
Compare SBA 7(a) and 504 by eligible uses, rates, equity, loan limits and total project cost, with examples for U.S. manufacturers.
SBA Approves First MARC Loans for U.S. Manufacturers
The SBA approved its first MARC loans, delivering $3.5M to four U.S. manufacturers. Learn what this milestone means and how to access MARC financing.
House Passes Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Historical coverage of the House-passed H.R. 3174 proposal to raise manufacturing loan limits, with links to current SBA financing rules.
Understanding the SBA MARC Program: Complete Guide
Everything U.S. manufacturers need to know about SBA MARC loans—eligibility, terms, rates, collateral, and the application process.
NAICS Codes 31-33: SBA MARC Eligibility Guide
Complete guide to NAICS code eligibility for SBA MARC loans. Learn which manufacturing sectors qualify and how to verify your code.
Combining SBA MARC, 7(a) and 504 Loans for Manufacturers
How manufacturers can combine working capital and fixed-asset loans under the July 2026 SBA coordination rules, with a project example and approval sequence.
Working Capital Strategies for Manufacturers: Match Funding to the Cash Cycle
Navigate the 2025 manufacturing finance landscape with proven strategies for cash flow, optimal financing, and positioning for growth.
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