What is the SBA weekly lending report and how does it work?
Learn more about where most of the SBA 7(a) and 504 loans go.
9 min read
Sep 09, 2025
Marlese Lessing
Writer, Small business loans
EXPERTISE
- Small business loans
- Personal finance
- Budgeting
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Connecticut
Marlese Lessing has been a writer for Bankrate since 2022. She has written content for a variety of verticals, including technology, networking and security. She brings a love of business finance and storytelling to her content creation expertise, alongside a background in B2B writing.
When she’s not writing about small business loans for Bankrate’s partners, Marlese enjoys hiking, playing Dungeons and Dragons, writing creative fiction and needlework.
Marlese earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science and journalism from the University of Connecticut.
Marlese's latest articles
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What are tariffs and how do they impact small businesses?
Tariffs can increase prices for your business. Here’s what you should know.
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How long does it take to get a fast business loan?
A quick small business loan may give you access to funding in less than a week.
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How to get a business loan with no money
Options like microloans, business credit cards or crowdfunding can help.
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Pros and cons of a business bank loan
Business bank loans can be great deals but they aren’t the best choice for all businesses.
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SBA loan guide: Everything you need to know about SBA loans
An SBA loan gives your small business access to government-backed funding.
14 min read Aug 21, 2025