The best and worst states for SBA 7(a) loans in 2023
The most populous states tend to get the most SBA funding.
8 min read
Nov 20, 2023
TJ Porter
Contributor, Personal Finance
TJ Porter has eight years of experience as a personal finance writer covering investing, banking, credit, and more. He has written dozens of articles for Bankrate and other popular finance websites such as Credit Karma and the Balance.
TJ's brush with personal finance began as he looked for ways to stretch his own dollars through deals or reward points. In all of his writing, TJ aims to provide easy to understand and actionable content that can help readers make financial choices that work for them.
When he's not writing about finance, TJ enjoys games (of the video and board variety), cooking and reading.
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California housing market: Everything you need to know
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Beycome review: What you need to know
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Clever Real Estate review: What it is and how it works
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Mortgage contingency: What it is, how it works
A mortgage contingency is like a safety net for homebuyers.
3 min read Mar 01, 2023