Credit Unions
Credit Unions Are Increasingly Business Friendly
Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.
How to Finance a Startup Today
When the bank of mom and dad shuts down, here are some startup funding resources for you.
On Capitol Hill, Battle Over Small-Business Loans Grows Fierce
Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses.
When Seeking Funding, Credit Unions Can Be Worth Checking Out
More credit unions are offering business loans, and their interest rates and fees are often lower than at commercial banks. What's more, their loan officers typically have more flexibility and decision-making ability than those at larger institutions.
Signs of Life in Small-Business Funding
A look at some of the more hopeful signals from the world of commercial lending, community banks, credit unions and venture backers
Go Union: How I Got My Funding
Gary Hicks, president and CEO of SkillSniper.com, describes how he secured financing from a credit union to launch his job-hunting site.
Five Financing Trends for 2011
How your startup could benefit from these funding sources in the coming year.