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Guide to Small Business Loans for Women

Access to financing is one of the obstacles women face as business owners. In this article, we cover woman-specific loans and funding methods that can help improve your business.

The First Step in Starting a Business is a Feasibility Study

Conducting a feasibility study can uncover new ideas and address potential issues so you can get your business idea up and running smoothly from the beginning.

Is an SBA or USDA business loan a good fit for your business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) have programs that provide access to capital for businesses to assist them wherever that business may be in its life cycle.

Don’t Let Romance Scams Pull at Your Heartstrings

Romance scams are the second most profitable types of fraud on social media. More than 33% of people who said they lost money to an online romance scam in 2021 said it began on Facebook or Instagram.

What are SBA Loans?

SBA loans help ensure that small businesses have access to credit at favorable terms. The mission of the SBA is to help Americans start, build, and grow a business.

Everything You Need to Know About IFA Mortgage Loans

Lincoln Savings Bank partners with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to offer affordable mortgage, down payment, and closing cost assistance programs for both first-time and experienced home buyers. Learn more about IFA Home Loans.

Overcoming Small Businesses Supply Chain Issues with an SBA Loan

Ongoing supply chain issues and rising prices are causing difficulties for many businesses. SBA loans are one tool that can help small businesses address the current supply chain challenges.

Now Accepting Applications for new USDA Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program

Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) wants to help eligible borrowers expand meat and poultry processing capacity and finance other food supply chain infrastructure through the USDA Rural Development’s new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

Lincoln Savings Bank Adds Key Leader, William Peek, as New CRO

Lincoln Savings Bank continues its strategic initiative to bring in best-in-class talent by adding longtime banker and innovator William Peek to the team. Peek will serve as LSB’s Chief Risk Officer where he will focus on the continued safety and soundness of the bank’s lending, partnership and servicing practices.

Spread Kindness…It’s the Lincoln Love Way

Lincoln Love is about so much more than having employees log volunteer hours. It’s about helping others, giving back, and ultimately growing the communities where we work and live to ensure they thrive.

Mike Schick promoted to Cedar Valley Regional Lending Leader at Lincoln Savings Bank

Mike Schick has been promoted to Cedar Valley Regional Lending Leader for Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB).

What You Need to Know About Buy Now, Pay Later

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has become increasingly popular among online retailers and shoppers as an alternative to paying with a credit or debit card. Learn more about the ins and outs of Buy Now, Pay Later.