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MALVERN, PA — Meridian Bank (Nasdaq: MRBK) has secured its position as a leading lender for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Eastern Pennsylvania District. The bank came in first in …
Meridian Bank Dominates as Top SBA Lender in Eastern Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has approved five new low-interest loans to stimulate business expansion in Bucks, Lehigh, Monroe, Perry, and Philadelphia counties. The …
Five Pennsylvania Counties to Benefit from Low-Interest Loans for Business Expansion Read More
Realtor.com has released its 2024 Housing Forecast, revealing that lower mortgage rates and easing home prices could spark the beginning of an affordability turnaround. However, the supply of existing homes …
2024 Housing Forecast Reveals Potential Turnaround in Affordability Despite Tight Supply Read More
The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced the updated dollar thresholds that will determine the applicability of certain requirements under Regulation Z (Truth in …
Federal Reserve and CFPB Announce Increased Dollar Thresholds for 2024 Regulations Z and M Read More
In a recent study, Zillow Research has revealed that millions of people, particularly Black families, are unable to become homeowners due to a lack of credit access. This forces them …
Zillow Research Highlights Credit Insecurity Barrier to Homeownership, Particularly for Black Families Read More
According to the Realtor.com® October Monthly Housing Trends Report, home prices remained relatively stable year over year despite the ongoing inventory crunch. The number of homes actively for sale decreased …
October Housing Trends Report: Inventory Rises Amid High Mortgage Rates, Home Prices Remain Stable Read More
Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently revealed that the SBA has granted three new Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) licenses. This move marks the first …
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First Expansion of SBLC Program in Over 40 Years Read More LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval this week of two new low-interest loans. These loans, amounting to $4.25 …
Shapiro Administration Approves $4.25 Million in PIDA Loans for Industrial Development in Lancaster County Read More
OXFORD, PA — In light of the devastating Oxford Apartment Complex fire in Chester County on September 14, 2023, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of …
Chester County Residents Eligible for SBA Disaster Loans After Oxford Fire Read More
The cost of living in Chester County is almost 20% higher than the national average. From June 1, 2023, to October 11, 2023, the median home price in Chester County …
A Way to Make Buying a Home In Chester County Affordable for First Time Buyers Read More