A change to small business loans for immigrants
A change to small business loans for immigrants  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: The Small Business Administration will no longer allow green card holders to apply for SBA loans. The new policy was announced on Monday and takes effect next month. This program doesn’t lend money directly to businesses; it provides loan guarantees to lenders, and the loans are usually cheaper than traditional borrowing. We learn more. Then, for older people, financial strain may be a warning sign of dementia — before doctors or families start noticing symptoms.