Houston's top SBA lenders

This SBA Lenders List ranks financial institutions on their 7(a) and 504 loans to companies in the Texas counties of Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San ...

Frost Bank posts strong quarter despite growing war-related pressures on Texas businesses

The San Antonio-based lender added a record number of new commercial clients in the first quarter while continuing its push ...

Best Personal Loan Rates of May 2026

Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt at a lower rate with fixed monthly payments. Home ...

McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights

Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes ...

Mesa West Capital Provides $81M Loan for Refinancing of Houston Multifamily Property

HOUSTON — Mesa West Capital has provided an $81 million loan for the refinancing of Domain Memorial, a 313-unit multifamily ...

'It’s like they slapped us in the face' | Why one Houston couple’s mortgage nearly doubled — and how to avoid it

A Houston couple says their dream of owning a first home turned into a financial shock when their monthly payment nearly ...

Prosperity Bancshares Is Building A Texas Banking Powerhouse

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. beat Q1 2026 EPS as acquisitions fuel Texas growth; see efficiency, deposit costs, asset quality, ...

Which Texas college grads have the least student loan debt? See which have the most

Graduates from Texas's most selective colleges like UT are least likely to graduate with debt, but its historically Black ...

Lake Houston-area businesses struggle to stay afloat amid rising costs

Business and restaurant owners across the Lake Houston area have said they are struggling as operating costs increase due to ...

Business First Bancshares Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Business First Bancshares (NASDAQ:BFST) reported first quarter 2026 results that management described as one of the company’s ...

The 8-Year Car Loan Trap: Why a 96-Month Finance Plan Will Cost You Thousands

Thinking about financing a car for 8 years just to get a lower monthly payment? STOP. Dealerships are pushing 96-month loans ...

Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing borrowing costs for prospective ...

Spirit Airlines shuts down: What passengers can do about refunds — and what workers should know next

Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down after 34 years, canceling all flights and leaving passengers and employees seeking answers ...

Airlines reduce, cap fares for Spirit travelers looking to rebook canceled flights

The Department of Transportation said on Saturday the majority of airlines will be capping tickets prices for Spirit Airlines ...

Spirit Airlines shutdown: What to do to get home and get refunds

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.

Spirit Airlines built a model the industry copied. Then it collapsed.

Spirit Airlines, the scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares, took its final ...

Bush Airport: If you're flying Spirit, don't show up for your flight

"The airline advises customers not to come to the airport," Houston's Bush Airport said in a social media post. "Spirit ...

These airlines want to rescue stranded Spirit travelers. Here's how to book.

United, JetBlue and Frontier have offered to help travelers stranded by Spirit's closure on Saturday.

Debit cards with millions of dollars expire April 30. Check your junk drawers now

Millions of debit cards that the state of California gave consumers in 2022 are set to expire April 30, with hundreds of millions of dollars still loaded on them, state records show. But even if you ...

In Houston, One Person’s Trashed Car Becomes Everyone’s Treasure

Texans spend a lot of time in their cars. But once a year, they converge at the Art Car Parade to celebrate those who transform rundown vehicles into masterpieces on wheels. Texans spend a lot of time ...

With Cheers and Tears, Houston Reclaims Its Place as ‘Space City’

The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in Houston, the home of mission control. The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly ...

Options 101: What to Know About Debit Spreads

A debit spread is an options strategy that involves the purchase and sale of the same class of options with the same expiration date but different strike prices. Right now, this may sound confusing, ...

Do You Even Need a Debit Card? The Truth in 2026

Debit cards have been around for upwards of 50 years -- but they've arguably never been less relevant than they are now. Between credit cards, mobile wallets, and digital payment apps, debit cards are ...