New regulations make mortgages tougher for the self-employed

New lending regulations in the United States are having the effect of making mortgages much less accessible to self-employed people.
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Treasury kicks off small business lending with $53.4 million

Missouri, Vermont and Connecticut will be getting a boost to their small-business lending programs from the United States Treasury.
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Plenty of small business credit available but few takers

An NFIB survey found that plenty of small business credit is available. Demand for small business credit remains low, thanks to the economy.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

California short term business loans are drying up

The picture for small business isn't good, says a California Reinvestment Coalition study. San Diego small business needs credit to flow.
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Fed survey shows lending standards easing for first time in years

After years of tightening, banks are loosening credit card and small business lending standards, according to a Federal Reserve bank survey.
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Microlending blooms as banks refuse to make small business loans

Microlending is on the rise as banks refuse to allow small business credit and small business lending bills go nowhere in Congress-READ MORE
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Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Two thirds of low interest emergency SBA loans denied

Government loans intended to help homeowners and small businesses affected by disasters are being denied more than 60 percent of the time...
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Not enough good borrowers for small business loans

The government is set to vote on providing $300 billion to small businesses -- but banks say there aren't enough creditworthy small businesses. READ ON....
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Small business loans adapt to survive credit crisis at Sams Club

Small business lending is adapting to the credit crisis at Sam's Club, which announced a program for small business loans online to members.
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How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check

Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.

Chase cuts rate on small businesses loans for companies that hire

J.P. Morgan Chase cut small business loan interest rates for companies that hire new employees as banks try to lower the unemployment rate.
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