Veteran-owned small businesses could get major relief going forward if a new Senate bill is approved. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen introduced the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023, which offers relief to veterans on SBA loans. Specifically, the bill reduces some fees on certain types of SBA loans taken out… Continue reading New Senate Bill to Offer Relief to Veterans on SBA Loans

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The advent of fintech and its instant popularity among college students is demolishing the monopoly of private banks in college financing. If you are new to the term, ‘fintech’ encompasses two dynamic concepts, finance and technology. Combining the latest digital technology and financial services, fintech holds the potential to revolutionize… Continue reading Student Loans, Simplified: How Fintech is Revolutionizing the Borrowing Process?

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Quality education doesn’t come with a sticker price, they say. However, with an average college loan debt of $37,338, you wouldn’t like feeling down on your graduation day. Earning your college degree streamlines the path to your dream career. This comes at the cost of your financial freedom, at least… Continue reading Graduating with Debt? Here’s How to Manage Your Student Loans Like a Pro

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In times of financial need, many people explore various options for obtaining quick cash. One option that has been around for centuries is pawn shop loans. Pawn shops offer short-term loans in exchange for collateral, typically personal items such as jewelry, electronics, or valuable collectibles. While pawn shop loans can… Continue reading Are Pawn Shop Loans A Good Idea For Quick Cash?

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The agriculture and forestry industry receives the highest amount in approved business loans, per employee and per establishment, The mining, quarrying, and oil/gas extraction industry takes second place Accommodation and food services comes in third New data reveals the US industries that have received the highest amount in small business… Continue reading The US Industries Receiving The Highest Amount Of Business Loans

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Most COVID-19 era stimulus benefits have ended, but some small businesses in Maine could still get forgivable loans. Maine will soon open up a second application period for the Thrive Maine program, offering forgivable loans to small businesses that were impacted negatively by the pandemic. Forgivable Loans To Small Businesses:… Continue reading Forgivable Loans To Small Businesses: Applications Reopening

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On May 2nd, we published a report outlining numerous issues at Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP). The company responded on May 4th by failing to address any of the issues we raised, reiterating its $2 per quarter dividend and promising to address the issues later “at length”. Given that Carl Icahn has… Continue reading Icahn’s Latest Disclosures Raise Critical New Questions About Margin Loans, Continued Portfolio Losses

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It isn’t difficult to find deals when building your commercial real estate (CRE) portfolio. The tricky part is the funding. CRE is one of the most lucrative portfolios, offering advantages over residential investments, although interest rates can be higher. Commercial investment property loans are one of the reasons why. Get… Continue reading 5 Types Of Loans to Help Investors Grow Their CRE Portfolios

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After the massive economic shock caused by the pandemic, and the slowdown of the economy, banks, private lenders, and credit unions were far too skeptical to dish out loans, anything from mortgages to small-medium enterprise loans. Yet, after much prevails during the last two years, with the economy now moving… Continue reading 5 Mistakes Making It Harder For Owners To Secure SME Loans

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With the shift to everything digital, there is an increase in startups that are transforming traditional methods of investing, and lending. While many investors know how the digital revolution has changed the travel and e-commerce sectors, not every investor notices what is happening in the investing and financing world today.… Continue reading LoanBase Is Transforming Real Estate Loans

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