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Entrepreneur November 2004 C.J. Prince |
A Loan Time With small-business lending up across the board, now's a great time to get the capital you need.  |
Entrepreneur February 2006 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
On Good Terms With short-term interest rates going up, now's the time for small businesses to trim financing costs by cutting back on adjustable-rate loans.  |
Entrepreneur March 2007 C.J. Prince |
Alternate Route States and banks are teaming up to offer financing programs that provide not only capital, but also benefits all around.  |
Entrepreneur June 2004 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Public Works Looking for a capital infusion? Don't ignore public funding sources in your own backyard.  |
Entrepreneur May 2006 David Worrell |
Sound Structure There are plenty of strategies you can use to fund your business's growth. The trick is picking the one that suits your company best.  |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2008 Mollie Neal |
Small Businesses Need New Bootstraps Not immune to the sub-prime mortgage collapse, many small businesses are finding their best sources of capital -- home equity financing and credit card debt -- have dried up. Here are some ideas.  |
Entrepreneur February 2005 C.J. Prince |
New Way to 7(a) With no more federal subsidy, entrepreneurs are uncertain about the future of small-business loans.  |
Entrepreneur July 2007 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
No Limits Choosing a bank with fewer lending limitations will keep you from hitting a credit roadblock when you need financing most.  |
Entrepreneur November 2007 Rosalind Resnick |
Find Unsecured Loans and Credit Lines How to get a bank loan without risking your personal record.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Nov/Dec 2002 Stephen V. Jacquemin |
Understand Lender Criteria to Finance Manufactured-Housing Communities Manufactured-home community buyers have two main financing choices: long-term loans from institutional or conduit lenders or short-term bank loans. To obtain the appropriate financing for these investments, commercial real estate professionals should understand lender criteria for each type.  |
Entrepreneur August 2004 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Commercial Break When banks can't give you the funds you need, look to commercial finance companies for help.  |
Entrepreneur December 2004 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Coming Up Short Short-term financing could help your company overcome temporary setbacks or cash-flow issues.  |
Entrepreneur February 2009 Asheesh Advani |
4 Sources for Startup Cash Raising money in a recession is beyond difficult. Look in these places, because getting started now is a great idea.  |
Entrepreneur April 2005 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Just Your Size Don't make assumptions about a bank's lending methods based on size alone--here's how to find the bank that can help your business cash in.  |
Entrepreneur November 2004 Steve Cooper |
It Figures 11/04 82% of women entrepreneurs are seeking capital to hire staff... Nearly 2 in 5 American workers will look for new jobs within the year... In 2003, 38% of small-business loans were made to borrowers with $1 million or less in revenue... etc.  |
Inc. September 2003 Amy Gunderson |
Banks May Sell Off Your Loans A secondary market for small-business loans could benefit entrepreneurs.  |
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Avoid the Loan Sharks For those with less-than-perfect credit histories, there's a scary trend in personal finance these days. In the name of convenience, some borrowers are digging themselves into a hole from which they may never emerge.  |
U.S. Banker March 2011 Steve Garmhausen |
SBA Revamps Lending for Underserved Markets After too many defaults and too little loan volume for its Community Express program, the SBA is starting over -- and excluding banks this time.  |
Entrepreneur July 2005 Jennifer Pellet |
Money Buzz 07/05 Businesses can connect to all potential lenders with only one on-line application.  |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2005 |
Insatiable Appetite For Debt Financing The prospect of higher interest rates shows no sign of dampening borrower demand for commercial real estate debt, according to an exclusive survey of more than 400 developers and owners conducted by National Real Estate Investor.  |
Entrepreneur February 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
The Real Estate Deal Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced.  |
CFO March 1, 2012 Alix Stuart |
Capital vs. Confidence Banks say they want to lend to smaller companies, but credit remains tight. Is relief in sight?  |
Entrepreneur April 2004 Julie Monahan |
Quick Fix Do SBA express loans really shortchange entrepreneurs?  |
Entrepreneur March 2010 Asheesh Advani |
Finally, Someone Wants to Give You Money If you dismissed micro loans in the past, it's time to look again.  |
Entrepreneur July 2004 David Worrell |
The Other Colors of Money If banks and VCs are out of your financial picture, don't despair. These 3 alternative sources of small-business capital could provide the funding you're looking for.  |
Inc. March 2004 Gossage & Wasserman |
SBA Slams the Door on Borrowers In an e-mail sent out on the evening of Jan. 6, the SBA announced that 7(a) loans were going on indefinite "holiday." Through the program, the agency's most popular, the SBA backs loans for thousands of small businesses that have a hard time raising money through conventional means.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Sep/Oct 2013 Jeff Rauth |
Follow the Money What are today's most financeable deals? Several market forces currently at work foretell a stronger lending environment in the next 12 to 18 months.  |
CFO March 1, 2012 Sarah Johnson |
Collateral Damage More companies sought credit last year, but the number receiving it didn't keep pace.  |
Entrepreneur July 2003 C.J. Prince |
Makeover Magic The SBA may give its underused 504 loan program a face lift. How will that help you?  |
U.S. Banker January 2008 Lee Conrad |
In Pursuit of the Next Whopper: Rising Franchisee Class The number of franchises in the U.S. has risen by about 65 percent in just the past five years, and this segment of the small-business landscape represents a fertile area for loan growth that largely has gone untapped.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2003 Len Deering |
Multifamily Property Owners Benefit From Competitive Financing Soft occupancies force lenders to be more creative in competing for multifamily loans.  |
Inc. March 1, 2003 Norm Brodsky |
Yes, a Borrower Be, but ... Manage your business's loan carefully or you may pay a terrible price.  |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2003 Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Mezz Debt Is a Magnet for Borrowers and Lenders The combination of historically low interest rates and tighter underwriting standards on senior loans has made mezzanine debt highly attractive to borrowers. But with lenders tripping over each other to woo customers, returns are shrinking.  |
The Motley Fool July 30, 2007 John Rosevear |
Financing That New Car, Part 1 So you've decided to buy a new car. Now, how are you going to pay for it? First, look closely at the dealer's financing package. It just may be the best.  |
Inc. February 2008 Robb Mandelbaum |
Soldiering On to Remake the SBA Steven Preston talks about efforts to improve the SBA's processes - and its image.  |
Inc. January 1, 2003 Martin Mayer |
A Borrower Be Tough economies and easy credit usually don't mix. So why are banks falling all over themselves to lend small businesses money?  |
U.S. Banker February 2007 Andrew Reinbach |
Are Small Banks Reevaluating A Big-Bank Technique? Scoring small-business loans is often believed to be unnecessary at the community bank level, especially if the lender and applicant know each other. But it may yet be valuable for credit quality.  |
CFO February 1, 2011 Vincent Ryan |
Help for Small Business? Will community bankers tap a $30 billion fund intended to get capital flowing to small businesses?  |
The Motley Fool September 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Cut Your Borrowing Costs When you're looking to borrow money, always look into how much you can save by financing a little bit less. The savings from making even a small down payment will often pay dividends for years to come.  |
Inc. November 2008 Norm Brodsky |
Street Smarts: What the Financial Crisis Means for You The rules of small-business banking have changed, and that's bad news for the economy. But there are ways to cope, and there may even be a silver lining.  |
Inc. August 2006 Alex Salkever |
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? The new alternative to banks and VCs: person-to-person lending.  |
Entrepreneur July 2009 Jennie Dorris |
Sharing the Micro Wealth Kiva.org connects people making microloans to entrepreneurs around the world.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2008 Christopher G. Hurn |
SBA Solutions In the hyper-competitive commercial real estate marketplace, successful brokers and agents can utilize a relatively little-known financing source to help clients secure the ideal property for their needs, the Small Business Administration 504 loan program.  |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2004 Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals.  |
Entrepreneur February 2005 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Fees of Danger When assessing commercial loan costs, the interest rate is often only a drop in the bucket. Business owners can avoid costly errors by discussing any major purchases with their creditors, accountants and attorneys beforehand.  |
Entrepreneur June 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
How Low Can You Go? Refinancing could entrepreneurs lower monthly loan payments.  |
U.S. Banker December 2010 Rob Garver |
SBA Aims to Attract More Banks The lower fees and higher guarantees enacted for the government s small-business lending programs have some in the industry optimistic that interest by banks might surge.  |
The Motley Fool October 9, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Know Your Numbers: Consumer Credit Use economic data to gain the upper hand in your investing. The Federal Reserve's consumer credit report provides some useful information about the borrowing practices of typical consumers.  |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal.  |
Inc. October 2008 Joanne Cleaver |
How to Find Funds in a Credit Crunch Banks are cutting back, but capital is still available for worthy companies that know where to look.  |