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SBA Loan Rules Are Changing. Here's How That Could Be Good for Your Business

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For starters, it won't take as many factors into account when deciding whether to approve a loan. Now it will consider just three: Business credit report Business cash flow Collateral or equity It is also changing the collateral requirements -- another factor that stops some business owners from accessing credit.

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Shark Tank Exec Kevin O'Leary Thinks Fed Hikes Will Cause More Bank Failures. Is He Right?

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Banks that hold commercial real estate as collateral could be in trouble as those holdings become less valuable -- in three words: bad for banks. But customers with more than $250,000 deposited per account, per bank could lose money if banks fail. You can open a savings account at one of the safest banks in the U.S.

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This Is the Average American's Personal Loan Payment. How Do You Compare?

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With an unsecured loan, a borrower does not have to put anything of value up as collateral. On the other hand, a secured loan requires collateral, such as artwork, a classic car, undeveloped property, or any other asset that a bank can take possession of and sell if the borrower fails to make payments.

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Here's What Happens When Your Mortgage Loan Is Sent to Underwriting

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The underwriter's goal is to review your financial credentials in detail to determine the likelihood you'll be able to repay the loan and to make sure that the home you're buying acts as sufficient collateral for the loan. During the underwriting process, the underwriter is going to ask for many documents and will review them in detail.

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Can I Get a Personal Loan Without a Job? The Answer Will Surprise You

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Consider a secured personal loan If you have assets such as a car, property, or valuables that you can use as collateral, you may be able to get a secured personal loan. A secured personal loan allows you to use your assets as security for the loan, and if you fail to make the payments, the lender can take possession of your collateral.

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8 Ways the SBA Express Program Can Help Grow Your Business

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From that point, it takes from 20 to 30 days to get the money into your business checking account. Lenders are not required to request collateral for loans up to $25,000. However, a lender will use its standard collateral policy for loans over $25,000. And it's the lender that makes the final credit decision.

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What Are Your Options if You Haven't Saved Enough When You Retire?

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Make good use of tax-advantaged retirement accounts : These include IRAs and 401(k)s , and both come in two main varieties -- traditional and Roth. You contribute money to a traditional account on a pre-tax basis, shrinking your taxable income and therefore your tax bill for the year of the contribution.

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