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8 Ways the SBA Express Program Can Help Grow Your Business

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The SBA will have your back If you've attempted to secure a loan through another financial institution but have been turned down, the SBA will act as your wingman by guaranteeing up to 50% of your loan amount. Lenders are not required to request collateral for loans up to $25,000. Still, you're not alone.

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The Open Secret That Is AGNC Investment's Achilles' Heel

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AGNC's leverage increases risk In the company's 10Q (which is its quarterly report to the SEC), it states that: We pledge our securities as collateral under our borrowings structured as repurchase agreements with financial institutions. There's a lot to unpack there.

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Private debt will be first asset class to be tokenised and routinely traded, says GDF

Private Equity Wire

Major financial institutions believe private debt will be the first asset to be tokenised and routinely traded digitally, according to new global research conducted by industry association Global Digital Finance.

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The Silent Winner of Coinbase's cbBTC: Ethereum's Role in the Multi-Trillion-Dollar Tokenization Movement

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Bitcoin holders can convert their BTC into cbBTC, allowing them to engage in DeFi activities such as lending, borrowing, and collateralizing assets. With Coinbase's adoption of Ethereum for cbBTC signaling a deeper institutional shift, this could mark the start of a much larger wave of adoption, positioning Ethereum for a bright future.

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The Struggles of Financing an EV and How to Overcome Them

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These are similar to traditional auto loans in that they use the vehicle for collateral. Check with local financial institutions to see if any offer green auto loans. Consider a green auto loan Some banks and credit unions offer green auto loans targeted at EV purchasers. But they typically offer lower interest rates.

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This 1 All-Important Asset Will Soon Be on XRP. Here's Why It's a Huge Catalyst.

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In fact, it's now breaking into another area that will make it an even more attractive place to invest for its core market, banks, and other financial institutions. Furthermore, many new international financial institutions are onboarding their assets and using XRP to transact with each other. Regulators in the U.S.

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nCino (NCNO) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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In addition, our nIQ products such as commercial pricing and profitability allow financial institutions to broaden their customer relationships, cross-sell, and optimize for profitability. With high interest rates still in effect, financial institutions are seeing pressure on net interest margins.

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