Small businesses still have the pandemic and now high inflation to grapple with — and they're finding it's tough to get a loan to help with the daily grind.

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The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program concluded, but as businesses recover, they may find a continued need for affordable financing.

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Four of the largest U.S. banks said their profits grew by double-digits last quarter, as a healthier U.S. economy has allowed banks to have fewer bad loans and charge-offs.

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M&T Bank has committed $1 million to provide loans to small businesses in Prince George’s County that would not typically qualify for loans.

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U.S. consumer borrowing surged by a larger-than-expected $35.3 billion in May.

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The Maryland Office of the Attorney General charged several businesses earlier this month with making unlicensed and predatory loans that put consumers at risk of losing their vehicles. The charges, announced Friday, allege Cash-N-Go Inc. and related businesses offered “title ...

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Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, continuing at their highest levels in seven years amid the peak home buying season.

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Credit is more easily available to small businesses than in recent years but it may take a stronger economy for firms to feel comfortable taking on debt and expanding.

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WASHINGTON — For anyone considering whether to buy a home or car, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increase Wednesday shouldn’t make much difference. The rates that most people pay for mortgages, auto loans or college tuition aren’t expected to jump ...

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When Robert Murphy said he wanted to try to get his student loan debt erased, the person overseeing his bankruptcy case told him he had a better shot of getting hit by a bus. Now he’s closer than ever to ...

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