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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Read More »April 4, 2022 1 Comment
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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Read More »October 21, 2021 Comments Off on PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn’t
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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Read More »October 14, 2021 Comments Off on Bank profits soar, helped by merger frenzy, fewer bad loans
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.
Read More »August 19, 2021 Comments Off on M&T Bank commits $1M for small business loans in PG County
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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Read More »July 9, 2021 Comments Off on Consumer borrowing surged in May as economy reopened
U.S. consumer borrowing surged by a larger-than-expected $35.3 billion in May.
Read More »April 12, 2019 Comments Off on AG charges loan businesses with consumer protection violations
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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Read More »May 24, 2018 Comments Off on US average mortgage rates at 7-year highs
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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Read More »January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Small businesses say credit available
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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Read More »December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Buying a car? A home? Fed rate hike shouldn’t matter much
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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Read More »October 13, 2015 Comments Off on This court case could unshackle Americans from student debt
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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