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November 16, 2007
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Battling for Payday Loans A ban on military payday loans keeps underpaid soldiers even more short of cash.   |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Beware of Payday Lending Don't be a victim of highway robbery: Avoid the predatory practices of those who offer paycheck advances. |
The Motley Fool
December 2, 2004
Bill Mann |
Spitzer Helps Loan Sharks When the state doesn't allow companies to charge sufficient interest on high-risk payday loans legally, the black market fills the void. |
U.S. Banker
November 2001
John Hackett |
Ethically Tainted A number of banks are moving into variations of payday lending, the high-yielding business that some observers would describe as predatory. But those who participate in such lending say they're no different than banks that charge high fees for bounced checks... |
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. |
BusinessWeek
May 1, 2008 |
Navigating the Crunch A financial aid expert explains how borrowers can best ride it out. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Pay Less on Your Student Loans Should you consolidate your loans? Take the time to understand all the pros and cons before you choose what to do. |
The Motley Fool
February 7, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Will Bubba Bring Back Payday Loans? Georgia's legislature debates permitting cash advances three years after banning them. It would be a product unique to the state, but would undoubtedly still draw the industry players, like Advance America. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Falling Into the Subprime Trap If any good comes from the bursting of the housing bubble, it will be that homeowners and borrowers may act more responsibly about buying property and taking on mortgage debt. |
U.S. Banker
September 2010
Bonnie McGeer |
Finding the Right Match Online loan exchanges like BoeFly and Biz2Credit are gaining traction as banks look for new ways to find more small-business borrowers. |
The Motley Fool
May 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Mortgages for the Military The Veterans Administration has programs for current and former members of the military to help them get financing to buy a home. Serving in the military generally makes you eligible to take out a VA loan. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Rosalind Resnick |
Nothing Personal How can you protect yourself and your assets from risk when securing a business loan? |
The Motley Fool
November 23, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Find the Right Student Loan College loans come in many varieties. Some have very attractive provisions and guarantees, but others can spell trouble for even the most responsible young adults. |
The Motley Fool
December 5, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Negative Amortization Trap Negative amortization loans are the only way some homeowners can buy their homes, but they present a trap for the unwary. Only by managing your finances carefully can you avoid a potentially disastrous result. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2007
Rich Duprey |
I Love Payday Lenders Payday lenders are good investments. They're disliked by large swaths of people, and they have a high ick factor, but they provide a necessary and highly profitable service. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2005
David FitzMaurice |
Providian Picks Itself Up Earnings statement reveals the consumer lender is on the right track. |
CFO
November 1, 2004
Randy Myers |
Squeezing the SBA Small-business borrowing may get more expensive. |
FDIC FYI
January 29, 2003 |
Payday Lending Some insured depository institutions have failed to properly assess and control the risks associated with their payday lending programs. The consequences of deficiencies in risk management practices for payday lending programs can be severe. |
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. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Legislative Foes Shackle Payday Loans The payday loan industry remains under assault at both the federal and state level. |
Reason
March 2009
Veronique de Rugy |
Dissatisfaction Guaranteed The government has decided to encourage more lenders to take more chances by guaranteeing yet more loans to high-risk borrowers. The only guarantee for these loans is that our children will be paying billions to cover the losses. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
7 Things to Remember When Borrowing Money Whether you're starting a small business, remodeling your home or just paying some bills, from time to time you'll need to borrow money. When your time comes, here are some things to consider. |
Registered Rep.
August 24, 2015
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
Tackling Student Debt Because high levels of student loan debt are far more common than they used to be, you should expect queries from clients about how to minimize their own balances, in addition to those of their grown children. |
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. |
BusinessWeek
May 14, 2007
Anne Tergesen |
Borrower, Be Wary Those student loan rebates and discounts aren't always as alluring as they seem. You have to scrutinize the terms to get a good deal. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jonathan A. Peckham |
Borrower Beware Most commercial mortgage lenders charge application, due diligence, and loan commitment fees, but do your clients know what that money really is buying? Often, it is less than they think. |
The Motley Fool
November 10, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Payday Industry in Danger of Default Restrictions continue to mount on specialty financial services firms such as Cash America. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Study Your College Loan Options Know when to use a private or a federal loan to pay your tuition bill. |
Financial Planning
June 1, 2010
Donald Jay Korn |
College Loans Say Uncle The new law excluding banks from making federal education loans should be a PLUS for borrowers who can now turn to the Bank of Uncle Sam. |
The Motley Fool
August 4, 2005
Lawrence Meyers |
Dueling Fools: Payday Loans Bull Don't be swayed by the negative press put out by anti-PDLers about people who get "sucked into the payday-lending treadmill." For every one of those, you'll find 10 who are thankful the industry exists. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
The Dangers of Co-Signing Know what you're getting into before you guarantee someone else's debt. Co-signing on another person's loan is beyond the regular call of duty, and you shouldn't feel bad if you decide it's not worth risking your own financial stability to do it. |
Registered Rep.
June 1, 2008
Kevin McKinley |
Student Loans At A Trickle Dozens of education loan providers have either scaled back their lending operations, or announced a departure from the business altogether. |
The Motley Fool
January 22, 2007
Nathan Parmelee |
Can Japanese Consumer Lenders Survive? There is little reason to think the fortunes of Japanese consumer lenders will improve. Investors, take note. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2003
Peltin & Swibel |
Lenders Tighten Loan Standards in Reaction to Uncertain Economy With interest rates at record lows, demand for new mortgage loans remains strong. However, in today's anemic economic climate, lenders face increased risk of making non-performing loans. Commercial lenders have implemented new safeguards and follow stricter policies to minimize exposure. |
Reason
April 2002
Mike Lynch |
Legal Loan Sharking or Essential Service? The great "payday loan" controversy... |
BusinessWeek
November 14, 2005 |
Federal vs. Private Loans At a glance, here's how federal and private student loans differ. |
The Motley Fool
May 5, 2010
Rick Steier |
Storm Clouds Brewing for Payday Lenders No hyperbole. Consumer Financial Protection Agency bill threatens entire short-term lending industry. |
The Motley Fool
October 9, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
The Real Threat to the U.S. Economy While big companies grab the headlines, small businesses need credit they can't get. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2006
A. Barry Cappello |
Making It Work Investors soon may feel the effects of a cooling real estate market through subtle and not-so-subtle shifts in the way lenders view commercial real estate loans. When lenders' requirements tighten, borrowers should consider these options. |
This Old House
December 2007
Keith Pandolfi |
How to Escape Mortgage Disaster If you foresee trouble making you mortgage payments next year, don't panic - there are options out there to help you stay afloat |
Entrepreneur
June 2008
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
How Low Can You Go? Refinancing could entrepreneurs lower monthly loan payments. |
This Old House
L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you. |
BusinessWeek
July 14, 2003
Anne Tergesen |
Home Loans with Bells and Whistles Some new twists on mortgages offer more flexibility -- for a price. |
Financial Planning
March 1, 2008
Donald Jay Korn |
Seeing Red Sallie Mae, the leading lender to college students, reported a $1.6 billion loss in the fourth quarter of 2007. Sallie Mae isn't the only student lender that has been bloodied recently. Students and parents need to be cautious when looking for student loans. |
U.S. Banker
January 2008
Michael Sisk |
The Rise of Lending Communities Peer-to-peer lending holds valuable clues to the nature of lending and borrowing. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2011
Chuck Saletta |
Buddy, Can You Spare a Grand? Get the financial cushion you so desperately need. |
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. |
Registered Rep.
August 25, 2014
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
The Most Attractive Student Loans Since many families will need help to cover some of their costs, it's important that advisors be equipped with the basics about borrowing for college. Here are some critical things that you need to know about student loans. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2004
Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals. |
The Motley Fool
September 28, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Advance America's Keystone Kops Pennsylvania sues the nation's largest payday lender. |
