Tag Archives: loans

When Should You Refinance?

How to know when it�s time to apply for new mortgage terms

When 32-year-old James W. Johnson of Raleigh, North Carolina, bought his first home five years…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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Money Matters: Should I Ditch My Home?

Maintain your mortgage payments (if you can) even if you're "underwater"

I don’t have equity in the home I bought three years ago. When is it…

By John Simons

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DOT Partners With Carver Bank in Loan Program

Small, disenfranchised businesses gain access to contracts

The United States Department of Transportation announced that Carver Bank has been selected as New…

By LaToya M. Smith

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Quick Tips: What to Ask Yourself Before Applying for Financing

The right questions to ask, financing options to try

While most business owners are at least familiar with some common forms of financing –…

By Renita Burns

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Things You Should Know Before Applying for an ARC Loan

In addressing difficulties, be aware of the qualifications

For struggling small business owners, there may be help with the government’s ARC Loan Program.…

By Renita Burns

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Hide & Seek

The first step in accessing capital is to identify internal cash

“Cash is always king,” says entrepreneur Robert L. Wallace. “If you have cash, it doesn’t…

By Maya Payne Smart

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Treasury Secretary, SBA Chief Host Listening Session for Entrepreneurs

Forum focuses on getting cash to small businesses

Last month the Obama administration announced with great fanfare a plan to increase small business…

By Joyce Jones

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Washington Report

Updates from Capitol Hill

Washington Report

By Joyce Jones

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Show Me the Money!

Unusual places to find small business funding

Getting new and growing companies financed has become difficult in today’s business environment. Economic conditions…

By Bridget McCrea

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Regulators Issue Cease and Desist Order to Chicago Bank

Highland Community faulted for unsafe banking actions

Chicago-based Highland Community Bank received a cease and desist order earlier this month from federal…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

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