Tag Archives: loans
Get Access to Recovery Act Dollars
Five steps to position your business
Make sure your small business isn’t left behind by checking out these five ways to…
By Brittany Hutson
Private Lenders Up in Arms Over Student Loan Bill
Legislation would benefit those who need relief most
While private lenders may lose a portion of funds from the federally backed loans in…
By Renita Burns
MED Week Attendees Connect With Bonding, Lending Sources
Small firms get advice on how to secure additional funding
As most small business owners who attended the Minority Business Development Agency’s MED Week knows,…
By Joyce Jones
Consumer Advocates Fighting Against ‘Legal Loan Sharking’
Payday lenders face regulation, congressional scrutiny
Take a walk through any predominantly black or Latino neighborhood and the signs are unavoidable:…
By Renita Burns
Federal Fund Targets Investments in Underserved Communities
Where mainstream financial institutions fail CDFI’s give hope
In 1990, when Willie Murriel received a loan from Sunrise Bank to purchase the building…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Cutting Edge: Four Tips for Understanding A Mortgage
Using due diligence can help you avoid pitfalls
Despite the housing crisis that helped submerge the nation leagues under troubled financial waters, homeownership…
By Renita Burns
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
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It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high…
By Donald Jay Korn
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Lesson 2: Borrow wisely when exploring loan options
Most students finance their education with borrowed funds. According to FinAid.org, 65.6% of students graduate…
By Donald Jay Korn
Senate Hearing Focuses on Credit Availability
Panelists discuss lending increases, payment issues
For several years, small businesses have become increasingly reliant on credit cards as a major…
By Joyce Jones
Did They Cause the Credit Crisis?
The loud, angry chorus of blame began almost immediately. As big banks and brokerage houses…
