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Emergency Loans: 4 Tips to Consider

Strategy Driven

Of course, some lenders allow you to negotiate interest rates for these loans, with applicants with a credit rating of 750 and above having the upper hand. You will need to build your credit history over time to give you a better chance of getting emergency loans when you need them. Confirm Your Eligibility.

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5 Viable Options for Financing Your Small Business

Strategy Driven

Financing a small business isn’t always easy, but there are plenty of solutions available, no matter how bad your credit rating is. Plenty of credit card companies have 0% introductory offers for new customers but bear in mind your personal credit rating will dictate which offers are available to you.

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AI-Based Credit Risk Tools Can Be Ruined By Noisy Data

The Horizons Tracker

One’s credit score is often hugely important, with it very difficult to secure substantial loans, such as mortgages, without a healthy credit rating. This can also mean, however, that it doesn’t take much to send your credit rating spiralling in the wrong direction.

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How To Secure Business Financing After Declaring Bankruptcy

Strategy Driven

Pitching to banks and investors to get funding for a new business is always daunting, but it’s particularly scary if you’ve already had a failed business and declared bankruptcy in the past. Although some banks will still lend to you, private investors are more likely to take a chance on your new business, so you should focus on them first.

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Black Entrepreneurship In The United States

The Horizons Tracker

I’ve written previously about the poor state of female entrepreneurship , so it’s interesting to see a new report from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on the current state of Black entrepreneurship in the United States, and in particular, strategies banks can deploy to improve matters.

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The 5 Easiest Ways to Build Business Credit

Women on Business

2- Get a business bank account – Banks prefer to provide a business line of credit to a company that has a positive financial track record. To apply for business credit, you will usually need a business bank account that is at least 2 years old. 5- Stay patient – Building business credit it a process.

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7 Ways To Finance Your Business

Strategy Driven

Possibly the first thought that will come into a business owner’s mind when it comes to finding money to fund their project is a business loan from a traditional lender such as a bank. It can work out very well, and with enough research, you will be able to find a variety of different loans with varying interest rates and special deals.

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