SBA Banks

In the previous post we covered Part 1 of SBA Banks with Preferred Lender Status which was created to make the entire loan approval process much faster for small businesses.

Under this program, the SBA streamlines the procedures for SBA banks by giving them the authority to make the final credit decision.
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SBA Banks

Did you know the SBA has a Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) that was created to make the entire loan approval process much faster for small businesses?

Under this program, the SBA streamlines the procedures for SBA banks by giving them the authority to make the final credit decision. While the Small Business Administration does not loan money directly, when you apply for an SBA-backed loan, you are basically asking the SBA to provide a guarantee that you will repay.
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Real Estate Credit

There is no doubt there are tremendous opportunities in the real estate market today. Home prices and interest rates are at an all-time low making it a great time to invest in real estate.

However, there are three major problems facing many real estate investors in today’s economy. First, there is a lack of credit availability since lenders are stricter than ever before.
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How to Open a Business Bank Account Online

Opening a business bank account bank account online can be an easy and painless process when you have all the necessary documents in place.

If you want to know how to open a business bank account online, first it is important to know that there are some factors that can prohibit you from doing so.
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Equipment Leasing Companies

Covering the start-up costs required to launch a business can be an overwhelming challenge in today’s economy. One major purchase in particular is office equipment, and it can become quite costly depending on the type of business you are starting.

Leasing office equipment is a great alternative to purchasing because it offers many advantages, such as no down payment, no collateral and possible tax deductions.
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Business Credit Building

Will your startup ambitions become a reality in 2012?

In a recent study 70% of Americans indicated they want to start their own business but many never take the leap because of lack of knowledge and direction.

Let’s face it, starting a business can be intimidating and risk of the unknown is one major hurdle that few are willing to deal with.
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Best Business Credit Cards for Small Business

As a small business owner it can be quite a challenge deciding what the best business credit card is to obtain with over 500 corporate credit cards to choose from in the marketplace.

In addition, there are various types of cards that each serves a unique purpose for your business. Such as tracking business expenses, controlling spending, managing employee spending, etc.
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