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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

Tips for a successful Youth Month Savings Challenge

There’s less than two months to go until National Credit Union Youth Month™, when credit unions from coast to coast will urge kids to “Give a Hoot About Savings” and discover the life-changing power of credit union membership. As your celebration planning gets underway, don’t forget about one of the most powerful business development opportunities …

Easy ways to improve your financial future right now

While we Fools are passionate believers in investing in the stock market for the long term, we realize there's far more to improving your financial future than simply picking the right stocks.

5 Tips For Small Business Owners Looking To Get A Bank Loan

The economy’s continued expansion could have you, like many business owners, optimistic about your company’s growth prospects for this year and going forward.

Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask You

Five things you can plan on discussing with your mortgage banker. Take it from us, we do this every day.

Why Be a Broker When You Can Be a Mortgage Banker?

The rise of digital mortgages and increasing lender consolidation are just two reasons mortgage brokers should make the transition to mortgage banking sooner rather than later.

What Does a Mortgage Banker Do?

A mortgage banker originates, funds and can service mortgage loans. Let's break down their services, responsibilities and how to hire one.

5 Things to Expect From a Good Mortgage Banker

Atlantic Bay Mortgage is a mortgage lender that genuinely cares about our clients. We continually provide the finest personal service to our clients.

5 Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask About

If you are thinking about purchasing a home, you'll want to know about these 5 things.

Who Funds Mortgage Loans? Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Banks, and Brokers

Mortgage Banks channels can typically move much faster than commercial banks b/c they are less regulated, smaller and more nimble.

Your Home Loan Journey: Pros and Cons of Mortgage Broker vs. Bank

By Roger Odoardi When it comes to getting approval for a home mortgage loan, borrowers can either work with a mortgage broker or a bank. Either option will take you one step closer to becoming a home...

How To Get a Loan Without a Bank

In between Chase Manhattan and Vinny (who breaks your legs if you don't pay your loan) lie new online services connecting borrowers with lenders. They're not banks. They're websites that facilitate peer-to-peer connections. The two biggest--LendingClub and Prosper--offer borrowers interest rates...

Loans That Avoid Banks? Maybe Not

Peer-to-peer finance has a new swarm of lenders: some of the same kinds of big institutions it once shunned.

Are Banks Easing Up on Mortgage Standards?

Lender constraints on mortgage availability have been a major obstacle for the housing market recovery. Is that about to change? 

Why Banks Ask for a Personal Guarantee Before a Loan

It’s a common scenario: You have a thriving business, and it’s doing so well that you believe it’s time to expand. That expansion requires more money, and, of course, increases your risk of failure. But you have studied your options, talked with advisors, and everyone agrees it’s a smart and potentially lucrative move. Your bank …