Looking for a reliable way to grow your savings? Certificates of Deposit – more commonly known as CDs – provide a proven way to earn interest without the accompanying risk other investments may have. Follow along, and we’ll help you select the right CD based on your financial goals, show ways to budget effectively for…
Every January, millions of people resolve to become more physically fit. And some even follow through! It’s a great idea – your health should always be a primary consideration. But when you stop and think about it, isn’t it just as important to achieve financial fitness? Here are some practical ways to get there: Establish…
Certainly, the idea of a bank – or banks – closing is unsettling to most people. But it’s important to keep the bigger picture in perspective. As a testament to the stability of the American financial system, no customers of either the recently shuttered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) or Signature Bank lost one penny of…
Part 2: Preparing for closing With your Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan documentation complete and submitted, the lender and SBA then do their part, verifying and approving your application and docs, getting you to your closing and receipt of funds. One note of caution, however: there will be one final round of forms and…
Part 1: Preparing for your loan You are primed to make your big move to the head of the pack – but those growth plans you’re considering need an all-important influx of capital. A Small Business Administration (SBA) Ioan can be used to expand your operation, secure new real estate, for construction or to finance…
