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August 2006
Alex Salkever |
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? The new alternative to banks and VCs: person-to-person lending.   |
Bank Technology News
December 2007
Michael Sisk |
The Rise of Community P2P is no threat to banks -- yet -- but the rise of these exchanges, which cut out banks and allow people to lend directly to each other is a phenomenon worth studying. Are P2P exchanges the credit unions of the Internet age? |
The Motley Fool
October 16, 2006
Joseph Khattab |
Peer-to-Peer Lending Makes Waves A new trend in online lending challenges traditional banking. Peer-to-peer lending sounds like fun and games, but there's always risk involved with lending. |
Entrepreneur
February 2008
Rosalind Resnick |
Nothing Personal How can you protect yourself and your assets from risk when securing a business loan? |
Inc.
May 2006
Nadine Heintz |
The eBay of Money Lending A new website called Prosper allows registered users to post proposals that solicit loans from other users on the site - up to $25,000, at a wide range of interest rates. |
The Motley Fool
August 29, 2008
Chuck Saletta |
Avoid This Company Like the Plague Online-lending pioneer Prosper.com has botched the execution of that concept. |
U.S. Banker
January 2008
Michael Sisk |
The Rise of Lending Communities Peer-to-peer lending holds valuable clues to the nature of lending and borrowing. |
Entrepreneur
July 2006
Carol Tice |
Fund Do Business borrowers and individual lenders come together on this new site. |
Entrepreneur
July 2007
Carol Tice |
Peer Power Look online for funding by the people, for the people. |
Entrepreneur
May 2008
Scott Bernard Nelson |
Between Peers Could a new wave of social lending sites be a good place for your investment dollars? |
BusinessWeek
June 10, 2010
Schmidt & Westbrook |
An Online Lender Takes on the SEC Peer-to-peer lender Prosper Marketplace says it shouldn't be treated like an investment firm. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Baby Breaker Birth Announcements We track the week in private equity in search of investments of the future: Prosper Marketplace... Cadence Pharmaceuticals... |
HBS Working Knowledge
September 22, 2014
Karen Mills |
Online Banks Fill Funding Needs for Small Business In the final column on small business lending, the author is optimistic that the rise of alternative online banks can fund entrepreneurial business growth. |
The Motley Fool
December 4, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Avoid the Loan Sharks For those with less-than-perfect credit histories, there's a scary trend in personal finance these days. In the name of convenience, some borrowers are digging themselves into a hole from which they may never emerge. |
Inc.
August 2006 |
The Prosper Diaries Landing a loan on Prosper isn't always easy. Here's how one business owner navigated the process. |
Reason
March 2009
Katherine Mangu-Ward |
Lender Ender Threats from state and federal regulators have led Prosper, an online auction site that allowed individuals to negotiate private loans, to suspend its operations and leaves its future uncertain. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2004
Brown & Weiss |
The Money Race Borrowers benefit as lenders chase commercial property deals. |
This Old House
L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
Huntley & Mullaney |
Both Sides Now Commercial property borrowers and lenders must face the music together with a plan. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jonathan A. Peckham |
Borrower Beware Most commercial mortgage lenders charge application, due diligence, and loan commitment fees, but do your clients know what that money really is buying? Often, it is less than they think. |
AskMen.com
March 4, 2001
Luis Rodrigues |
The Truth About Bank Loans When the time comes to borrow money from the bank to buy a house, a car or start a business, people still get extremely stressed about meeting with the banking loans officer... |
The Motley Fool
October 9, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
The Real Threat to the U.S. Economy While big companies grab the headlines, small businesses need credit they can't get. |
The Motley Fool
April 25, 2011
Morgan Housel |
Why Big Banks Are Cheap Loans dropping; watch out below! |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2010
David C. Hannah |
Community Banks Step Into a New Role Banks can band together with other similarly situated community banks to share the credit risk through a loan participation or syndication arrangement. |
The Motley Fool
February 15, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Good Credit Won't Save You Now The "adverse market" surcharge could cost mortgage borrowers thousands annually. |
BusinessWeek
May 1, 2008 |
Navigating the Crunch A financial aid expert explains how borrowers can best ride it out. |
The Motley Fool
January 22, 2007
Nathan Parmelee |
Can Japanese Consumer Lenders Survive? There is little reason to think the fortunes of Japanese consumer lenders will improve. Investors, take note. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2007
Leighton & Mayer |
Be Resourceful While some commercial real estate investors secure financing through deals with their existing banks, most investors, developers, and owners derive the best terms when lenders compete for their business. Consultants can help borrowers secure the most favorable loan terms. |
Bank Systems & Technology
November 1, 2005
Phil Britt |
Show Me the Money Mortgage lenders are investing in technologies to increase process efficiencies and enable better targeting of loan prospects, according to industry analysts. |
Entrepreneur
April 2005
Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
Just Your Size Don't make assumptions about a bank's lending methods based on size alone--here's how to find the bank that can help your business cash in. |
Job Journal
March 4, 2007
Julia Hollister |
Loan Officers Despite the slow housing market, loan and refinancing activity has lenders looking for help. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2006
A. Barry Cappello |
Making It Work Investors soon may feel the effects of a cooling real estate market through subtle and not-so-subtle shifts in the way lenders view commercial real estate loans. When lenders' requirements tighten, borrowers should consider these options. |
Registered Rep.
August 24, 2015
Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
Tackling Student Debt Because high levels of student loan debt are far more common than they used to be, you should expect queries from clients about how to minimize their own balances, in addition to those of their grown children. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2003
Peltin & Swibel |
Lenders Tighten Loan Standards in Reaction to Uncertain Economy With interest rates at record lows, demand for new mortgage loans remains strong. However, in today's anemic economic climate, lenders face increased risk of making non-performing loans. Commercial lenders have implemented new safeguards and follow stricter policies to minimize exposure. |
National Real Estate Investor
June 1, 2005
Kingsley Greenland |
Why Liquidity Should Help You Sleep Better There is no crystal ball that can predict the next lending squeeze, or if one will even occur. What is certain however, is that greater liquidity in the secondary market for commercial real estate loans is an important safety valve for the entire industry. |
U.S. Banker
November 2005 |
Wading Through HMDA-Data Muck What does the new Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data show about banks' lending practices when it comes to racial, ethnic and gender differences? It's clear what it says, but it's not clear what it means. |
This Old House
Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2003
Len Deering |
Multifamily Property Owners Benefit From Competitive Financing Soft occupancies force lenders to be more creative in competing for multifamily loans. |
U.S. Banker
September 2010
Bonnie McGeer |
Finding the Right Match Online loan exchanges like BoeFly and Biz2Credit are gaining traction as banks look for new ways to find more small-business borrowers. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2007
John Rosevear |
Buying a Home During the Storm Essentially, what's going on is that the mortgage industry -- along with Wall Street -- is rethinking the appropriate pricing for taking on the risk of a borrower with a less-than-prime credit history. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2013
Jeff Rauth |
Follow the Money What are today's most financeable deals? Several market forces currently at work foretell a stronger lending environment in the next 12 to 18 months. |
The Motley Fool
November 23, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Find the Right Student Loan College loans come in many varieties. Some have very attractive provisions and guarantees, but others can spell trouble for even the most responsible young adults. |
The Motley Fool
December 30, 2009
Chuck Saletta |
The Real Reason Banks Aren't Lending The Federal Reserve set the Federal Funds Rate at around 0%, giving banks an opportunity to borrow at essentially no cost. Only the most financially healthy companies can easily get loans. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Sep/Oct 2011
Thomas R. Petty |
Loan Language What can borrowers negotiate under today's stricter standards? |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2009
Safarian, Choi & Grant |
Carveout Consequences Learn how the courts rule on non-recourse loan provisions. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
The Dangers of Co-Signing Know what you're getting into before you guarantee someone else's debt. Co-signing on another person's loan is beyond the regular call of duty, and you shouldn't feel bad if you decide it's not worth risking your own financial stability to do it. |
CFO
November 1, 2004
Randy Myers |
Squeezing the SBA Small-business borrowing may get more expensive. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2011
Brad Cox |
The Loan Request Package How to request -- and get -- the best loan from today's limited lending sources |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Nov/Dec 2002
Stephen V. Jacquemin |
Understand Lender Criteria to Finance Manufactured-Housing Communities Manufactured-home community buyers have two main financing choices: long-term loans from institutional or conduit lenders or short-term bank loans. To obtain the appropriate financing for these investments, commercial real estate professionals should understand lender criteria for each type. |
U.S. Banker
July 2010
Alan Kline |
Finding 'Harmony' in Refi Loans 1st Commonwealth of Virginia offers a new kind of loan aimed at retaining customers in times of lower rates, when borrowers typically defect. |
