Loans
News and Articles About Loans
Uber
Uber Raises $1.15 Billion Leveraged Loan
Turning to the leveraged loan market, which was previously exclusive to more established companies, allows Uber to take advantage of historically low interest rates while keeping venture capital backers happy by not further diluting their equity.
Small Business Loans ![Jared Hecht]()
Multiple Owners? Here's How to Prepare for Your Loan Application.
Follow these steps before filling out that loan application if you're one of several owners of a business in need of a loan.
Small Business Credit ![Levi King]()
8 Ways to Get the Most From a Business Credit Card
Using a business credit card isn't just easier than getting a conventional back loan, it has many more benefits.
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Demystifying 11 Fundamentals for Financing Your Business
At some point most businesses will need an infusion of capital, here are the most common ways to get it.
Legal
Lending Club Under Probe by U.S. Justice Dept, Receives Subpoena
Monday's filing indicated that Lending Club had repurchased an additional $3.8 million in loans during the first quarter that did not meet investor criteria.
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The 4 Lines of Credit Now Available to Small Businesses
Help grow your business with the one of these flexible financial solutions.
Online Advertising
Google Set to Ban Payday Lender Ads
Starting July 13, the company will no longer allow ads for loans where repayment is due within 60 days of the date of issue. In the U.S., it is also banning ads for loans with an APR of 36 percent or higher.
investigation
Lending Club's CEO Resigns After Internal Probe, Shares Plummet
Three senior managers have also resigned or were fired in connection with the internal probe, the company said.
Bankruptcy
Teen Retailer Pacific Sunwear Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The company's shares fell as much 42 percent to a record low of 5 cents in early morning trading.
Ready To Launch ![Jared Hecht]()
How to Turn a Lender's 'No' Into 'Yes'
Every rejection is an opportunity to learn more about what will make your next loan application get approved.
Small Business Loans ![Jared Hecht]()
What It's Like to Work With a Business Loan Broker
Be careful before entering into business arrangements with loan brokers, consider if their interest is aligned with yours.
Square ![Leena Rao]()
Square Just Became an Online Lender
The move puts it in competition with other small business lenders such as OnDeck Capital.
Benefits ![Matt Straz]()
Help With Student Loans Is the 'Hot' New Employee Benefit
(Mostly) good things happen when you help employees get this financial weight off their backs.
Pivots ![Carly Okyle]()
A Startup That Promised Cash to Engaged Couples Breaks Hearts With an Abrupt Pivot
After originally offering $10,000 to couples who remained married, SwanLuv changed its model to a crowdfunding platform.
Often borrowed from a bank, credit union or private agency, loans help entrepreneurs and business owners start or sustain businesses by lending a sum of money that is paid back with interest. Raising enough capital is key for an entrepreneur looking to start his or her own business. There are a number of loans available so understanding which type of loan is best for a business is crucial.