Lending

In finance, a loan is the lending of money by one or more individuals, organizations, or other entities to other individuals, organizations etc. The recipient incurs a debt, and is usually liable to pay interest on that debt until it is repaid, and also to repay the principal amount borrowed.

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US Banks Brace for Surge in Bad Debt Write-Offs

US Banks Brace for Surge in Bad Debt Write-Offs
US Banks Brace for Surge in Bad Debt Write-Offs
October 11, 2023  |  Banking

The largest U.S. banks are reportedly bracing themselves for a surge in bad debt write-offs, the highest since the early days of the pandemic. JPMorgan...

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Citi Chair: New Capital Requirements Will Hurt Lending
Citi Chair: New Capital Requirements Will Hurt Lending
October 11, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

Citigroup’s chairman is the latest banking executive to warn against the U.S. plan for new capital requirements. In an interview with Bloomberg published Wednesday (Oct. 11), John C. Dugan said...

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Research Links Quick Access to Digital Loans to Higher Default Rates
Research Links Quick Access to Digital Loans to Higher Default Rates
October 10, 2023  |  Loans

Technology broadened the lending landscape, making it easier for previously underserved populations to receive money with a speediness that would be otherwise unimaginable were it...

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26% of Consumers Say Interest Rates Influence Credit Product Choices
26% of Consumers Say Interest Rates Influence Credit Product Choices
October 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are increasingly focused on finding the best deal — a preference driven by loss aversion and a desire to maximize the benefits of their...

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More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
October 06, 2023  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Main Street are finding a dearth of options when it comes to getting the money they need to stay...

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Report: Almost $270 Billion in Leveraged Loans at Default Risk
Report: Almost $270 Billion in Leveraged Loans at Default Risk
September 27, 2023  |  Loans

Leveraged loans were a popular method of financing during the pandemic. Now, with interest rates set to stay high, they’ve turned into a major headache,...

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Oxford Commercial Finance Debuts Purchase Order Financing
Oxford Commercial Finance Debuts Purchase Order Financing
September 21, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Oxford Commercial Finance has expanded its small and medium-sized business (SMB) working capital offerings. The Michigan-based lender — a subsidiary of Oxford Bank — announced Thursday (Sept. 21) it would...

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Connecticut Department of Banking Issues Guidance on Small Loan Rules
Connecticut Department of Banking Issues Guidance on Small Loan Rules
September 13, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued new industry guidance regarding the Small Loan Lending and Related Activities Act. These changes in the regulation are set to come into...

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