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Overwhelmed by Credit Card Debt? Here’s How to Break Free

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As reported by WalletHub , credit card debt was $1.30 Despite surpassing the previous peak, it’s still $99 billion shy of the all-time high set in 2007. Although the Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates, credit card rates remain high. It may, however, have a short-term impact on your credit score.

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How Recessions Can Impact Borrowing and Lending

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In fact, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council found small business loans peaked at 14 million in 2007, just before the Great Recession. A Lowering of Your Credit Score: Borrowers often see a shift in their credit score during a recession—usually downward as cash flow issues make it harder to pay off their debts.

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Online Credit Reports & How They Are Tracking Everything You Do

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Often referred to as credit reporting agencies, these companies work independently. Credit Reports vs. Credit Scores. Your credit scores are also influenced by your credit reports. The reason for this is that credit scores are calculated using information from your credit report.

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Demystifying Credit Crunches and What They Mean for Small Businesses

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While your revenue and credit scores haven’t changed, your application gets rejected. This can happen as the result of a credit crunch — also called a credit crisis or credit squeeze. What should you do if you can’t qualify for business credit? A few weeks later, you follow up with your favorite lender.

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Kabbage Vs. OnDeck: Which is Best for Your Small Business?

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Personal credit scores. Both Kabbage and OnDeck focus on your personal credit score, as opposed to your business credit score, which can be helpful if your business credit score is less than perfect or if you haven’t built up much of a history yet. Minimal time in business. OnDeck Capital.

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Is Buying an Aged Corporation a Good Idea?

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According to Reuters , Wyoming Corporate Services, which sells aged shelf corporations, has had multiple civil lawsuits against the companies registered there since 2007. In many cases, there are options for business owners who have good personal credit scores but no corporate credit yet. How Much Do They Cost?

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Using FinTech to Optimize Real Estate Investments

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Ways to Use FinTech for Real Estate Investing The share of direct commercial real estate investment in the housing sector has more than doubled since 2007. Generation Home This fintech company assesses how much home buyers can afford to buy without hurting their credit score.