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Loans & Credit (24)

SBA Loans | What is a SBA Loan | What is SBA financing | Grow Your Business | First Alliance Credit Union MN

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The Basics of SBA Loans

As a small business owner, you have to make a lot of decisions about your business every day. While it can be a daunting task, it is imperative that...

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How Business Loans Can Grow Your Business

There's something satisfying about watching your business grow from an idea into reality – especially when you see all of your efforts payoff again...

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How To Get a Business Loan

So you’ve decided to take out a loan to move your business forward, but where do you start? Even though business loans are like consumer loans, in...

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What If I Don't Have a Credit Score?

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What If I Don't Have a Credit Score?

Not having a credit score isn't necessarily a bad thing. We all have to start somewhere. Building credit history is important, especially as you...

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Basic of Qualifying for a Mortgage Rochester MN

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Basics of Qualifying for a Mortgage

There is a lot of misconception out there when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage loan. For instance, the notion that from the lender’s...

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Piggy Bank in front of home

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Advantages and Disadvantages of a Home Equity Loan

What is home equity? Home equity is the market value of your property minus any remaining mortgage payments. It is one of the biggest sources of net...

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Ten Questions to Ask a Lender About Your Mortgage

The thought of buying a home spurs hopes and dreams — and lots of questions. Many of the questions center around the scariest part of home buying:...

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The Basics of Refinancing A Mortgage

Refinancing a mortgage can be an excellent option if you are looking to change your financial situation. Borrowers look to refinance their mortgage...

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How much home can I afford

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How Much Can I Afford When Buying a Home

One of the first questions people ask themselves when looking to buy a home is: How much can I afford? That's understandable--this can be a tricky...

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Things to Consider before Buying a Franchise

A successful franchise may benefit a number of people, but a franchisee is one of the very few people who is actually affected by how the franchise...

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