Key takeaways Banks require financial statements, formation documents as well as your personal credit score and bank statements to apply for a business loan Gather your loan business loan documents before filling out the application to speed up the process Applying for SBA loans will require additional SBA forms Bank…
Key takeaways Under current law, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to buy a home in the U.S. The vast majority of non-resident buyers come from Canada, China, Mexico and India. Many mortgage lenders offer conventional and FHA home loans to non-U.S. citizens. You don’t have to…
Key takeaways Closing a credit card may hurt your credit, but the impact varies depending on your credit history. Sometimes, it makes sense to close a card even though it might affect your credit. You can take steps to minimize the potential hit to your credit. If you’re like most…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Semi-truck loan timelines range from 24 hours to up to 90 days, depending on the lender and loan type Banks and credit unions tend to take longer to fund semi-truck loans than online or direct lenders Check eligibility requirements and…
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Key takeaways While some credit card issuers will automatically increase your credit limit over time if you qualify, you can also request a higher limit. Capital One lets you request a higher credit limit through your online account management page, or you can call in to inquire. It’s easier…
With the 2025 regular tax season deadline just days away, the IRS is already bracing for more cuts in its workforce. Thousands of agency employees are expected to receive pink slips in mid-May, about a month after Tax Day, April 15. Losses So Far Earlier this year, the IRS fired…
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Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Every investor loves to find an undervalued stock. In fact, the value investing strategy has been touted by some of the greatest investors of all time, including Warren Buffett. Value investments can provide the rare combination of low risk and high returns, but there…
Robb Sommerfeld used a popular business credit card to help manage finances at National Center for Craftmanship (NCC), a nonprofit where he serves as an executive director — until the bank suddenly closed the account. The sudden account closure put Sommerfeld and his organization in a tough spot, as the…
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Key takeaways Credit cards are powerful financial tools that have helped millions of consumers build and rebuild credit, earn rewards and pay off major purchases over time. But when used irresponsibly, they can also cause consumers to slip into vicious debt cycles that can be hard to get out of. …
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Key takeaways A housing market recession or weakness could spur lenders to change the original terms of a HELOC (home equity line of credit) in a way that they can’t with mortgages. A serious dip in home values can cause lenders to lower your credit line or freeze it —…
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