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SBA Approves $1.6 Billion Loans to Small Businesses

In an effort to beef up the economy, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) said it has approved about $1.6 billion federal loans to startup and small companies during the last fiscal year. Continue reading

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Tennessee, Banks Partner for $25M Small Business Loans

In an effort to provide more jobs in Tennessee, the state government embarked in a $25 million program with banking institutions, for the development of a loan scheme that would encourage small businesses to expand their operations. Continue reading

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Small Businesses Find Financial Support from SBA

As large banks and other traditional financial institutions are imposing tighter credit standards, small businesses owners are seeking the assistance from government-supported Small Business Administration program. Continue reading

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USDA Unveils Microloan Funding to Boost Lending, Job Creation in Rural Areas

As part of the Obama administration’s effort to boost job creation across the United States, the Department of Agriculture on Friday unveiled a microloan program designed to boost small business lending and provide better off-farm income opportunities in rural areas. Continue reading

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Wells Fargo Tops SBA7 Lenders in 2010

Wells Fargo tops other lenders in terms of SBA 7(a) lending for two consecutive years. In 2009, the company was also able to extend more than $827 million in SBA 7(a) loans, making it the top choice for many small businesses in all 50 states. Continue reading

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Pacific Continental Deploys Fraud Analytics Software vs. Online Attacks

Oregon-based Pacific Continental Bank has signed an agreement with Guardian Analytics for the use of its fraud analytics software designed to alert and to eliminate all suspicious online banking activity. Continue reading

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Junior Bondholders to Absorb Anglo Irish’s $4.9B Losses

Following the devastating burst in Ireland’s property market bubble, Anglo Irish Bank has announced that it will make its junior bondholders to absorb majority of the $4.9 billion (3.5 billion euro) investment losses. Continue reading

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Federal Regulators Close Seven US Banks

Federal regulators have closed down seven more banks in the United States following failures in its operations, bringing the total bank closures to 139 this year, reports told on Friday. Continue reading

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ustralia’s SunCorp Bank Eyes WebEquity’s Lending Software

WebEquity Solutions LLC, a United States software company, on Thursday disclosed that Australia’s 5th largest listed bank SunCorp Bank will now be using its lending software, which is designed to streamline the entire loan application process. Continue reading

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US Lenders in Talks with State Attorney Generals over Foreclosure Issues

Following a joint investigation by 50 US states over the issue of foreclosure malpractice, representatives and the legal counsels of the Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase have started talks with the respective states’ attorney generals to come up with a solution with the problem. Continue reading

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