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Whether your company is a hi-tech Internet start-up or an established manufacturer, extra financing is sometimes necessary to propel your business to the next stage of growth.
Enter the small business loan. Offered at lower interest rates than a line of credit, commercial...
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Where can I find a government grant or free money?" is one of the most frequently asked start-up questions from shoestring entrepreneurs. The notion that there are millions of dollars in government grants available to start a business is false. Such grants must be approved by...
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When you're making your decision, there are several things to keep in mind.
First, even a small rate cut can pay off quickly. That's because you can easily find mortgage companies willing to waive routine refinancing charges such as application, appraisal and legal fees...
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When rates fall steadily, refinancing may make sense even if you have done so once already. Bob and Michelle Barbo of Kirkland, WA refinanced twice within three months in 1998. In October, they trimmed the rate on their 30-year fixed mortgage by a full point -- from 9.13% to...
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Many borrowers use a refinance to shorten the term of the mortgage. And brace yourself, even at low rates, a shorter term means a higher monthly payment. The benefit is that you'll build up equity faster and pay far less in total interest over the life of the loan.
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Another way to make a refinance work for you is to refinance for more than the balance remaining on your old mortgage -- in effect, tapping your home equity, or "cashing out," in mortgage speak. Thanks to favorable rates, you may be able to do so without boosting your monthly...
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