Home Equity Loan For Home Renovation
Leaky ceilings, a flooding basement, and faulty insulation – the stuff of a homeowner’s nightmares. But while these problems are fully repairable, very few Canadians have the funds to pay for them. A 2015 report issued by BMO stated that nearly one third of the working population in Canada have less than $10,000 in savings….
How to Buy a Home Guide
Buying a home is a fun and exciting time. For most Canadians it’s the single biggest financial transaction of their lifetime. As such, it’s important to do your homework and come prepared. In this guide, we’ll help you do just that by walking you through the steps of buying a home in Canada.
Choosing the Right Loan for Your Business
There are more small business loan options available today than ever before, but finding the right loan for your business may require a little digging. Fortunately, there are plenty of great options available – you just have to know where to look.
Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 – Insights for Lenders
Interest in alternative lending products is growing steadily in Canada, and as more consumers explore available options they are generally finding the information, products and level of service they are looking for, according to the State of Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 study published by Smarter Loans.
Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 – Insights for Auto Financing and Equipment Lenders
Alternative financing is steadily gaining popularity in Canada, but those offering auto or truck and trailer financing solutions still need to catch up with other online providers, according to the State of Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 study published by Smarter Loans.
Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 – Consumer Insights
Canadians are warming up to alternative lending options in recent years, with more turning to online vendors for services ranging from mortgages and car loans to business and equipment loans, according to the State of Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 study published by Smarter Loans.
The Business of Creative Financing
There used to be a mere few options available to get financing for major ventures. The choices were traditional borrowing from a financial institution or from family and friends. Today, there are unlimited ways to get financing for any purpose. Creative financing has opened the doors for consumers who want or need an innovative way to get money to fulfill their dreams.
The Credit Card Rewards Game
Gone are the days when just carrying a credit card was enough to satisfy consumers. Customer appreciation incentives have advanced far past giving out toasters and calendars. There’s now a “what have you done for me lately” mentality among people who pack plastic in their wallets to buy goods and services. Credit card companies are in constant competition to reel in customers, which translates into greater profits with each new card issued.
Smarter Loans Identity Theft Series (Part 3 of 3) – Theft Prevention Advice for Credit Protection
In this third installment of our Identity Theft Series will provide practical prevention suggestions and outline what is being done to combat this illegal activity.
Smarter Loans Identity Theft Series (Part 2 of 3) – How Child Identity Theft Affects Credit
In Part 1 of the Smarter.Loans Identity Theft Series, the ways in which people are robbed of their identity, signs of identity theft, and actions that victims can take were explored. In this second installment, the financial crime of child identity theft will be covered. As with adults, thieves steal identity from children to get credit like auto loans, mortgages and charge cards in the child’s name, among other reasons. They have no intention to repay, which ruins a child’s credit before it even gets started.