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Beware of Dishonest and Predatory Lenders

Well-known lenders, like banks, become household names because they have a history of reputable lending practices.  The lucky customers who can qualify for credit with these companies do not have to worry that they will fall victim to a loan scam. The remainder of individuals who need a business or personal loan must exercise caution in order to avoid becoming prey to dishonest and predatory lenders.

Cyber Insurance & Why Your Business Needs It

Cyber insurance is a specialized policy that is usually not included in your business insurance, and specifically protects your business, employees, and customers from various cyber risks. In the case your business is hacked and undergoes the hardships of identity theft, data breach or a cyber-attack, cyber insurance will protect your business reputation, finances and allow you to resume to business as usual.

Prepaid Debit Card Do’s and Don’ts

Prepaid debit cards are currently a staple in the financial sector, especially since more than 2 billion people are without bank accounts. Low credit scores mean credit card denials or, even worse, credit cards with abysmally high interest rates. That’s where prepaid cards come to the rescue.

Avoid Popular Loan Scams Disguised as Financial Fairy Tales

Consumers who find themselves squeezed tight in a money pinch can easily become victims of popular loan scams. This article will explore some of the most common of these dastardly deeds.

Bad Credit Business Financing

For small businesses with bad credit history, there are multiple options that can be pursued if a bank loan is not a feasible route. Depending on the company’s financial profile and whether you are looking for small business start-up loans, quick loans, microbusiness loans, and/or business acquisition loans, one or more of these options may be the optimal choice forward…

How SharpShooter Is Able to Offer Canadian Business Owners Personalized Funding Products

Since the company was founded in Canada in August of 2015 they’ve provided nearly $39 million in funding to almost 4,000 Canadian small businesses.

Comparing Credit Score Averages in Canada and the United States

Maintaining a healthy, if not perfect, credit score should be a top financial priority. What are the average credit scores for people in Canada and the United States? Are there differences in how scores are calculated in these countries?

Solutions for Millennials With Personal Finance Problems

Today’s millennials need solutions for personal finance problems for the fast-paced technological world in which they live. Compared to people their age 80 years ago, millennials deal with far more student loan debt, retirement savings concerns, child care costs, and other personal finance matters.

ondeck and coast capital announce partnership

OnDeck and Coast Capital Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

Coast Capital Savings teams up with OnDeck Canada to give thousands of Canadian small businesses access to financing in as little as 24 hours.

Canadian SMB priorities are changing alongside evolving alternative lending ecosystem

As the competitive landscape evolved, however, some of the original players went out of business, new ones arrived from the United States and elsewhere, and rates have lowered and grown more consistent between competitors. As a result, the Victoria B.C.-based small business lender Company Capital found that Canadian small businesses now have different priorities.