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How Canacap Approves 90% of Canadian Merchants for Financing

“Our mission is to offer alternative financing in the merchant cash advance space,” explains co-founder Adam Benaroch. “Our underwriting guidelines are not based on credit

AutoLoanServices.ca doesn’t just sell cars; they help rebuild credit through car ownership!

AutoLoanServices.ca works with its vast network of dealerships — which provides access to more than 5,000 vehicles of nearly every make and model — in order to offer the customer a number of vehicle options, all of which are pre-approved.

Getting a Car Loan in Canada: A Step by Step Guide

Most Canadians don’t have the financial ability to find a car they love and buy it outright. Instead, they have two options, lease a car or get a car loan. If you choose to get a loan, there are many important steps that need to be followed, in sequential order. Getting a car loan isn’t a difficult process, but you must do it correctly so you don’t end up neck-deep in debt.

Home Equity Loan in Canada

Homewise is a Free Online Mortgage Service That Saves You Time and Money

It’s almost too good to be true, but that’s what we love about our business; we get to help people realize their home buying dreams, and do it in a way that saves them a lot of time, money, and confusion.

2M7’s Philosophy: To Fund Every Deal Possible

Compared to Canada’s traditional and often conservative lenders with high credit standards like the major banks, 2M7 has a more open philosophy and liberal funding approach, proudly approving 97% of all applications submitted through its website.

Digital financial inclusion can be a Canada-wide reality with MyMarble

MyMarble aims to help people take control of their budgeting, spending, and credit score to achieve financial prosperity. It aims to help them gain financial literacy skills and feel empowered to manage their personal finances.

Merchant Growth Prepares to Launch New Products in Anticipation of the End of the Crisis

As the world eagerly anticipates an end to the Covid crisis, Merchant Growth is preparing to offer new and more dynamic loan products to small business customers across its Canadian marketplace.

Eastern Loans Gives Canadians Quick and Easy Access to Instalment Loans 7-days a Week

Today, Eastern Loans offers personal loans of between $500 and $1,000 to Canadians based anywhere other than Quebec and Saskatchewan, with competitive rates that differ between provinces.

AutoLoanProviders.ca Gives Ontarians of All Credit Backgrounds Access to Thousands of Vehicles

AutoLoanProviders.ca specializes in working with Canadians of all credit backgrounds. Rather than selecting a vehicle and then seeking financing, the company helps clients find a vehicle that fits their budget, and offers access to nearly every make and model.

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Is it time to consolidate debt?

If you’re wondering what debt consolidation is and if it’s right for you, our partners at Fairstone shared several scenarios where debt consolidation is worth looking into.

Moves Financial Offers Financial Services Tailor Made For Gig Economy Workers

Moves Financial, which was founded by a group of blockchain developers and emerging technology researchers, was getting ready to offer gig economy workers easy access to financial products later this year. They knew that such services were especially valuable to those with inconsistent incomes, as they are often denied access to traditional financial products.

Personal vs. Business Credit Scores in Canada

Personal vs. Business Credit Scores

A good credit profile makes a huge difference in the financial success of any business. How a business maintains its credit is reported to credit bureaus just like personal credit. Likewise, this information is used to create a numeric business credit score, which lenders use as an indicator of creditworthiness. A solid score also builds...

Care by Volvo and the Changing Face of Automobile Ownership

One of the first subscription services to be offered in Canada comes from Volvo, and is called Care by Volvo. Launched in 2018, the program has been received positively by potential Volvo owners.

The Best Payroll Software for Small Businesses in Canada

All of the solutions in this article will offer cloud-based payroll systems with automatic tax filing features. The best payroll software for small businesses is comprehensive but uncomplicated. Let’s dive into some of the best payroll software for small businesses and examine the situations where each one might be the best fit.

The Best Vehicle Fleet Management Software

In this article, we’ll break down some of the best vehicle fleet management systems that are available today. We’ll dive into the features provided by each and cover some of the downsides that users of the software reference in their reviews to give you a complete picture.

Top 9 Sedan Brands in Canada 2020

Choosing the perfect sedan can be tricky, with so many different options on the market right now.

Top 14 SUV Brands in Canada 2020

For those looking for a new daily driver or off-road companion, here is a list of the top 14 SUV brands in Canada for the 2020 model year. What sets these vehicles apart from the rest?

Top 8 Pickup Truck Brands in Canada 2020

Whether someone is looking for a truck with towing and hauling capacity, off-road capabilities or simply something to drive to the grocery store, there are plenty of options on the market today. 

The 7-Step Starters Guide on How to Invest in Stocks

Listen, we get that investing can seem like not only a weird thing but also seem super intimidating too. For many, it seems like something Canadians do or that older (i.e. rich) people can afford to do. Truth is, that’s just not the case! There’s a reason why people are still investing in stocks, it...
How to Establish a Good Business Credit Score in Canada

How to Build Your Business Credit in Canada

Learn how business credit is determined, what you’ll use it for and how you can make sure your score puts you on the right footing with prospective business loan lenders.

Canadian Financial Institution Numbers for All Banks

Canadian Bank Institution Numbers

Across the globe, banks have specific and unique designations – names, numbers, monikers that precisely identify the institution and its place within the financial industry. This is the case in Canada where bank institution numbers work to distinguish banks from one another. Here is a listing of institution numbers (in easy-to-find alphabetical order) for the ten largest Canadian banks.

The Best iPad POS System for Small Businesses

In this article, we’ll break down the best iPad POS systems for small businesses. We’ll analyze what each option does right, what each does wrong, and make recommendations regarding what types of businesses might find each most useful.

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) provides business owners with interest-free loans of up to $40,000 and a chance to have $10,000 of it forgiven. The program was introduced by the Canadian government as a relief measure for COVID-19. This article will help business owners understand how the program works, who is eligible, and how to apply for a CEBA loan.

Execs from Loblaws and IKEA to startups discuss how to grow, scale and expand

Lots of companies are trying to figure out how they can tailor e-mail messages or customize the kind of advertising they serve to specific segments of their target market. While that makes sense in general, it should be part of a phased approach

Buying a Home With Bad Credit: Tales of Success

If a home loan is not approved on the first try, it pays to apply with another creditor that will be open to saying yes. There are countless lenders that offer mortgages specifically for buyers with bruised credit or other financial situations. All borrowers should know their credit score in advance so they have an idea of their chances for approval.