What is the Prime Rate?
The cost of credit is not exactly free, yet borrowers do save tons of money with prime interest rate loans. We’ve researched predictors of changes in prime rates and share that information to help you make sound financial decisions that will cost you the least money.
How do you Buy a Home as a Newcomer to Canada?
If Canada is a place you want to call home over the long-term, buying a home here makes a lot of sense. Here are the three most important factors lenders consider when considering whether to lend to someone who’s new to Canada to buy a home.
Buying a House as a Single Lady at Age 24
If you’re in the market for a house and don’t know where to start, here are 5 lessons that Liz Enriquez shares about how she bought her first home as a newly-single person in 2016 at age 24.
The Pros and Cons of Putting Down 20% on a House
Should you put 20% down on your down payment? At the end of the day, there are pros and cons to everything, and Liz Enriquez, who bought her first house at age 24, shares the tips she used toward homeownership in order for you to make the most informed decision for yourself.
Canada Child Benefit Loan Applications
CCB assistance is received in the form of a monthly tax-free payment to parents of minor children. Because the benefit is paid on a regular basis (monthly), it is considered qualified income which can be used in an application for a personal loan. In fact, due to popular demand, there is an abundance of loan products exclusively geared to child tax benefit recipients.
How to overcome financial obstacles to grow your Canadian small business
New findings from a survey led by iCapital shed light on the greatest challenges for Canadian small businesses. Read to find out the top three reported obstacles in 2019—and the best ways to overcome them.
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.
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?
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.
How To Receive A Government Loan For A Small Business?
Over the past 10 years, the Government of Canada has made it possible for over 63,000 borrowers to receive a sum amount of $9.5 billion in asset-based financing. So, there’s no really wondering why the economy in Canada is currently powered by SME’s. If you’re running a small business, there are a few reasons…
How To Get A Car Loan With A Credit Score of 600?
Vehicle loans for cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, and other automobiles are among the most common types of loans people seek out. It’s almost impossible to live in the modern world without a vehicle, and cars can be needed for both personal and professional reasons, getting us from point A to point B each and every…
Getting a Truck Loan with Bad Credit
Almost everyone has to take out a loan from time to time to cover the costs of large purchases like homes and vehicles. Truck loans are particularly popular, with thousands of Canadians looking to buy trucks each year. Most people simply don’t have the cash saved up to buy a truck outright, so they…
How ConsumerCapital Offers Services Well Beyond Its Years
ConsumerCapital may be relatively new in the Canadian alternative lending ecosystem, but the company is already focused on establishing long-lasting relationships with its customers.
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.
Econolease has solutions to fit every food service business in Canada
After 14 years supporting restaurants and food service providers in Canada, and with a wide range of products to choose from, Econolease’s sales staff is able to determine what lease, loan or rental product best fits each customer’s unique situation.
The State of Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 Study
Canadians are warming up to alternative lenders, but remain skeptical. When they’re in need of a loan, a majority of Canadians now look to online lenders as a viable alternative to traditional financial institutions, according to the State of Alternative Lending in Canada 2018 study conducted by online comparison service Smarter Loans.
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.
Lending Mate Helps Canadians Get a Loan With a Little Help From their Friends
Rather than considering the credit rating of the borrower, Lending Mate provides guarantor loans, which only requires the borrower to have a qualified friend or relative vouch for their ability to pay it back.
Guide to Getting a No Credit Check Loan
Misfortunes such as sudden job loss, poor health, and the death or illness of a spouse do happen, oftentimes quite suddenly. At times like these, monthly bills continue to come in the mail; food and other necessities won’t wait either. When these problems arise, even someone with good credit for many years can find their finances in shambles. These types of scenarios present the need for a loan without a credit check.
Ferratum’s Finnish formula for success in Canada: winning business mantra, pioneering technology, and the Jorma Principle
Ferratum made its first footprint in Canada in 2015. In three short years, they have served more than 20,000 Canadian clients in Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia — and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.
Qualifying for a Mortgage in Canada and the U.S.
Buying a home is a major expense; for most consumers it is the largest financial investment they will make in a lifetime. People that paid for their homes with cash make up the minority of homeowners. Simply put, having ready money to purchase a home is an ideal situation but is out of reach for most people. The path to owning a home more commonly involves qualifying for a mortgage.
Inside the World of Merchant Cash Advances
After being denied six business loans, Rhonda realized that because her business was new, most banks would not offer her enough financing to start her new venture. However, she had heard about an alternative to traditional lending known as a merchant cash advance, or MCA. Encouraged, she took off in the direction of getting funding via an MCA. And she is not alone; millions of start-ups and established businesses take advantage of the benefits of this type of financing. But before they do, they must understand the ins and outs of merchant cash advances.
How iCapital Helps Canadian Small Businesses Leverage An Often Forgotten Asset: Future Debit and Credit Card Sales
For nearly a decade, Toronto-based iCapital has been providing capital to Canadian small business owners of all shapes and sizes from coast to coast. Unlike traditional loan products, however, their merchant cash advance has absolutely no deadlines, no late fees, and is only paid out when small business owners are making money themselves.
Bigger is Better: How Peel Financial Uses Its Dominating Size to Fight For Its Customers
Being the country’s oldest and largest equipment finance broker has its advantages. Founded over 15-years ago, Brampton, Ontario-based Peel Financial has the largest group of credit analysts in the country, offering a wide range of equipment financing options primarily to the trucking and transportation industry.
SkyCap Financial Wants to Help Clients Get Back to Borrowing from the Bank
While some short-term lenders seek to keep their customers on a cycle of payday loans with high interest rates, the Kingston-Ontario based alternative lender strives to get its customers back to borrowing at lower rates from the banks. “The goal for us is to help that client to not have to borrow with us,” said SkyCap Financial president Jeremy Wilson. “We want the client to get back to being able to borrow with a bank.”