Today thanks to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, millions of consumers from all walks of life are given and equal chance to obtain and use credit to finance education, buy or remodel homes or get small business loans.

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which was passed by congress in 1973 first banned discrimination in credit access on the basis of sex or marital status and was later amended to include race, religion, national origin and age. Of course, this doesn’t mean all consumers who apply for credit get it. Factors such as…

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Small business loans, especially for new businesses or start-up businesses, aren’t always easy to come by, so home equity loans for business are an excellent resource for striving business owners. Lenders do not normally require that you provide a business plan or detailed business loan proposal since you’re using your home for collateral, so home equity loans for business purposes can often be approved much more quickly than business loans or other types of loans..

- Loans with large values are often available.

Because property values continue to rise, home equity can be built up quickly. Home equity loans for business, therefore, can offer high values and more funding when…

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When acquiring a business loan, one can expect to pay different rates and fees based upon the years the business has been in operation, the owner s personal credit history, the business s credit history, and whether or not the loan is secured or unsecured. If the loans are guaranteed, whether or not they are by the government or some other agency can affect the rates as well.

Interest Rates are controlled by usury laws. A lender can safely charge a business up to 10% interest per year and not violate any usury laws. Depending on the type of lender you seek, personal or commercial, this may…

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