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Business loans
Lending by nonbanks is now a trillion-dollar business
by
Matt Levin
Jan 16, 2024
Small and medium-size businesses are increasingly getting loans from nonbank entities like hedge funds or private equity firms.
Commercial lending is a mixed bag across the country, bankers say
by
Justin Ho
Jan 24, 2023
In Southern California and South Carolina, businesses are looking for loans. But in the Midwest, owners are hesitant to borrow.
Banks that helped finance Musk's Twitter purchase field low bids for debt
by
Justin Ho
Nov 11, 2022
It's common for banks to sell of loans to other investors. What’s unusual are the sharply lower prices those potential buyers are offering.
Business loans offer clues to where the economy is recovering
by
Justin Ho
Sep 9, 2022
That's one takeaway from the latest Beige Book, a snapshot of the economy from the 12 Federal Reserve banks around the country.
Banks are preparing for more loans to go bad as interest rates rise
by
Justin Ho
Aug 8, 2022
They're setting aside more cash to cover delinquencies and taking closer looks at prospective borrowers.
Lending is strong as borrowers tap their credit
by
Justin Ho
Jul 18, 2022
Banks are reporting increased lending to both consumers and businesses.
Banks are pushing more business loans. Some business owners aren’t sure they want them.
by
Justin Ho
Apr 27, 2022
In the words of one business owner: "Why would I want to go into any type of expansion?"
For public good, not for profit.
Commercial lending could rebound this year
by
Justin Ho
Jan 14, 2022
Business lending has been sluggish throughout the pandemic. But there are signs that commercial lending is starting to pick up again.
Businesses are taking out fewer bank loans
by
Justin Ho
Aug 14, 2020
It could be a sign that businesses are holding back and that banks are worried about future defaults.
Netflix to borrow an additional $2 billion to fund new shows
by
Justin Ho
Oct 24, 2018
The streaming service has already borrowed more than $8 billion to fund original programming. Can it keep borrowing?