Loans
The Strategic Funding Tool You’re Probably Overlooking
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Equipment financing is one of the most valuable loan types for businesses, allowing you to acquire essential assets while...
U.S. Household Debt Reaches Record High
Key Takeaways U.S. household debt encompasses mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans. Total household debt hit a record high of $18.59 trillion from July through September of...
U.S. Parents Charge Kids Interest on Loans. Here’s How Much. | Entrepreneur
As young Americans struggle with high costs of living and salaries that haven't kept pace with inflation, some of them rely on loans to make ends meet.Nearly half (46%)...
Small Business Credit Is Tightening — Here’s How to Prepare for What’s Ahead | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many small and mid-sized business (SMB) owners entered 2025 with high hopes: a stronger economy, falling interest rates and easier access...
FICO Scores Will Soon Incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later Loans | Entrepreneur
Opting to "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) may soon affect your credit score.FICO, the firm that determines credit scores used by 90% of the top U.S. lenders, announced on...
Klarna Uses an AI Clone of Its CEO to Summarize Earnings | Entrepreneur
Was that Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on the screen or an AI clone?When "buy now, pay later" fintech company Klarna reported its first-quarter financial results this week via video,...
What to Know Before Using a Personal Loan for Your Business | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Using a personal loan for your business might seem like a quick fix to get the money you need. As a...
Apple Ends Buy Now, Pay Later Less Than A Year After Launch | Entrepreneur
Apple is sunsetting its no-fee, no-interest buy now, pay later program less than a year after making it generally available.In a Tuesday statement to 9to5Mac and a Monday statement...
Can’t Get a Bank Loan for Your Small Business? Try This Financing Option Instead. | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Increasingly, small businesses are turning to private credit to fund business expansions or ongoing operational costs. Private credit accounted for roughly...
