A man prepares to open his store in Myeong-dong, Seoul, in this December 2022 photo. Newsis By Lee Yeon-woo Loans held by the self-employed increased by over 50 percent in the four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, data released on Sunday showed. It is interpreted that the self-employed have sustained high interest
The Beverly Hills-based FAT Brands Inc. may not be a household name, but it’s certainly well-known in the food and restaurant industries. Countless everyday consumers have unknowingly frequented Fat venues, which include iconic eating establishments such as Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, and steakhouses such as Bonanza and Ponderosa. Lesser known but regionally popular
At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference this week, a little-known risky financial tool became the subject of a hot debate among Wall Street titans. Many private equity firms have quietly begun mortgaging their investment funds, piling leverage upon leverage. In other words, they’re taking out loans against the businesses they’ve already taken out loans to
Move over Tinder Swindler, a man dubbed the “Romeo Crook” is proving that you should never take your eyes off your belongings when getting to know someone. A judge has sentenced Peter Gray of West Yorkshire in England to 56 months behind bars after he scammed four women he met on a dating app out
Tesla has launched its latest buying incentive for the Model Y, this time offering a special, super-low interest rate for those who purchase the SUV by the end of this month. On Friday night, Tesla launched the promotional financing on its website for the Model Y, offering a 0.99 percent APR interest rate for buyers
Chinese banks extended 730 billion yuan ($101 billion) in new yuan loans in April, down sharply from 3.09 trillion yuan in March and falling short of analysts’ expectations, according to bank’s data Photo: Shutterstock Reuters New bank lending in China fell more than expected in April from the previous month while broad credit growth hit
Real estate professionals offer their clients contracts to discuss home purchases, insurance or real … [+] estate loans. Home sales agents sit at the office with new home buyers in the office. getty The new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan may help student loan borrowers qualify for a mortgage easier.
In early April, the Biden administration unveiled its latest student-loan-forgiveness plan aimed at helping more than 30 million qualifying borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of interest get up to $20,000 forgiven. To avoid earlier pitfalls, the plan is proposed as a negotiated rulemaking process. The public has until May 17 to
Elliott Davis and Megan Mueller 5 mins ago ST. LOUIS – Mayor Tishaura Jones is receiving backlash over her new program to provide loans to drivers with expired temp tags. Some members on the Board of Aldermen aren’t keen on the idea, among many others. “Well, you’re taking money from people who pay taxes and
Students hoping to start university in September are being urged to apply for their loans before Friday if they want to guarantee they will have the money by the start of term. It is possible to apply later, but the Student Loans Company says that could lead to delays. Changes to student finance rules in