CP-Finance - Part 29

DON'T IGNORE THE SIMILARITIES WITH THE LAST TWO APRIL!

Nearly a year ago in this column I showed a scary similarity in April (2011) with the conditions in the previous April (2010). And of course the similarity continues into a market correction of nearly 20% before the market rises again.

And here we again this year see a scary resemblance when March is almost over, this time for the last two April.

I heard many guarantees that this time was different. This will oppose the opportunity for the market to follow the same pattern for three years in a row. In addition it is an election year, and the Fed has already made a vote about coming to the rescue if needed.

Using that logic will also oppose the chance that the surrounding conditions will follow the same pattern for three years in a row. But that is what is happening.

Like the last two years, the S&P 500 …

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Improving F & I As a Profit Centre

October 27, 2019February 4, 2020

The motor finance landscape is changing; fewer independent finance companies are a part of this change. The long term survival of these companies is vital to the dealer market. Dealers need to work in partnership with the finance companies to ensure mutual profitability and to positively change perceptions of dealer finance.

For many former finance companies the return on investment from motor finance had become unsustainable. Competition between the players meant that retailers were able to negotiate aggressively, pushing finance company margins ever lower; the balance of power has now shifted and in reality this is a good thing for the long term future of dealer finance.

Retailers need finance companies to be profitable and encouragingly Carlyle Finance which is reporting record profit levels has now committed itself to achieving significant profitable growth – with plans to more than double it’s lending in the UK motor sector.

But there is …

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How to Obtain US Real Estate Financing For Foreigners

October 18, 2019February 4, 2020

Recently, there has been a fall in real estate financing in the USA. Due to the economic turmoil and banks tightening their requirements, it has become harder to foreigners to obtain a loan.

In fact, while cash deals have always been the most common way for non residents to purchase US real estate, it increased even more this past year due to the credit crunch in the market. Fortunately, lenders are slowly beginning to relax their requirements in tandem with the slow recovery of the economy.

If you are considering getting a loan for US real estate, here’s what the current process involves.

Amount Financed

Unlike loans offered to US residents, foreign investors are usually only allowed to finance 70%, or less, of a homes value. In addition to a sizeable down payment, interest rates and fees are also generally a little higher.

Property Usage

You’ll get better terms (more …

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Strategies to Attract Venture Capital Investors to Your Ideas

September 18, 2019February 4, 2020

The business world is a magical place that holds many different techniques to gaining what is needed. One thing that all businesses need when first starting out is venture capital. This can come from many sources, but knowing where to find it and how to get it is a huge part of the task.

Getting capital investors involves having a few key documents in place. One is a mission statement. This can define what the goals of the company are for. The other is the business plan. By telling investors what will be achieved and how it will be achieved is one of the only ways to influence their decision.

Where can one find investors though? They can be found in a vast amount of places. Between family and friends, banks, and other business owners, there are more than enough opportunities to take hold of. There are a few key …

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Funding Options to Venture Capital

September 13, 2019February 4, 2020

For many years, providers have relied on venture capital financing to grow and expand their enterprises. Recently, most venture funds have been reduced in scope and size to take care of the present economic atmosphere. Regrettably, this has had a substantial effect inside the broader economy by limiting entrepreneurship and innovation – crucial element of economic accomplishment.

With out venture capital, a lot of small business owners try to finance their companies by seeking a business enterprise loan from a lending institution. However, small business loans are only provided to organizations that have strong collateral and can show lucrative operations. Corporations will also ought to give economic statements which will be rigorously reviewed to ensure that they meet institutional criteria. Simply because of this, this type of organization financing is out of the attain of several company owners, specially at this time.

There is certainly are option strategies to finance …