Who Is Eligible for a Loan: Qualifications and Requirements

Eligibility for a loan depends on several factors, and lenders assess various criteria when determining a borrower’s suitability. Key factors that affect eligibility include: Credit Score: A good credit history increases your chances of approval, as it demonstrates responsible financial behavior. Income and Employment: Lenders evaluate your income to ensure you have the means to...

Understanding Loans: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Loans are financial arrangements where a borrower receives a sum of money from a lender, with the agreement to repay the borrowed amount along with interest over a specified period. Loans serve various purposes, including financing a home, paying for education, or covering unexpected expenses. They come in different forms, such as personal loans, mortgages,...

Credit Suisse posts massive annual loss

Swiss bank Credit Suisse reported a fourth-quarter and year-end net loss on Thursday that fell short of expectations as it continued its massive restructuring. According to Eikon, the lender’s fourth-quarter net loss attributable to shareholders was 1.4 billion Swiss francs ($1.51 billion), worse than analyst expectations of a loss of 1.32 billion Swiss francs. It...

Fed Officials See Higher Rates for ‘Some Time’ Ahead

According to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank’s December meeting, Federal Reserve officials are committed to fighting inflation and expect higher interest rates to remain in place until more progress is made. During a meeting where policymakers raised their key interest rate another half percentage point, they stressed the importance of maintaining restrictive policy...

The Fed won’t be what drives markets in 2023, wealth manager says

Markets were moved in a significant way by the Federal Reserve in 2022, as it implemented a campaign of monetary tightening to combat high inflation levels. Fed officials and economists expect rates to stay high next year, with reductions unlikely until 2024. But that doesn’t mean the Fed will remain the primary driver of the...

Elon Musk sells another huge chunk of Tesla shares

According to a financial filing released Wednesday night, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold about 22 million additional shares in his electric vehicle company, worth about $3.6 billion. The transactions took place between Monday and Wednesday of this week according to the filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Earlier this year, Musk told his millions...

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