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Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4500 news stories, and answered over 10,000 credit and lending questions online. Her articles have been widely syndicated on sites such as MSN, Forbes, and MarketWatch. She is the author or coauthor of five books, including Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track. She has testified before Congress on consumer credit legislation.

Articles by Gerri Detweiler

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Small Business Loans in Mississippi

Almost 50% of over 6,700 Mississippi business owners surveyed said that financial resources were the biggest barrier they faced when …
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Small Business Emergency Funds: Preparing For Financial Need

Just as an emergency fund is essential when it comes to your personal finances, an emergency fund for your small …
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Small Business Loans in Washington State

Nearly 631,000 small businesses are based in Washington state, and together they employ some 1.4 million residents of the state. …
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Small Business Loans in Minnesota

Just over half a million small businesses call Minnesota home, and they employee over 1.2 million people. Almost half the …
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Small Business Loans In Indiana

For the more than half a million small businesses operating in Indiana, cash flow can be an ongoing challenge. Manufacturing, …
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Missouri Small Business Loans

More than half a million small businesses call Missouri home, and they in turn employ some 1.2 million Missouri residents …
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Why Was My SBA Loan Declined?

SBA loans are considered one of the best small business loans. Small business owners who qualify will get loans with …
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Qualifications for a Business Loan

Getting a small business loan can be overwhelming and, at times, frustrating. Understand what’s required to qualify for a business …
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COVID-19 EIDL Deadline Ends: Other Options for Your Business

The deadline to apply for COVID-19 EIDL Loans, Targeted Grants and Supplemental Targeted Grants ended December 31, 2021. Here’s what …