Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4000 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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These Are the Cheapest Franchise To Open and How to Finance Them in 2024

Find the least expensive franchises to open and learn how to finance them.

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10 Small Business Loan Requirements (You Should Be Prepared For)

If you’re not sure how to get approved for financing options like small business loans, lines of credit, or even …

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How Banks Assess Credit Risk in 2024

When your business needs financing, you’ll find that some of the best options require the most documentation. Why? It all …

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Business Credit Score vs. FICO Score

When it comes to credit scores, many of us think of FICO scores first. FICO creates the formulas that are …

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What Are the Key Features of the Best Fleet Cards?

If you’re a business owner who spends a lot of money on fuel costs, a fleet card may help you …

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EBITDA Margin: What is Means, How to Calculate and Why You Should Know This Term

Scroll financial headlines and you’ll likely see the term EBITDA mentioned more than once. Like this headline on Yahoo Finance: …

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How to File a BOI Report in 2025

It’s easy, and often relatively inexpensive, to set up a business in the US. While most business owners start a …

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Here’s What the Fed Rate Cut Means For Your Small Business

After eleven rate hikes, the Fed has finally began to lower interest rates. As of December 18, 2024, the Fed …

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The Business Owner’s Guide To Paying Yourself

How To Pay Yourself as a Business Owner: Key Takeaways One of the key decisions small business owners need to …