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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Illegal Purchase of Housing using Business Loans Uncovered at 58.8 Billion Won... 'Focusing Inspections on the Three Districts of Gangnam'

Financial authorities in South Korea have uncovered significant illegal use of business loans for purchasing residential properties, prompting focused inspections in the Gangnam area.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Lee advises voluntary repayment of loans used for home purchase before prosecution

President Lee has advised that individuals voluntarily repay loans used inappropriately for home purchases before facing criminal charges.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Cโ€™River governor disburses N500m business loans to entrepreneurs

The Cross River State Governor has allocated N500 million in business loans to support entrepreneurs in the state.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Are you ready for a bank loan? Experts recommend promoting financial education for users

Experts emphasize the importance of financial education for users seeking bank loans to understand terms, improve credit scores, and access better credit options.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Lee's Warning About 'Fraud Charges'... National Tax Service Head Says 'Comprehensive Verification of Business Loans for Housing Purchases'

The National Tax Service of South Korea will conduct comprehensive verifications of business loans utilized for housing purchases, following President Lee Jae-myung's warning against their misuse as a form of fraud.

Mar 19 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Red loans managed by servicers exceeded โ‚ฌ80 billion in 2025

The total value of 'red' (non-performing) loans managed by servicers reached โ‚ฌ80.02 billion by the end of Q4 2025, marking an increase of โ‚ฌ604 million from the previous quarter.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

From today, 'bosses' will also switch to credit loans... online refinancing launched

South Korean banks have launched a service allowing small business owners to easily compare and switch their credit loan options online to alleviate financial burdens.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Criminal Punishment for Purchasing Real Estate by Concealing Business Funds and Taking Out Loans

President Yoon has warned against using loans meant for business purposes to invest in real estate, stating that such actions could lead to criminal charges.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Self-employed Business Owners Can Also Switch Loansโ€ฆ Financial Services Commission to Implement from the 18th

The Financial Services Commission has expanded its loan switching service to include self-employed individuals, allowing them to easily obtain lower interest rates on loans under 1 billion won.

Mar 17 โ€ข 02:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Business Loans of the Recovery Fund: Deadline for Agreements Set for May 29, 2026

The Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance of Greece announced a deadline of May 29, 2026, for agreements related to low-interest business loans from the Recovery Fund after discussions with the European Commission.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Criticism of Orpo's government: "Left undone"

Arno Ahosniemi criticizes the Orpo government for not addressing domestic regulatory issues affecting business financing amid growing demand for corporate loans in Finland.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Death and serious illness insurance can now be used to repay loans... Introduction of free insurance for small business owners

A new free insurance scheme for small business owners allows insurance payouts for death or serious illnesses to be used for loan repayments, aiming to ease financial burdens.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

If you lived in the U.S., this interests you: it was discovered that criminals use the identities of former immigrants in California to register fake companies

A report reveals that criminals in California have been exploiting the identities of former legal immigrants to register fraudulent businesses and obtain financial loans.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Itโ€™s discriminationโ€™: US Small Business Administration cuts off loans to immigrant entrepreneurs

The US Small Business Administration has for the first time excluded lawful permanent residents from eligibility for its loan programs, igniting backlash among immigrant entrepreneurs.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Virgo

Today's horoscope for Virgo emphasizes careful communication, the potential for new ideas, resolution of conflicts with relatives, increased expenses, avoiding loans, and prospects for business profit.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Small Business Corporation Expands Direct Loans for Small Businesses at Homeplus

The Small Business Corporation of Korea has announced an expansion of direct loan support for small business owners at Homeplus to ease their financial difficulties.

Mar 3 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Povo of Presidente Prudente leads loan ranking in the state of Sรฃo Paulo

Banco do Povo Paulista in Presidente Prudente has become the top lender in the state of Sรฃo Paulo, providing R$ 8.8 million in loans primarily to small entrepreneurs in 2025.

Mar 1 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Aquarius

The horoscope for Aquarius suggests receiving sudden news, exercising caution while driving, avoiding hasty decisions related to career, and potential concerns regarding children, along with the need for careful planning in work and risks in business dealings involving loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026

The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of SMEs and Startups provides direct loans to small business owners at Homeplus starting next month 3rd

The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups is increasing financial support for small business owners at Homeplus by offering direct loans starting from November 3rd.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"It's an act of racism," Latinos affected by new policy in the U.S.

Latino merchants express deep concern over a new U.S. Small Business Administration policy that restricts loans to citizens, excluding legal residents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A loan of โ‚น20 lakh, and that too without a guarantee... The government is distributing it for business

The Indian government is offering loans of up to โ‚น20 lakh under the PM Mudra Yojana to encourage young entrepreneurs to start their businesses without requiring any guarantees.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle: Jรคrvisydรคn has guaranteed 32 million euros in debts for a group of companies

According to Yle, Jรคrvisydรคn, which is undergoing corporate restructuring, has guaranteed 32 million euros in loans for its subsidiary Lomakylรค Jรคrvisydรคn and its associated business Kuru Resort from the Multitude Bank registered in Malta.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cancer Sign

Today's horoscope for Cancer advises individuals to work harder in their professional field, expect financial gains, avoid loans, maintain harmony with family, focus on studies for students, and refrain from increasing investments in business today.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial authorities target โ€˜14 trillion wonโ€™ in rental business loans... Modifying benefits for multi-homeowners

Financial authorities in South Korea are focusing on approximately 14 trillion won in loans for rental business operators, planning to revise loan extension practices that favor multi-homeowners.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

One in Twenty Self-Employed Workers Unable to Repay Debt... More Than Tripled in Five Years

Due to prolonged domestic recession and high interest rates, one in twenty self-employed individuals in South Korea is unable to repay their business loans, a figure that has more than tripled in the past five years.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From March 1st: what the federal rule says that will prevent permanent residents from accessing loans

A new federal rule will prevent permanent residents in the U.S. from accessing loans backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) starting March 1, 2026.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Leo Sign

A daily horoscope for Leo on February 15, 2026, warns against conflicts and suggests that travel will be beneficial, while emphasizing the importance of avoiding loans and potential business losses.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Financial Sector Considers Recapturing Loans for Housing Rental Businesses After President Yoon's Strong Stance on Multiple Homeowners

The South Korean financial sector is interpreting President Yoon's remarks about limiting loan extensions for multiple homeowners as a potential targeting of housing rental business loans.

Feb 13 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new US rule that will prevent migrants from applying for business loans starting March 1

Starting March 1, 2026, migrants in the United States will be barred from applying for business loans due to a new federal rule limiting this benefit to U.S. citizens.

Feb 8 โ€ข 22:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Scorpio Zodiac

The Scorpio daily horoscope for February 7, 2026, advises that it is a day to complete pending tasks, warns of possible disputes, cautions against taking loans, suggests being careful about health, and recommends making decisions with family advice, while business is expected to benefit.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bad news for immigrant entrepreneurs: The U.S. will exclude them from official loans, even with a Green Card

New regulations will restrict federal loans to businesses solely owned by U.S. residents amid heightened immigration measures under the Trump administration.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Trump administration confirmed that migrant workers with 'green cards' can no longer apply for official loans in the U.S.

The U.S. will exclude permanent residents from applying for business loans through a government agency, as the Small Business Administration will prohibit 'green card' immigrants from seeking loans starting March 1, according to a memo obtained by ABC News.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Green card holders will no longer be able to request official US loans

Permanent residents in the US, known as green card holders, will no longer qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration starting March 1, as the agency has limited the benefit to businesses wholly owned by US citizens residing in the country.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Libra

This daily horoscope advises individuals under the Libra sign to act carefully as disagreements may arise with relatives, avoid taking loans for business, show patience in their nature, expect success in education, but be cautious of potential losses in business.

Feb 2 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billions on the table. Have banks started financing companies' big ambitions?

The article discusses banks' recent surge in providing large-scale financing to companies, exploring the reasons behind significant financial agreements and the increasing trend of consortium bank loans for enterprises.

Jan 14 โ€ข 03:18 UTC

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