Lending

WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service has published a request for comments from the public about a potential regulation which could restrict the marketing of so-called Refund Anticipation Loans. Tax preparers offer Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) to allow taxpayers to cash in on a tax refund without having to wait...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- With sales of new cars and trucks hitting a wall according to the latest industry reports, credit unions and auto buying service providers are ramping up efforts to smooth the road in several ways.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- With three years and $350 million in business loans underwritten under its belt, Member Business Solutions said today that it has reached profitability.

WASHINGTON -- The Small Business Administration said it "has much more to do in 2008" to achieve a number of reforms but felt 2007 fostered more entrepreneurs and helped them quickly get back on their feet after disasters.

WASHINGTON -- The Small Business Administration said it "has much more to do in 2008" to achieve a number of reforms but felt 2007 fostered more entrepreneurs and helped them quickly get back on their feet after disasters.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mark A. Ernst, the former CEO of H&R Block who guided the tax preparing company into the subprime mortgage market with Option One unit, will receive a cash severance package of $2.55 million, the company announced. He will also be fully vested in stock options and...