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Starting a Small Business in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire

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If you’re thinking about starting a small business in Vermont or New Hampshire, Union Bank is here to support your entrepreneurial dreams. Why start your business in Vermont or New Hampshire? Vermont and New Hampshire have much to offer to aspiring business owners. In summer 2021, New Hampshire saw a record-breaking 4.4

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Vermont federal district court rules CFPA does not provide private right of action for alleged usurious loans; denies motion to dismiss EFTA claim

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A Vermont federal district court recently issued a decision ruling on the defendants’ motion to dismiss a class action involving allegations that an online tribal lending venture violated federal and state law because of alleged usurious interest rates and other allegedly unlawful features. Rosenblum.

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What Can a HELOC do for You? A Guide for VT & NH Homeowners

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Since 1891, Union Bank has been helping our neighbors in Vermont and New Hampshire tap into their home equity and get the most out of homeownership. If you’re unsure of your home’s value, the lending team at Union Bank can help you determine the current amount of equity in your home. When can you begin to tap into your home’s equity?

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Lease-To-Own Services Make A Comeback With Overstock.com

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Overstock.com is no stranger to offering financial services — it already provides credit cards, lending, investments and insurance services to its customers. Marqeta is a card issuing and core processing platform, powering prepaid, debit and credit cards for commerce firms. Modern Takes On Lease-To-Own.

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B2B FinTech’s Unlikely Investment Winner

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Businesses across the globe operating in the blockchain, eCommerce-as-a-Service and alternative lending spaces (to name a few) all secured funding. Existing backers also participated in the round, said reports, including MassMutual Ventures,406 Ventures, Fairhaven Capital and the Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies. ChargePoint.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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As if that wasn’t enough, regulators took a sledgehammer to debit fee income with Reg II changes that will begin reducing card-not-present interchange fees starting in July 2023. Acronym of the Year – CCCA (Credit Card Competition Act). SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending.

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Banking Is Only The Beginning: 30 Big Industries Blockchain Could Transform

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Abra, another blockchain-enabled mobile wallet and payments startup, was recently integrated into the payments ecosystem of American Express: through a new feature , customers will be able to fund their Abra wallets using an eligible American Express Card. Gift cards and loyalty programs. Cybersecurity. Cloud storage .