Legal articles focusing on Banking Law |
| Financing A Business |
| When starting a new small business (or even when keeping one running), a critical aspect is figuring out is how you're going to pay for things like office space, equipment, and advertising. There are several sources for financing your small business that you should know about. |
| Does Your Bank Meet the Stress Test? |
| The Federal Reserve recently devised a "bank stress test" to assess the financial strength of US banks. Initial stress test results show that a group of major banks are unlikely to need more government aid. Another group, however, will need added reserves. Know what to do if your bank doesn't pass. |
| Changing Names or Adding a Spouse to a Credit Card |
| If you just got married, you may want to make changes to your credit card accounts. You may need to change your maiden name to your married name on your account and credit cards. Also, you may want to add your spouse's name to your credit cards as either a joint card holder or an authorized user. |
| Predatory Lending |
| Predatory lending occurs when a borrower enters into a loan transaction with terms and conditions that are abusive, unfair, and deceptive. Although several state and federal laws are designed to deter predatory lending tactics, the most effective deterrent is an informed consumer. |
| Banking & Finance - Selecting a Good Lawyer |
| If you have a banking or finance problem, and you don't already have a list of prospective lawyers, a great place to start your search is right here at lawyers.com. You can do a free search to come up with a list of lawyers by using the Find A Lawyer search box that can be accessed from anywhere on |