Where is the idiot's guide to financing a web startup? [more inside]
posted by nyc_consultant on Sep 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Are there reasons I should avoid CarMax auto financing and go with my local bank? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Aug 24, 2009 - 13 answers

For reasons I don't (yet) fully understand, Care Credit has refused to extend me any credit whatsoever towards a year-long set of (embarrassing) medical procedures that will end up totalling in the neighborhood of $30,000 US. What viable alternatives to Care Credit exist for financing expensive and drawn-out medical procedures? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I take out a car loan? I live in an expensive country but it looks like I'm about to get a steady job with a decent salary. My partner too. We're about to make the move from student style living to normal life and I want to finally buy a decent car that will last a while. But I'm not sure if taking out a loan on a car is a good idea, especially when the car won't increase in value. [more inside]
posted by dance on May 20, 2009 - 16 answers

NewCarOwnerFilter: Got a new car, signed the papers (including financing through dealer), and took the car home. Now dealer is telling us that we must put a down payment even though we signed the papers with 0 down. [more inside]
posted by vocpanda on Mar 16, 2009 - 16 answers

Online auto loans; too good to be true? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Nov 8, 2008 - 7 answers

Last week Obama eschewed the public financing system for the general election. It seems that many of the articles I am reading are saying that he is the "first major party candidate to reject public financing and its attendant spending limits." Do they mean in this election, or ever? If they mean "first-ever" (since public financing started) and public financing means a candidate can't raise private funds, then why is there always so much talk of candidates hosting various fund-raising events like $x,000-a-plate dinners? Are the publicly financed campaigns having their PACs raise money or what?
posted by pithy comment on Jun 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Bought a piece of land and only paying interest. Why would I do that? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Some friends and I are looking at starting a business, and we need some up-front capital. About $100k. What's the best way to try and get this? [more inside]
posted by frijole on Apr 2, 2008 - 10 answers

What's the best way you've found to evaluate whether to lease or buy when financing the purchase of a car? Can I treat it as a forward or future contract? Can I negotiate the strike price? Does anyone have experiences on which worked out cheaper for them (lease, buy)? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jan 11, 2008 - 6 answers

My husband has been given the opportunity to purchase a small business. He knows that the company will be sucessful. We need about $10,000 to start it up. Here is the problem: he has a great credit rating, but he is currently unemployed and we do not own a home to put up as collateral. Are there any creative financing solutions out there for him?
posted by amysk on Dec 3, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I be fair to myself and the guy whose car I'm buying, when the actual title transaction will be taking place mostly between banks in another state? Contract/time of delivery/protecting of interests question. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Nov 26, 2007 - 8 answers

Home finance question - sell my house first or make an offer first? Much more inside... [more inside]
posted by ShakeyFingers on Oct 16, 2007 - 10 answers

The wife and I just 'committed' to a pre-construction, 2200 sq/ft townhouse in Raleigh. We put down 2k and it will be finished in Mar-Apr 2008. After upgrades, the place will be about 275k. We will most likely stay in this place 5-8 years. My question is about financing. [more inside]
posted by jasondigitized on Jul 26, 2007 - 4 answers

0% Ford Financing - will we see it again? [more inside]
posted by ok on May 10, 2007 - 9 answers

My worst nightmares were realized when I found myself in exactly this situation last month. Negotiations with the dealer have failed and we are considering repossession, but we would like a second opinion. [more inside]
posted by Ziggy Zaga on Oct 24, 2006 - 7 answers

Building a mortgage company from the ground up- turn it on its head! [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Aug 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Which is a "worse" type of debt - credit card debt or car loan? [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Jun 27, 2006 - 28 answers

I financed a used motorcycle and am faced with unexpected high insurance rates. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Bondrake on Mar 2, 2006 - 25 answers

Will the crooks get away with it? [more inside]
posted by astorias on Feb 4, 2006 - 8 answers

CEO-Filter: Advertising Question: How to I reach my intended audence? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Feb 2, 2006 - 8 answers

What are the repercussions of an offer for a famous public company by an unknown one? [more inside]
posted by Izzmeister on Jan 9, 2006 - 21 answers

Self-indulgence! Here's the low-down, I drove a Porsche Boxster and found my calling in life. I'll be either out of this country or Manhattan in 1.5 years so if I get a car now I'll definitely be selling it in under two years. Help figure out the best way to pay for this... [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Oct 17, 2005 - 12 answers

I have about 75K left on a long term mortgage at about 6.5%. Recently a credit card I have with a large credit limit (20K+) sent checks that could be used for full amount of credit @ 1.9% fixed for the life of the loan. Should I use this to pay off some of the mortgage at a lower interest rate? I know I can make the min payments, are there dangers or problems I'm not considering?
posted by samoa on Oct 9, 2005 - 17 answers

What's the best way to finance a small business? Or should I, at this junction? [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 on Jul 27, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm buying property in California with a down payment from my mother in Switzerland. Is it better to call it a loan or a gift (for tax and legal reasons)?
posted by letitrain on Jul 15, 2005 - 19 answers

I need a new vehicle and have been looking at payment option. I figure my current car is worth $6000 and I can effectively put another $5000 down in cash. The car I'm looking at (Land Rover Discovery) will be $20,000 total (including taxes). This means a $9000 loan. Since I am a student I qualify for student loans. Can I use a student loan to do this? What's the best student loan for doing this with? I'd take out a traditional loan but I figure seeing as how I'm a student that this would get me the best rates. And if anyone has Land Rover horror stories feel free to add. [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Jun 12, 2004 - 44 answers

Anyone tried 80-10-10 financing? Care to share any thoughts? My wife and I are looking at buying our first house and haven't been able to find many testimonials on google or fool.com.
posted by jragon on Jan 19, 2004 - 6 answers