Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP). The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) is a yearly programme launched by one of Nigeria’s business tycoon Mr. Tony Elumelu via Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). The program launched in 2015 is aimed at providing 10,000 USD seed funding for entrepreneurs across Africa. Every year, the programme selects 1,000 […]

There are various ways to finance your home purchase, with certain pros and cons to each, but there are tried-and-tested ways to receive a loan for your dream home that would not burn a hole into your pocket. Although it is recommended to choose a financing method according to your […]

The Union Bank of the Philippines, Inc. more commonly known as Union Bank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, ranking seventh in terms of assets after its successful merger with smaller competitor International Exchange Bank. Union Bank Auto Loans will help you purchase brand new or second […]

Secured personal loans To get a secured personal loan, you need to put up collateral (property, vehicle, or deposit account) as security for the bank. When the borrower fails to pay it off, the lender can take the collateral to recover the unpaid amount. Because of the lower risk for […]

Who do you turn to when you are short in cash? Most of the time, you’ll borrow money from family or your closest friends. What if they can’t help you during that time? Banks can be another option, but there are tons of requirements you need to submit before they […]

We are at this stage where millennials are slowly dominating not just the workforce, but the society in general. Those between 20 and 35 years old get to experience the best of many worlds – simplicity of lifestyle to slowly transitioning to the modern world to embracing various technological advancement. […]

With runaway inflation and higher interest rates, financial institutions are increasingly watchful of their lending guidelines, so you should be aware of what is needed to prepare adequately. The Central Bank of Philippines had raised its key overnight rate to 4%, in line with market expectations. This is the third time interest rates […]

The “Paseguruhan ng Kapanatagang Panlipunan” or Social Security System (SSS) which began in 1957, is a social insurance program for workers in the Philippines. It is a government agency that provides retirement and health benefits to all enrolled employees in the Philippines. Members of the SSS can also make ‘salary’ or ‘calamity’ loans. Salary loans […]

There are a lot of factors that influence bank approvals, credit score being one of the biggest. If you can’t seem to figure out why your application keeps on getting declined despite having met all necessary requirements, then a poor credit score might be to blame. A credit score is […]

Tala is a California-based mobile tech company that provides financial access to “underserved people” worldwide. One of Forbes’ top 50 fintech companies, Tala currently operates in four developing countries, namely the Philippines, Kenya, Mexico, and Tanzania. Tala offers instant loans in the Philippines via a mobile app for loan application, status […]