# Bank Loans

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Irish small businesses are still too old-school when it comes to getting loans

Think more crowdfunding, less banking, economists say.

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Sep 26th 2014, 6:15 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Jul 2nd 2012, 8:28 AM

RBS traders fired months ago over rate-fixing - report

Revelation comes after RBS confirmed it is one of the banks being investigated over manipulation of inter-bank lending rates.

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Jul 1st 2012, 4:31 PM

Half of SME applications for bank loans refused in last quarter – report

A new ISME survey says that although more companies are seeking credit, lenders are still reluctant to put up their cash.

Mar 12th 2012, 8:41 AM

Complaints about bank lending 'made by people who haven't sought loans'

The quarterly review of the Credit Reviewer notes that banks can only lend whenever someone applies for a loan.

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Feb 29th 2012, 1:29 PM

Bank of Ireland raises €500million in loan sale

It’s hoped the move will avoid the need for further taxpayer support of the bank.

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Nov 28th 2011, 9:11 AM

ECB's lending to banks is now at nearly €50bn

The loans – which are for the unusually long period of six months – are aimed at steadying the banking system.

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Aug 10th 2011, 1:33 PM

Column: Yes, the global economy is in turmoil... but banks have to start lending

Ireland needs to order its banks to resume lending to small and medium businesses in order to fuel a recovery, argues Nick Leeson.

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Jul 4th 2011, 1:15 PM

Loan approval rates nearly halved in three years - CSO

90 per cent of all business loan applications were approved in 2007, but only 50 per cent were given the thumbs-up by 2010.

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May 23rd 2011, 12:55 PM