Options Credit's Don Antle explains how Canada is following the same path as the United States. Don shares more insight about debt on his website: http://optionscredit.ca
This document discusses Canadians' alarming levels of debt and provides statistics about household debt in Canada. It notes that the average amount of debt per Canadian household is $103,000 and over 1 million Canadians spend 40% or more of their income on debt repayment. The document advocates for debt reduction programs, noting that debt management plans (DMPs) can help consolidate payments, reduce interest rates, and restore credit ratings by making consistent monthly payments. It encourages readers who are struggling with debt to call for assistance.
Please also find attached our Real Estate Supplement. In it you will read about how issuance of bonds backed by commercial properties is on track to beat last year's supply and yield premiums for bonds backed by commercial property loans have narrowed. Also, Jefferies CMBS veteran Lisa Pendergast says she expects CMBS spreads to narrow by year end, while Fannie Mae economists Douglas Duncan and Patrick Simmons argue that a slowdown in the growth of the labor force suggests more modest prospects for the demand for new housing and construction. Emile J. Brinkmann, the chief economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, probes how state regulations will affect the pace of foreclosures and delinquencies. Nicolas Retsinas of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing has some advice for lawmakers on GSE reform and Donald Trump offers a characteristically confident view that the recovery in real estate. If you have any comments or feedback for future real estate issues please contact arozens@bloomberg.net.
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) assesses the impact of the financial crisis on American families, showing the magnitude of the damage to their financial security--that is, their household balance sheet. In addition, this study looks at a broad range of current lending practices and their impacts.
The document discusses Canadian household debt levels, which have risen substantially in recent decades. It finds that while a U.S.-style debt crisis is unlikely, Canadian personal indebtedness has become excessive relative to economic models. Growth in personal debt must slow relative to income growth over the coming years or risks of future deleveraging will increase. Both demand and supply factors have contributed to rising household debt. Demand increased due to lower rates, wealth effects, demographics, and cultural shifts. Supply increased through financial innovation, competition, and relaxed lending rules. International peers also saw rising debt, though the U.S. and U.K. experienced housing bubbles and deleveraging.
This document discusses debt at various levels - individual, national, and global. It defines debt as something owed, usually money, goods, or services. It notes that debt has existed for governments and individuals throughout history, used to pay for things like wars, disasters, and excessive spending. The document outlines growing debt levels in Texas, the United States, and worldwide. It suggests everyone is negatively impacted, especially the poor and underdeveloped nations. Potential solutions proposed include budget controls, voting, education on personal finance, and living within means. It raises questions about whether solutions can curb growing debt problems.
RBC Global Asset Management: Surprisingly Sustainable Canadian HousingEric Lascelles
Canadian housing will eventually run into affordability woes, but concerns about overbuilding, condo excesses and flighty speculators are largely overblown.
The document discusses the failing of American banks since the 2008 financial crisis. While larger banks have received most attention, many smaller community banks continue to fail, with 90 failing so far in 2012 compared to 138 in 2011. Experts cite factors like inadequate management of large loan exposures, low capital bases, and reduced interbank lending as reasons for the community bank failures. The future of American banks remains uncertain as the ongoing European debt crisis poses risks if it worsens or contagion spreads. Experts call for Europe to resolve its problems within the next 6 months to avoid potential further crisis.
Safe banking the Canadian way We must celebrate Canada's foresight, because j...Raul Haynes
Canadian banks have been less affected by the global financial crisis due to regulations put in place by the Canadian central bank. Prior to 2007, the bank created a fund to shift money away from institutions highly exposed to the subprime mortgage crisis. As a result, no Canadian bank has filed for bankruptcy. In contrast, banks in the US and UK have faced over 50% declines and required government bailouts. The article argues that Jamaican banks, which are largely owned by Canadian institutions, are in a safer position as a result of the foresight of Canadian banking practices.
This document discusses Canadians' alarming levels of debt and provides statistics about household debt in Canada. It notes that the average amount of debt per Canadian household is $103,000 and over 1 million Canadians spend 40% or more of their income on debt repayment. The document advocates for debt reduction programs, noting that debt management plans (DMPs) can help consolidate payments, reduce interest rates, and restore credit ratings by making consistent monthly payments. It encourages readers who are struggling with debt to call for assistance.
Please also find attached our Real Estate Supplement. In it you will read about how issuance of bonds backed by commercial properties is on track to beat last year's supply and yield premiums for bonds backed by commercial property loans have narrowed. Also, Jefferies CMBS veteran Lisa Pendergast says she expects CMBS spreads to narrow by year end, while Fannie Mae economists Douglas Duncan and Patrick Simmons argue that a slowdown in the growth of the labor force suggests more modest prospects for the demand for new housing and construction. Emile J. Brinkmann, the chief economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, probes how state regulations will affect the pace of foreclosures and delinquencies. Nicolas Retsinas of Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing has some advice for lawmakers on GSE reform and Donald Trump offers a characteristically confident view that the recovery in real estate. If you have any comments or feedback for future real estate issues please contact arozens@bloomberg.net.
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) assesses the impact of the financial crisis on American families, showing the magnitude of the damage to their financial security--that is, their household balance sheet. In addition, this study looks at a broad range of current lending practices and their impacts.
The document discusses Canadian household debt levels, which have risen substantially in recent decades. It finds that while a U.S.-style debt crisis is unlikely, Canadian personal indebtedness has become excessive relative to economic models. Growth in personal debt must slow relative to income growth over the coming years or risks of future deleveraging will increase. Both demand and supply factors have contributed to rising household debt. Demand increased due to lower rates, wealth effects, demographics, and cultural shifts. Supply increased through financial innovation, competition, and relaxed lending rules. International peers also saw rising debt, though the U.S. and U.K. experienced housing bubbles and deleveraging.
This document discusses debt at various levels - individual, national, and global. It defines debt as something owed, usually money, goods, or services. It notes that debt has existed for governments and individuals throughout history, used to pay for things like wars, disasters, and excessive spending. The document outlines growing debt levels in Texas, the United States, and worldwide. It suggests everyone is negatively impacted, especially the poor and underdeveloped nations. Potential solutions proposed include budget controls, voting, education on personal finance, and living within means. It raises questions about whether solutions can curb growing debt problems.
RBC Global Asset Management: Surprisingly Sustainable Canadian HousingEric Lascelles
Canadian housing will eventually run into affordability woes, but concerns about overbuilding, condo excesses and flighty speculators are largely overblown.
The document discusses the failing of American banks since the 2008 financial crisis. While larger banks have received most attention, many smaller community banks continue to fail, with 90 failing so far in 2012 compared to 138 in 2011. Experts cite factors like inadequate management of large loan exposures, low capital bases, and reduced interbank lending as reasons for the community bank failures. The future of American banks remains uncertain as the ongoing European debt crisis poses risks if it worsens or contagion spreads. Experts call for Europe to resolve its problems within the next 6 months to avoid potential further crisis.
Safe banking the Canadian way We must celebrate Canada's foresight, because j...Raul Haynes
Canadian banks have been less affected by the global financial crisis due to regulations put in place by the Canadian central bank. Prior to 2007, the bank created a fund to shift money away from institutions highly exposed to the subprime mortgage crisis. As a result, no Canadian bank has filed for bankruptcy. In contrast, banks in the US and UK have faced over 50% declines and required government bailouts. The article argues that Jamaican banks, which are largely owned by Canadian institutions, are in a safer position as a result of the foresight of Canadian banking practices.
US Recession 2008 Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Be prepared for both natural and unnatural fluctuations in the economy by employing these US Recession 2008 PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Take assistance from these global depression PPT slides, to fully dissect the impact and financial crisis cost of the economic downturn. Exhibit the plan of action and the roadmap to safeguard your business through this content-specific economic-stagnation PowerPoint presentation. Analyze the factors that led to this economic recession and the key figures that aggravated the downfall using our professionally created universal slump PPT theme. Understand the strategies that helped the businesses who bought CDO survive by using our stagflation PPT layouts. Prepare a well-structured and in-sequence timeline of the leading events to keep track of the changing economic factors with the assistance of our global downturn PPT templates. This economic decline PPT deck will assist you in formulating a detailed and thoughtful business plan for your company. Download this global recession PPT deck and educate your audience about major economic events in an accessible way. https://bit.ly/3ccMmGl
California and Southwest Distressed Real Estate: How Much Debt is in Distress...Ryan Slack
While signs of hope could be seen in the broader economy, the commercial real estate market continues to struggle with rising default rates and falling property values. Many borrowers have started handing back property keys to lenders. The distressed loan market is becoming more active but has not yet reached the scale of the underlying problem. Banks remain hesitant to sell large portfolios, so the FDIC currently dominates the market and more bank failures are expected to add to the volume of distressed debt available.
Subprime Meltdown: From U.S. Liquidity Crisis to Global Recessioncharlesbrownell
The document summarizes how loose lending standards for subprime mortgages, encouraged by government policies, led to a housing bubble and eventual financial crisis. It describes how banks took on risky loans but avoided liability by selling them to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through securitization. When housing prices fell and borrowers defaulted, the effects rippled through the global financial system due to the widespread distribution of mortgage-backed securities.
- Detroit won a commitment from Barclays for $275 million in financing to fund its exit from bankruptcy, if a judge approves its debt-cutting plans.
- The money from Barclays would pay off previous borrowing, creditors, and help revitalize the city.
- Detroit filed for bankruptcy unable to provide services and meet financial obligations due to decades of economic and population decline. It has since cut deals to reduce its $18 billion in liabilities.
Investment banking project on Bank of America -Merrill LynchPankaj Gaurav
• Working model to serve the client
• Integrated operating model
• Lines of businesses
• Activities in global commercial banking
• Investment banking activities
• Details of advisory services in recent Deal in M&A, IPO issue
Across the U.S., some mom-and-pop investors are yanking money from retirement accounts and
safe but stingy savings to take on the risk of becoming "hard-money" mortgage lenders. Dawn
Wotapka explains.
2009 Deuel County Housing Assessment Updated Key Findings 1stJoan Sacrison
This Housing Assessment was conducted and presented by Brian Hoffman, the Executive Director at the time. She since left her position in 2011. This is the housing assessment that presented at that time. I believe the date was 7/2009.
This document presents the argument for establishing a public bank. It begins by outlining budget problems faced by states and municipalities, noting that the Federal Reserve will not bail them out. It then discusses why a public bank, like North Dakota's, is a solution. North Dakota's bank earns profits for the state while supporting community banks and economic growth. In contrast, large private banks engage in risky derivatives trading and do not significantly support local communities through lending. The document advocates for states to establish their own public banks as a safer alternative.
Misconceptions About the Lancaster County Real Estate MarketTom Blefko
This document summarizes common misconceptions about the Lancaster County residential real estate market. It addresses misconceptions that homes are unaffordable, prices have skyrocketed, and another housing bubble is coming. It presents data showing the median household income can support the median home price, prices remain below national averages, and lending standards have tightened since 2008. While some concerns remain, forecasts predict a healthy 2022 housing market in Lancaster County.
This document provides an abstract and introduction for a research paper about the causes of the Great Recession. The paper will examine the housing and credit bubbles that contributed to the recession and study how improving financial literacy could help prevent future crises. The introduction discusses the motivation for the research and provides background on the bursting of the housing bubble and credit crunch. It analyzes the impacts of deregulation that allowed riskier lending and the merger of banks and insurance companies. The document will review literature on these topics and survey students' financial knowledge to understand how awareness could impact financial crises.
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions since the 1990s, it grew from its origins as Bank of Italy in 1904. It has over $2 trillion in assets and serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America focuses on innovative products and services, and has a global reach through its operations in Asia, the US & Canada, and Europe/Middle East/Africa. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives in areas like the environment, health, and disadvantaged communities.
Please find attached our annual review with our compliments. This is a sample of the high quality content our subscribers receive each week. Take your free trial at bloombergbriefs.com
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the world serving individual consumers, small businesses, and large corporations. It has over 142,000 employees and $621.7 billion in total assets. Some of Bank of America's stakeholders include customers, investors, regulators, community organizations, and employees. It faces challenges such as lawsuits over alleged discriminatory lending practices and environmental impact of continuing to invest in coal. Bank of America aims to engage with stakeholders, pursue corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives, and empower women leaders through financing.
1. The document discusses the impacts of tightened lending standards and increased savings rates in the US following the financial crisis. While prudent on an individual level, some argue this will slow economic recovery by reducing credit availability and consumer spending.
2. Lenders have tightened standards due to high default rates, while individuals have increased savings and paid down debt in response to job losses and economic uncertainty. However, experts want more lending and spending to stimulate growth.
3. The debate centers around whether continued conservative lending and spending habits will prolong the recession or lead to sustainable recovery. Both sides make reasonable arguments about the role of credit in fueling economic activity in the short and long term.
The document proposes four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America: 1) Sovereign money or debt-free money, 2) Land value taxation (Georgism), 3) Public banking, and 4) Ending government financial asset hoarding. Each path is estimated to be worth over $1 trillion per year. The document then provides more details on sovereign money, land value taxation, and public banking. It argues that sovereign money could fund infrastructure and social programs without inflation. It explains how land value, not buildings, determines home values and proposes taxing land values instead of wages and sales. It also outlines the benefits of public banking compared to private banks, using the Bank of North Dakota as an example
This document presents four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America based on the book "America is Not Broke". The four paths are: 1) Sovereign Money, which argues the government should create debt-free money; 2) Land Value Taxation, which advocates taxing the value of land; 3) Public Banking; and 4) Ending Government Financial Asset Hoarding. The document focuses on explaining Sovereign Money and Land Value Taxation in more detail. It argues that governments could fund public services through collecting $5.3 trillion in economic rent from land rather than through other taxes.
The document discusses 5 common mistakes people make with their personal finances. The first mistake is habitual spending and borrowing, which leads many to live paycheck to paycheck with little savings. The second mistake is relying on incomplete solutions like only focusing on debt repayment while neglecting other areas like savings. The third mistake is trying to handle finances alone without assistance, despite lacking knowledge of important concepts. The fourth mistake is looking for quick fixes like bankruptcy instead of long-term solutions. The fifth mistake is following the financial choices of others without considering one's own unique situation.
It's time for an Illinois public bank! Take a look at the Bank of North Dakota (http://banknd.nd.gov), which makes the money of the people of North Dakota work FOR them! Join us at http://www.illinoispublicbanking.org.
The debt ceiling debate is hurting the fragile housing market by increasing uncertainty and potentially driving up interest rates. If lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling, it could cause investors to lose faith in US Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This could lead interest rates on home loans and other products to rise, restricting buyers' ability to qualify for mortgages and further damaging the housing recovery. Top investors and business leaders are pressuring Congress to resolve the issue to avoid negatively impacting consumer confidence and the broader economy.
Options Credit's Don Antle explains how Canada is following the same path as the United States. Don shares more about debt on his website: http://optionscredit.ca
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in financial solutions, risk management, and public policy, presents on the looming global debt crisis. The presentation covers the different types of debt including corporate, household, and government debt. It is noted that government debt levels are over 92% of GDP in many countries. The forecasts indicate rising default rates for corporate debt and growing household debt levels in countries like Canada. The risks of a debt crisis are growing as cheap debt cannot last forever and interest rate hikes could lead to increased defaults and difficulty servicing debt.
US Recession 2008 Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Be prepared for both natural and unnatural fluctuations in the economy by employing these US Recession 2008 PowerPoint Presentation Slides. Take assistance from these global depression PPT slides, to fully dissect the impact and financial crisis cost of the economic downturn. Exhibit the plan of action and the roadmap to safeguard your business through this content-specific economic-stagnation PowerPoint presentation. Analyze the factors that led to this economic recession and the key figures that aggravated the downfall using our professionally created universal slump PPT theme. Understand the strategies that helped the businesses who bought CDO survive by using our stagflation PPT layouts. Prepare a well-structured and in-sequence timeline of the leading events to keep track of the changing economic factors with the assistance of our global downturn PPT templates. This economic decline PPT deck will assist you in formulating a detailed and thoughtful business plan for your company. Download this global recession PPT deck and educate your audience about major economic events in an accessible way. https://bit.ly/3ccMmGl
California and Southwest Distressed Real Estate: How Much Debt is in Distress...Ryan Slack
While signs of hope could be seen in the broader economy, the commercial real estate market continues to struggle with rising default rates and falling property values. Many borrowers have started handing back property keys to lenders. The distressed loan market is becoming more active but has not yet reached the scale of the underlying problem. Banks remain hesitant to sell large portfolios, so the FDIC currently dominates the market and more bank failures are expected to add to the volume of distressed debt available.
Subprime Meltdown: From U.S. Liquidity Crisis to Global Recessioncharlesbrownell
The document summarizes how loose lending standards for subprime mortgages, encouraged by government policies, led to a housing bubble and eventual financial crisis. It describes how banks took on risky loans but avoided liability by selling them to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through securitization. When housing prices fell and borrowers defaulted, the effects rippled through the global financial system due to the widespread distribution of mortgage-backed securities.
- Detroit won a commitment from Barclays for $275 million in financing to fund its exit from bankruptcy, if a judge approves its debt-cutting plans.
- The money from Barclays would pay off previous borrowing, creditors, and help revitalize the city.
- Detroit filed for bankruptcy unable to provide services and meet financial obligations due to decades of economic and population decline. It has since cut deals to reduce its $18 billion in liabilities.
Investment banking project on Bank of America -Merrill LynchPankaj Gaurav
• Working model to serve the client
• Integrated operating model
• Lines of businesses
• Activities in global commercial banking
• Investment banking activities
• Details of advisory services in recent Deal in M&A, IPO issue
Across the U.S., some mom-and-pop investors are yanking money from retirement accounts and
safe but stingy savings to take on the risk of becoming "hard-money" mortgage lenders. Dawn
Wotapka explains.
2009 Deuel County Housing Assessment Updated Key Findings 1stJoan Sacrison
This Housing Assessment was conducted and presented by Brian Hoffman, the Executive Director at the time. She since left her position in 2011. This is the housing assessment that presented at that time. I believe the date was 7/2009.
This document presents the argument for establishing a public bank. It begins by outlining budget problems faced by states and municipalities, noting that the Federal Reserve will not bail them out. It then discusses why a public bank, like North Dakota's, is a solution. North Dakota's bank earns profits for the state while supporting community banks and economic growth. In contrast, large private banks engage in risky derivatives trading and do not significantly support local communities through lending. The document advocates for states to establish their own public banks as a safer alternative.
Misconceptions About the Lancaster County Real Estate MarketTom Blefko
This document summarizes common misconceptions about the Lancaster County residential real estate market. It addresses misconceptions that homes are unaffordable, prices have skyrocketed, and another housing bubble is coming. It presents data showing the median household income can support the median home price, prices remain below national averages, and lending standards have tightened since 2008. While some concerns remain, forecasts predict a healthy 2022 housing market in Lancaster County.
This document provides an abstract and introduction for a research paper about the causes of the Great Recession. The paper will examine the housing and credit bubbles that contributed to the recession and study how improving financial literacy could help prevent future crises. The introduction discusses the motivation for the research and provides background on the bursting of the housing bubble and credit crunch. It analyzes the impacts of deregulation that allowed riskier lending and the merger of banks and insurance companies. The document will review literature on these topics and survey students' financial knowledge to understand how awareness could impact financial crises.
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the world. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions since the 1990s, it grew from its origins as Bank of Italy in 1904. It has over $2 trillion in assets and serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America focuses on innovative products and services, and has a global reach through its operations in Asia, the US & Canada, and Europe/Middle East/Africa. The company is committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives in areas like the environment, health, and disadvantaged communities.
Please find attached our annual review with our compliments. This is a sample of the high quality content our subscribers receive each week. Take your free trial at bloombergbriefs.com
Bank of America is one of the largest financial institutions in the world serving individual consumers, small businesses, and large corporations. It has over 142,000 employees and $621.7 billion in total assets. Some of Bank of America's stakeholders include customers, investors, regulators, community organizations, and employees. It faces challenges such as lawsuits over alleged discriminatory lending practices and environmental impact of continuing to invest in coal. Bank of America aims to engage with stakeholders, pursue corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability initiatives, and empower women leaders through financing.
1. The document discusses the impacts of tightened lending standards and increased savings rates in the US following the financial crisis. While prudent on an individual level, some argue this will slow economic recovery by reducing credit availability and consumer spending.
2. Lenders have tightened standards due to high default rates, while individuals have increased savings and paid down debt in response to job losses and economic uncertainty. However, experts want more lending and spending to stimulate growth.
3. The debate centers around whether continued conservative lending and spending habits will prolong the recession or lead to sustainable recovery. Both sides make reasonable arguments about the role of credit in fueling economic activity in the short and long term.
The document proposes four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America: 1) Sovereign money or debt-free money, 2) Land value taxation (Georgism), 3) Public banking, and 4) Ending government financial asset hoarding. Each path is estimated to be worth over $1 trillion per year. The document then provides more details on sovereign money, land value taxation, and public banking. It argues that sovereign money could fund infrastructure and social programs without inflation. It explains how land value, not buildings, determines home values and proposes taxing land values instead of wages and sales. It also outlines the benefits of public banking compared to private banks, using the Bank of North Dakota as an example
This document presents four multi-trillion dollar paths to a thriving America based on the book "America is Not Broke". The four paths are: 1) Sovereign Money, which argues the government should create debt-free money; 2) Land Value Taxation, which advocates taxing the value of land; 3) Public Banking; and 4) Ending Government Financial Asset Hoarding. The document focuses on explaining Sovereign Money and Land Value Taxation in more detail. It argues that governments could fund public services through collecting $5.3 trillion in economic rent from land rather than through other taxes.
The document discusses 5 common mistakes people make with their personal finances. The first mistake is habitual spending and borrowing, which leads many to live paycheck to paycheck with little savings. The second mistake is relying on incomplete solutions like only focusing on debt repayment while neglecting other areas like savings. The third mistake is trying to handle finances alone without assistance, despite lacking knowledge of important concepts. The fourth mistake is looking for quick fixes like bankruptcy instead of long-term solutions. The fifth mistake is following the financial choices of others without considering one's own unique situation.
It's time for an Illinois public bank! Take a look at the Bank of North Dakota (http://banknd.nd.gov), which makes the money of the people of North Dakota work FOR them! Join us at http://www.illinoispublicbanking.org.
The debt ceiling debate is hurting the fragile housing market by increasing uncertainty and potentially driving up interest rates. If lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling, it could cause investors to lose faith in US Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities. This could lead interest rates on home loans and other products to rise, restricting buyers' ability to qualify for mortgages and further damaging the housing recovery. Top investors and business leaders are pressuring Congress to resolve the issue to avoid negatively impacting consumer confidence and the broader economy.
Options Credit's Don Antle explains how Canada is following the same path as the United States. Don shares more about debt on his website: http://optionscredit.ca
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in financial solutions, risk management, and public policy, presents on the looming global debt crisis. The presentation covers the different types of debt including corporate, household, and government debt. It is noted that government debt levels are over 92% of GDP in many countries. The forecasts indicate rising default rates for corporate debt and growing household debt levels in countries like Canada. The risks of a debt crisis are growing as cheap debt cannot last forever and interest rate hikes could lead to increased defaults and difficulty servicing debt.
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in financial solutions, risk management, and public policy, presents on the looming global debt crisis. The presentation covers the different types of debt including government, corporate, and consumer debt. It is noted that government debt levels are over 92% of GDP for many countries and corporate debt among emerging markets has risen sharply. Both Canadian household debt levels and the number of Canadians struggling to pay bills are at concerning highs. The blog notes China may have $5 trillion in bad debt and the debt crisis will have major global impacts when interest rates rise.
2019 Election| Global Debt| Personal, Corporate and Government Debt| July 2019paul young cpa, cga
This presentation is one perspective on Debt. It is not the only view. People are more than welcome to visit other sites like BEA, Stats Canada, OECD, Banks, etc.
Government debt rating is important as the lower the rating the higher premium is for government bonds. Higher premium means higher interest rates.
This document analyzes debt issues in Canada and around the world. It discusses different types of debt including corporate/business debt, household debt, and government debt. Global forecasts indicate that consumer spending, exports, and government spending drive economies. The document then examines levels of government debt, trends in rising corporate debt, and high and rising household debt in countries like Canada. It notes risks associated with high debt levels including potential increases in default rates if interest rates rise.
Lenders find themselves in a challenging new post-pandemic economic environment, battling both rising rates and soaring inflation. While consumer lending faces headwinds, there is still growth and innovation. Keywords from the AltFi lending Summit 2022 were revenue-based lending, green finance and buy now pay later for business, but also new lending innovations.
Innovating through the slowdown. 3 November 2022, London – In-Person. These are my notes from the event.
Learn some new ideas about how to tap into the largest and fastest growing demographic; seniors are also the largest demographic of homeowners in Canada. Reverse Mortgages like the Income Advantage and CHIP Reverse Mortgage are great ways to help senior homeowners and improve their retirement so they can enjoy life more, do more of what they want or to meet their needs.
Managing your expenses within the framework of a budget is necessary to survive financially. A budget is the best way to break the crippling cycle of debt. U.S. consumer debt has reached epidemic proportions. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans have accumulated more than $2 trillion in consumer debt and charged more than $740 billion on their credit cards.
This document is a slideshow presentation on public banking. It discusses three main topics: 1) the budget problem faced by states and municipalities, with limited options for resolving budget shortfalls, 2) why establishing a public bank could help address budget issues by creating money through lending, and 3) what actions could be taken to establish public banks. Some key points made include that public projects spend a large portion of their budgets on interest payments to private banks, and that states with more community banks have fewer foreclosures and more lending during economic downturns compared to states dominated by large banks.
Micro-finance provides small loans and other financial services to low-income individuals who do not have access to traditional banking services. It has helped many people start small businesses and increase their incomes. However, some argue that interest rates on micro-loans are sometimes too high and micro-finance does not address the underlying structural causes of poverty. The document discusses different models of micro-finance organizations and provides examples of how micro-loans have helped individuals and families in developing countries.
Each month, This Month in Real Estate provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the nation. The aim of the consumer-oriented segments is to help agents combat the "doom and gloom" messages of the national print and television media with real information on real estate.
This document discusses closing the racial wealth gap in the United States through increasing homeownership rates among black and Latino communities. It outlines how systemic discrimination and barriers in housing and lending have historically prevented wealth accumulation through homeownership for people of color. The document then presents several startup case studies that are working to increase access to financing, alternative credit assessment, and affordable homeownership options in order to help close the racial wealth gap and realize the economic benefits of increased minority homeownership.
This document provides five steps to becoming debt-free: 1) Learn your current financial situation by reviewing credit reports and understanding your credit score. 2) Create a realistic budget that allocates at least 10% of income to debt payments. 3) Talk to lenders about lowering interest rates or refinancing loans. 4) Look for ways to reduce discretionary spending through small lifestyle changes. 5) Prioritize paying off debts from most to least valuable assets, focusing on high-interest debts first. The overall goal is to eliminate debt payments and interest expenses to free up cash flow.
Five Star Bank is launching a new consumer checking account product line and is seeking marketing strategies. The bank operates in Western and Central New York and aims to become the premier community bank in the region. It faces competition from large national banks and smaller regional banks. Most competitors offer checking accounts with monthly fees that can be waived by maintaining a minimum balance. Five Star wants to enhance the customer experience by offering banking services through multiple convenient access channels.
The document discusses how to navigate banking relationships during troubled economic times. It provides an overview of the shifts in the banking industry due to the financial crisis, including increased consolidation and losses from mortgage-backed securities and credit default swaps. It then offers advice on evaluating your bank's health, communicating proactively with your banker, understanding your loan terms and knowing when to seek other options.
The document discusses personal finance topics such as paying down high-interest debt, creating an emergency fund, saving for retirement and education. It notes that consumer debt in the US grew nearly 5 times from 1980 to 2001 and currently stands at $2.4 trillion. Credit card interest rates and amounts financed for auto loans have declined in recent years. Many college students take on significant debt, with the average debt per borrower rising to $22,700. Those seeking credit counseling typically have $43,000 in total debt, with $20,000 in consumer debt and $8,500 in revolving credit card debt.
Bank of America’s Corporate Social Responsibility and the Occupy W.docxrock73
Bank of America’s Corporate Social Responsibility and the Occupy Wall Street Movement1
Although Bank of America invested $268.8 billion in CSR-related activities in 2010, it was a leading target for the Occupy Wall Street protestors in 2011. In the middle of the Occupy Wall Street movement, two executives were trying to figure out how to formulate CSR plans for 2012.
Cathy Benjamin,University of Texas at DallasVivian Brown,University of Texas at DallasJames Buchanon,University of Texas at DallasGrace Crane,University of Texas at DallasMichele Harkins,University of Texas at Dallas
“What do these people want from us?” Mary Turner, Global Strategy and Marketing Executive for Bank of America, looked outside her fourth floor window as Occupy Wall Street protesters marched on the sidewalk in front of the bank in October 2011. Anne was preparing to meet with Mark Smith, Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Consumer Policy Executive, to discuss their recommendations to the board regarding 2012 CSR plans.
Public outcry demanded more and more from the bank, as it was repeatedly blamed for causing the 2008 mortgage crisis. Occupy Wall Street protesters marched with signs stating “We are the 99%” as a reminder of the distribution of wealth between the wealthiest 1% and the remainder of the population. Wealth distribution had become a growing and heated debate in 2011. The week before, a group of protestors had briefly taken over a Los Angeles branch demanding that Bank of America help resolve state budget deficits. The bank was forced to call in police to protect its customers, employees, and property. Trash recovered from a foreclosed home was dumped on the lawn of some bank executives. Consumers were being encouraged to close accounts at big banks and open accounts at credit unions. Protestors seemed to believe that corporate greed was the root cause of America’s financial crisis. This public outcry for the banks to be more socially responsible was threatening their ability to do business.
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Bank of America’s CSR Activities
Bank of America considered itself to be a socially responsible company. Its 2010 CSR activities included investments of $268.8 billion (seeExhibit 1), including:
· $168.5 billion in community development (see Exhibit 2)
· $92 billion in small and medium-sized businesses
· $4.1 billion spent with thousands of small, medium, and diverse suppliers
· $4 billion in environmental business initiatives
· $207.9 million in philanthropy (see Exhibit 3)
· 1.3 million employee volunteer hours
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1. The
SHOCKING
TRUTH
About
Canadian Debt
Frightening Statistics
On Debt In Canada
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2. Don Antle
A Dean's List graduate of the
University of Western Ontario.
Became VP of Marketing for Molson
in their national marketing
office in Toronto.
After leaving Molson in 1991 he
founded the Promotional agency the Allegro
Marketing Group.
Sold his equity in Allegro to his partner and moved
to the Lower Mainland of British Columbia with his
family.
He managed two small projects before beginning
with NCC Financial the parent company of the
private credit counseling firm National Credit
Counselors of Canada (NCC) in 2003.
While at NCC Antle completely redesigned their
business model and process increasing new client
acquisition by over 60% and rationalizing the
marketing, HR and management context of the
business.
Before leaving Antle was acting President, his
efforts in improving process and efficiency resulted
in the first profitable years in the company's 11 year
history.
Antle left NCC and CORE in 2009 to start Options
Credit Services Canada which launched in 2010.
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3. 1. Every Dollar Spent
2. Canada Is In Trouble
3. Debt Reduction
4. Canadians Owe
5. Is There Hope
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5. SINCE
Of every Dollar is disposable
income in the average household!
That means 37 cents of every dollar earned is in the form of DEBT!
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The Globe And Mail
6. IN DEBT LEVELS
More than half of major Debt levels continue to
markets witnessed sales rise because of the
drop 10% housing bust. This
could result in a
The average national “double blow” as the
price increased over global economy is in
1% from last year holding
The ratio of debt to Some economists fret
income marked at about the similarities to
163.4% half way United States, where
through the year. excessive debt-income
That’s a raise of almost ratios were a prelude
2 points from the end to a housing crash
of last year.
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The Globe And Mail
8. We’ve Got Some
SERIOUS ISSUES
To Deal With
In Canada
-Laurie Compbell-
CEO of Credit Canada Debt Solutions
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The Globe And Mail
9. Canadians and
Americans are very
Similar
After 1996, and every year after, both Canadians and
Americans spent almost all income, leaving very little
for savings.
While personal savings rates in Canada has
consistently been higher than in the U.S., rates in both
countries have been falling over 15%.
Both Canadians and Americans have had to finance
their spending through credit.
Household Debt Household Debt
6.8x 8.6x
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Statistics Canada
11. The Top 8
2013 New Year’s
Resolutions
1. Eat Healthy Food
2. Get A Better Education
3. Get A Better Job
4. Get Fit
5. Quit Smoking
6. Take A Trip
7. Volunteer To Help Others
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USA.gov
12. Of Canadians selected
as their main priority in
2013, 2012, and 2011.
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The Globe And Mail
13. In the last 12 months… nearly 34 million
people, have been late making a
credit card payment and over 18 million
people have missed a payment
entirely. (Source: National Foundation
for Credit Counseling)
…More than 58 million adults, admit to
not paying all of their bills on
time. (Source: National Foundation for
Credit Counseling)
“When finances are
tight, 59 percent of
people would pay their
credit card bills last!”
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16. As of March 2012
$103,000
Is The Average
Household Debt
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Metronews.ca
17. MORE THAN
1 Million
Are spending 40% of their
income on debt repayment.
Excessive debt “is a problem for a
whole bunch of people…”
-Rober Sauve-
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19. Do You Need Help?
1 Million Other
Canadians Do…
Do your credit balances exceed your
income
Is it hard to make the minimum monthly
payment on your debts
Are you scared to know how much you
owe in total
Are you using credit cards for daily
expenses
Are you receiving creditor calls for not
making bill payments
Are you using one credit card to pay off
another
Why are creditors not increasing your credit
limit
Have you applied for cash advances
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20. Canadians 100% AGREE
On Using DMP’s
1. The most common benefit from a debt
management program is the consolidation of
multiple monthly payments into one monthly
payment, which is usually less than the sum of the
individual payments themselves.
2. Credit Counseling also arranges a reduction in
the interest rates charged by creditors through a
DMP. Some creditors will lower the annual
percentage rates or even eliminate interest
altogether.
3. The third benefit offered by credit counseling
agencies is restoring credit ratings. By bringing
delinquent accounts current. After joining the DMP
and making consecutive monthly
payments, creditors could “re-age” the account to
reflect a current status. This merely gives a fresh start
and an opportunity for the client to begin building a
positive credit history.
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21. About Debt Help
CALL NOW
Call Now! Before you get distracted,
start getting out of debt today.
Call Now! Before the creditors start
calling.
Call Now! We can HELP!
1-877-823-1133
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