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ABCs of Credit – Do You Actually Have Good Credit?
Do you have good credit? The answer may not be as simple as you think. Good credit is not: Tons of debt. Credit cards close to, at, or over the limit. Late payments can last for six years on your credit report. So do collection items, even if you pay them off. Good credit is:…
Read MorePartway Through a Consumer Proposal? You Can Start Rebuilding Credit
There are many misconceptions out there about consumer proposal credit. One we hear often is that if you’ve filed for, or are in, a consumer proposal, you have to wait until you’re discharged to start rebuilding credit. To put it simply – this isn’t true! A personal loan, a car loan, a home equity loan,…
Read MoreYes, We Offer Loans After Bankruptcy! Find Out More
One of the most difficult things about filing for bankruptcy can be rebuilding credit after the fact. It can be harder to get approved for loans and credit cards – but these can be the very things that help raise your credit score. That’s why at Prudent Financial we offer loans after bankruptcy, during bankruptcy,…
Read MoreDid the Cold Kill Your Car? It Might Be Time to Trade In
Is it time to trade in your car? The winter weather can wreak havoc on vehicles. But how do you know if the problem is worth repairing? Historically, more Canadians buy new vehicles in the spring and summer months than in fall and winter, so if you’re thinking of trading your car, now may be…
Read MoreCurious About Borrow with Your Car? Take the Wheel from These Happy Customers!
One of Prudent’s most popular programs, Borrow with Your Car, is receiving great feedback – and for good reason! When you choose Borrow with Your Car, you get the lowest rates in the GTA for bad credit vehicle title loans; fast, same day loans up to $20,000; open loans you can pay off early; a…
Read MoreHow to Set Financial Goals That Get Real Results
Do you have financial goals? If you’re like the majority of Canadians, we’re guessing yes! But often the challenge with goals isn’t making them – it’s finding a way to execute them and stick with them when life gets in the way. We recently came across this great article from Squawkfox called “Money Goals: How…
Read MoreStill Time to Deal with High-Interest Debt: Bank of Canada Maintains Interest Rate for March 2019
The Bank of Canada is keeping interest rates the same for another month. On March 6, 2019, the Bank of Canada (BOC) announced it would be maintaining the current 1.75% interest rate. This rate has been in place since October of 2018. Part of the BOC’s reasoning had to do with global trade uncertainty and…
Read MoreDid You Know You Can Borrow Up to $30,000 at Prudent? [New YouTube Video]
At Prudent Financial, we make it easy for you to get money when you need it. Did you know that you can borrow up to $30,000 through us? If you own your home or a paid-off car, you might be eligible for one of our home equity loans or other types of financing. See our…
Read More5-Star Reviews You Can Trust: Why Prudent is Stellar Choice for Personal Loans in Toronto
At Prudent Financial, we strive to offer excellent service to every person who calls our office or walks in our door. Whether we’re offering a personal loan, bad credit loan, mortgage financing, or more, we take our mission seriously. We’re thrilled to see that our customers feel the same way. Looking for a personal loan…
Read MoreHoliday Credit Card Debt Is In – Now What? Use Your Home or Car to Consolidate Debt
The holiday season may be over, but there’s one part of it that isn’t finished yet: holiday bills. Many holiday shoppers tend to put purchases on their credit cards, which means that after the holidays are done, they have to deal with the corresponding credit card debt. The 2018 holiday season was no exception, although…
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