8-A FIRM
Company owned and operated by individual that is socially or economically disadvantaged. Such firms are qualified for financial assistance, mentoring, training, and other types of assistance. This status is part of the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s business development program, an agency responsible for supporting the growth and development of small businesses. Outlined in the Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, it seeks to help small, disadvantaged entities in order to compete in the overall market.
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Trade or Fade Rule
Options exchange rule introduced to eliminate trade troughs. The rule requires the market maker to match a better deal seen on another market or tr ...
A-B Split
This is a method commonly used to test if the marketing media or methods used are effective. When using A-B Split method in marketing, there will b ...
Cancellation
Notification by a broker advising his or her client that an incorrect exchange deal was conducted and that the activity is being pointed out. For e ...
Kicker Pattern
A two-bar candlestick pattern that signifies change in the direction of the market trend for the price of an asset. The pattern is composed of two ...
UFMI
Up-Front Mortgage Insurance (UFMI) is an insurance premium. It is usually collected at the time of the conception of the loan on Federal Housing Ad ...
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Buying a Home: Getting Into the Escrow Process
You write an offer and the seller accepts it. Deal closed. It is about time to go through the escrow process. Why does a buyer need to undergo this ...
Buying a Home: Closing the Deal
It’s almost done! With just a few steps away, the house that you have been dreaming of will be yours.
A Guide to Becoming a Finance Expert
Wouldn’t it be nice not having to rely on another person when managing your funds? Aside from the added convenience it brings, being able to ...
An Introduction to Forex
The foreign exchange market or forex is the largest financial market in the world. It is where the monetary currencies of countries are traded. Thi ...
Starting Your Own Small Business: Financing a Business
After choosing the business you want to go into, regardless of the line of business, you need a startup capital in order to keep the business going ...
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