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SEC warns influencers pushing illegal online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a new batch of shutdown orders to stop a seemingly endless wave of unlicensed online lenders, whose rise has been fueled by unwitting victims and social media influencers.
The SEC…
SEC flags six online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued cease and desist orders to six online lending companies that engage in the activity without the necessary license from the regulator.
In an order issued on…
Regulate subsidized loan policies, online lenders become unbearable – CAN to CBN
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Central Bank and other financial regulators to immediately review their policies as online money lenders are making life difficult for citizens.
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Loan sharks: the FCCPC will introduce a regulatory framework for online lenders
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which recently obtained a court order to suspend the operations of certain money lending apps in Nigeria, is set to introduce an appropriate regulatory framework…
FCCPC, ICPC and NITDA Raid Offices of Illegal Online Lenders
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The Executive Vice President of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Mr Babatunde Irukera, yesterday led a team of investigators and enforcement!-->!-->…
Cash On Your Mobile Precautions on How to Avoid Shady Online Lenders
Cash On Your Mobile is a leading financial broker known for providing access to payday loans. In a recent update, the agency warned against shady online lenders.
Milton, Queensland – February 23, 2022 – Cash On Your Mobile, in a post…
The sinister schemes of online lenders
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SEC orders shutdown of 5 online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the immediate closure of five online lending operators that offer loans to the public without permission to do so.
In an order issued on February 3, the SEC en banc ordered Tacolan,…
OJK urges people to report illegal online lenders to police
For those who have borrowed from illegal online lenders and have been charged, please report them to the police Solo, Central Java (ANTARA) - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) urged those caught in the clutches of illegal…
Philippine SEC publishes draft rules for online lenders and Fintechs
The SEC is seeking a greater degree of regulatory oversight for fintech companies and digital lenders to combat "abusive and predatory practices".
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SEC drafts registration rules for online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its draft guidelines for the registration and operation of online lending platforms (OLPs).
In an emailed statement on Friday, the SEC said the proposed…
Measures taken against 3,631 illegal online lenders since 2018: OJK
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) said it has taken legal action against 3,631 illegal online lenders since 2018 as part of increased scrutiny of existing…
SEC stops registration of new online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) halted the registration of new finance and lending companies' online lending platforms (PLOs) after it discovered loopholes in an old ruling were being used to prey on unwitting victims .…
Online lenders reverse trend as fintech values fall
The valuations of the largest listed fintech companies have fallen, but online lenders are going against the grain.
Analysis by advisory and investment firm GP Bullhound found that its fintech index fell by $ 34.4 billion (£…
SEC suspends registration of new online lenders
Citing an immediate need to tackle "abusive" and "predatory" online lending practices, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared a moratorium on the registration of new online lending companies (OLP) companies. financing…
Online lenders show record net profits from January to September. to
확대South Korean internet-only banks posted a record net profit in the first nine months of this year as new customers rose amid rising demand for household loans and rising loans. interest rate which has helped improve loan deposit!-->!-->…
(LEAD) Online Lenders Report Strong Third Quarter Net Profit Increase
(ATTN: RE-MAKE slug, title, lead; UPDATE throughout Kakao Bank Profits; REPLACES photo) SEOUL, Nov 02 (Yonhap) - South Korean internet-only banks on Tuesday announced that their third-quarter profits rose sharply on the back of robust…
Online Lenders Report Sharp Increase in Third Quarter Net Profit
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OJK warns Indonesians about illegal online lenders
Padang, West Sumatra (ANTARA) - The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has warned the public against lending from illegal fintech companies, saying these companies charge customers…
House Speaker backs police crackdown on illegal online lenders
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Puan Maharani has expressed support for the National Police's strong crackdown on illegal online lending…
Finance and fintech associations oppose harassment of debtors by online lenders
FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS said they supported a National Commission for the Protection of Privacy (NPC) crackdown on online lenders collecting excessive information from app users to use to shame applicants by case…
Finance and fintech associations support the fight against harassment of debtors by online lenders
FINANCIAL BODIES said they support a National Privacy Commission (NPC) crackdown on online lenders collecting excessive information from app users to use to shame applicants in cases of non-payment.
The Fintech…
Illegal online lenders operate outside the financial services system: OJK
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Illegal online loan providers are not part of the nation's recognized financial services system, the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Investment Alert Working…
Online lenders warned against using customer data
Louella Desiderio - Star from the PhilippinesSeptember 2, 2021 | 00h00
MANILA, Philippines - The National Commission for the…
4 online lenders banned, applications removed
The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate removal of four online loan applications (OLAs), JuanHand, Pesopop, CashJeep and Lemon Loan to protect borrowers'…
4 online lenders banned, apps removed
The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate removal of four online lending apps (OLAs), JuanHand, Pesopop, CashJeep and Lemon Loan, to protect borrowers' data privacy rights.
Privacy Commissioner Raymund Liboro said…
Online lenders cannot be allowed to charge ‘exorbitant’ rates: Delhi HC
DELHI's High Court said on Tuesday that digital lending platforms could not be allowed to charge an "exorbitant" interest rate and observed that it expects the Center and the Reserve Bank of l 'India are proposing something to fix the…
SEC cancels licenses of 4 online lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission canceled the license of the loan company KingABC Lending Corp. which operates four online loan platforms due to allegedly unfair debt collection practices. He said that based on his…
SEC Steps Up Campaign Against Illegal Online Lenders
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a new warning against loan and finance companies that fail to register and disclose their online lending platforms (OLP).
As it continues to weed out abusive OLP operators, the SEC…
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how online lenders have transformed the mortgage market over the past decade
It had been a long time since the big traditional bank was Australia's only option for mortgage providers. Online lenders have forged their own path in the industry for many years now, offering some of the most competitive interest rates…
Senator targets loan sharks, online lenders and predatory schemes
Senator Win Gatchalian will ask the Senate to investigate the proliferation of loan sharks and other online loan programs of certain companies not under the supervision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and…
Saved by online lenders, businesses say they will borrow again – The North State Journal
In this January 21, 2020 file photo, dollar bills were deposited in a tip jar at a car wash in New York's Brooklyn neighborhood. (AP Photo / Mark Lennihan, file)
NEW YORK - Some small businesses forced to turn to online lenders for…
Saved by online lenders, businesses say they’ll borrow again
NEW YORK (AP) - Some small businesses forced to turn to online lenders for pandemic relief are making these niche players a bigger part of their financial game plan and are even considering getting rid of their traditional banks altogether.…
Saved by online lenders in pandemic, small businesses say they will borrow again – Maryland…
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Some small businesses forced to turn to…
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Rescued by online lenders, businesses say they will borrow again
NEW YORK — Some small businesses forced to turn to online lenders to fight the pandemic are making these niche players a bigger part of their financial game plan and are even considering ditching their traditional banks altogether.Loans…
Justice Department Reportedly Investigates Kabbage, Online PPP Loan Lenders
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The Justice Department is investigating whether online lenders, including Kabbage, got it wrong in handing out relief loans to government-backed small businesses, according to sources cited by…
Study: Minority businesses use online lenders and personal funds to consolidate operations
Disparities in access to credit and capital for minority-owned businesses, according to respondents, have led to lower levels of wealth, lower incomes and insufficient credit history among business owners black, Wiersch said.
Due to credit…
Keeping Up With Online Lenders – Three Ways Banks Can Compete
James Donatell, CSO, Cloud Lending SolutionsIn the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, banks' appetite for small business and consumer lending waned as quickly as the crisis hit. With no one to turn to, online lenders entered the…
How factory workers are turning the tide on China’s big online lenders
“My Sesame credit rating hasn't changed for three months,” Jiwei lamented, in a voice that betrayed both bewilderment and frustration.Jiwei - to protect the identity of my…
Three die as a result of harassment from online lenders in Telangana; probe on
In Telangana, at least three cases of suicide due to harassment of employees of money lending applications have been reported in the past month. Those who died include a 29-year-old technician, a 23-year-old farmer and a 28-year-old woman.…
How Personal Loans From Online Lenders Can Help This Holiday Season
Unlike a home or car loan, there is complete flexibility in spending the money on a personal loan.The holiday season is already here in style. As is the case every year, bearing the expenses of Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dhooj in a single…
Online lenders banned from collecting borrower information – Manila bulletin
Lenders who operate online apps that can be installed on smartphones are prohibited from collecting personal information, such as telephone contact lists and social media, to harass delinquent borrowers, the National Commission…
You Can Style Your Home Office With User Friendly Online Lenders
Whether you are a freelance writer or have switched to working remotely during the pandemic, you will need a home office to work comfortably from home. While most professionals try to manage with the bare minimum of desktops to save money,…
How Can Online Lenders Make Your Life Easier?
There are sometimes situations where it is not possible to pay the loan on time. Late payment or non-payment of a debt on time damages your credit history. Banks don't give loans to people with negative credit histories, and if they…
Are Online Lenders Safe?
Like other banks and financial institutions, online lenders must adhere to certain laws and regulations set by regulatory bodies. In particular, they should take steps to ensure that a borrower is not beyond a borrower's means to repay a…
Online lenders reach landmark settlement with Colorado
Colorado authorities reached an agreement with two online lenders and their partner banks, ending years of legal wrangling and providing a way forward for fintechs hesitant to do business in the state.Under the deal, which was announced on…
Online lenders warn small business loan program could miss target
Australian online lenders have seen little use of the federal government's revamped $ 40 billion small business guarantee program, raising concerns that the stimulus will benefit small and medium-sized businesses.Only 15,600 business loans…
Why Asian Online Lenders Are Struggling
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Where is the fastest growing fintech market in the world? It might come as a surprise to learn that this is Asia-Pacific, a region where nearly three quarters of the…
Beaten by coronavirus crisis, online lenders face bankruptcy
A big warning has always hung over online lenders: The next economic decline, everyone agreed, would be a litmus test for these fast-growing newcomers. Now the long-awaited slowdown, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, has arrived. And…
SEC-Cebu warns online lenders harassing borrowers
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Top 5 Online Lenders Accepting PPP Applications (UPDATE: January 2021)
Last year, many small businesses were fed up with the Payroll Protection Program (or P3) application process. Traditional banks have struggled to cope with the influx of loan applications, big companies rushed in and gobbled up much of…
Enlisted late, online lenders still have to wait to accelerate the stimulus
WASHINGTON - When the federal government opened its $ 349 billion small business loan program last Friday, startups specializing in lending were eager to accept applications and send money to restaurants, gyms and hairdressers hit hard by…
Online Lenders Review: They Don’t Want Your Debt Consolidation Application
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Online lenders offer help to businesses affected by coronavirus outbreak
Call it a business-to-business bailout. As Congress debates a massive coronavirus stimulus package, several private sector efforts are underway to help businesses weakened by the crisis.Online small business lender Kabbage has launched a…
Personal loans: online lenders or banks
The credit market has changed dramatically since online lending platforms entered the scene. Borrowers now have more options not only when it comes to loan products, but more importantly, in choosing a lender. For those looking to…
While the use of online lenders for small businesses remains the same, the familiarity increases:
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Online lenders face deepfake threat
Online lenders invite prey for scammers hoping to make a quick buck by disguising themselves as legitimate loan seekers from afar.A study conducted in October by LexisNexis Risk Solutions found that fraudulent attacks against digital…
Fed: SMEs are dissatisfied with online lenders
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, small businesses struggled to get loans through banks - and even when they were available, the common complaint was that the application process was slow, long, paper-intensive, and clunky. tailored…
Lawmakers want to expose online lenders as part of a debt-shaming scheme
Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into online lending companies that use their customers' personal information to publicly humiliate them every time they fail to pay their debts.
Representatives Enrico Pineda and Michael Romero —…
How Some Online Lenders Bypass State Laws To Charge Triple-Digit Interest Rates: NPR
Online lenders charging triple-digit interest rates dodge state laws prohibiting such loans. The money is channeled through banks that are not regulated at the state level to get around the rules.
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Online Lenders Alliance (OLA) publishes new white paper outlining the role fintech innovation plays…
“The advancements and innovations in fintech over the past decade have reached more of these consumers than ever before with products that meet their unique financial needs.…
Online lenders target the middle class
SOUTHERN FLORIDA - With stagnant wages and a significant increase in the cost of living, America's declining middle class is often forced to close the credit gap, a cycle that can quickly spiral out of control.!-->!-->…
Over 60 Online Lenders Called on Complaints
The National Commission for the Protection of Privacy (NPC) summoned 67 online lenders for alleged data privacy breaches after other complaints against them surfaced.In a statement released…
NPC Summons 67 Online Lenders for Alleged Privacy Breach
Louella Desiderio - Star from the PhilippinesOctober 5, 2019 | 00h00
MANILA, Philippines - The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has…
67 online lenders summoned for humiliating their clients
The National Commission for the Protection of Privacy (NPC) summoned 67 online lenders for shaming their clients, choosing to contact them through newspaper posts after the agency could not identify their physical addresses.
The AFN…
Privacy Commission summons 67 online lenders │ GMA News Online
The National Commission for the Protection of Privacy (NPC) on Friday issued a notice by publication concerning 67 unlisted operators of online lending applications. In a statement, the NPC said the 67 online lenders were "the…
SEC closes 11 other online lenders
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 23) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has shut down 11 other online lending companies as it steps up its crackdown on "unreasonable" collection practices.
The SEC said it has issued…
Online lenders face accusations for humiliating their clients
The National Commission for the Protection of Privacy (NPC) is investigating three major online lending companies accused of publicly humiliating borrowers to threaten them to repay their debts.
The AFN said on Friday it had filed…
Online lenders face jail time for shaming borrowers – NPC
Louella Desiderio, Rainier Allan Ronda - Star from the PhilippinesSeptember 7, 2019 | 00h00
MANILA, Philippines - Managers of three…
Online lenders warn of debt-shaming
MANILA - Online loan operators who break data privacy laws through public disgrace can face fines and prison terms, the National Privacy Commission said on Friday.
Creditors who break data privacy laws through "debt-shaming" can…
Open source lending solution for online lenders and startups
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Online lenders are fast becoming the first port of call for loans and have garnered strong financial interest from VCs and PEs. This demand for a digital lending experience has also forced traditional lenders like…
Small businesses are turning to online lenders much more often: Fed
Small business owners are turning to online lenders for financing much more frequently than they did just two years ago, Federal Reserve banks have found in a new investigation.Last year, 32% of small businesses looking for credit used a…
Worried about a looming recession, U.S. online lenders cut risk
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. online lenders such as LendingClub Corp, Kabbage Inc and Avant LLC are reviewing loan quality, securing long-term funding and cutting costs, as executives prepare for what they fear to be the first economic…
The rise of online lenders for personal loans overtakes traditional banks
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More and more Australians are abandoning the big banks and take out personal loans from other lenders, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Banks continue to lose market share…
Appeal to the boss: Indonesia faces aggressive Chinese online lenders
JAKARTA/BEIJING (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities have generally welcomed fintech companies offering online loans in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, seeing them as a way to get credit for dozens of millions of people often unable to…
NY DFS: Online lenders need to be watched
The New York Department of Financial Services recommends that online lenders be subject to the same scrutiny and regulations as traditional banks.
A bill signed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on June 1, 2017 required DFS to investigate online…
Jackson named new CEO of Online Lenders Alliance
Mary Jackson has been appointed CEO of the Online Lenders Alliance (OLA), which came into effect on Monday.Mary jackson
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Online Lenders Alliance names troubleshooting industry veteran
The Online Lenders Alliance, a business group whose members include digital payday lenders, has named Mary Jackson as CEO.Jackson is a troubleshooting industry veteran who was senior vice president of communications at Cash America…
Online lenders challenge big banks
While the RBA leaves the cash rate on hold, new research has found the average home loan customer could save $82,000 by switching from a big four bank to a low-rate online lender.Comparison site RateCity urges home loan customers unhappy…
Not-So-Friendly Competition: Find out CEO Slams Online Lenders
The digital lenders who have rocked the U.S. personal lending industry over the past half-decade have a voice from a leader in the industry's old guard. Discover Financial Services CEO David Nelms said this week that many online lenders…
Indian online lenders examine social media and other unconventional data to determine…
The article someone tweeted about, the posts they liked on Facebook, and a new phone they just bought from an ecommerce site, all of these events now play a crucial role in determining whether a individual is eligible or not for a loan.In…
Online lenders break out the popcorn, as Trump administration fights to control CFPB – TechCrunch
Another battle is brewing in Washington, though that may not matter much to the many venture capital-backed online lending companies that have sprung up as a result of post-crisis regulations.
At the center of this particular drama:…
Online lenders ignore scandals to increase US market share
Online lenders set up to shake up US retail banking in the wake of the financial crisis continue to grow despite scandals and setbacks from some of the biggest names in the industry.Financial technology groups generated $ 15 billion…
Online lenders should avoid mergers and acquisitions
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Another acquired fintech company fails as online lenders cement their reputation as impulse buyers. Another acquired fintech company fails as online lenders cement their reputation as impulse buyers. News broke late…
Bond buyers return to online lenders
After the rather spectacular fireworks display that Lending Club threw around this time last year, it was no big surprise when bond buyers who had taken on debt from the P2P market suddenly got cold feet and began to flee these lending…
Bond buyers forgive and forget, flock to debt from online lenders
The initial appeal of upstart online lenders was that they would disrupt traditional lending markets. But after big setbacks last year, companies are adapting to be a little more Wall Street and a little less Silicon Valley.Changes include…
How Lending Club differs from other online lenders
2016 was a difficult year for the San Francisco-based company loan club. Scott Sanborn, who took over as CEO and previously served as the company's chief operating officer, took drastic measures to get the company back on track. In less…
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How Fraudsters Play With Online Lenders
Online lenders' speed advantage has exposed them to a growing problem: a type of fraud called loan stacking. People are taking advantage of the fast loan approval times offered by online lenders to game the system by applying for multiple…
CreditEase invests $30 million through online lenders
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The Chinese fintech giant is investing through major lenders in the US market. CreditEase Wealth Management, an arm of Chinese fintech giant CreditEase, today unveiled investment deals worth $30 million with OnDeck and…
Online lenders take a turn
The sun peeked behind the clouds in the online lending industry as two major deals finally closed in February. Personal loan specialist Prosper Marketplace Inc. has an agreement that has been ongoing for months for investment firms to…
Online lenders vs traditional banks
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Small business loans have never been as varied as they are today. For business owners, this is a good thing. The explosive growth of…
Do online lenders really offer lower mortgage rates?
You shop online, you save money. Almost everyone believes this and compares online stores. And these days, mortgage rates are also easy to buy online.It is convenient. Immediate. We are programmed to believe it.…
Borrower or fraudster? Online lenders are scrambling to make a difference
Silicon Valley banking startups have the technology for almost everything, but they're still trying to catch up with thieves posing as their customers.New research shows that on an average day, about 4.5% of people who take out an unsecured…
Online lenders seek to shape the industry before regulators
WASHINGTON — Online lenders are taking a cue from a familiar playbook in Washington as corporate scrutiny heats up.A central part of their strategy is to prove that the industry can tame itself without the need for additional government…
Chinese online lenders face peer pressure
Chinese regulators have finally moved to clean up the country's difficult peer-to-peer lending market. It could also clean up the profits of companies standing between peers.
After months of deliberation,…
Online lenders jump higher on Monday
Chris Collins | Getty Images Online lending stocks may have finally found bottom, and now they're on their way back.Shares of Lending Club and OnDeck Capital soared on Monday, adding more than 7% and more than 3% respectively. The moves…
Broke? You Can Borrow Money From These Online Lenders – Broke? You can borrow money from…
Updated: July 17, 2016, 03:19 IST1/sevenBroke? You can borrow money from these online lendersRahul Sachitanand, ET OfficeA new generation of online lenders must prove that their businesses are more than a flash-in-the-pan online.Here are…
Latest threat to online lenders: “accumulation” of several loans
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters/IFR) - Many online lenders have failed to detect the "stacking" of multiple loans by borrowers sneaking into their automated underwriting systems, senior executives told Reuters. lending companies and…
Exclusive: New York financial regulator prepares to probe online lenders – source
(Reuters) - New York state's financial regulator, which recently launched an investigation into LendingClub Corp, is preparing to review the operations of other online lenders and whether they should be licensed in New York, said Wednesday…
Treasury Department says online lenders need more oversight
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe online lending market suffered another blow on Tuesday after regulators released a report calling for greater scrutiny of the industry.The Treasury Department released a white paper that called…
Online lenders have turned these fees into a cash cow fintech startup loan
Fees paid by consumers for loans are proving a lucrative source of revenue for Lending Club and other online lenders. Lending Club charges up to 6% fitting fees based on its "proprietary model ranking," according to the…
The Downfall of OnDeck: Can Online Lenders Handle a Slowdown?
Online lenders' business models are tested and investors don't like the results.
OnDeck Capital, the online small business lender…
Marketplace Lenders’ Platform
Some of America's biggest online lenders announced the formation of an industry trade group on Wednesday night ahead of an expected discussion of increased regulatory scrutiny.
The three founding members…
Online lenders attract more attention from regulators
Online lenders, led by the Lending Club of San Francisco, have grown explosively over the past few years, lending billions to consumers who can quickly obtain large sums simply by filling out a few online forms.Now, state and federal…
A new generation of online lenders takes aim at the FICO credit score system
For years, the FICO credit score has been the foundation of trillions of dollars in consumer loans in the United States. Banks considering loans tend to obtain a score from a credit bureau and then assess accordingly: the higher the…
Online lenders get pinched by market jitters
Recent market jitters are starting to hit online consumer lenders. As in other credit markets, consumer loan funding has felt the effects of investor uncertainty as the United States begins to move to higher interest rates and many junk…
New online lenders make it easier for small businesses to get loans
Bill Finley, co-owner of Hemp and Company, was approved in less than 48 hours for his business loan with Company Capital, an online provider that offers short-term loan options for small and medium-sized businesses.Online business lenders…
With credit tight, more small businesses are turning to online lenders
Jason Curtis is tired of being told no.In three years, the Hendersonville man estimates he's gone to six banks and a handful of credit unions. He was hoping to get approval for a $25,000 loan – the money he needed to buy inventory like…
Inside Sam’s Club deal with online lenders
Sam's Club sells the one-stop-shop concept to small business owners, who purchase everything from office furniture to printer ink at the membership-based retailer. Now they can also seek a deal on a $300,000 loan.The Walmart-owned retailer…
Online lenders offer a faster lifeline to small businesses
Online lenders have two advantages over banks: internally developed lending algorithms and models that they claim allow them to operate profitably in a market traditionally considered quite risky, and fewer regulatory constraints. Because…