Small business lending

Small businesses becoming more satisfied with fintech lenders: Survey

05/22/18

For many borrowers, near-guaranteed approvals and faster turnaround times are more important than the lower rates offered by banks and credit unions.

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How fintech gave this SBA lender an edge

05/22/18

Seacoast in Florida slashed the time it took to make 7(a) loans within months after establishing a partnership with an online lending startup.

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From overdraft to HMDA, rulemaking has new look at Mulvaney’s CFPB

05/16/18

Acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has dropped agency plans to crack down on overdraft programs and large marketplace lenders. Here's what else he's changing.

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Bill giving SBA power to stem 7(a) shutdowns passes House

05/08/18

The legislation, which still needs Senate approval, would let the head of the Small Business Administration raise the program's cap in periods of heavy demand.

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OnDeck swings to loss, but loan demand surges

05/08/18

The online business lender would have reported its second straight quarterly profit if not for one-time costs tied to layoffs and lease terminations.

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Kabbage plan in Orchard deal: Expand offerings to banks, small businesses

04/26/18

Using Orchard’s data science smarts, Kabbage intends to offer new payment products to small businesses and loan portfolio insights to financial institution partners.

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Battle over poultry farms could spread beyond ag lending

04/18/18

An SBA watchdog's investigation into chicken farms may ensnare other small businesses.

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This fintech partnership could serve as template for small banks

04/16/18

New Resource Bank and P2Bi are splitting the risk and revenue associated with asset-based loans.

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Don't overlook women-owned businesses

04/16/18

Expanding SBA funding and providing additional Community Reinvestment Act credit could help boost female entrepreneurs.

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Online lenders adopt the model they sought to disrupt

04/12/18

As upstart companies mature, they face pressure to develop deeper relationships with their customers. That is leading some to offer to a wider range of products, including deposit accounts.

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