Small business lending

Ditching FICO, And Finding Another Path To SME Loans
Ditching FICO, And Finding Another Path To SME Loans
June 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The struggle of small business borrowing is well documented. Indeed, it’s the underlying reason why the alternative SME lending industry exists. But even alt-lenders have...

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The CFPB Is Taking A Closer Look At SMB Credit Access
The CFPB Is Taking A Closer Look At SMB Credit Access
May 10, 2017  |  CFPB

After almost a decade of complaints regarding a lack of access to credit, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it will launch an inquiry...

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Big Banks Continue SME Lending Upswing
Big Banks Continue SME Lending Upswing
March 16, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Big banks in the U.S. continue to increase their lending to SMEs, according to the latest data from Biz2Credit. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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A Global View Of SME Health
A Global View Of SME Health
February 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

SMEs are the bedrock of many economies, not just that of the U.S. With that in mind, PYMNTS thought it was time to check in...

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Greenline Ventures Launches New Small Business Fund
Greenline Ventures Launches New Small Business Fund
February 08, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Denver-based Greenline Ventures is opening up a new fund to help finance small businesses in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
Where SMEs Turn When Bank Loans Fall Out Of The Picture
October 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Nearly half of Canada’s SMEs have applied for some form of financing in recent years. But despite its market size, SMEs are struggling to get...

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iwoca Raises £21 Million From Prime Ventures, Existing Investors
iwoca Raises £21 Million From Prime Ventures, Existing Investors
October 05, 2016  |  Investments

Iwoca, a London-based FinTech startup, has reportedly raised £21 million from Prime Ventures and existing investors Acton Capital Partners, CommerzVentures, Global Founders Capital and Redline...

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Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
September 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia has launched an investigation into big banks’ lending practices with small business borrowers, reports said on Wednesday (Aug. 31). Get the Full Story Complete...

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One Lending Club Investor Uncovered Its Questionable Practices
One Lending Club Investor Uncovered Its Questionable Practices
August 19, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Lending Club suffered a widely publicized downfall this year when its CEO resigned after revelations of potential improper lending practices. Three months later, reports have...

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