Business Loans news and trends

61% of Mid-Sized Banks Eye Fully Automated Lending
Digital-First Banking // April 03, 2025

Digital lending is at a crossroads as financial institutions and banks grapple with modernizing their loan processes, revealing a significant divide between readiness for consumers and small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PayPal’s Merchant Lending Solutions Top $30 Billion in Loan Originations
Loans // March 26, 2025

PayPal said Wednesday (March 26) that it has passed $30 billion in global loan originations for small businesses since launching its first merchant lending solution in 2013. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Study Finds Cash Flow Crisis Deepening for Small Businesses Amid Tariffs and Consumer Pullback
SMBs // March 18, 2025

When financial pressure hits America’s consumers, it pushes them into “paycheck-to-paycheck“ mode. When it hits the mid-market, it’s called “business uncertainty.” When it hits small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it’s called liquidity trouble. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Metro Bank Teams With Covecta to Bring AI to the Loan Life Cycle
Partnerships // March 17, 2025

Metro Bank has launched a partnership with Covecta, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Exclusive: Lights Flash Red for 1 in 5 US Small Businesses as Tariff Economy Sets In

April 08, 2025
When the economic winds start to howl, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) turn up their collars. As the Trump administration’s global tariffs send shock waves through stock markets and prompt fears of a recession, businesses across America may be in store for particularly acute pain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

61% of Mid-Sized Banks Eye Fully Automated Lending

April 03, 2025
Digital lending is at a crossroads as financial institutions and banks grapple with modernizing their loan processes, revealing a significant divide between readiness for consumers and small businesses. Get the...

Study Finds Cash Flow Crisis Deepening for Small Businesses Amid Tariffs and Consumer Pullback

March 18, 2025
When financial pressure hits America’s consumers, it pushes them into “paycheck-to-paycheck“ mode. When it hits the mid-market, it’s called “business uncertainty.” When it hits small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it’s...

Main Street Merchants See Light at End of 2024 Tunnel

June 19, 2024
We’re roughly at the midpoint of 2024, and the midpoint is a good time to take stock of where we’ve been and what lies ahead. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
PayPal’s Merchant Lending Solutions Top $30 Billion in Loan Originations

March 26, 2025
PayPal said Wednesday (March 26) that it has passed $30 billion in global loan originations for small businesses since launching its first merchant lending solution in 2013. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Metro Bank Teams With Covecta to Bring AI to the Loan Life Cycle

March 17, 2025
Metro Bank has launched a partnership with Covecta, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Court Grants FTC Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Seek Capital

March 04, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday (March 4) that a court granted its motion for a preliminary injunction against Seek Capital and its founder and CEO, Roy Ferman. Get the Full Story Complete...

ShipBob Offers Access to Financing Program Powered by Slope

February 28, 2025
ShipBob now offers the users of its global supply chain and fulfillment platform for eCommerce merchants access to a new financing program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...