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SME lending: banks aren’t using enough data
And it could be hurting their bottom line.
Blooma raises $2.7m in first seed round
The financing was led by Floodgate.
Mortgage start-up Better.com closes $160m Series C
The fintech has seen rapid growth since its 2016 launch.
Mintos reaches €3bn loans milestone
The start-up hit €2 billion just four months ago.
Credit Karma accused of “roulette” security breach on Reddit
Every time customers refreshed they saw someone else’s data.
Lending platform SellersFunding expands to UK and Canada
The platform offers pre-approved funding for online sellers.
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First-time homebuyer platform Morty raises $8.5m
The funding was led by New York-based investor Prudence Holdings.
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Code Investing launches instant decision SME loan portal
The online broker solution is a UK-first for loans up to £5 million.
JP Morgan and OnDeck part ways
While OnDeck pursues a banking charter.
SME lender B-North welcomes funding
Manchester-based B-North has applied for a banking licence.
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Lendtech nCino acquires Visible Equity
The two companies will continue to market their solutions separately.
Wiserfunding partners with European rating agency modefinance
To launch first credit rating service specific for SMEs.
Waddle and RBS pilot partnership
RBS is one of the first banks to offer an automated working capital solution to its customers.
How banks can take a new look at SMEs
Brand new, designed from the ground up platforms will enable the creation of trust by unlocking the door to data.
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Intrum picks Qualco software to streamline debt collection
The deal follows a 15-month analysis phase.
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ICICI and IndoStar partner to finance commercial vehicles
The arrangement will target underserved small and medium fleet owners.
Australian FIs team up for Lygon blockchain pilot
The platform will seek to modernise the management of bank guarantees.
Citi and Vasakronan execute first MTN on Origin
The pair successfully raised AU$30 million using the debt origination platform.
Blend raises $130m for digital loans
The lendtech has also welcomed new execs.
Finicity and LendingQB partner to accelerate mortgage process
The solution helps lenders spot underwriting factors that can make the process faster.
Roostify teams up with HSBC Bank USA
The new tech will revamp the digital mortgage experience.
Next decade is set to be transformative for small business finance
The tools on offer and the demographic of small business owners will change dramatically in ten years’ time.
Phoebus Software achieves buyout backed by NorthEdge Capital
After 30+ years of private ownership, UK-based Phoebus has concluded a management buyout.
Growth Street receives £10m funding round
Funds will be used to transform the business overdraft.
Brex raises $100m to reach $2.6bn valuation
In an extension to a Series C round launched in October.
FCA reveals new rules to protect BNPL consumers
Companies will no longer be able to charge interest on money repaid within offer period.
In-store credit firm Sunbit attracts $26m funding
The company wants to target health and safety-related markets.
SoftBank confirms $200m investment in Creditas
The Brazilian lendtech provides credit with houses or vehicles as collateral.
Transforming the loan experience
Simple and flexible digital platforms could be the key to improved customer repayment rates.
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Biz2Credit closes $52m Series B round
Bix2X platform aims to improve access to working capital for SMEs.
eBay launches cash flow loans with Asto
The app will provide eBay small business customers with a simple cash flow loan when they need it.
Half of SMEs are getting paid after 72 days
More than one-third of start-ups and SMEs are suffering with cash flow issues, with a total of £26bn owed to them.
