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Spotlight on lending: Preparing for Q3 bank reports

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bank and credit union, on total loan growth quarter over quarter paint a picture of the state of bank lending leading up to the third quarter. Over this four-year period, the data showcases a steady increase in bank lending. Bank loans in 2014 have seen some fluctuation, with Q1 lending down from the previous quarter (to $7.65

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The Real Effects of Zombie Lending in Europe

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‘Zombie lending’ occurs when a lender supports an otherwise insolvent borrower through forbearance measures such as repayment holidays and temporary interest-only loans. In a recent paper , I examine whether these lending practices contributed to the subsequent low output experienced by the euro area. Belinda Tracey.

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Why The Goldman-Amazon Bet On SMB Lending Is No Sure Thing

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Goldman, according to reports in Bloomberg, would be added to the Amazon lending platform, which has traditionally helped merchants get the funding they need to get inventory. Amazon Lending traces its roots back to 2011, and the company had $863 million in SMB loans, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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‘Robo-Adviser’ Gets Into Lending

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Wealthfront, an automated online financial adviser, or “robo-adviser,” is reportedly breaking into the lending space. Founded in 2011, Wealthfront is one of the fastest growing automated investment services. The move into lending comes as the automated financial advising company seeks to diversify its offerings. percent and 4.5

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SoFi Looks For $500M To Expand Lending Services

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That tally is likely to be led by Silver Lake Partners, the newswire said, and will be geared toward boosting the online lending and personal finance offerings now under SoFi’s umbrella. Bloomberg noted that the firm traces its genesis to 2011, with an initial push into student loan refinancing.

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Investors Turn Their Noses Up At Online Lending

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Online lending was all the rage even a few months ago, but funding going toward online lending platforms is on the decline. equity investments going toward online lending companies fell 44 percent in the first half of 2016 to $2.1 In June, Lending Club appointed interim CEO Scott Sanborn to the permanent head.

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Ag lending risk increasing as result of declining incomes

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Although loan volumes have increased steadily since 2011, recent increases have coincided with a period of declining farm income,” said a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. This growth continues the trend from the first quarter of 2015 , which saw an increase of eight percent year over year.

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