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SMBs’ Online Lending Surge Raises Borrower Protection Concerns

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Small businesses continue to flock to online platforms to find much-needed financing, with banks still failing to fill the demand for small to medium-sized business (SMB) loans despite economic growth in the U.S. But the majority of online SMB lenders do not disclose publicly their fees and interest rates, reports warned.

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California Court Denies DFPI’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against OppFi

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On November 30, 2023 at 12:30 PM, ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar entitled “Recent Important Developments in Federal Preemption for National and State Banks: What They Mean for Bank and Nonbank Consumer Financial Services Providers” during which this case will be dissected. Continue Reading

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Today In Payments: Scammers Target Used Car Buyers; California Voters Uphold Gig Worker Status

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In today’s top news, scammers are targeting used car buyers amid an uptick in digital sales, and California voters passed a proposition that upholds gig worker status. Prop 22: California Side With Uber And Lyft, Nix AB 5 Gig Worker Law. Ant’s IPO Journey Faces Regulatory Hill — Is Lending In Crosshairs?

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Fundation Digitizes SMB Loans For Banc Of California

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In a press release , Fundation said it is collaborating with Banc of California to develop a streamlined, digital small business lending and line of credit solution that the bank can offer to its small business clients. SMBs can use the tool to apply for financing through an online application on the Banc of California website.

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CA Denies Lending License For BNPL Firm Sezzle

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Sezzle — a “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) company based in Minnesota, but listed in Australia — was denied a crucial lending license from California. Afterpay released a statement confirming approval of its own California lending license six weeks ago, upping its shares by 4.6 The company offers U.S. ”

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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. Drilling down a bit into the Puerto Rico market in particular, Arora noted some differences between small business lending versus, say, the United States.

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This Black River Ventures-Backed Online Lending Platform Raised $105M To Expand Its Product Portfolio

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Upgrade , an online lending platform, has raised $105M in a Series E. California-based Upgrade focuses on providing consumers with affordable and ethical credit. The post This Black River Ventures-Backed Online Lending Platform Raised $105M To Expand Its Product Portfolio appeared first on CB Insights Research.

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