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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

PYMNTS

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. In Canada, one of those alternative players is Thinking Capital. Flexible Technology.

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The New Lending Fintech Bonanza

Gonzobanker

2020 is the wildest downward ride in the market since 1929, which, one would think, is taking its toll on the fintech ecosystem serving banks and credit unions. And the industry’s two largest fintech providers, FIS and Fiserv, reported organic revenue declines largely due to economic impact to the payments market.

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Has Alternative Lending Seen Its VC Peak?

PYMNTS

In 2015, news outlets ran articles about the “ gold mine ” of venture capital investments in the alternative finance sector. But there is evidence that investors’ appetite for alternative lending startups is on the wane, even as overall FinTech funding continues to climb — and as the success of the alternative lending market grows, too.

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Formula for Business Lending Success: Minimize Delays

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Financial institutions who want to maintain a healthy share of business lending this year and through potentially tougher economic times ahead want to be in the best position possible before trouble hits. Abrigo's Business Lending Readiness Survey found many processes stymie those efforts.

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GAO: FinTech Firms, FIs Seek Alternative Data Clarity In Lending

PYMNTS

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. Such alternative data, said the GAO, could pose risk to such lending decisions. Sandboxes, Gathering Steam.

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Serent Capital Starts New Fund; Bullish On B2B Payments Category

PYMNTS

Like many venture capital companies in the payments space, Serent Capital has had a busy year. 15 with the announcement of the launch of its fourth fund, Serent Capital IV — at $750 million. 15 with the announcement of the launch of its fourth fund, Serent Capital IV — at $750 million. That was followed on Dec.

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SMB Alt-Lending Gears Up For Another Industry Shakeup

PYMNTS

It also opened the door for a boom of FinTech innovation and a flood of alternative lenders targeting the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) segment. “It comes in waves, there’s no doubt about it,” he said about the alt-lending boom. But that’s not to say that these FinTechs have a certain path ahead.

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