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How Opening Bank Data Can Transform SMB Lending

PYMNTS

Open banking’s impact on small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continues to proliferate as traditional financial institutions (FIs) embrace the opportunity to unlock data for third-party platforms. Unlocking data also means an easier bank-switching process for SMBs in search of improved borrowing processes. In the U.K.,

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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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Digital lending fintech enters auto

Bank Innovation

LAS VEGAS — Bank of Oklahoma has adopted Blend’s digital lending platform, the fintech announced at the 2019 Auto Finance Summit. Blend’s technology uses verified data to eliminate steps and the passing around of documents,” said Olivia […].

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FundBox CEO: Lending As The Onramp To SMB Banking Services Innovation

PYMNTS

Everyone knows the old joke about how easy getting into the lending business is: “Lending money out is very simple — pretty much anyone can do it. First and foremost, the company emphasized data and looking at a very granular level when making underwriting decisions. “So, That’s not to say the temptation wasn’t there.

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Could Regulatory Clarity on Alternative Lending Hurt Bank-Fintech Partnerships?

Bank Innovation

Fintech lending is on the rise but under the microscope, too. Government Accountability Office released in December said financial regulators should give the role of non-bank players in the small business and consumer lending markets a little more scrutiny, and clarify their views on the use of alternative data to make […].

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The Evolution of Lending Through Fintech

Bank Innovation

The lending market is going through some major, rapid changes, and it’s more exciting than ever for consumers looking for attractive deals on their loans. At the same time, lenders themselves have an easier time managing the huge volume of customers they have to work with, along with all the data they generate on a […].

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How to Establish Quality Fintech Partnerships

Abrigo

Components of an effective fintech partnership If leveraging new technology is a priority for your FI, ensure these three elements are present for an effective fintech partnership. . Takeaway 1 Having a cohesive vision from the top down is critical to a culture of innovation and the successful adoption of new software. .

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