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Digital banks, payments startups face first major test in virus

Bank Innovation

Fintech startups looking to upend how Americans do their banking are facing their first major test as interest rates fall and fearful consumers seek safety at traditional banks. mobile payments companies founded after the 2008 financial crisis, and digital banks including Chime Inc. Square Inc. and Stripe Inc.,

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OnDeck’s Noah Breslow on building a community business bank

Bank Innovation

Small business lending company OnDeck is expanding its ecosystem of products. Through its application for a bank charter, the company wants to become a full-service digital bank for small businesses it says are overlooked by traditional banks.

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Oregon Community Credit Union launches digital platform

Bank Innovation

Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) has launched phase one of its digital platform, a move meant to “set the foundation” for the credit union’s new focus toward automation, Chris Whittaker, vice president of consumer lending, told sister publication Auto Finance News on Monday.

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Deep Dive: How CUs Are Rethinking Their Credit Solutions During The Pandemic

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Todd Lane , the credit union’s president, said the move reflected an overall decrease in the demand for certain credit products and that members have been especially interested in tapping mortgage lending products. CUs are also facing a broader challenge in appealing to younger consumers as their membership bases age.

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OnDeck wants to become ‘mom and pop’ bank of the future

Bank Innovation

The company, which has been outspoken about its pursuit of a bank charter, is trying to move beyond loans and become a digital bank for small businesses. Small business lender OnDeck is making a pitch to Main Street.

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Banks Are Arming to Win the Digital Lending War With Fintechs

The Financial Brand

Increasing demand for digital loans and faster decisions is changing the face of consumer lending. The post Banks Are Arming to Win the Digital Lending War With Fintechs appeared first on The Financial Brand - Banking Trends, Analysis & Insights.

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How Challenger Banks Are Giving Legacy Players Key Opportunities

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Jamie Warder, head of digital banking for KeyBank , noted that challenger banks’ newfound popularity may be forcing legacy institutions to innovate, granting them more opportunities to better engage and serve customers. Legacy Banks and the Innovation Game. Legacy Banks and the Digital Banking Shift.