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BaaS Banks Are in Time Out, and Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

Gonzobanker

To realize the rewards of the BaaS industry, banks and fintechs are going to have to learn to play by some non-negotiable rules – together. Now, the bank is required to receive FDIC approval for all new third parties and credit products. The FDIC Consent Order is going to impact all partnerships going forward.

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Fintech Deals Are Still Happening – and It’s a Good Thing

Gonzobanker

All the capital flowing into the digital fintech space is helping to solve banking industry challenges. As the industry’s appetite for digital technology grows, the capital that’s been flowing into mostly digital-focused fintech is solving real industry challenges right now. SoFi/Galileo: This $1.2

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Preparing for Section 1071

Abrigo

Financial institutions, fintech companies, and other small business lenders will need to begin collecting a wide array of small business lending data under the Consumer Financial Protection Board’s (CFPB) proposed small business lending data collection rule. Prepare for change to data collection practices.

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Reports of Small Business Lending’s Death are Greatly Exaggerated

Celent Banking

After all, in the United States small businesses comprise 99.7% The lack of “just right” solutions for many small business financial problems has been a golden opportunity for FinTech firms. But FinTech companies figured out early on that small businesses weren’t getting the attention they deserved from traditional banks.

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California Dept. of Financial Protection and Innovation responds to OppFi’s attempt to block “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

OppFi’s complaint recites that prior to 2019, the Bank entered into a contractual arrangement with OppFi (Program) pursuant to which the Bank uses OppFi’s technology platform to make small-dollar loans to consumers throughout the United States (Program Loans).

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California Department Of Financial Protection And Innovation files cross-complaint alleging OppFi is “true lender” on loans made though bank partnership and seeking penalties of “at least $100 million”

CFPB Monitor

OppFi’s complaint recites that prior to 2019, the Bank entered into a contractual arrangement with OppFi (Program) pursuant to which the Bank uses OppFi’s technology platform to make small-dollar loans to consumers throughout the United States (Program Loans).

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OppFi asks court to reject California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s “true lender” challenge to loans made through bank partnership

CFPB Monitor

OppFi’s complaint recites that prior to 2019, the Bank entered into a contractual arrangement with OppFi (Program) pursuant to which the Bank uses OppFi’s technology platform to make small-dollar loans to consumers throughout the United States (Program Loans).