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The New Lending Fintech Bonanza

Gonzobanker

OnDeck’s fire sale aside, recent deals at nCino, Black Knight and Ellie Mae are a shot in the arm to a market in need of some good news. 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. It’s one big sandbox.

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New York Times Posts Blockchain Job

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The New York Times newspaper posted a job called “Lead, Blockchain Exploration” on Wednesday (March 13), and later took it down, according to reports. The posting said the organization was looking for someone to “design a blockchain-based proof of concept for news publishers.”.

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New York Banks Should Get Into Online Lending

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Online lending may be dominated by startup companies based outside of New York, but the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) wants New York banks to get into the business as well. “Don’t be left behind.” “Don’t be left behind.”

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Fintechs Have a Larger Share of Personal Loans than Banks or Credit Unions

Bank Innovation

Fintech lenders are making significant gains in the personal loan space, according to a recent TransUnion report, which follows the staggering growth of fintech lenders in the market over the past few years.

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New York vs OCC: Let’s Think of the Children

Bank Innovation

The Empire State really wants to be in charge of the fintech sandbox—and it wants the OCC out already. In his recent 2017 budget proposal, Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a few changes that might be in store for New York State fintechs, particularly online lenders. These changes include expanding the Read More.

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Affirm, Lending Tree CEOs tout gains among young borrowers

Bank Innovation

Lending platforms are evolving to the needs of younger customers’ financial habits, a pair of fintech executives told an audience at CB Insights’ Future of Fintech conference in New York Wednesday. People of younger generations […].

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FinTech Startups Defining the New York FinTech Industry

Let's Talk Payments

New York is one of the hottest FinTech hubs globally and is known to be a notable hub of innovation. For talented entrepreneurs looking to explore New York as the.

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