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Breaking Down SBA Lending: What is E-Tran?

Abrigo

The first is to complete loan data file transfers in XML format, either through a system such as the Sageworks SBA Lending Software , or from a bank’s proprietary system to the SBA’s E-Tran database. Lending & Credit Risk. SBA Lending. Breaking Down SBA Lending: What is E-Tran? Lending & Credit Risk.

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Using digital lending helps to reach small businesses

Independent Banker

Digital lending capabilities are quickly becoming table stakes, particularly when it comes to small business lending. However, banks should first consider their customers’ needs and the infrastructure and features needed in a lending platform before adopting a new digital strategy. Benefits of digital lending.

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Fintech Deals to Watch: Fall Festivities

Gonzobanker

Treasury management provider Dragonfly Financial Technologies launched independently from an ACI Worldwide sale. Alkami partnered with Clinc for conversational AI, Atomic for direct deposit switching and FINBOA for payment dispute management. Credit union lending platform Clutch partnered with Zest.ai for automated underwriting.

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BankFinancial Equipment Adds SMB Reach

PYMNTS

BankFinancial Equipment Finance will also continue its corporate leasing, lending, deposit and treasury management services to independent equipment lessors nationwide. BankFinancial already has a strong reputation in the corporate leasing segment of the market. BankFinancial Corp.

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FTC announces $10 million settlement with auto dealerships for alleged unlawful add-on charges and discriminatory conduct

CFPB Monitor

The stipulated order requires the dealerships to pay $9,950,000 to the FTC to provide monetary relief to consumers, and $50,000 to the Illinois Attorney General Court Ordered and Voluntary Compliance Payment Projects Fund. In its press release , the FTC calls the settlement “a record-setting monetary judgment for an FTC auto lending case.”.

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Fifth Third Taps Accion To Reach More SME Borrowers

PYMNTS

Fifth Third Bank is focusing its SME lending reach through a new partnership with nonprofit lender Accion. Reports late last week said the bank will work with SME lending portal Accion, a nonprofit company, to facilitate the financing of these companies across five states: Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.

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Aura Completes $50M Social Bond For 32K+ Loans

PYMNTS

who simply don’t have access to safe lending and are susceptible to predatory lenders. We have been investing with Aura for the past four years because we strongly believe in the company’s mission and credit culture,” said Fernando Guerrero, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Varadero Capital.

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