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How Alternative Lending Technology Stays Flexible For SMBs

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In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, and banks' subsequent pullback from the small- to medium-sized business ( SMB ) lending arena, a slew of alternative lenders emerged onto the scene to fill the credit gap. It is now not only a competitive advantage, but an essential requirement for lenders to operate digitally, said Marceau.

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How Opening Bank Data Can Transform SMB Lending

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FinTechs continue to push the envelope to see how far open banking frameworks can go in improving the SMB banking experience, and increasingly, SMB lending is shifting to the center of these collaborative efforts. ’s experience is quickly influencing the way SMB lenders approach open banking in other markets like the U.S. .

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SMB Alt-Lending Gears Up For Another Industry Shakeup

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It also opened the door for a boom of FinTech innovation and a flood of alternative lenders targeting the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) segment. “It comes in waves, there’s no doubt about it,” he said about the alt-lending boom. But that doesn’t necessarily mean history is repeating itself.

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App Store Approach Helps Banks Manage Partners, Speed Digital Transformation

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In the bid to hasten their digital transformation, when it comes to innovation , financial institutions (FIs) may benefit from an “app store” approach as they weigh existing and new solutions. PYMNTS’ own research has found that consumers are more willing than ever to switch banks in pursuit of better apps and user experiences.

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How Banks Can Tap Trust As Their Foundation For Innovation

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But as of 2020, it is a subject upon which seasoned experts can disagree, in a world where traditional banks and FinTechs are operating in parallel in the market – and, in many cases, are offering similar services for consumers. But the FinTechs, Baird noted, are adapting and innovating around that issue.

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Cashfree Targets India’s Lenders With Disbursement API

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Cashfree , one of India’s biggest business payments platforms, has announced that it has launched a new suite of payment products aimed at lending companies and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), to facilitate easier loan disbursals across all platforms, according to a press release.

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Banking As A Service — Bring Corporates Into The Digital Age

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Banking as a Service (BaaS) is poised to change the end user experience of corporates as they navigate the daily challenges of cash flow management, supply chain activity and the need to become digital-first. Elsewhere, StreetShares raised $10 million to expand small business lending technology for banks and credit unions.

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