Industries with the highest fraud rates and the trends behind them
Despite its common misconception, identity fraud is much more complex than a fraudulent credit card charge – it victimizes people’s identities by using their information to open new bank accounts, make...
View ArticleMambu cloud behind unique lending models
Many people going through the bank loan process are justified in feeling banks may be a little too arbitrary in assessing risk. Based on their criteria you either make it or you don’t. There’s not much...
View ArticleAlt-finance still in early innings: Lendio CEO Brock Blake
Preparation and self-awareness are keys to an effective capital raise process for Brock Blake Lendio CEO and Founder Brock Blake is a keynote speaker and session moderator at the second annual Fintech...
View ArticleFundrise brings unique philosophy to alt-finance
One of the most interesting aspects of real estate crowdfunding is its potential as a catalyst for community-driven change. Most commercial properties are priced out of the financial reach of people...
View ArticleBanks should consider alt-fi lenders, Direct Lending Investments president says
Brendan Ross One of the most interesting aspects of attending a conference like this week’s Fintech Global Expo in San Diego is learning how different parts of the alt-fi community interact with each...
View ArticleBankless Times joins Mean Eyed Cat Venture Labs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The founders of leading alt-finance media company Bankless Times are pleased to announce that they have joined accelerator Mean Eyed Cat in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This...
View ArticleCAN Capital draws on experience through lean times to provide stability
Those who spend time thinking about marketplace lending know an important test is on its way in the form of a down period in the markets. Because the industry is so new, many argue, novice investors...
View ArticleBankMobile targets ‘wow factor’ to reach millennial market
Millennials are having a disruptive influence in all areas of commerce by reshaping long-held assumptions on customer service and delivery. The first generation to be born into the internet age is used...
View ArticleTraditional lenders face competition from faster upstarts
U.S. one-hundred dollar bills are seen in this photo illustration at a bank in Seoul While most sectors are increasing their loan approval rates for small businesses, some are still approving at much...
View ArticlePrivlo eases financial pain for non-traditional borrowers
Homeowners who actually live in their home were hammered during the recession, and for many the pain continues. These are the people who have been forced to adjust to the new economy by cobbling...
View ArticleFinFair speaker says alt-fi on the cusp of mainstream acceptance
In a recent letter to shareholders, J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon said alternative finance poses a legitimate threat to mainstream banks. “Silicon Valley is coming,” Mr. Dimon wrote. “There are hundreds...
View ArticleMillennial credit myths exposed
Patrick Reemts is the Vice President of Credit Risk Solutions at ID Analytics A leading consumer risk management company says many assumptions lenders have about millennials’ attitudes toward credit...
View ArticleNational Funding CEO warns against complacency in improved economy
A small business funding expert is cautioning small business borrowers to remain just as diligent in assessing the different credit options available in the improving economic climate. David Gilbert is...
View ArticleMerchant Cash and Capital founder says exponential growth in alt-fi great for...
The founder of one of the nation’s biggest alternative business finance companies says the alt-fi marketplace has never been more interesting than it is today. Stephen Sheinbaum founded Merchant Cash...
View ArticleSoFi on track for billion-dollar quarter
Marketplace lender SoFi announced today it expects to exceed $1 billion in securitizations in the third quarter of 2015. To date, SoFi has completed five securitizations of refinanced student loans for...
View ArticleFinFair speaker David Burton warns Reg A+ no magic wand
David Burton The Heritage Foundation‘s Senior Fellow in Economic Policy says he is encouraged by the recent steps taken to improve America’s business climate, plenty of work on many fronts needs to be...
View ArticleFinFair panelist Mat Dellorso’s origin story mirrors alt-fi’s rise
Mat Dellorso The co-founder of a firm providing market infrastructure for online investments into private companies said his vision is finally paying off after years of struggle. Mat Dellorso is the...
View ArticleFinFair’s Massey will show you how to leverage existing audience in capital...
Gene Massey In a previous life, Gene Massey was a successful producer of television commercials, including a series which introduced Calloway’s Big Bertha series of golf clubs. Seventeen years ago he...
View ArticleAlmerico wastes no time in launching Regulation A+ site
Kendall Almerico Leading crowdfunding attorney and vocal Regulation A+ supporter, Kendall Almerico was ready to go on the first day Regulation A+ offerings were allowed to be publicized. On Friday, Mr....
View ArticleFinFair speaker Dresner talks about turning data into intelligence
Steven Dresner, CEO of Dealflow.com While many involved in the alternative investment space repeat the mantra about democratizing investing, few truly incorporate those ideals into the platforms they...
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