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Lending

In finance, a loan is the lending of money by one or more individuals, organizations, or other entities to other individuals, organizations etc. The recipient incurs a debt, and is usually liable to pay interest on that debt until it is repaid, and also to repay the principal amount borrowed.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Main Street Lending Program Borrowers Challenged by High Interest Rates
Main Street Lending Program Borrowers Challenged by High Interest Rates
November 22, 2024  |  Loans

The Federal Reserve’s pandemic-era Main Street Lending Program reportedly had $1.23 billion in interest and principal payments in default as of Oct. 31. The program...

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Bridging the Digital Divide: How Banks Can Meet Customer Expectations in Lending
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Banks Can Meet Customer Expectations in Lending
November 22, 2024  |  Banking

Banks and credit unions may feel like they offer a best-in-class digital experience — and the readiness to offer new services and options — when...

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LendingTree and Coverdash Team to Insure Small Businesses
LendingTree and Coverdash Team to Insure Small Businesses
November 20, 2024  |  Insurance

LendingTree has teamed with Coverdash to offer insurance coverage to its small business and startup customers. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Nov. 20), expands LendingTree’s financial product suite to allow small...

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Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
November 20, 2024  |  Debt

Credit is getting harder to come by, especially for auto loans, mortgages and those with low credit scores. Amid an environment where lenders are tightening,...

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From Approval to Bank Account: Why Instant Disbursements Are Critical for Lenders
From Approval to Bank Account: Why Instant Disbursements Are Critical for Lenders
November 18, 2024  |  Money Mobility

How many potential borrowers are lost to cumbersome loan processes and slow disbursements? Today’s consumers expect the speed and convenience they find in other digital...

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MoneyLion CEO: Checkout Extends Our Evolution From Neobank to Financial Services Marketplace
MoneyLion CEO: Checkout Extends Our Evolution From Neobank to Financial Services Marketplace
November 14, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Call it a financial services ecosystem or even a financial services marketplace. But don’t call MoneyLion a neobank. As CEO Dee Choubey told Karen Webster...

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Nearly Three-Quarters of Small Businesses Using Embedded Lending Access Bigger Credit Lines
Nearly Three-Quarters of Small Businesses Using Embedded Lending Access Bigger Credit Lines
November 14, 2024  |  SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges when securing credit, especially in an uncertain economy. Embedded lending, which integrates credit options directly into purchase platforms,...

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CFPB: 63% of Student Loan Borrowers Have Difficulty Making Payments
CFPB: 63% of Student Loan Borrowers Have Difficulty Making Payments
November 13, 2024  |  Debt

Most student loan borrowers have had difficulty making their loan payments, but many don’t know they could choose a different repayment plan that could help...

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FCA Gives Auto Lenders More Time to Manage Customer Complaints
FCA Gives Auto Lenders More Time to Manage Customer Complaints
November 13, 2024  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s financial watchdog is giving auto financing companies more time to deal with customer complaints. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced this decision Wednesday (Nov. 13) in the...

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