SME lending

Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
Is JD.com Seeking Series A For Its Financing Arm?
December 28, 2015  |  B2B Payments

China-based B2B eCommerce site JD.com is reportedly looking to strengthen its small business financing unit, according to reports. Though unconfirmed, reports said there is talk...

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90% SME Loan Fees? It Happens, Says UK Group
90% SME Loan Fees? It Happens, Says UK Group
December 22, 2015  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. Parliament’s Select Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills is approaching a review of small business lending practices, but ahead of that review, a...

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BofI Gives Biz Lending Another Shot
BofI Gives Biz Lending Another Shot
December 21, 2015  |  B2B Payments

BofI Federal Bank revealed late last week that it is working towards easing friction in corporate lending. The institution revealed a new portal for business...

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Australia’s Bank/Alt-Lender Hybrid
Australia’s Bank/Alt-Lender Hybrid
December 17, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Australia’s alternative lending industry, like others on the planet, is in the midst of a growth spurt. Foreign players are entering the market, while local...

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A Virtual View Into Small Business Credit Health
A Virtual View Into Small Business Credit Health
December 16, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Small business owners may be making some mistakes when it comes to their company’s credit health. Often, they may not even be aware of it....

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SME Lending Platform Snags $65M
SME Lending Platform Snags $65M
December 16, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Venture capitalists have placed their confidence in yet another alternative lender. Reports emerged Tuesday (Dec. 15) that Bizfi secured $65 million from investors at Metropolitan...

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Alt-Lending Group Adds Muscle From Congress
Alt-Lending Group Adds Muscle From Congress
December 15, 2015  |  B2B Payments

The Small Business Finance Association (SBFA) has tapped new leadership, according to a Monday (Dec. 14) announcement. The not-for-profit group that represents alternative small business...

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SME Lender Offers 0% Interest
SME Lender Offers 0% Interest
December 14, 2015  |  B2B Payments

A new small business lender has entered the U.S. market, and this one offers zero percent interest. Reports said late last week that Kiva, a...

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Big Data Uncovers Minute Details Of Small Biz Borrowers
Big Data Uncovers Minute Details Of Small Biz Borrowers
December 02, 2015  |  B2B Payments

The underbanked small business population of the world poses a challenge for local economies. But it can also offer an opportunity for FinTech innovators to...

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