Tagged: lending

LendingClub Introduces LevelUp Checking

LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has announced the launch of LevelUp Checking, the latest in its growing set of digital-first financial solutions. LendingClub is a chartered digital banks that started its existence as an online lender. Credit continues to make up an important part of its operations. LevelUp… Read More

Oakbrook and Experian Launch “OakbrookOne” with ReFi Tech to Consolidate Debt

Oakbrook and Experian have launched OakbrookOne, a new type of personal loan designed to make borrowing simpler, fairer, and more accessible – particularly for those underserved by mainstream credit. It helps eligible customers bring their debts together into one “manageable payment, with the process handled… Read More

Westpac Lending Data Reveals 25% of Investment Properties in Queensland are Being Acquired by Residents of NSW

In the lead up to the Men’s State of Origin Game 2, it’s not just the Blues moving in on Queensland – New South Wales investors are already ahead on the scoreboard “when it comes to property in the Sunshine State.” New lending data from… Read More

Golub Capital Marks 5 Years in Europe with Continued Expansion of Lending Strategy

Golub Capital marked the fifth year of operations at its London office by announcing an expansion in its European direct lending strategy, a new and expanded London office location and solid results. Tara Moore, Head of European Originations at Golub Capital said: “Our growth and… Read More

Ares Management Corp Prices European Direct Lending CLO at £305M

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a global alternative investment manager, announced today the pricing of its first European Direct Lending Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), Ares European Direct Lending CLO 1, at £305 million. Ares believes this is the first reinvesting CLO in the European Direct… Read More

Barings and Crebrid Announce Credit Facility with $500M in Initial Capacity for Residential Transition Lending

Barings, one of the world’s investment managers, and Crebrid, the rebranded and fast-growing real estate lending platform formerly known as Wildcat Lending, announced a credit facility that will help accelerate Crebrid’s credit origination across the United States. Under the agreement, Barings’ investors will take “a… Read More

Salad Money Secures £2M Investment to Expand Affordable Lending

Ethical lender Salad Money has secured a £2 million investment from Ceniarth, a family office dedicated to supporting underserved communities, marking a significant 67% increase in its existing facility agreement. This funding boost, partially backed by Fair4All Finance, a not-for-profit focused on financial inclusion, builds… Read More

YZi Labs Invests in Avalon Labs to Tap Bitcoin (BTC) enabled Finance

YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs, an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s economic potential. As the world’s issuer of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, Avalon is transforming Bitcoin from “a passive store of value into a… Read More

UK’s Digital Credit Marketplace LoanTube Partners with Gain Credit

LoanTube, the UK’s digital credit marketplace for underserved consumers and small businesses, has partnered with Gain Credit, the non-prime lending specialist behind Drafty and Lending Stream, to expand its platform offering. The collaboration introduces Gain Credit’s products to LoanTube’s platform, delivering “greater choice and flexibility… Read More

Crestline Investors Raises $3.5B for Fourth Flagship Direct Lending Fund

Crestline Investors, Inc., a global alternative investment manager, announced the final close of Crestline Direct Lending Fund IV, with $3.5bn of investable capital across the Fund, related vehicles and anticipated leverage. Crestline’s direct lending strategy provides “tailored financing solutions to sponsor and non-sponsor backed companies… Read More

Alpaca Launches Securities Lending for Broker API

Alpaca, an API-first stock and crypto brokerage platform, announced the launch of its Fully Paid Securities Lending (FPSL) program for its Broker API, marking a significant milestone in its mission to democratize access to financial services. This offering enables Alpaca’s fintech partners to diversify revenue… Read More

Pemberton Asset Management Announces Completion of €8.4B Direct Lending Fundraise Cycle

Pemberton Asset Management, one of Europe’s private credit managers, announces the successful completion of its Direct Lending fundraising cycle, exceeding targets with a total of €8.4bn. The cycle includes the final close of Pemberton’s two senior loan funds “at €6.1bn in 2025 as well as… Read More

Prudent AI Upfront Enhances Mortgage and Lending Processes with Pre-Qualification Platform

Prudent AI announced the launch of Prudent AI Upfront, the mortgage industry’s “one-touch” pre-qualification platform that enhances lender sales funnels. This solution empowers lenders to “process more applications, reduce fallout, and capture more business.” Prudent AI Upfront reportedly improves sales funnel efficiency through three transformative… Read More

Zest AI Introduces LuLu Strategy Module to Expand GenAI to Financial Institutions

Zest AI, a firm specializing in AI lending technology, announced the launch of LuLu Strategy, the module of a generative AI lending intelligence platform, which delivers lending performance insights with generative AI simulations and actionable analysis. Following the rollout of LuLu Pulse, the platform’s first… Read More

UK’s Bluecroft Finance Prepares for Growth with Backing from Shawbrook

Shawbrook has provided an eight-figure revolving credit facility to bridging lender Bluecroft Finance, supporting the company’s expansion as it continues to grow its presence in the UK lending market. The revolving credit facility includes an accordion feature that “allows for a potential 50% expansion, offering… Read More

Equifax Cloud enabled Solution to Assist Lenders with Mortgage Qualification Process

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has launched a new solution, The WorkNumber Report Indicator, enabled by the Equifax Cloud to empower lenders by delivering a  Equifax credit report with an indicator of “employment status earlier in the mortgage qualification process.” The current lending environment requires a fuller view… Read More

Experian’s Cashflow Score Signals Growing Adoption of Open Banking powered Lending

In a move to help lenders leverage open banking enabled consumer-permissioned transaction data, Experian announced the launch of Cashflow Score. The solution is the latest in a list of products that may be used to make lending decisions and provides “up to 25% lift in predictive… Read More

FalconX Launches Tokenized Structured Credit Facility

FalconX noted that Structured credit has long been the backbone of global fixed-income markets, enabling institutions to efficiently finance lending activities. Yet, in crypto, institutional-grade credit remains largely “untapped.” ‍That’s why FalconX is enabling “a new frontier with the first-ever institutional Structured Credit Facility (SCF)… Read More

Fintech Platform nCino Selected By KBC Bank Subsidiary to Enhance Commercial and SME Lending Operations

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the provider of intelligent, banking solutions, announced that Československá obchodní banka (ČSOB), a subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, and one of the top 30 banks in Europe, has chosen the nCino Platform to digitize and streamline its Commercial and SME Lending… Read More

Milo Surpasses $65M Crypto Mortgage Volume, Indicating Real-World Utility for Digital Assets

Milo, a financial technology company and the enabler of crypto mortgage lending, has reportedly achieved a key milestone by “surpassing $65 million in total loan volume for its crypto mortgage offering.” This is said to highlight the demand for alternative financing solutions and validates the… Read More

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