New Frontiers - What's Next for Online Marketplace Lending?

Document: Published Nov 7, 2015

Virtually unheard of just 10 years ago, Web-based companies that offer funding options beyond traditional bank loans have grown considerably. Small businesses — drawn by the easy application process and flexible repayment terms — have become increasingly comfortable working with online lenders, which offer rapid access to capital, a wide array of niche products and a low-friction customer experience. In this article we discuss emerging trends in online marketplace lending we can expect to see over the next several years. You can also find the article on our blog.

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  • The State of Online Marketplace Lending
    Document Published Date: Published Dec 2, 2015

    In 2008, a short two years after the first online marketplace lenders opened for business, the Great Recession began to wreak havoc on worldwide financial markets. Small businesses struggled to survive, banks failed and access to capital was limited. More online lenders saw an opportunity and opend for business. These technology-driven newcomers hired an army of data scientists, coders and digital marketers. In the fall of 2015 the innovation, industry disruption and regulatory uncertainty that characterize this dynamic sector led Experian to produce a series of articles focusing on different aspects of online marketplace lending. This report contains those articles.

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