Category: Online Lending

According to Kabbage co-founder & CEO Rob Frohwein, the term alternative lending doesn’t make sense. In his presentation “Alternative Lending is Dead – Long Live Data” Frohwein explains why he believes alternative lending is now mainstream and it should just be called lending. With consumers, especially millennials utilizing digital services for their financial needs and […]

In the wake of the recent hurricane disasters in Texas, Florida, and the surrounding states, even businesses that weren’t located in affected areas may be feeling the impact of Harvey and Irma. The economic impact of natural disasters is often far-reaching and in many cases, significant. The damage and devastation left behind by a natural […]

You no longer have to head over to your local bank to secure funding for your small business. There is a multitude of alternative lending options online and, in most cases, they just require filling out a few simple online forms. Still, it can be confusing and even a bit complicated when trying to decide […]

Access to capital has historically been a challenge for small businesses. Obtaining financing from big banks and traditional financial institutions is often a long tedious process. For many small businesses, the lengthy process and low rate of approvals have been a huge hurdle in getting the capital they need to support business growth. In the […]