Second partnership for Avvance as point-of-sale (POS) lending continues to scale
Credibly Launches Credibly.ai for AI and Automation in Fintech
April 23, 20255 min
Credibly, the GenAI-powered lending platform dedicated to championing small businesses, announced today the launch of Credibly.ai, an innovation and technology showcase designed to highlight the company’s groundbreaking progress in artificial intelligence. This initiative celebrates a major advancement in the evolution of lending practices, providing small businesses with advanced tools and solutions to meet their financing needs. With Credibly.ai, Credibly sets out to demonstrate the transformative potential of AI in the lending sector. Credibly Chief Strategy Officer Minyang Jiang said,...
Biz2Credit Report: SMB Earnings Rise in March 2025
April 22, 20255 min
Analysis still finds decreases in average revenues and expenses from last month
Shoreline Credit Union Picks Appli to Boost Digital Engagement
April 18, 20254 min
Shoreline Hometown Credit Union Selects Appli for Better Digital Engagement and Conversions Wisconsin-based credit union adds AI-powered calculators to improve member loan and deposit experience
Candidly and Fiducius Partner to Enhance Fintech College Tools
April 17, 20254 min
Candidly, the market’s leading AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform has partnered with Fiducius, a top provider of financial wellness benefits. Through this collaboration, Fiducius will enhance its employee benefits platform by integrating select Candidly tools for college savings and private student lending. This new relationship will enable Candidly to expand the impact of its solutions for planning and paying for college and, in turn, allow Fiducius to reach new employee populations. With the addition...
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union has partnered with Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, to expand access to personal loans and better serve its growing membership across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “At First Commonwealth, we’re committed to financial empowerment for all,” said Terry Grier, Chief Lending Officer at First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union. “By partnering with Upstart, we can leverage AI-powered credit decisioning to lend more inclusively—helping more low- and moderate-income...
Affirm Joins MoreThanFair to Advance Inclusive, Transparent Lending
April 11, 20254 min
MoreThanFair, a community of organizations dedicated to improving access to affordable and inclusive credit for American consumers and small businesses, today announced that Affirm had joined as its newest member. Affirm empowers consumers by offering a transparent and flexible way to pay over time with no late or hidden fees, like deferred or compound interest. Using advanced underwriting models and maintaining disciplined credit policies, including from their bank partners, Affirm has helped responsibly extend over...
POPi/o co-founder Tim Pranger removes cost barriers by offering AI-powered loan calculator accessible to credit unions under $250 million in assets
Eastern Bank Expands Franchise Lending Offering
March 21, 20256 min
David Farwell and Randi Baskin Blume Bring Decades of Franchise Lending Experience
Happy Money Named Best Consumer Lending Company by FinTech Breakthrough
March 20, 20254 min
Recognized for helping over 300,000 Americans improve financial well-being through responsible lending in partnership with community financial institutions