U.S.-based fintech Dwolla announced on Tuesday it has launched a new real-time instant payment option using the RTP Network. The company reported that the option will be powered by Cross River Bank and allows businesses to integrate with Dwolla’s payment API to connect with RTP-enabled… Read More
Upgrade, Inc., an emerging neobank that provides credit to consumers, has announced a new mobile checking account designed to deliver better value to its users. According to a note from the Fintech, Upgrade charges no fees and lets customers earn 2% cashback on certain everyday… Read More
Affirm Holdings has filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating its intent to do an initial public offering (IPO). Affirm is a Fintech lender created by Max Levchin, a noted Fintech entrepreneur who co-founded PayPal. Just recently in September… Read More
Upgrade, an online consumer lending platform, has launched a new physical credit card labeled “Upgrade Card.” The card is designed to provide the convenience of a credit card combined with lower interest rates associated with installment loans. According to a release, interest rates start at… Read More
Cross River Bank announced on Monday as it approaches its 10th anniversary it has experienced a surge in growth and surpassing significant milestones as it grows its customer base, offerings and strategic partnerships designed to revolutionize the banking infrastructure. The company reported that in 2017,… Read More
Marlette Funding, LLC, an online consumer lending platform and service provider, has closed its third securitization from its proprietary “MFT” shelf. Marlette states that approximately $369 million of BestEgg unsecured personal loan collateral was financed via three classes of Notes and one class of Certificates with… Read More
LendIt, the global lending and fintech conference series, held its first annual awards on Tuesday in New York City. As previously reported, The organization stated out of hundreds of applicants worldwide; the selected finalists were placed in 18 categories, which notably celebrate fintech market leaders, emerging… Read More
Cross River Bank raised $28 million from a number of investors in Silicon Valley. Investors included Battery Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Ribbit Capital, which have invested in fintech startups. In addition to the deal, Battery General Partner Scott Tobin will become a member of Cross River’s… Read More
Cross River Bank, chartered in the state of New Jersey, has joined with Marlette Funding on a joint $100 million securitization transaction targeting the Marketplace Lending sector. This transaction is said to be the first completed jointly by an FDIC insured bank with a marketplace… Read More
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