Category : Lending

Bankwell Opens Brooklyn Office to Expand Commercial and Private Client Banking Presence in New York
Banking Lending News

Bankwell Opens Brooklyn Office to Expand Commercial and Private Client Banking Presence in New York

Business Wire
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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. , the parent company of Bankwell Bank, announced the opening of its Brooklyn office in the Bay Ridge neighborhood, expanding the bank’s commercial and private client banking presence into New York City. The office officially opened on February 20, 2026, and is located at 557–559 86th......
Upstart Announces Inaugural $200M Upstart Auto Forward-Flow Agreement with Wafra
Finance Lending News

Upstart Announces Inaugural $200M Upstart Auto Forward-Flow Agreement with Wafra

Business Wire
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Upstart Holdings, Inc., the leading artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace, today announced a forward-flow commitment from funds managed by Wafra, a New York-based global alternative investment manager focused on strategic partnerships, real estate and real assets. Wafra has agreed to purchase up to $200 million of assets originated through the......
FICO and MeridianLink Partner to Expand Access to FICO Mortgage Direct License Program
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FICO and MeridianLink Partner to Expand Access to FICO Mortgage Direct License Program

Business Wire
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New capability enables direct FICO Score delivery through MeridianLink’s platform, expanding competitive options for lenders Global analytics software leader FICO  announced a strategic partnership with MeridianLink, a leading provider of lending software for financial institutions. Through this collaboration, the FICO® Mortgage Direct License Program will be integrated into MeridianLink’s platform,......
Aliya Emerges from Stealth with Launch of aliyaOS™, a Closed-Loop Operating Intelligence System for Lending
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Aliya Emerges from Stealth with Launch of aliyaOS™, a Closed-Loop Operating Intelligence System for Lending

Business Wire
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Aliya announced it is emerging from stealth with the launch of aliyaOS, a closed-loop lending operating system designed to help banks make better lending decisions continuously, responsibly, and at scale. Aliya was founded by S.P. “Wije” Wijegoonaratna and Robert Citrone, two global macro investors widely known as “Tiger Cubs.” Before founding Aliya, Wijegoonaratna and......
Concord Completes Orion First Integration, Launches Unified Brand Identity
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Concord Completes Orion First Integration, Launches Unified Brand Identity

Business Wire
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Credit administration provider unifies consumer and commercial operations, names Matt Agronin as Chief Marketing Officer, and appoints business unit leaders Concord, which provides credit administration servicing and software for specialty finance markets, launched a unified brand as Orion First transitions to Concord. The company also named Matt Agronin as its......
Blend Expands Deep Verification Capabilities to Drive Speed and Improve Borrower Experience for Lenders
Lending Mortgage News

Blend Expands Deep Verification Capabilities to Drive Speed and Improve Borrower Experience for Lenders

Business Wire
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Best-in-class Verification of Income and Verification of Assets help lenders streamline home lending originations and remove friction for borrowers. Blend Labs, Inc. , a leading digital origination platform for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders, announced the expansion of its Verification of Income capability, powered by a partnership with Truework.......
Commonwealth Credit Union and Zest AI Partner to Launch CU Lending Collective to Bring AI-Powered Lending to Small Credit Unions
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Commonwealth Credit Union and Zest AI Partner to Launch CU Lending Collective to Bring AI-Powered Lending to Small Credit Unions

Business Wire
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Industry-first Partnership Delivers Advanced AI Technology Targeted for Small Credit Unions Commonwealth Credit Union (CCU) and Zest AI, a leader in AI-powered credit underwriting solutions, announced the launch of CU Lending Collective, a first-of-its-kind CUSO created specifically to help small credit unions adopt and deploy advanced AI-powered lending technology. Designed with the......
NewDay USA Selected as South Florida Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work Honoree
Fintech Lending News

NewDay USA Selected as South Florida Business Journal 2026 Best Places to Work Honoree

GlobeNewswire
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Mission-driven fintech among 60 South Florida-based companies recognized for going beyond the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful work environment NewDay USA, a leading national mortgage lending company serving the veteran community, announced it was one of 60 companies named a 2026 Best Places to Work honoree by the South......
SFNet Study: Secured Finance Surges Past $12 Trillion, Powering the Middle Market as a Critical Engine of the U.S. Economy
Banking Lending News

SFNet Study: Secured Finance Surges Past $12 Trillion, Powering the Middle Market as a Critical Engine of the U.S. Economy

Business Wire
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As middle-market companies navigate tighter bank lending standards, supply-chain realignment, and ongoing economic uncertainty, secured finance has become an essential part of the economic infrastructure, quietly powering growth, liquidity, and resilience across the U.S. economy, according to a new study released by the Secured Finance Network (SFNet). Read More on......
First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union Taps Scienaptic AI to Enhance Credit Decisioning and Improve Member Access and Lending Efficiency
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First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union Taps Scienaptic AI to Enhance Credit Decisioning and Improve Member Access and Lending Efficiency

Business Wire
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Scienaptic AI, a global leader in advanced credit decisioning technology, announced that First Financial of Maryland Federal Credit Union (First Financial), headquartered in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, has selected the Scienaptic platform to enhance its credit decisioning processes. The partnership supports First Financial’s ongoing efforts to modernize lending operations, improve consistency and......
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