Lendio Sets Record Numbers; Eases Burden of Getting Business Loans

Lendio sees nearly 500 percent increase in matching businesses with small business loans. SALT LAKE CITY — The pain of securing business loans is easing, according to Lendio, which set record numbers this quarter in matching business owners with the right types of business financing. “In 2012, we’ve seen almost a 500 percent increase in [...]

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Is Business Lending Back or Stagnant? Conflicting Signals From the Media

Apparently, business lending is down. And, apparently, business lending is up. It just depends who you talk to these days. In April, Forbes, said biz lending is back while Fox Business said it’s unchanged, and Wall Street Journal said many are skeptical the lending environment would be improved this year. Below is a list of [...]

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7 Eyeball Worthy Links of the Week #41

Every Friday we list 7 of the best stories we’ve read throughout the week. Most have something to do with small business and getting funding or business loans. Occasionally we’ll add something that’s completely off topic, but this week is a heavy dose of news about small business loans. Enjoy the stories below and please [...]

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Lendio Helps Humaneyezed Get Funding Offers in Minutes [Video]

Humaneyezed turns to Lendio after experiencing frustrations with getting business loans, and received funding offers within minutes SALT LAKE CITY – After experiencing frustration with getting small business loans, Jake Fackrell turned to Lendio and secured funding within in a couple weeks. “First we went to banks and it just felt like there were a [...]

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Dow Hits Milestone while Banks Jump Into Business Loans

Cross your fingers. Things are looking good in the economy, and especially good for those seeking business financing. The Dow did something it hasn’t since 2008, and lenders are poised to dish out more business loans. The Dow Today’s big news is that the Dow crossed 13,000 for the first time in nearly 4 years. [...]

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8 Differences Between a Business Loan & Line of Credit

Note: This is a guest post by Tom Gazaway, founder and President of Hawkeye Management, a critical partner of Lendio that specializes in unsecured business credit lines for small business owners. We’re excited to have him on the blog. More of Tom’s bio is below. When you need some money to start, build, or grow [...]

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The One Way to Make Lenders Fall in Love With Your Business

When you sit down and lock eyeballs with a lender across the desk, there’s one thing that will make sure that gaze is one of love. Character. It’s that trait that will make your lender want to take you home to meet Mom and Dad, and to open up those deep pockets to fund your [...]

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Lendio Makes Business Loan Matching Service Free

Lendio announces that its basic service, once $99 a month, is now free for business owners trying to secure small business loans. SALT LAKE CITY — Capital-seeking business owners can now get matched to the right small business loans nationwide for free through Lendio.com. In eight months after launching, Lendio, an online company helping business [...]

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7 Eyeball Worthy Links of the Week #22

Every Friday we list 7 of the best stories we’ve read throughout the week. Most involve something about business. Sometimes we add something else. Enjoy the stories below. Please share some of the stories you’ve read. Check out our 22nd edition of Eyeball Worthy Links of the Week: 1. Small business borrowing rises: PayNet — [...]

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Lendio Adds 40 Banks, Offers Local Business Loans to 70% of the U.S.

Lendio now gives business owners access to local business loans in 35 states across the country SALT LAKE CITY — Lendio has added more than 40 banks and credit unions in the last 30 days to its fast-growing lender network. In addition to its national lenders, Lendio now has financial institutions in 35 states ready [...]

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