Technological advances are changing the way lenders service the SMB market. With financial data sharing, lenders are now empowered to make better decisions and provide a better experience for business borrowers. It is truly a win-win. Leading the charge are the financial institutions currently leveraging Validis’ DataShare technology, a financial data extraction tool that acts as

The benefits of digitization are significant for both lenders and the SMEs they serve. However, for many institutions, “going digital” requires a shift from ingrained legacy processes which can present some challenges. We’ve split these challenges into two categories: technical and adaptive. Technical Challenges Data Access First, lenders must know how to access the data. Automation

Regardless of whether you are a product- or relationship-oriented SME lender (read our earlier post), data is essential for growth. True, the notion that “Data is King” is old news – every financial institution recognizes the importance of data and the power it has to transform their business. The challenge is that with so much

New data sets are paraded before the lending market constantly, each promising to provide all the information needed to understand customers inside and out. The individual value of these data types varies greatly, as does the level of automation required to access, filter and standardize it into formats that can be easily analyzed. But when combined, these

As SME lending strengthens and evolves, two categories of lenders have emerged: product oriented and relationship oriented. Product-oriented Lenders Product-oriented lenders offer SMEs a more transactional service. They are on-boarded efficiently and there can be very little personal contact between the SME and lender. The focus is on clarity of offer, value for money, efficiency, ease

The commercial lending industry has undergone considerable change. With low interest rates coupled with a more stable financial environment, we’ve seen tremendous growth with new opportunities for both lenders and the businesses they support, particularly small to medium size businesses (SMEs). Overlooked in the last few years due to stagnant growth, SMEs are now considered an

Data is a key resource – if not the resource – that powers modern business. Yet, unless it is in a homogenized package, its benefits are limited, thus limiting what industries – especially the accounting and lending industries – can achieve for its clients. The power of data is well known.  However, full adoption has been slow,

Oil is Out – Data Now Fuels the World A recent Economist1 article likened data to oil, highlighting how – like oil – data is a power that dictates so much about how our modern world functions. And, as we frantically attempt new ways to access oil, we also tirelessly attempt ways to assert ownership over data