WSJ: Entrepreneurs Turn to Peer-to-Peer Loans
In an article yesterday (“Peer-to-Peer Loans Grow”), the Wall Street Journal discussed increasing use of peer-to-peer lending sites such as Prosper and Lending Club by small-business owners.
The reason such use is increasing: During and since the financial crisis, small businesses have had a difficult time obtaining bank loans, and the loans that they can obtain often have unfavorable terms. (more…)
WSJ: Specialty Lenders are Lending
In an article published today (Entrepreneurs Find Success With Specialty Lenders), the Wall Street Journal reported that some entrepreneurs who otherwise cannot obtain loans have been able to borrow from banks that specialize in niche industries.
As an example, the article cites Silicon Valley Bank, which caters to high-growth technology and life sciences firms.
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