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Nonbank Lenders Increasingly Attractive to Small Businesses – WSJ

Logo for WSJ.com, which published an article about nonbank lendersNonbank lenders are becoming increasingly attractive to small businesses, according to an article published today in the Wall Street Journal. (Alternative Lenders Peddle Pricey Commercial Loans)

The lenders cited in the article include OnDeck Capital Inc., Kabbage Inc., CAN Capital Inc. and Business Financial Services Inc.

Loans Offered by Nonbank Lenders

Nonbank lenders offer loans that typically are for less than $50,000 and have high interest rates – sometimes more than 50% per year. The article says that such loans, nevertheless, are popular for the following reasons. (more…)