Recently ValueWalk<\/a> looked at how the marketplace lending world might develop in 2017. The author described how data-driven analytic firms like PeerIQ and DV01 will become more prominent as potential lenders and borrowers seek more information on their range of choices.<\/p>\n Forbes<\/a> discussed three tech trends that will influence small business lending. These factors include A.I. which can more efficiently calculate the credit risk of a borrower, the merging of traditional banks and online lenders, and the accessing of underserved markets. Many believe these changes will accelerate under a Trump administration.<\/p>\n Crowdfund Insider<\/a> discussed the Securities Exchange Commission and their annual report on \u201cnationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NSROs).\u201d The SEC acknowledged online lending in their review of agencies that publish credit ratings on certain securities and institutions. The move indicates the growing field and recognition of P2P lending.<\/p>\n RegBlog<\/a> reviewed a recent announcement from The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding marketplace lending. According to the author, \u201cThe OCC will seek to regulate financial technology (FinTech) companies under a single national standard that provides a different set of rules than those that currently govern the growing industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
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