LendingTree launches student loan comparison tool
The comparison tool enables students to compare their student loans to see if they can save money by refinancing. Read more: finovate.com
ApplePie secures $16.5m Series B and $180m loan purchase deal
ApplePie Capital has raised $16.5m in a Series B round. The new funding coincides with the announcement of a $180m loan purchase agreement with TowerBrook Capital. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Commerzbank plans job cuts and digitalisation to boost profits
Commerzbank is the latest lender turning to mass job cuts and digitalisation in a bid to boost profitability. Read more: www.finextra.com
Crowdcube: first UK crowdfunding platform to raise £200m
On Monday, Crowdcube announced it was the first UK crowdfunding platform to raise £200m for more than 430 businesses. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
7 Elements to Look for in a Real Estate Crowdfunding Portal
Putting your money into real estate crowdfunding? Before you settle on a company, be sure to vet them correctly to know your hard-earned funds will be safe. Read more: www.biggerpockets.com
China’s CredEX FinTech lending app surges past $4.3bn mark
China-based CredEX Fintech says its mobile lending app’s total credit extended has exceeded CNY 30bn. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Prospa raises largest ever Australian FinTech VC round
The Sydney-based company picked up A$25m ($19.18m) in a Series B round led by AirTree Ventures. Entrée Capital and Ironbridge Capital also participated. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Indiegogo introduces Stripe payment options
Indiegogo has introduced new payment options for its crowdfunding platform that will make it easier for backers to receive the support they needed. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
SocietyOne has facilitated $38m in personal loans in 2016
Australian P2P lender SocietyOne’s new CEO Jason Yetton disclosed some growth figures this week. Read more: finovate.com
Funding Circle has topped £2bn in lending
The SME marketplace lender is closing in on UK’s largest online lender Zopa that announced in January it had surpassed the £2bn mark. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com