- “Avant is following the lead of other alternative lenders that have tied up with banks to increase profitability or expand into new credit products.
- LendingClub’s recent acquisition significantly reduced its cost of funds. By buying Radius Bank, the alt lender reduced its borrowing costs by 90% from the previous year.
- SoFi’s forthcoming transaction allows it to offer new lending products. The online lender’s recent purchase of Golden Pacific Bancorp is already enabling it to expand its credit solutions into new areas: SoFi launched its first-ever credit card alongside the acquisition and subsequently added auto refinancing to its growing lineup.”
https://www.emarketer.com/content/avant-broadens-its-digital-banking-capabilities-with-challenger-acquisition
