Embedded Briefing: How embedded platforms rose in preference for SMBs looking to borrow

In 2021, alternate lenders led the uptick in SMB loan application approval, approving 24.5% of the loans, as against the 23.8% approved by institutional lenders.
Why have traditional lenders been unable to effectively meet SMB demand? Because they can't figure out how to do it profitably.

Subboh Jaffery | June 27, 2022

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