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As banks and larger lenders tighten credit in an uncertain lending environment, the demand for business lending continues to increase. Alternative lenders are finding themselves uniquely positioned to capitalize on this trend and capture more small businesses looking for financing. Non-traditional lending models, empowered by technology, are becoming a necessity due to their convenience, speed, and flexibility.

Geopolitical movements, technology advancements and sociological changes are all deeply affecting the direction commercial lending is moving in. As commercial lending is directly impacted by

Consumer lending has always been regulated by consumer protection laws, but commercial lending has typically had less compliance requirements, especially for independent lenders. This is

Technology with sophisticated automation and workflow tools are allowing lenders to efficiently continue funding business owners through this critical time and allowing team members to work seamlessly from anywhere and be on the same page. Business owners can access their portal anytime for easy and efficient funding requests.

Experts agree on the Top 5 Trends for Commercial Lenders in 2019. Changes in the lending model, in technology, remote work, and open banking are set to impact lenders in 2019. Decipher sourced information from Forbes, The Financial Times, Business News Daily, PwC and experts in lending to bring you the latest trends that will impact lenders.