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A SPARK Guide to Understanding Commercial Lending APIs

The future of commercial lending is made possible by APIs. The guide will help you understand how APIs aid productivity and drive the borrower experience.

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9 Signs Your Commercial Lending Tech Needs a Makeover

Think your commercial lending business might be in need of a tech makeover? Read this article and discover the telltale signs of a tech stack gone wrong.

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The ABCs of Effective Borrower Onboarding

Borrower onboarding for SMB lending is stuck in the past. With the right technology, you can turn it into a positive experience for all stakeholders.

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How Commercial Lenders Can Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

The economic indicators for 2024 are confusing. Commercial lenders need to think strategically and adopt digital lending solutions if they want to grow.

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Customizable vs. Out-Of-The-Box Lending Software: An Overview

In the battle between customizable vs. out-of-the-box lending software, there are pros and cons to both approaches. Read on to learn more.

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SaaS Lending Platform: SPARK’s Glossary of Useful Terms

This glossary helps clarify key terms related to SaaS lending platforms. Keep it at hand when upgrading your digital lending experience.

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The Value of a Customer-Driven Product Roadmap

When it comes to lending software, a customer-driven product roadmap empowers lenders to help shape both the product and their future success.

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Rethinking Spreadsheets in the Lending Landscape

Spreadsheets might work well for small business accounting, but when it comes to commercial lending, agile lending platforms reign supreme.

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Why Automation Matters for Small Business Lenders

Discover how automation can help small business lenders, streamline workflows, improve the customer experience, and drive lending efficiency.

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How Digital Transformation Is Powering Commercial Lending

Discover how digital transformation is reshaping commercial lending. Uncover key technologies, benefits, and strategies to stay competitive in the fintech era.

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SPARK is powered by Ignify Technologies, Inc. – the world’s only loan origination technology company operating as a Public Benefit Corporation. Ignify’s purpose is to build a more inclusive economy by providing greater access to responsibly priced capital and creating pathways to prosperity for small business owners. We, through our network of for-profit and non-profit enterprises, are focused on digitizing lending processes, automating data and information collection, and fundamentally transforming how the small business ecosystem operates. With over $8B in funded loans to small business owners, Ignify and its partners are well on our way to realizing our shared vision. Ignify is an equal opportunity employer.
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