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An alternative to the bank: online loans

Crowdsourced loans, an alternative to consumer loans from banks or credit card companies, are gaining momentum, even in Israel. BLender, which developed a platform to thoroughly screen borrowers within seconds using social networks, among others, is trying to shatter the banking monopoly. And it even has something to offer to lenders. Read more.


Calcalist

BLender launches its online loan venture

The online venture enables anyone to borrow or lend at lower interest rates on average than those offered by banks. Giora Ofer of the Lahav Fund is leading the venture along with Doron Aviv: “We haven’t reinvented the wheel in terms of the idea, but we did greatly enhance the technology.” Read more.