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Lending Club and Union Bank Enter Into Strategic Alliance
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lending Club (https://www.lendingclub.com), the nation's leading online credit marketplace, and Union Bank, N.A. (https://www.unionbank.com), today announced a strategic alliance. Under the agreement, Union Bank will purchase personal loans through the Lending Club platform, and the two companies will work together to create new credit products to be made available to both companies' customer base.
This strategic relationship brings together Lending Club's low operating cost and Union Bank's strong balance sheet and large customer base. Both companies focus on responsible lending and customer service, which will help unlock lower rates and superior service to both companies' customers.
"Union Bank has an admirable reputation for transparency, high quality products and customer service," said Lending Club CEO Renaud Laplanche. "We feel honored to join with Union Bank to bring innovative solutions to market together."
"This relationship will allow Union Bank to invest in high quality assets while bringing new products to our customers," said Union Bank Executive Vice President James Francis, head of consumer lending. "Lending Club delivers an excellent customer experience and has established a reputation for innovation. We are excited to work with this innovative organization."
Since facilitating its first loan in May 2007, Lending Club has more than doubled annual loan volume each year. By using technology and automating processes online, Lending Club matches creditworthy borrowers with investors looking for yield. Borrowers benefit from rates generally lower than credit cards, and the platform's investors have enjoyed solid returns. As of March 31, 2014, more than $4 billion in personal loans have been originated through the Lending Club platform, helping more than 290,000 consumers to achieve their financial goals. In March 2014, Lending Club launched a small business loan platform to help small-business owners access affordable credit. In April 2014, Lending Club announced the acquisition of Springstone Financial, which provides affordable financing options for consumers looking to finance K-12 education and elective medical procedures through a network of over 14,000 schools and healthcare providers.