Sentences with phrase «of social lending»

4) Increasing awareness of social lending — Prosper had a 346 % increase in total borrowers last year alone across all 47 eligible states (Iowa, Maine, and North Dakota currently don't allow residents to participate).

If you haven't heard of social lending, listen up because you've been missing out.

Untemplaters, what do you think of social lending versus traditional bank loans?

A while back, I covered the world of social lending, when I was relatively new to the whole peer to peer lending premise.

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However, despite evidence of the business and social value of developmental lending, industry has not yet invested in this approach, the pool of available loan capital in Alberta remains inadequate, and the economic and social benefits remain largely unrealized.

Social Finance: Unlocking the Potential for Developmental Lending, a new research report conducted my firm Impakt, reveals that the Indian Business Corporation, a company owned by the three treaty areas of Alberta, has pioneered an approach called «developmental lending» that is providing aboriginal entrepreneurs such as Ms. Saliwonczyk with capital to create new businesses, or maintain or expand existing ones.

Developmental lending as practiced by IBC involves providing financial services (primarily loans) to aboriginal people who, for a variety of cultural and / or financial reasons, are alienated by mainstream lending institutions; approving loan applications on the basis of typical financial considerations while taking into account the potential for positive social or community outcomes; and evaluating social outcomes resulting from the loan portfolio over the long term.

The reports states, «The prevalent accessibility of technology, coupled with the popularity of competitions such as walking challenges, lends itself to increased employee social interaction.

People brought up the Rikers Island story: in 2012 Goldman Sachs launched a $ 9.6 million social impact bond to lend the City of New York funds to reduce the rate of young criminals returning to prison.

Brian lent his vast expertise to Idaho's key creatives and helped them understand how to use the power of social media more effectively to mobilize grassroots efforts.»

Though veering slightly from the strict definition of «marketing,» customer service is a powerful angle to use in your social media strategy that lends strength to the overall approach.

However, a budget deficit that takes the form of transfer payments to banks, as in the case of the post-September 2008 bank bailout, the Federal Reserve's $ 2 trillion in cash - for - trash financial swaps and the $ 700 billion QE2 credit creation by the Federal Reserve to lend to banks at 0.25 % interest in 2011, has a different effect from deficits that reflect social spending programs, Social Security and Medicare, public infrastructure investment or the purchase of other goods and sersocial spending programs, Social Security and Medicare, public infrastructure investment or the purchase of other goods and serSocial Security and Medicare, public infrastructure investment or the purchase of other goods and services.

This is a social lending website that offers investors a fixed rate of return, and provides a list of vetted borrowers who need support.

In 2002, if I remember correctly, bank lending represented 93 % of aggregate financing as defined by the PBoC as total social financing.

The National Crowdfunding Association of Canada recently announced the full day educational and networking program that covers the range and reach of this dynamic industry from social causes, rewards, pre-sale and impact investing to the hotly debated crowdfinance models of equity crowdfunding and P2P lending.

As excitement has grown, so have forecasts of blockchain solutions to identification and migration, supply chain - transparency, land registration, lending to the poor, and a host of other social and environmental challenges.

Peer - to - peer lending (also known as person - to - person lending, peer - to - peer investing, and social lending; abbreviated frequently as P2P lending) is the practice of lendingmoney to unrelated individuals, or «peers», without going through a traditional financial intermediary such as a bank or other traditional financial institution.

Peer - to - peer lending (also known as person - to - person lending, peer - to - peer investing, and social lending; abbreviated frequently as P2P lending) is the practice of lending money to unrelated individuals, or «peers», without going through a traditional financial intermediary such as a bank or other traditional financial institution.

On April 26, 2012, the results of a study which tested their subjects» pro-social sentiments were published in the Social Psychological and Personality Science journal in which non-religious people had higher scores showing that they were more inclined to show generosity in random acts of kindness, such as lending their po.sse.ssions and offering a seat on a crowded bus or train.

Stapledon lends most credence to the Marxists in social philosophy, if they recognize the spirituality which Stapledon sees as an essential aspect of their thought.

He never hesitated to join a movement promoting social justice, and during the thirties and forties he lent his name to more than a hundred of them — a matter of some amusement to his friends.

That is, while institutions are more powerful than individuals, exerting greater social force, their looser and intersubjective structures lend themselves to manipulation of that social force by individuals.

Of course, some of the reasons for the emergence of a religious right are to be found in the secular political choices that religious people must make, but there are also several aspects of Christian teaching which, when emphasized to the neglect of other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretationOf course, some of the reasons for the emergence of a religious right are to be found in the secular political choices that religious people must make, but there are also several aspects of Christian teaching which, when emphasized to the neglect of other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretationof the reasons for the emergence of a religious right are to be found in the secular political choices that religious people must make, but there are also several aspects of Christian teaching which, when emphasized to the neglect of other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretationof a religious right are to be found in the secular political choices that religious people must make, but there are also several aspects of Christian teaching which, when emphasized to the neglect of other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretationof Christian teaching which, when emphasized to the neglect of other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretationof other aspects, lend themselves to political and social rightwing interpretations.

At their best, such «chaplains» help to «damp» the explosions of social conflict, to channel it into constructive or at least rational forms (rather than impulsive or self - destructive), to provide links to the other structures of society, to lend legitimacy to the objectives of the militant groups, to help them to weigh the choices before them and to communicate their hopes and needs to the «outside world,» and to supply spiritual nurture and encouragement.

Now as to whether the introduction of same seex marriages lends stability or applies some type of social «triage» to that end, I can not speculate.

The sheer volume lends some plausibility to the claims that the social media habits of millennials in particular has fed the rosé trend; a trend that still shows no signs of slowing even after three years of 50 - 60 % annual growth.

President Geingob appreciated the support given Namibia during the struggle for independence, and Namibia's strong commitment to also lending its support to the fight against social inequalities that are stifling the growth of nations and states.

Education, economic empowerment and healthcare are the key pillars of our corporate social investment and we feel really honoured to be lending a hand to societal good,» she stated.

They have put increased lending to small businesses, disclosure of pay packages of the most highly paid, better treatment of customers, restraint over bonuses and more money to social lending, such as a Big Society bank, at the heart of any deal.

We need more conservation groups and social organizations to lend their expertise and funds if we are to prevent the tragic devastation of indigenous communities along with terrestrial, marine and freshwater biodiversity and resources in Central America.

The actress is brilliant, too, because she does things like lend her Golden Globes dress to a fan to wear to prom (which she might do again, in what is being referred to on social media as the «Sisterhood of the Traveling Gina Golden Globes Dress»).

The vibrant shades of nail polish lend you a stylish aura at business meetings, social functions, family gatherings, and fun outings.

The mix of a light colour with the similarly light texture of linen lends itself well to outdoor social functions.

Sometimes it's easy to forget in my often solitary work life that I actually have a huge community of women who love many of the same things I do, and while there's plenty of back - and - forth on social media, I really valued the chance to talk with some of you in greater detail than an Instagram DM lends itself to.

With a list of counselors available at any time, day or night, Relationship Hero is truly like a sidekick in your social life that is ready to lend a hand when needed — with no cape or mask required.

While the small town vibe decreases anonymity around town and across social circles, it may lend itself to the culture of trust.

The sole purpose of the prostitute is to lend sexual favors for money regardless of the man's age or social status.

Further, L.I.E. sets itself up as one of the most technically accomplished (and restrained) members of the dissident teen social genre, lending a direct thematic explication to the generational paranoia subtexts of 1970s cinema paid visual tribute by Korine / Clark and Todd Solondz.

I, Tonya bottles this uproarious madness, all the while lending its protagonist an aura of insightful empathy and social context.

There's Lucas Hedges» Danny, a theater kid for whom she develops a fast crush; academic superstar and best friend Julie (Beanie Feldstein); resident rebel and all - around D - bag Kyle (Timothée Chalamet); and cool girl Jenna Walton (Odeya Rush), a plastic, single - serving friend who could lend Lady Bird the kind of social capital she'll need to enter Kyle's skinny jeans.

He has been incredibly supportive, in writing letters of recommendation and in lending me his social capital.

The researcher role lends itself well to social studies, science, and the language arts — just about any class for which a more complete understanding of a topic is needed.

Elearning lends itself to every industry (from retail to financial to healthcare) and every type of training (from compliance to technical to manufacturing to systems), especially with the application of technology (gamification, simulations, personalization, social elements).

«One of our strongest educators [using blended learning] is an AP Calculus teacher, while some of the social studies teachers and some teachers for our youngest grades, whose curriculum I thought would have lent itself very well to tech - integration, required much more support,» Mrs. Vannatter says.

Last year, Amanda lent her expertise in DC history as a content expert for BLISS: Building Literacy in the Social Studies, where she supported the work of a BLISS Teacher Leader who was developing a module for use throughout DC Public Schools (DCPS).

Our team can add the face of your dealership to the latest automotive news stories, lending your dealership more social interaction online and solid credibility as a trusted source in the automotive industry.

They have a strong social media presence in their field of expertise, and they've already contacted those Big Mouth names who can lend a cover blurb or review.

If you've written fiction or a memoir, consider what aspects of your book might lend themselves to lectures: local history, politics, social movements, etc..

Librarians will be able to use ODILO's marketplace that features digital lending with Bring - Your - Own - Content hosting capabilities, branded apps, an integrated catalog capable of sourcing content from different providers, social reading functionalities, and collaborative reading experiences.

That means e-books can now emulate the social exchange of printed books, while avoiding the big pitfall of book - lending: the risk that you won't get your book back.