We’re excited to announce that Mirador CEO and co-founder, Trevor Dryer, is now officially a member of Forbes Finance Council! His newest article just launched on Forbes and probes the topic of neobanks, also known as “challenger” banks. Historically the only funding choice for small business borrowers, traditional bank lending processes were slow and methodical […]
Banking and FinTech leaders from across the States convened at the Barlow Business Banking Conference to explore trending opportunities and challenges facing banks serving small businesses and middle-market customers. Hosted by Barlow Research Associates and sponsored by Mirador, this year’s conference focused on the budding theme of digitization and banking. Digitizing lending processes is top […]
When the team at Umpqua Bank, an Oregon-based community bank, chose Mirador to help them modernize their small business loan application process, they didn’t just streamline an outdated process, they made it possible for local business owners to more easily acquire the funding they need to grow their businesses. Take Yong Hwan Seo (David), owner […]
Mirador will be attending, sponsoring, and speaking at the 15th annual Business Banking Conference May 21st – May 22nd, hosted by Barlow Research Associates, Inc. This gathering will bring together Bank and FinTech thought leaders from all over the country to discuss the opportunities and challenges in serving the financial needs of small business and middle […]
2018 Portland Business Journal Small Business Innovation Award Winner We are honored to be named one of Portland Business Journal’s 2018 Small Business Innovation Award Winners. In 2014, Trevor Dryer and William Beaver founded Mirador to solve the funding problem many small businesses are facing. While there are many options when seeking credit, the […]
There is increasing pressure on traditional lenders to create a better borrower experience, one that is simple, fast and digital. Alternative lenders with customer centric business models are making a real impact in this space. They understand the importance of removing friction from the customer journey. For banks, credit unions and other traditional lenders that want to […]
Mirador is a 2018 LendIt Fintech Industry Awards Finalist Industry leaders have recognized Mirador’s powerful small business lending platform as an outstanding achievement in financial services innovation. LendIt Fintech, the world’s leading event in financial services innovation, announced today that they have selected Mirador as finalist in the Top Small Business Lending Platform category for […]
Mirador Discusses Digital Lending at KBW Winter Financial Services Conference How are banks approaching digital lending? How is the importance of customer experience changing the financial industry? What trends are we seeing in credit? How do Fintech partnerships operate from a regulatory perspective? These are some of the questions Rich Heller, VP of Business Development […]
Leveling the Playing Field for Credit Unions Credit Union Times recently shared a story, “AI Helps Credit Unions Book More Loans”, about how Mirador uses machine learning and predictive analytics to help credit unions level the playing field against larger institutions in originating small business loans. Most credit unions don’t have the resources to compete […]
Banks are Competing on Convenience When it comes to financial services the main benefit most fintech newcomers have over traditional banks and credit unions is convenience. While there have always been people willing to pay a higher price for more convenience, many are shocked to see how much some businesses are paying for a quick […]