Jared Lindzon

Jared Lindzon is an experienced journalist, writer and public speaker. He specializes in Business, Technology, Lending and FinTech industries in Canada and abroad. Jared is a regular contributor to Smarter Loans and top tier publications around the World, including Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, the Guardian, Rolling Stone, the Globe and Mail, and many more.

Articles by Jared Lindzon

Onlia Saves Ontarians Time and Money With Self-service Insurance Options

One insurance provider is following the self-service trend, providing Ontario residents with an opportunity to save on home and car insurance by cutting out the broker and doing it themselves. Founded in Toronto in 2018, Onlia provides a more affordable and more flexible insurance option for Canadians who want to avoid the added hassle and expense of dealing with a broker.

How Canada’s Newest SMB Lender Uses Tech to Streamline Funding

One of Canada’s newest small business lenders is using the latest technologies to offer clients a more seamless financing experience, designed to meet the challenges of an uncertain economy.

Gary Schwartz, President of the CLA, Is On a Mission to Bring “Open Banking” to Canada

Canada’s lending ecosystem is often viewed through a fragmented lens, where FinTech companies, financial institutions, and “alternative lenders” each play a unique and distinct role. Gary Schwartz, the president of the Canadian Lenders Association (CLA), however, doesn’t quite see it that way.

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How Canacap Approves 90% of Canadian Merchants for Financing

“Our mission is to offer alternative financing in the merchant cash advance space,” explains co-founder Adam Benaroch. “Our underwriting guidelines are not based on credit

AutoLoanServices.ca doesn’t just sell cars; they help rebuild credit through car ownership!

AutoLoanServices.ca works with its vast network of dealerships — which provides access to more than 5,000 vehicles of nearly every make and model — in order to offer the customer a number of vehicle options, all of which are pre-approved.

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Homewise is a Free Online Mortgage Service That Saves You Time and Money

It’s almost too good to be true, but that’s what we love about our business; we get to help people realize their home buying dreams, and do it in a way that saves them a lot of time, money, and confusion.

Merchant Growth Prepares to Launch New Products in Anticipation of the End of the Crisis

As the world eagerly anticipates an end to the Covid crisis, Merchant Growth is preparing to offer new and more dynamic loan products to small business customers across its Canadian marketplace.

Eastern Loans Gives Canadians Quick and Easy Access to Instalment Loans 7-days a Week

Today, Eastern Loans offers personal loans of between $500 and $1,000 to Canadians based anywhere other than Quebec and Saskatchewan, with competitive rates that differ between provinces.

AutoLoanProviders.ca Gives Ontarians of All Credit Backgrounds Access to Thousands of Vehicles

AutoLoanProviders.ca specializes in working with Canadians of all credit backgrounds. Rather than selecting a vehicle and then seeking financing, the company helps clients find a vehicle that fits their budget, and offers access to nearly every make and model.

Moves Financial Offers Financial Services Tailor Made For Gig Economy Workers

Moves Financial, which was founded by a group of blockchain developers and emerging technology researchers, was getting ready to offer gig economy workers easy access to financial products later this year. They knew that such services were especially valuable to those with inconsistent incomes, as they are often denied access to traditional financial products.