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How Small Businesses Use Capital to Thrive | Full Interview with OnDeck Canada’s VP of Sales

Stefan Capombassis is the VP of Sales at OnDeck Canada. OnDeck Canada is a national leader in reliable, accessible and efficient online lending for Canadian small businesses. We had the pleasure of chatting with him about the different financing products offered by OnDeck Canada, the best time to take on financing and things to consider before taking on a business loan.

July 25, 2022
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CHALLENGES IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY

Every industry faces individual challenges. Vishaw Chahal, president of Capital Hands, has many years of experience in both financing as well as trucking. In this clip, he details the challenges the transportation industry is facing.

December 30, 2021
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What Sets Thinking Capital Apart from Competitors

Thinking Capital is a pioneering FinTech company, focussing on providing access to capital to small businesses. William Ross describes what Thinking Capital does differently than their competition.

December 4, 2021
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Thinking Capital – Origin Story

Thinking Capital is an expert in lending for small businesses. William Ross describes how helping small businesses succeed by providing access to capital is a very rewarding experience.

December 1, 2021
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Minimizing The Risk of Fraud

Fraud is one of the biggest issues for lenders. Carmine Marcarella shares his advice how lenders can deal with it. CreditBook offers data on borrowers, helping lenders evaluate the risk of lending someone money.

November 22, 2021
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How Does Easy Legal Finance Help Canadians Who Were in An Accident?

Larry Herscu is the president at Easy Legal Finance, a Canadian litigation financing firm. We sat down with Larry to learn more about what the business does and how they are helping Canadians who have been injured in an accident.

November 15, 2021
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Educational Videos
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Should You Invest In Home Renovation?

In this clip, Jennifer Bovaird explains whether it makes sense to invest in home renovations. Symple Loans offers personal loans of up to 50,000$, a great way to realize home renovations plans.

May 31, 2022
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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Here’s What You Need To Do To Improve Your Financial Health!

There are many ways one can work on improving their financial health. In this clip, Jennifer Bovaird shares her tips to get you started!

May 31, 2022
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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Building Credit Isn’t Easy, But This Is How YOU Can Do It!

Building credit isn't easy, but having a good credit score is necessary for many things in our lives like buying a home or car. Richard Allouche shares his tips how you can build credit!

January 4, 2022
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Canadians Love Their Leisure Products! Increased Demand Leads to Shortages

Richard Allouche has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry under his belt. He's observed an increased demand for leisure products and financing thereof, and is excited people are enjoying their time outdoors.

January 4, 2022
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Company Profile Videos
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Merchant Growth | Interview with David Gens – Business Funding for Success

David Gens is the President & CEO at Merchant Growth, an alternative lending provider specializing in small businesses. In this interview, we talk about important things business owners need to keep in mind when looking for business financing, things to avoid and general trends we've noticed in the industry.

May 31, 2022
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How Is the CLA Growing With The Lending Industry?

Gary Schwartz doesn't doubt that the CLA, the Canadian Lenders Association, will have a huge impact on the lending industry. Founded as the voice for tech forward lenders, the CLA is the largest association and national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders.

January 4, 2022
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Let’s Advance The Lending Community Together!

Gary Schwartz is the president of the Canadian Lenders Association, the largest association and national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders. He shares his insights into how the lending community can be advanced.

January 4, 2022
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Sparta Finance Has An Exciting Future Planned!

From expanding to continuing to build great relationships with their customers, Sparta Finance is setting itself up for a successful future!

January 4, 2022
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Thinking Capital – Origin Story

After the financial crisis, banks weren't offering capital to small/medium businesses to invest in their business or to fix issues within their business. Thinking Capital filled this gap and has been providing small/medium businesses with capital since then.

August 5, 2021
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Smarter Loans Presents – Aboard

Aboard is a Canadian startup that specializes in helping organizations improve their onboarding processes to keep employees more engaged and productive.

January 29, 2021
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Interviews
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goPeer | Peer to Peer Lending in Canada | Interview with Joseph Buaron & Marc-Antoine Caya

We are thrilled to share our interview with Marc-Antoine Caya and Joseph Buaron, Co-Founders at goPeer. goPeer is Canada’s first consumer P2P lending platform and connects creditworthy Canadians looking for a loan with everyday Canadians looking to invest. In this video, Joseph and Marc share more about the company's mission, opportunities for both investors and borrowers as well as trends in the market.

July 25, 2022
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Low Cost Personal Loans for Canadians | Full Interview w/ Symple Loans

We had the pleasure of talking to Jennifer Bovaird, Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at Symple Loans. As one of Canada's fastest growing FinTech companies, Symple Loans offers personal loans of $5,000 to $50,000. In our interview, we learned more about Symple Loans as a company and how to use debt to your advantage.

June 6, 2022
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Should You Invest In Home Renovation?

In this clip, Jennifer Bovaird explains whether it makes sense to invest in home renovations. Symple Loans offers personal loans of up to 50,000$, a great way to realize home renovations plans.

May 31, 2022
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Reverse Mortgages in Canada | Interview with Ben McCabe from Bloom Finance Company

Ben McCabe is the founder of Bloom Finance Company, a finance company that provides reverse mortgages. In our interview, we dive deep into the topic of reverse mortgages and detail how they work, misconceptions and eligibility. Ben answers common questions like what happens when the home value appreciates, what happens when clients pass on and whether it's still possible to pass the house down to family members.

August 30, 2021
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AI vs. Human Touch – Why Real People Are as Important as Automation

Automation makes sense in a lot of cases as it's inexpensive and can lower cost. In lending, however, personal service is still valuable. A real person can understand a businesses story and need for capital in a way that AI cannot. Company Capital is special in their emphasis on personal service rather than complete automation.

August 9, 2021
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Thinking Capital – Origin Story

After the financial crisis, banks weren't offering capital to small/medium businesses to invest in their business or to fix issues within their business. Thinking Capital filled this gap and has been providing small/medium businesses with capital since then.

August 5, 2021
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Events & Industry Related Videos
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Here’s What To Expect in The Lending Industry in 2022

Since its inception in 2008, OnDeck Canada has pioneered the use of data analytics and digital technology to make real time lending decisions and rapidly deliver funding to Canadian small businesses in as fast as 24 hours. In this clip, Stefan Capombassis, VP of Sales at OnDeck Canada, shares the trends he's predicting in the lending industry in 2022.

May 31, 2022
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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How Is the CLA Growing With The Lending Industry?

Gary Schwartz doesn't doubt that the CLA, the Canadian Lenders Association, will have a huge impact on the lending industry. Founded as the voice for tech forward lenders, the CLA is the largest association and national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders.

January 4, 2022
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Let’s Advance The Lending Community Together!

Gary Schwartz is the president of the Canadian Lenders Association, the largest association and national non-profit organization representing innovative lenders. He shares his insights into how the lending community can be advanced.

January 4, 2022
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How to Finance Your Startup 2020 – Startup Finance Event

Startup financing can take on many shapes, including bootstrapping, seed funding, crowdfunding, venture capital, unsecured business loans and much more. To help clear things up, we visited the Startup Finance event in Toronto in March of 2020. At this event, venture funding leaders gathered to answer the most important questions about early stage business funding.

April 13, 2020
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Restaurants Canada Show 2020

Highlights from the Restaurants Canada Show 2020, including exclusive interviews with industry experts. Footage filmed at the Restaurants Canada Show on March 2nd, 2020.

April 12, 2020
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Business Financing
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How Small Businesses Use Capital to Thrive | Full Interview with OnDeck Canada’s VP of Sales

Stefan Capombassis is the VP of Sales at OnDeck Canada. OnDeck Canada is a national leader in reliable, accessible and efficient online lending for Canadian small businesses. We had the pleasure of chatting with him about the different financing products offered by OnDeck Canada, the best time to take on financing and things to consider before taking on a business loan.

July 25, 2022
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Here’s What You Need To Do To Help Your Business THRIVE

Stefan Capombassis is the VP of Sales at OnDeck Canada. As a leader in small business financing, OnDeck Canada is a great resource for small business owners. In this clip, Stefan shares what you need to do to ensure that your business is going to thrive.

May 31, 2022
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What Are the Biggest Challenges in Lending?

Carmine Marcarella talks about the biggest challenge in lending: fraud. CreditBook helps lenders evaluate potential borrowers before lending money, thereby reducing the chances of fraud.

December 13, 2021
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What Sets Thinking Capital Apart from Competitors

Thinking Capital is a pioneering FinTech company, focussing on providing access to capital to small businesses. William Ross describes what Thinking Capital does differently than their competition.

December 4, 2021
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Do These 3 Things Before Taking A Loan!

If you're planning on taking a loan, make sure you do these three things as soon as possible! Learn from Jordan Fein, CEO at Greenbox Capital.

November 24, 2021
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Minimizing The Risk of Fraud

Fraud is one of the biggest issues for lenders. Carmine Marcarella shares his advice how lenders can deal with it. CreditBook offers data on borrowers, helping lenders evaluate the risk of lending someone money.

November 22, 2021
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For Lenders
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TOP Things To Look For In A Lender

As Head of Marketing & Customer Experience at Symple Loans, Jennifer Bovaird knows exactly what customers need. In this clip, she shares what you should look for in a lender to ensure you make the best decision for your personal situation.

May 31, 2022
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Canadian FinTech Lending Study 2022

According to Smarter Loans’ Canada FinTech Lending Study 2022, which gathered the feedback of 2,462 Canadian fintech lending customers, the demand for digitally accessible financial products in Canada continues to grow at a fast pace.

January 25, 2022
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What Does The Future Of The FinTech Lending Industry Look Like? Find out now!

Gary Schwartz, president of the Canadian Lenders Association, is well versed in the lending industry. In this clip, he shares his predictions of what the future of fintech lending will look like.

January 4, 2022
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Working With Lenders to Help Borrowers

Carmine Marcarella explains how CreditBook helps lenders, who in turn help borrowers obtain money. Watch now to find out how CreditBook works!

November 26, 2021
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Affiliate Marketing for Financial Brands | Must-Have Customer Acquisition Channel for 2021

In this video we speak with Fintel Connect, a leading affiliate marketing company that specializes in the financial sector in Canada and abroad. In this interview you will hear from Nicky Senyard, CEO and Founder of Fintel Connect and Alana Levine, their Chief Revenue Officer.

January 29, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 1 – Vaultie

Episode 1 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the CEO and Co-Founder of Vaultie, Meyer Mechanic.

October 15, 2020
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Food & Hospitality
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Must-Have Digital Tools For Restaurants 2020 | Interview with Nōwn POS

The Food and Hospitality industry is going through a rapid digital transformation. This video is essential for existing restaurant owners as well as any aspiring entrepreneur who wants to learn how to equip their establishment for future success.

June 19, 2020

Entrepreneurship
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goPeer | Peer to Peer Lending in Canada | Interview with Joseph Buaron & Marc-Antoine Caya

We are thrilled to share our interview with Marc-Antoine Caya and Joseph Buaron, Co-Founders at goPeer. goPeer is Canada’s first consumer P2P lending platform and connects creditworthy Canadians looking for a loan with everyday Canadians looking to invest. In this video, Joseph and Marc share more about the company's mission, opportunities for both investors and borrowers as well as trends in the market.

July 25, 2022
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Building Credit Isn’t Easy, But This Is How YOU Can Do It!

Building credit isn't easy, but having a good credit score is necessary for many things in our lives like buying a home or car. Richard Allouche shares his tips how you can build credit!

January 4, 2022
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Settlement Loans | Interview with Larry Herscu from Easy Legal Finance Inc.

Larry Herscu is the president at Easy Legal Finance, a Canadian litigation financing firm. Its lending solutions service the personal injury sector including plaintiffs with pending injury claims, their legal representatives and the service providers involved in their cases. We spoke to Larry about the way Easy Legal Finance works and the benefits for Canadians. We dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs both today and back then and learn how Easy Legal Finance overcame their obstacles.

November 15, 2021
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Challenges With Unique, Innovative New Products

Larry Herscu dives deep into the challenges they faced introducing a unique, innovative product. He further explains his take on the current situation for entrepreneurs looking to bring a new product to market.

October 29, 2021
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How to Build Strong Relationships with Clients

Company Capital doesn't use a broker model, they use their own money and they own their office building. This means their overhead is low, allowing them to offer the lowest rates compared to their competitors. They attract customers with the lowest rates, but they retain loyal customers by focussing on customer service.

August 16, 2021
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How to Find Your PURPOSE and ‘WHY’

Jesse Abrams explains how you can find your purpose and your "why". Finding both your purpose and your "why" can help set you apart from your competition and drive customers to you rather than your competitors.

August 11, 2021
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Business Spotlight
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Sparta Finance Has An Exciting Future Planned!

From expanding to continuing to build great relationships with their customers, Sparta Finance is setting itself up for a successful future!

January 4, 2022
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Carmine Marcarella’s Background

Carmine Marcarella's entrepreneurship journey started 24 years ago in his basement. He's passionate about taking small businesses to a high level and believes as long as you know where you want to take your business and focus on getting there, you can grow your business.

December 9, 2021
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How Homewise is Making Home Ownership EASIER in Canada

Jesse Abrams knows from personal experience how time consuming it can be to get a mortgage. He decided to offer a simpler way to get a mortgage and founded Homewise. Homewise offers full information on the lender, the rate and the key features of a mortgage. They pride themselves with pure transparency and with helping their customers every step of the way.

August 19, 2021
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Early Days of Company Capital: From ATMs to FinTech Business Lending

Bruce Marshall goes into detail of how Company Capital developed over the years. Originally in the ATM business, they realized that many of their ATM clients couldn't afford to upgrade the machines to newer chip technology. They decided to advance their ATM clients enough money to upgrade the technology. This is how Company Capital turned into a modern FinTech lender.

July 22, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 3 – Aboard

Episode 3 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Aboard, Evan Hallawrd. Aboard is a Toronto based company that specializes in helping organizations improve their onboarding process.

January 29, 2021
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Canadian Business Spotlight – Episode 2 – goPeer

Episode 2 of the Canadian Business Spotlight series features the CEO and Co-Founder of goPeer, Marc Caya. In this video Marc describes how their company is introducing a new way for investors to deploy their capital, while giving borrowers a convenient way to access funds.

January 28, 2021
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Videos About Smarter Loans
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Natalie Bell

Natalie Bell is the Managing Director at Magical Credit, a Toronto based personal loan provider that services all of Canada except Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Having worked together with Smarter Loans since 2016, we asked Natalie what she thinks about the service Smarter Loans provides to Canadians coast to coast.

December 19, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Kevin Silver

We asked Kevin Silver from Magical Credit to share his opinion on Smarter Loans and why it's valuable for Canadians. Here is what he had to say!

December 19, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Sean Cooper

"Smarter Loans is a valuable resource for Canadians because it enables them to easily shop around online, look at the various lending options and apply easily online as well. Not only that, it helps them become more educated so they can understand various products and get the best lending options available to them." 

October 10, 2019
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Smarter Loans Testimonial – Jared Lindzon

"It's great that there are resources out there like Smarter Loans that are helping provide those resources and just point you in the right direction, and get you started on the right path."

October 10, 2019
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Why Use Smarter Loans?

Smarter Loans makes it easy, safe and convenient for Canadians to obtain loans and financing of any kind from Canada's most reputable lenders. From individuals looking to build up their credit and build savings to businesses all over Canada seeking commercial funding, Smarter Loans can point them in the right direction.

October 10, 2019