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The Strongest-Looking Applicant Isn’t the One Who Funds
The Strongest-Looking Applicant Isn’t the One Who Funds Abstract: The analysis argues that the “best-looking” personal loan applicant is often not the applicant most likely to fund. Based on roughly 500,000 non-bank personal loan applications in Canada from early 2026, the data shows that lenders and marketers should optimize for fundability, not surface-level borrower strength. […]
Banking on Belief: Faith-Based Lending in Canada
Canada Needs More Banking?
Auto fraud in Canada is winning. It’s time to fight back smarter.
Preparing for the Downturn
Banking, Disguised
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