Financial Services Innovation Evangelist Jo Ann Barefoot Joins Oportun Board of Directors
Respected academic, consultant, and entrepreneur joins responsible lender Oportun in mission to extend credit to undeserved
Ingo Money and MoneyGram Launch New Credit Card Payment Service
Empowers Consumers to Expedite Bank and Private Label Credit Card Payments
Oportun Completes $125 Million Asset-Backed Securitization, Diversifies Access to Capital to Provide Affordable Credit to Hispanics
REDWOOD CITY, CA — (Marketwired) — 07/08/15 — Oportun, formerly known as Progreso Financiero, today announced its fourth securitization, an issuance of $125 million of two-year, asset-backed bonds secured by a pool of its installment loans. Oportun is a mission-driven financial services company that uses advanced data analytics and technology to provide small dollar loans to Hispanic borrowers, many of whom have little or no credit history. The bonds, which received investment-grade ratings
WireIE CEO and President Joins Hope Air Board of Directors
TORONTO, ON — (Marketwired) — 06/10/15 — , a licensed award-winning Canadian telco carrier specialized in the development of Carrier Ethernet networks to underserved markets, is pleased to announce its CEO and President, Rob Barlow, has been appointed a member of Hope Air–s Board of Directors."I am delighted to welcome Rob Barlow to our Board of Directors. Hope Air–s Board members represent the unique communities we serve across Canada. Rob–s deep understanding of the challenges Nort
WireIE Sponsors WAN Summit in New York
CTO George Kaichis Addresses How Next Generation Technology Supports Mission Critical Applications in Underserved Regions
Oportun Executive Luz L. Urrutia Named Woman of Influence by Silicon Valley Business Journal
Urrutia Honored for Her Work as a Pioneer of Sustainable and Responsible Finance for Underserved Hispanics in the United States