A study recently published by researchers from the University of Texas at Austin found that FinTech lenders had significantly higher rates of suspicious Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending when compared to traditional banks. 

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In fact, the study identified $76.3 billion in potentially fraudulent loans, $21.3 billion of which were originated by FinTech lenders and further found that FinTech loans are more than 3.5 times as likely to be initiated by someone with a criminal background.

As a result, the study has led to negative press coverage and increased reputational risk for some FinTech lenders. In a StoneTurn Client AlertRyan LaRue suggests three practical steps FinTech lenders must consider to mitigate legal and reputational risks related to the PPP loan study.

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Ryan LaRue

Ryan LaRue

Ryan LaRue, a Managing Director with StoneTurn, has experience in forensic accounting and auditing, litigation advisory, and compliance and monitoring. Ryan’s experience includes performing forensic accounting investigations and assisting counsel […]

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