Crowdfunding and Online Lending

This course examines new methods of lending and borrowing via the emerging crowdfunding and online lending industries. Participants will learn how the business models work, the risks and prospective returns in the industry, basics of emerging regulation in the field, and what forces are shaping the future of the industry. These areas are critical as they represent a major new trend in financial services and an opportunity for the industry to adapt to new ways of doing business.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the terminology related to online lending and crowdfunding
• Describe the business model entailed in online lending and crowdfunding
• Explain risks associated with both online lending and crowdfunding
• Identify the differences among online lending, traditional lending, and crowdfunding
• Diagram the movement and transfer of financial assets in emerging areas like online lending and crowdfunding

Suggested Prerequisites:

• Market Structure – A Micro Look

Program Level: Foundational

Advance Preparation: None

Computers and Financial Calculators: N/A

Recommended CPE Credits: 7