The lending technology (lendtech) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The lending technology (LendTech) market has seen exponential growth in recent years. It is expected to grow from $16.61 billion in 2024 to $21.18 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 27.6%.
This growth is driven by the shift to digital processes in financial services, evolving regulatory frameworks, the rise of P2P lending platforms, and increased demand for seamless, personalized lending experiences.
The lending technology (lendtech) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The lending technology (LendTech) market is projected to grow to $55.44 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 27.2%.
Growth is driven by blockchain integration, open banking expansion, personalized lending products, global economic recovery, and sustainable finance. Key trends include AI and machine learning use, blockchain technology, digital-only lenders, open banking regulations, and integration with non-financial platforms.
The growing adoption of cloud services is expected to drive the lending technology market. Cloud services are increasingly used for their cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility, which benefit businesses and lenders in particular by providing faster, more reliable services. For example, in December 2023, nearly 45.2% of EU enterprises were using cloud computing, marking a 4% increase over 2021. The growing use of cloud services is supporting the expansion of lending technology.
The lending technology (LendTech) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Consumer Lending, Business Lending
2) By Component: Solution, Services
3) By Deployment Mode: On-Premises, Cloud
4) By Organization Size: Large Enterprises, Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises
5) By End-User: Banks, Credit Unions, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
Subsegments:
1) By Consumer Lending: Personal Loans, Mortgages And Home Loans, Auto Loans, Student Loans, Credit Cards
2) By Business Lending: Small Business Loans, Commercial Loans, Invoice Financing, Trade Finance, Equipment Financing
Leading enterprises in the lending technology industry are concentrating on innovating sophisticated solutions like AI-implemented digital lending platforms to cater more efficiently to their customer's high-tech needs. These digital lending platforms are built on the foundations of AI and smart algorithms to effectively evaluate credit scores, automate loan approval procedures, and customize services according to the borrowers' information and behavior to create a smoother and more effective lending mechanism. For instance, in the beginning of 2023, BusinessNext, an American company specializing in cloud-native enterprise solutions, introduced its Cloud-Based Digital Lending Platform 3.0, constructed to bring a technological revolution in banking and financial services sector's lending methods. Some of the main characteristics of this platform are automated technology driven by AI, code-free journey designers and confidential cloud landing areas. The platform which digitizes the entire spectrum of the lending procedure, beginning from the application till disbursement, can accommodate over 200 lending products while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance. The platform uses AI and machine learning for quicker client integration and less data input resulting in enhanced operational productivity and quicker turnaround periods.
Major companies operating in the lending technology (LendTech) market are:
• Fiserv Inc.
• FIS
• Enova.com
• Social Finance Inc.
• Pegasystems Inc.
• LendingClub Bank
• Newgen Software Technologies Limited
• Upstart Network Inc.
• Credit Karma LLC
• Lendio
• Zopa Bank Limited
• OakNorth Credit Intelligence
• Nelito Systems Pvt. Ltd.
• Funding Circle Ltd.
• OnDeck
• Avant LLC
• Better Mortgage Corporation
• Fundbox
• Plaid Inc.
• Kreditech
• LENDUP.com
North America was the largest region in the lending technology (LendTech) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lending technology (LendTech) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.