Enova says machine learning underwriting narrows small business credit gap as banks lose borrowers

Enova International Inc

Enova International Inc

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  • Enova analysis dated June 30, 2026 flagged a structural small-business credit gap driven by bank underwriting limits, not capital supply.
  • OnDeck Q1 2026 report cited 76% of small business borrowers bypassing banks for their most recent loan; 44% were denied by banks.
  • Machine-learning underwriting using real-time cash-flow and alternative data can widen access; Enova cited a 40% lift in repayment predictability versus bureau scores.
  • Human-supervised models were positioned as key to faster policy updates, market adaptation, and bias checks versus fully automated decisioning.
  • Nontraditional lender preference held above 72% since 2024; 93% of owners expected moderate or significant growth over the next year.


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