Facebook Entering Lending Business?

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Mortgage and Lending with Colorado Mortgage NMLS 218281

 

This seems like a highly risky proposition.

But Facebook does generate its revenue from advertising, and payments through the universally-used social networking site seems a logical business move.

 

Moving to loans, however, with current lending standards tightening due to fraudulent issues in the mortgage business, seems like a stretch.

Many users already question if they should keep a Facebook account due to privacy issues. How many would trust disclosing their financial information?

Read the article: "Social media giant to enter lending business" from Mortgage Professional America.

 

Comments (3)

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
Good Company Real Estate - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

I'm not sure this would be a good idea for Facebook. I'm just not sure people would share their financial info, and also trust that the site will provide them with the best lending options. We will have to see.

Oct 14, 2014 01:59 AM
Dora Griffin
D A Griffin Financial.LLC - Fort Thomas, KY
NMLS 6380

You really hit the nail on the head about privacy concerns. Besides, FB has slid into the category of "annoying" for me.  I'm probably not alone.

Oct 14, 2014 06:41 AM
Michael Shotnik
Colorado Mortgage - Denver, CO

Exactly. It's surprising FB would even consider a venture like this. I can't imagine many consumers would anxious to try it. PERHAPS millenials, however, FB seems to be where their parents congregate now. 

Oct 15, 2014 01:55 AM

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