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No AI Plan, No Loan. Small Business Lenders Force Main Street To Face The Future

Matt Craig
March 16, 2026
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No AI Plan, No Loan. Small Business Lenders Force Main Street To Face The Future
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Summary

In this Forbes feature on the growing role of AI in small business lending, Lendesca CEO Chris Hurn discusses how technology is transforming the way lenders evaluate risk, process loan applications, and serve entrepreneurs. As financial institutions adopt AI-driven tools, Chris highlights how these innovations can significantly accelerate underwriting and improve the overall borrowing experience.

“Technology is allowing lenders to move faster without sacrificing credit discipline, which ultimately benefits both banks and small business borrowers”.

-Chris Hurn | Lendesca CEO

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