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BDI: The Future of Financial Communications December 4, 2013 Noah Breslow (CEO) [email protected]

Embracing technology to create trust among small businesses - BDI 12/4/13 The Future of Financial Services Communications: Case Studies and Roundtables

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Presentation: Embracing technology to create trust among small businesses Presented by: Noah Breslow, Chief Executive Officer, OnDeck While the alternative lending industry for small businesses is burgeoning, creating trust for a customer base with heightened sensitivities is no easy feat. OnDeck CEO Noah Breslow explores how his 7-year old company used cutting edge technology and a passion for Main Street to change the relationship small businesses have with their lenders. www.bdionline.com

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BDI: The Future of Financial CommunicationsDecember 4, 2013

Noah Breslow (CEO)

[email protected]

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OnDeck powers the growth of small businesses

through lending and technology innovation

Key Metrics

Delivered over $750M to small

businesses nationwide since

2007

$50M in monthly loan

originations (Nov. 2013)

100%+ year-over-year revenue

growth

Over 700 different industries

served

$100M of equity capital raised

225 employees

Headquartered in NYC, with

regional offices in Arlington, VA

and Denver, CO

Accolades include:

2-Time Inc. 500|5000 Fastest

Growing Companies

Forbes 100 Most Promising

Companies

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How is the financial services

industry being disrupted by new

entrants?

How do new financial services

entrants build trust with their

customers?

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Types of Disruption

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Three Financial Services Markets Being Disrupted

PAYMENTS LENDING BANKING

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1. SBA 2012 Small Business Lending Study - # of Loans Originated by CRA Reporting Institutions

2. Federal Reserve Bank of New York Small Business Borrowers Poll Report, May 2012

Low success rate of SMBs

securing capital2Number of sub-$100k

commercial loans is declining

(millions)1

13.0

10.2

5.8

3.93.3

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Partial amount approved

36%

Full amount approved

13%

Amountundetermined

14%

Denied37%

Small Business Lending: Ripe for Disruption

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Small Business Owners Value Access, Convenience, Speed, and Service

1. Bancography Study: The State of Branches In the Age of Automated Banking

2. Wells Fargo Website

Branch Closures Signal Online Trend1 But, Bank Websites Still

Request In-Person Applications2

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OnDeck uses technology to open up the market for small business loans

OnDeck Term Loans

Amounts: $5-$250k

Term: 3 - 18 months

Used for inventory, working

capital, equipment, marketing

Typical Borrower Profile

Time in Business: 9.8 years

Annual Revenues: $964,000

Over 700 Different Industries

Access Speed Customer Service

Untapped SMB market

Performance-based capital

using proprietary data and

credit models

10-minute application

Funding as fast as 24 hours

A+ BBB rating

Best in Class NPS of 67

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And, to solve small business’ pain points

Small businesses should spend time running their business – not

dealing with financing

Small Business Problem OnDeck’s Technology Solution

No time to search for capitalAdvanced algorithms deliver decisions in

minutes

No time to assemble paperworkSimple and paperless online application – takes

10 minutes to complete

Large monthly payments impact on

cash flowSmaller, automated daily debit payments

Ongoing financing needsEasy loan renewal process for existing

customers

Little / no business creditRepayment reported back to the credit

agencies

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It is more difficult to be a new entrant in financial services than in other industries

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How can we create trust among a

customer base that has good

reason to be distrustful?

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Building trust as a new entrant in financial services

Set the contrast

Simplify the message

Manage expectations accurately

Bring a human touch to online experiences

Engage your promoters

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Set the Contrast

Tell your customers that you’re better than the established provider

Established Provider Who is disrupting them?

Payment Processors

Traditional Banks

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Simplify Your Message

Financial services is outside of small business’ day-to-day expertise –

make it easy to understand what you provide

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Manage Expectations Closely

How do I become a customer?

Business owners are strapped for time – don’t make them search to find

processes and procedures

How much does it cost? How long will this take?

A fast and easy application process –

takes only minutes to complete.

Or, you can call 888-269-4246 if you

have questions

We have Loan Specialists available 6-

days a week

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Bring the Human Touch to the Online Channel

Have real people available

– OnDeck is open 6 days a week with extended hours

Have multiple channels available

– Phone

– Email

– Click to chat

– Fax**

Bridge online and offline transactions through explicit connection

points

Small business owners closely associate their business with their

identity – servicing both the business and the person is crucial

**Yes, small business owners still use fax machines

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Engage Your Promoters

Small business owners trust other small business owners more

than they trust you

Build ratings and profiles in places your audience visits

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Contacts:

Noah Breslow (CEO)

[email protected]