Embedded Finance Marketplaces

As long as there are computers and software, as long as there is the Internet, there will be code. The recent tech boom in the United States has led to the creation of roughly 5 million jobs in computing, according to a 2015 Course Report study, and as the economy continues to improve post-2008 financial crisis, more and more employers are looking for people fluent in coding languages. President Barack Obama himself has gone on the record to stress the importance of learning to code, especially at a young age. And with the 2015 TechHire initiative, the president’s incentivized the tech industry to create accessible pathways to well-paying jobs in the tech field.

One facet of TechHire is the focus on “coding bootcamps.” These bootcamps are accelerated courses teaching beginners and developing experts in coding, and average 10 to 12 weeks. Coding bootcamps (or learning accelerators) have quickly become a popular resource for building fluency in coding languages. Course Report, a group that reviews coding bootcamps and other accelerated learning programs, showed immense growth in the number of these training academies since 2013, when there were only 33 organizations with full-time courses. By 2014, there were 43 schools that boasted almost 6,000 graduates, an apparent 175 percent increase from the previous year, Code Report reveals. “Since we put that report together, I can think of 40 programs that have launched,” says the founder of Course Report, Adam Lovallo. “I expect that the growth is going to be really, really strong in the next report. I don’t know if it’s a 180 or 200 percent number, but it wouldn’t shock me if that turns out to be the case.” Most of these programs—App Academy, Dev Bootcamp, General Assembly, and Bloc, for instance—offer coursework in development, focusing on the more common programming languages, such as Ruby on Rails, Javascript, and HTML5. General Assembly, and others, offers more detailed tracks, moving on from development to data science, marketing, and more. Of course, a contributing factor to what bootcamps have gained so much momentum is tied to a relatively scarce job market and the growing tech industry. A major problem facing millennials today, however, is the overwhelming burden of student loans, and a job market that makes it difficult to pay them back quickly. But the relatively short-time investment coding bootcamps require, as well as growing regard from employers for the programs, can be beneficial to individuals trying to navigate their debt while also trying to build a stable, lucrative, and fun career.

Coding bootcamps can be an educational supplement or addition to traditional schooling, costing about $3,000 to $21,000 for the intensive programs—although they average about $10,000 according to Course Report. Despite the price being considerably lower than a college tuition it’s still nothing to scoff at. What if you don’t have those funds available immediately? How would one set off on this education path without adding to their already existing debt? Some coding bootcamps offer limited scholarships, but they rarely put a dent in the average tuition rate. What if you’ve exhausted your options? All hope is not lost. To give you a better idea of how to finance one of these coding bootcamps, we’ve compiled a short list of some of the top alternative lenders who can help underbanked prospective students pay for their tech education.

Affirm Students can borrow from for 12-,15-, and 18-month periods, with rates that range from 6% to 20% APR based on credit worthiness. Led by Paypal co-founder Max Levchin, Affirm is partnered with General Assembly, Bloc, and Dev Bootcamp. They offer deferral for the first six months of study while students can focus on their training and finding work.

Earnest The first lending startup to target bootcamps, Earnest also offers one-, tw0-, or three- year financing options for students, local and international, looking to borrow. The rates fall at 5%, 6%, and 7% APR, respectively. Earnest is partnered with DevMountain, General Assembly, Code Fellows, and StartUp Institute, and they offer a three-month deferment period.

Pave The New York-based startup, Pave, offers tw0- or three-year fixed-rate, merit-based loans at rates between 7% and 15% depending on the borrower. The alternative lender connects ambitious talent with investors who can invest in their loans. Pave has secured partnerships with General Assembly, RefactorU, and DevBootcamp. The startup offers a three-month deferment period. Upstart Founded by former Google employees, Upstart is a alternative lending service that offers low interest, fixed-rate loans over a three-year period—with rates as low as 4.7% APR. Instead of simply looking at a person’s FICO score, Upstart takes other factors into consideration, such as education, areas of study, and job history. They are partnered with most major coding bootcamps, including General Assembly, DevBootcamp, Launch Academy, Starter League, Code Fellows, Coder Camps, and Metis. If you’re interested in starting your career in the tech industry, coding bootcamps may be the way to go. Everybody’s financial needs vary, but it should add some peace of mind to know that there are plenty of lending startups out there to help give prospective bootcamp students a fair shot. Do your research before applying, and figure out which lender is right for you. With coding bootcamp alumni reporting an average 40% increase in salary, you’ll be paying back those loans in no time!

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Haven Life, which offers Haven Term and Haven Simple, and is backed and wholly owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), is known for its customer-centric approach and for its commitment to making life insurance more affordable and accessible. Haven Life’s term life insurance offerings will be available on Even properties and via its wholly owned subsidiary LeapLife.   “In these uncertain times, the majority of U.S. adults want the financial security of high-quality life insurance, but are often dissuaded by the complex application process and need to complete an in-person medical exam,” said Phill Rosen, Founder and CEO of Even Financial. “Haven Life’s groundbreaking, all-digital application experience brings tremendous accessibility and peace-of-mind to consumers. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the Even platform.”   The launch of Haven Term and Haven Simple on the Even platform enables consumers to get matched with medically underwritten term life insurance policies that they can apply for and, if approved, purchase instantly online. While most Haven Term applicants will need to take a medical exam, Haven Simple applicants do not. Haven Life’s offerings expand the variety of life insurance options already available to consumers through Even’s API.   “Haven Life is committed to meeting life insurance customers wherever they are — and often, it's where they are managing the rest of their financial life," said Wade Seward, Head of Distribution Strategy at Haven Life. "On the heels of introducing even more affordable pricing for the Haven Term product, our partnership with Even Financial allows us to marry that affordability with greater accessibility to offer comprehensive financial protection to shared clients with ease and efficiency.”    Even entered the life insurance industry in 2020 through its acquisition of LeapLife, a leading insurtech and licenced life insurance agency. Since that acquisition, Even has worked with its large network of channel partners to make the process of getting personalized life insurance fast, easy, and accessible for consumers. In addition to Haven Term and Haven Simple, products offered by leading insurance companies including Lincoln Financial Group, Pacific Life, and Mutual of Omaha are available through LeapLife, Even’s life insurance platform. Companies such as TransUnion and Lantern by SoFi rely on Even’s embedded finance marketplaces to power 100% digital personalized life insurance policy quotes for their customers, with live agent support.   Even has continued its rapid growth trajectory in 2021 by reaching over $3 billion in consumer credit issued through its API and expanding its platform to over 800 partners. Earlier this year, Even was named one of “America’s Best Startup Employers'' by Forbes for 2021 and placed in the Top 50 of the 2020 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which recognizes the fastest growing tech companies in the world.   About Even Financial   Founded in 2014, Even Financial is a B2B fintech company that is transforming the way financial institutions find and connect with consumers. As the leading search, comparison, and recommendation engine for financial services, Even seamlessly bridges financial institutions (such as SoFi) and channel partners (such as TransUnion) via its simple yet robust API and embeddable solutions. Even turns any consumer touchpoint into a comprehensive financial services marketplace with full compliance and security at scale. The company is backed by leading financial services firms and VCs, including American Express Ventures, Canaan Partners, Citi Ventures, Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, Greatpoint Ventures, Goldman Sachs, LendingClub, and MassMutual Ventures. Learn more at www.evenfinancial.com.   About Haven Life Insurance Agency   Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC (Haven Life) is re-thinking how people financially protect the ones they love. Haven Life is committed to delivering exceptional products, delightful purchasing experiences, and meaningful moments of service to the modern life insurance customer. Haven Term is a Term Life Insurance Policy (ICC21 Haven Term in certain states, including NC) issued by C.M. Life Insurance Company (C.M. Life), Enfield, CT 06082. In New York (DTC-NY), and California (DTC-CA), and other states, it is issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001.    Policy and rider form numbers and features may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Haven Term is available through Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC (Haven Life), whose agency license number in California is OK71922 and in Arkansas, 100139527. Both Haven Life and C.M. Life are wholly owned subsidiaries of MassMutual.   Please note that issuing the policy or paying its benefits depends on the applicant’s insurability, based on their answers to the health questions in the application, and their truthfulness.   MassMutual and its subsidiaries C.M. Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company are rated by A.M. 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