LoanPro, a market-leading modern lending and credit platform, has announced the appointment of Sarah Howell as the Vice President of Partnerships. With her extensive expertise in banking and fintech, Howell aims to enhance growth strategies for financial institutions and fintech companies while strengthening bank-fintech partnerships.
Having cultivated a deep understanding of collaboration between financial institutions and fintechs, Howell brings valuable insights to her new role. According to data, financial institutions have increasingly embraced fintech partnerships, with an average of 3.7 partnerships today compared to 1.9 partnerships in 2019. Moreover, 82% of financial institutions plan to increase collaboration over the next three to five years.
In her role as Vice President of Partnerships at LoanPro, Howell's primary objective is to build a robust partner ecosystem that supports the growth objectives of fintechs, financial institutions, and brands. Leveraging her industry knowledge in embedded finance, credit card processing, and banking technology, she aims to integrate essential ecosystem partners into LoanPro's API-first credit platform.
Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanPro, emphasized Howell's leadership role in driving partnership initiatives. He stated, "We’re confident that Sarah’s leadership will enable us to integrate the necessary ecosystem partners into our API-first credit platform.”
LoanPro, known for its innovative approach to lending and credit solutions, serves as a catalyst for financial organizations looking to enhance borrower experiences and optimize operational efficiency. With over 600 financial organizations currently utilizing LoanPro, the platform has become a trusted partner in upgrading borrower, agent, and back-office experiences.
Howell's appointment to the leadership team at LoanPro marks a significant step towards driving financial innovation and fostering collaboration within the banking and fintech sectors. With her wealth of experience and strategic vision, Howell is poised to lead LoanPro's partnership initiatives, contributing to the continued growth and success of the platform in the dynamic financial landscape.