Valley Bank to buy digital SME banking platform Bluevine

Valley National Bank is acquiring Bluevine, a major digital banking platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in a deal valued at $340 million. For retailers and service providers, this acquisition signal a shift in how small business banking and financing will be delivered in the coming years. By combining a traditional regional bank's balance sheet with Bluevine's modern digital interface, the goal is to make business credit more accessible and faster to manage. If you currently use Bluevine for your business banking or revolving credit lines, expect to see an expansion of services. Traditional banks often have lower costs of capital than fintechs, which could eventually translate to more competitive rates for your business loans or lines of credit. Conversely, if you are a Valley Bank customer, you will likely see a significant upgrade in your mobile and online dashboard experience. This merger is part of a larger trend where 'old school' banks are buying tech companies to compete with modern fintech lenders. For your operations, this means less friction when applying for working capital to fund inventory or equipment. The integration of high-tech automated underwriting with a stable bank should lead to faster approvals and better digital tools for managing your daily cash flow.

Source: Finextra — Lending

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