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LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) is a premier online loan marketplace designed to simplify the financing process for consumers in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, LendingTree offers a broad array of financial products through its extensive network of over 500 financial partners. The company's primary offerings include home loans, personal loans, auto loans, credit cards, student loans, small business loans, and insurance products.
Founded with the goal of providing consumers with competitive loan options, LendingTree allows users to complete a single online loan request and receive multiple real offers from various lenders. This transparent approach enables users to compare and select the offer that best fits their financial needs. The company operates three main segments: Home, Consumer, and Insurance.
Recent achievements highlight LendingTree's robust leadership and growth. In 2023, Scott Peyree was appointed Chief Operating Officer and President of Marketplace Businesses. Under Peyree’s leadership, the company has seen enhanced operational efficiencies and strategic growth, particularly within its insurance vertical.
Financially, LendingTree has demonstrated resilience amid challenging economic conditions. In the third quarter of 2023, the company reported an Adjusted EBITDA of $22 million, achieving an EBITDA margin of 14%. This success is attributed to disciplined expense management and strategic operational improvements.
LendingTree's latest innovation, the LendingTree Spring app, launched in 2024, underscores the company's commitment to financial wellness. The app is designed to help users cultivate smart money habits, providing them with personalized financial strategies to manage their credit health and finances effectively.
In March 2024, LendingTree secured up to $175 million in financing from Apollo Funds, strengthening their financial position and enabling further innovation across their product offerings. The company continues to focus on profitability and growth, with strong performance in the insurance segment and stable conditions in the consumer lending space.
LendingTree continues to adapt and navigate the economic landscape, using advanced analytics and proprietary systems to optimize marketing strategies and match consumers with the best financial products available. For more information, visit www.lendingtree.com.
On February 9, 2021, a LendingTree survey revealed that nearly 40% of Americans plan to skip Valentine's Day to save money. The survey also noted that 38% of partnered consumers might incur credit card debt from their Valentine's spending, with 30% concealing this debt from their partners. Women are projected to spend less than in previous years, while men are more likely to skip the celebration. The survey highlights the financial impact of the ongoing pandemic on consumer behavior.
According to a LendingTree report, 51% of Americans plan to make Super Bowl-related bets this year, with 67% of millennials and 62% of Generation Z participating. Many bettors, particularly those impacted by the pandemic, are expected to wager at least $100. 34% of Americans anticipate spending less on the Super Bowl compared to last year, while 21% expect to spend more, averaging $108 each. The survey included 1,073 participants and was conducted from January 25-26, 2021.
QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, published a report evaluating states addressing the housing crisis amid rising homelessness predictions due to the pandemic. In 2020, an estimated 568,000 Americans experienced homelessness, with 10.74 million unemployed as of November. Key findings include Colorado ranking first in housing assistance from 2018 to 2019, while Connecticut saw a 23.6% decrease in homelessness. States like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama had the lowest rates of homelessness per 10,000, contrasted with New York, Hawaii, and California, which reported the highest.
LendingTree has appointed two experienced executives, Scott Totman as Chief Technology Officer and Lisa Young as General Counsel, to enhance its leadership team. Totman brings a wealth of fintech experience from OnDeck and Capital One, focusing on aligning technology with strategic initiatives. Young, with a background in global legal affairs at Axiom and Enova, aims to elevate LendingTree's legal function. CEO Doug Lebda emphasizes that these appointments will bolster the company's technology and legal capabilities to better serve consumers in financial decision-making.
In 2020, 29% of Americans lost health insurance coverage, with 51% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials affected. 47% of those laid off or furloughed lost their insurance. Cost remains the primary barrier for the over half of Americans who are uninsured in 2021, as 42% cite affordability issues. Additionally, 45% of health insurance marketplace users found costs higher than expected, with 64% facing issues during the purchasing process. The survey reveals a call for changes in the healthcare marketplace, yet respondents are divided on what those changes should be.
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