Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11) Home improvement lending with fewer bankers and more computers
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Oct 30, 2025 Delve into the innovative world of home improvement financing, where window installers can secure loans in just 15 minutes. Discover why traditional banks shy away from small loans, and how modern technology has shifted the lending landscape learned from past financial mistakes. Explore the four-party system that enables rapid approvals and clear compliance measures that protect consumers. Plus, learn how origination tech in solar financing has been adapted for windows, creating an efficient and transparent process.
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Financial Plumbing Enables Real Commerce
- Modern lending infrastructure's goal is to enable real-world commerce efficiently and predictably.
- Four parties (installer, facilitator, bank, capital) coordinate to originate loans in minutes at scale.
Why Banks Avoid Mid-Sized Home Loans
- Traditional banks dislike mid-sized home-improvement loans because they are costly to underwrite relative to ticket size.
- Recasting these as HELOC draws or securitized products solves banks' capital and operational problems.
Prearrange Capital To Scale Originations
- Use facilitators that pre-arrange capital via warehouse financing so originations scale and fund instantly.
- Build automated, repeatable underwriting and operational processes to attract capital and lower friction.