Jeff Hydrick

Jeff Hydrick, an Orrick partner and expert in financial regulation, dives into the transformative impact of fintech on commercial financing. He reveals how the pandemic accelerated the involvement of fintechs and non-bank financial institutions in small business lending. The discussion covers compliance hurdles due to inconsistent state and federal regulations. Hydrick emphasizes the need for standardized disclosures to empower borrowers and looks at emerging legislative changes that shape the future of financing.