The leader in unsecured business and personal loans and the creator of one of the country’s largest community bank loan and product networks, BHG Financial has won Fintech Nexus USA 2023 “Innovation in Lending” award.

Fintech Nexus hosted its sixth annual awards ceremony to honor the world’s leading fintech influencers and innovators in ten unique categories. The Innovation in Lending Award is given to the top lender based on loan performance, volume, growth, product diversity, and innovation. The award was accepted by Al Crawford, Chairman, CEO and co-founder, and Eric Castro, co-founder.

As a trailblazer in the lending industry, BHG has created one of the most diversified funding models in the FinTech industry and is actively delivering the most innovative financial solutions for business professionals, consumers, and financial institutions nationwide, including working capital and unsecured consumer loans, point-of-sale financing, lending-as-a-service solutions, regulatory consulting, SBA 7(a) services, consumer and business credit cards, venture capital, and more.

Al Crawford expressed his gratitude for the award and recognition, saying, “Winning this award is a testament to BHG’s commitment to providing best-in-class solutions to our customers and how we are always willing to push the boundaries of what we’re capable of.” Eric Castro added, “Over the past 22 years, BHG has continuously evolved and adapted to the ever-changing needs of our clients. This recognition is a true honor.”

BHG executive Katie Barnes was also nominated for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. BHG is proud to have been a finalist among the companies striving for more diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry.