BALA CYNWYD, Pa., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edge Capital Lending, LLC (“Edge”) is proud to announce its selection as one of three finalists for the Banking Tech Awards in the Innovative Use of Existing Technology category—alongside JP Morgan Chase and United Wholesale Mortgage.
The recognition highlights Edge’s pioneering technological advances in the ABL industry, leveraging existing tools to streamline and strengthen its lending operations. Led by Joy Hanawa, Edge’s Director of Technology, Data & Analytics, the team implemented a series of in-house automation projects using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform, delivering significant gains in data integrity, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
Key Innovations:
- Automated Data Transformation: Normalized loan reporting data, unlocking deeper portfolio and risk analysis.
- ERP Integration: Developed a direct file import, eliminating hours of daily manual entry.
- Bank File ETL: Created tools to transform standard bank file outputs, enabling API connectivity and a return to standard software versions.
- Private Cloud Data Lake: Built a secure, replicated data lake for real-time access to production data.
- Salesforce Integration: Automated ingestion of unified loan data, improving visibility and reporting.
- Custom Loan Objects: Designed tailored Salesforce objects with dynamic, multi-source data feeds to enhance data quality.
These enhancements have reduced Edge’s manual workloads, cut costs, increased data accuracy, and provided secure, real-time access to critical loan and portfolio information.
“This nomination reflects our team’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation,” said Joy Hanawa. “By maximizing existing technology, we’ve achieved real efficiencies and improved decision-making.”
“Being recognized alongside major institutions validates our belief that innovation doesn’t always require reinventing the wheel,” added Meredith Carter, President and CEO. “It’s about using the tools we have—smarter.”
Winners will be announced at the Banking Tech Awards ceremony later this year.
About Edge
Edge is a specialty finance company focused on delivering flexible lending solutions through innovative use of technology. Backed by a single-family office and unburdened by institutional constraints, Edge brings an agile, data-driven approach to asset-based lending.
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