Orchard has a unique perspective on online lending given how close they are both with originators and investors; Matt Burton shares themes from LendIt 2017 and looks back at what has happened over the past few years; Burton believes that many companies are positioned for growth this year with increased institutional investor interest; shares that the industry is still small compared to where it could go and explores what needs to happen in order to “expand the tent”; discusses growth in originations, securitization, partnerships and the expansion of asset classes in the industry. Source