IP Library Granted Patent US 10,922,748
Granted Patent B1
US 10,922,748 · App. 15/369,096 · Granted Feb 16, 2021

User interface and system for using a non-payment dependent note retail investor securities structure to conduct investor-directed or affinity-based online marketplace lending

Inventors: Mark L. Rockefeller (Reston, VA); Michael M. Konson (Oakton, VA); Hayley E. Chang (Reston, VA); Madhur Grover (Vienna, VA)
Assignee: StreetShares, Inc.
G06Q30/08G06Q30/0601
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,922,748
App. No.
15/369,096
Granted
Feb 16, 2021
Kind
B1
Abstract

A user interface and system for using a non-payment dependent note retail investor security structure and payment dependent note structures to conduct investor-directed or affinity-based online marketplace lending are described. Some of the present inventions are directed to systems and methods for investor-directed online lending. Some inventions are directed to digital on-line peer-to-peer lending. Some inventions are related to affinity models in online lending and peer-to-peer lending. Some embodiments are related to auto investment and auction or funding period and bidding on all or portions of available notes. Some of the embodiments relate to using a Non-Payment Dependent Note (NPDN) securities structure in online lending. Some embodiments combine on-line affinity lending systems and methods with NPDN lending systems and methods. User interfaces are described for each.

Claims (44)

1. An on-line lending system for Non-Payment Dependent Notes (NPDNs), comprising:

an electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for investors to purchase directly from the intermediary;

an electronic interface by which investors purchase NPDNs that earn the designated interest rate set by the intermediary;

an electronic interface by which NPDNs are held on an intermediary's platform in electronic form in a computer storage device and not listed on any securities exchange, nor in physical or paper form;

an electronic interface by which NPDN investors can access their notes using a graphical user interface including a notes tab in an investor's account;

wherein the electronic interface for investors further comprises an investor computing device, wherein information about notes are displayed and borrower loans are displayed;

a computerized procedure by which the intermediary will use the proceeds of NPDN purchases by investors primarily to fund borrower loans through the intermediary platform but also for general corporate purposes, including the costs of making the NPDN offering;

a computer algorithm for the sourcing and use of funding to enable the intermediary to make borrower loans via an automated online system that collectively uses: funds from NPDN sales to investors, intermediary's direct funding account, funds from institutional capital providers, funds from intermediary's own balance sheet, and funds from accredited Investors;

a borrower's computing device, wherein data about a borrower's loan is entered;

a server system for use with the computerized procedure and computer algorithm and for processing data on notes, borrower loans, and investor performance, wherein an algorithm is executed to determine investor performance;

memory, connected to the server system, for storing data on notes and borrower loans; and

a network connecting the investor computing device, borrower computing device, server system and memory.

2. The on-line lending system of claim 1 further comprising an algorithm for calculating bonuses to investors holding NPDNs based upon loan performance of loans selected by investors to associate with NPDNs.

3. The on-line lending system of claim 1 further comprising an auto invest system for investor bidding on payment dependent notes and investor reports of investments made.

4. The on-line lending system of claim 1 further comprising an auto invest system for investor purchase of payment dependent notes or making a funding commitment on loans based on investor preselected criteria and investor reports of investments made.

5. The on-line lending system of claim 1 wherein the electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for purchase further comprises offering investors payment dependent notes.

6. The on-line lending system of claim 1 wherein the electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for purchase further comprises offering investors hybrid notes containing both NPDN and payment dependent note characteristics depending on conditions set by the intermediary.

7. The on-line lending system of claim 1 wherein the computer algorithm further provides for an interest rate and bonus based on the performance of the loans elected by the investor.

8. The on-line lending system of claim 1 further comprising an auto invest system wherein investors purchase NPDNs or make a funding commitment on loans based on investor preselected criteria and investor reports of investments made.

9. The on-line lending system of claim 1 further comprising an auto invest system wherein investor automatic investments are made through automatic purchase of notes or making of a funding commitment on loans based on investor preselected criteria, wherein the criteria are preselected on a user interface.

10. An on-line lending system for Non-Payment Dependent Notes (NPDNs), comprising:

an electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for investors to purchase directly from the intermediary;

an electronic interface by which investors purchase NPDNs that earn the designated interest rate set by the intermediary;

an electronic interface by which NPDNs are held on an intermediary's platform in electronic form in a computer storage device and not listed on any securities exchange, nor in physical or paper form;

an electronic interface by which NPDN investors can access their notes using a graphical user interface including a notes tab in an investor's account;

wherein the electronic user interface for investors further comprises an investor computing device, wherein information about notes are displayed and borrower loans are displayed for selection;

a computerized procedure by which the intermediary will use the proceeds of NPDN purchases by investors primarily to fund borrower loans through the intermediary platform but also for general corporate purposes, including the costs of making the NPDN offering;

a computer algorithm for the sourcing and use of funding to enable the intermediary to make borrower loans via an automated online system that collectively uses: funds from NPDN sales to investors, intermediary's direct funding account, funds from institutional capital providers, funds from intermediary's own balance sheet, and funds from accredited Investors;

a borrower's computing device, wherein data about a borrower's loan is entered;

a server system for use with the computerized procedure and computer algorithm and for processing data on notes, borrower loans, and investor performance, wherein a first algorithm is executed to determine investor performance and provide an investor bonus and a second algorithm is executed to determine a benefit to the borrower;

memory, connected to the server system, for storing data on notes and borrower loans; and

a network connecting the investor computing device, borrower computing device, server system and memory.

11. An on-line lending system for payment dependent notes and Non-Payment Dependent Notes (NPDNs), comprising:

an electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for investors to purchase directly from an intermediary and by which payment dependent notes are offered for purchase;

an electronic interface by which investors purchase NPDNs that earn the designated interest rate set by the intermediary;

a program by which NPDNs are held on an intermediary's platform in electronic form in a computer storage device and not listed on any securities exchange, nor in physical or paper form;

an electronic interface by which NPDN investors can access their notes using a graphical user interface including a notes tab in an investor's account;

a computerized procedure by which the intermediary will use the proceeds of NPDN purchases by investors primarily to fund borrower loans through the intermediary platform but also for general corporate purposes, including the costs of making the NPDN offering;

a computer algorithm for the sourcing and use of funding to enable the intermediary to make borrower loans via an automated online system that uses: funds from NPDN sales to investors, intermediary's direct funding account, funds from institutional capital providers, funds from intermediary's own balance sheet, and funds from accredited Investors;

a server system for use with the computerized procedure and computer algorithm and for processing data on notes, borrower loans, and investor performance, wherein an algorithm is executed to determine investor performance; and

memory, connected to the server system, for storing data on notes and borrower loans.

12. The on-line lending system of claim 11 further comprising a system for investor bidding on payment dependent notes.

13. The on-line lending system of claim 11 further comprising an auto invest system for investor purchase of payment dependent notes or making a funding commitment on loans based on investor preselected criteria.

14. The on-line lending system of claim 11 wherein the electronic interface by which NPDNs are provided for purchase further comprises offering investors hybrid notes containing both NPDN and payment dependent note characteristics.

Assignments (6)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 24, 2025
From: MERIDIANLINK, INC.
To: ANTARES CAPITAL LP, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 072668/0876 →
RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST AT R/F 60620/0201 Recorded Oct 24, 2025
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: STREETSHARES, INC.
Reel/Frame 073256/0696 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Recorded Jul 11, 2022
From: STREETSHARES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 060620/0201 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 1, 2022
From: STREETSHARES, INC.
To: MERIDIANLINK, INC.
Reel/Frame 060419/0944 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 7, 2021
From: ROCKEFELLER, MARK L; KONSON, MICHAEL M; CHANG, HAYLEY E
To: STREESHARES, INC.
Reel/Frame 054846/0550 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 7, 2021
From: GROVER, MADHUR
To: STREETSHARES, INC.
Reel/Frame 054849/0498 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62296964 · Feb 18, 2016
Provisional Application 62263331 · Dec 4, 2015
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