When Mathieu, a young videographer, finally landed the kind of client project that could transform his business, he ran into a problem he hadn’t expected: he didn’t have the equipment he needed to deliver the job. His bank wanted him to come in for an appointment, fill out paperwork, and wait days for an answer — time he simply didn’t have.
One night, while checking his Borrowell dashboard, he saw a Fig loan offer. The moment he clicked through, the transparency surprised him. The rate, repayment schedule, and timeline were laid out plainly. No hidden fees, no confusing conditions. It reminded him of the experiences he’d seen other borrowers mention:
"The process was smooth and easy… they went into every detail to ensure I had provided all the info."
AAArosh Asad
He compared Fig against two other online lenders. One buried fees in the fine print, and another that had a much higher interest rate. Fig was the only one that felt transparent and fair. He appreciated that he could check his offer without affecting his credit score, and he loved that the entire process was fully digital with no calls, no waiting, no pressure.
He applied on a Wednesday afternoon, expecting delays. Instead, everything moved quickly.
"Instant loan approval and transferred within 2 days."
MHMonjurul Huq
With the funds in his account, Mathieu bought the gear he needed, completed the project on time, and impressed his client enough to earn two new referrals. As his business picked up, he easily made small extra payments through Fig's self-serve portal whenever he could.
"I like being able to make in-between payments to speed up my loan repayment."
BIBilly
By the time he paid off his loan, Mathieu felt a sense of control on his finances he had never experienced before. He had upgraded his studio, built a steady roster of clients, and finally felt stable in his work. When he looked back on the experience, what he appreciated most wasn’t just the funding — it was how simple and respectful the process felt.
Today, Mathieu is thriving! He’s growing his creative business with confidence, and Fig helped him seize an opportunity when it mattered most.
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