LendingTree operates an online marketplace that helps users find and compare loans for mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and other financial products, and the company owns financial brands including CompareCards and ValuePenguin.
October 13, 2025
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Description of LendingTree's core business model and brand portfolio.
LendingTree's platform launched nationally in 1998 and the company became publicly traded in 2000.
January 01, 2000
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Key rollout and public-listing milestones for LendingTree.
LendingTree was founded in 1996 by Doug Lebda to simplify the loan-shopping process.
January 01, 1996
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Founding purpose and year of the online loan marketplace LendingTree.