This document discusses the growth of peer-to-peer lending and its potential future developments. It describes how the industry has grown from originating $25 million in loans in 2012 to $148 million currently. The document also notes that while banks once discouraged alternative lending, they now recognize the need to participate in the industry. Finally, it outlines several possible future developments, such as the creation of a secondary market for loans, global lending platforms, and partnerships with other financial companies.