IOU Financial partners with CDE solutions - IOU and CDE to partner in funding CDE'S network of 26,000 convenience store owners

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 31, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - IOU FINANCIAL INC. ("IOU" or "the Company") (TSXV: IOU), a leading online lender to small businesses (IOUFinancial.com), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Marietta, GA-based POS solutions provider CDE (CDEsolutions.com).  Through this strategic partnership, CDE's network of 26,000 convenience store owners nationwide will be able to access IOU's fast, convenient, non-collateral funding solutions.

"IOU Financial will provide CDE's network of business owners with the funding they need to finance inventory, update stores, or invest in high-ROI equipment upgrades when banks are not an alternative," said Robert Gloer, President and COO of IOU.

"Recognizing IOU's strong track record and strength in retail lending, CDE approached IOU to offer CDE's client base convenient, affordable funding to fuel their clients' growth," said Christophe Choquart, IOU's VP of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships.

Strategic partnerships are a key component in IOU's organic growth strategy, as they allow for a unique, cost-efficient, one-stop lending experience for clients of both IOU and focused service providers such as CDE. Further details about partnering with IOU can be found at http://www.ioufinancial.com/partner.

About IOU Financial

IOU Financial Inc. provides small businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada access to the capital they need to seize growth opportunities quickly. Typical customers include medical and dental practices, grocery and retail stores, salons, gas stations, auto repair shops, and restaurants. In a unique approach to lending, the IOU Financial advanced, automated application and approval system accurately assesses applicants' financial realities, with an emphasis on day-to-day cash flow trends. It makes loans of up to US$300,000 to qualified U.S. applicants ($100,000 in Canada) within a few business days, with affordable charges favorable to cash-flow management. Its speed and transparency make IOU Financial a trusted alternative to banks. To learn more visit: IOUFinancial.com.

About CDE

CDE is an industry leader in asset management and support services for the quickly evolving POS and payments industry. Focused on emerging technologies, security and compliance, CDE manages the many challenges involved in device encryption and equipment management operations by tailoring solutions according to their partners' unique strategies and requirements.  CDE has been in business for over 25 years and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. For more information, please visit CDEsolutions.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties.  These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of IOU including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory and shareholder approvals, the execution of definitive documentation and the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing.  Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.  IOU does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The TSX-V has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE IOU Financial Inc.