<p>Aprila Bank, Oslo-based fintech company, delivering a fully digital banking service to the SME market.</p><p>‍</p>

<p id="">Bulder Bank, the mobile-only digital offshoot of Sparebanken Vest, is rapidly emerging as a leader in Norway’s financial innovation landscape. Launched in 2019, this fully digital banking platform has already seen more than 10,000 customers transfer their mortgages, drawn by its advanced features like automated interest rate reductions that align with housing market fluctuations.</p><p id="">Sparebanken Vest, Norway's third-largest savings bank, recognized the need for a more agile and innovative approach in the banking sector. As a result, Bulder Bank was developed from scratch in just nine months, a remarkably swift timeline in an industry often criticized for its slow pace of change.</p><p id="">The app-based service is designed to offer customers a streamlined and efficient banking experience, accessible entirely through their mobile devices. This focus on mobile-only service is a bold move that reflects the changing preferences of modern consumers, who increasingly demand convenience and speed in their financial transactions.</p><p id="">Bulder Bank's ability to automate interest rate adjustments is one of its most notable features. This service ensures that customers benefit from lower rates as soon as market conditions change, eliminating the need for them to renegotiate terms manually. This innovation has not only simplified the mortgage process but has also set a new standard for customer-centric banking in Norway.</p><p id="">As Norway continues its push towards digital innovation, Bulder Bank stands at the forefront, exemplifying how traditional financial institutions can successfully adapt to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.</p>