WRLD vs MBWM Comparison

World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance (installment loan) business. It offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. The Company generally serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses and credit card lenders. The Company also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals. The traditional installment loan industry is a fragmented segment of the consumer lending industry. The Company has one reportable segment: the consumer finance segment.

Mercantile Bank Corp operates as a bank holding company. It offers various commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, governmental units, and other institutions. These services include deposit products such as checking, savings, and term certificate accounts and lending products such as commercial, residential mortgage, and installment loans. The company generates revenue from interest and dividends earned on loans, securities, and other financial instruments.