IOU Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, IOU Central Inc., operates an Internet-based commercial lending business in the United States. The company originates and sells commercial loans receivable; and services loans that are sold to institutional purchasers on a non-recourse basis. It serves medical and dental practices, grocery and retail stores, restaurant and hotel franchisees, and e-commerce companies. IOU Financial Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.