Online lender expanding into Utah, plans to hire 500 in 5 years

SALT LAKE CITYIn a move announced Thursday, San Francisco-based financial-tech company Earnest will expand into Utah, with plans to spend $5.6 million on a new office and hire 500 employees over the next five years.
The company, founded in 2013, specializes in online student loan refinancing and personal loans and offers other financial services.
"We're excited to announce that our second location will be in Utah," said Earnest CEO and co-founder Louis Beryl. "Utah has become a thriving hub for