So days after the market acted like the world was ending for online lending platforms, a Citigroup (C) spokesman made the following statement:We are productively engaged with LendingClub on a number of fronts. The initial read is that Citigroup might provide some funding that allows LendingClub (LC) the liquidity needed to keep equilibrium on the online platform until institutional investors return. Either way, the fact that Citigroup is having any discussions is extremely positive. With a market cap of $1.7 billion, the stock is extremely attractive assuming one can buy shares below $5. Disclosure: Long C