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Par Funding CEO Joseph LaForte Sentenced in $404M Fraud Case
Joseph LaForte, the CEO of Par Funding (officially Complete Business Solutions Group), was sentenced to...
Staff Writer
3 days ago


Governor Youngkin Vetoes Virginia SB 1252: A Win for Fintech or a Missed Opportunity for Reform?
Governor Youngkin’s decision to veto SB 1252 protects access to safe, responsible credit for hundreds of thousands of Virginians.
Staff Writer
4 days ago


SBA Reinstates Guarantee Fees Effective March 27th
According to SBA notice 5000-865758, loans that have not received SBA authorization by 11:59 PM EST on March 26th will be subject to the...
Staff Writer
6 days ago

Saturday Business & Finance Brief: SBA Cuts, Market Warnings, and FinCEN Shakeup
From major job cuts at the Small Business Administration to concerns over market blind spots and a major regulatory reversal on ownership...
Staff Writer
Mar 22


SmartBiz Acquisition of Centrust Bank: A New Era for Fintech and Banking
"Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, yet traditional banks often overlook their banking needs. We are building a bank...
Staff Writer
Mar 19


What does it take to start a funding company? Viking Funding tells us
We recently visited the beautiful Viking Funding office in downtown Fort Lauderdale to meet with owners Jake Kelley and Tylor Pemberton.
Shane Mahabir
Mar 17

The Wild West: What banks are saying about the CFPB, fintech, & non-bank lenders
“Payment apps like PayPal, Stripe, Cash App, those sorts of things, they would get close to a free ride at the federal level,” said David...
Shane Mahabir
Mar 12


Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Shane Mahabir
Mar 4


OnDeck/Ocrolus and Bluevine reports are out; what to know
Two new business outlook reports came out this week from OnDeck in combination with Ocrolus and Bluevine who also does a report using a...
Shane Mahabir
Feb 28

Connecting the Dots: Agentic AI Redefines Document Processing in Lending
Agentic AI doesn’t just extract data—it interprets it, learns from it, and acts on it. Instead of treating a single number on a pay stub...
Ruth Lee
Feb 26


Considerations Funders take when refinancing a Merchant Cash Advance: NISO explains
Refinancing an active MCA—particularly when using part of the second cash advance to pay off the first—fundamentally changes the funder’s...
Rodrigo Fritis
Feb 24


Understanding the Threat of Fraud-as-a-Service in Fintech
The expansion of FaaS presents major challenges for fintech companies and business lenders, as fraudsters use these tools to exploit...
Funder Intel Staff
Feb 23

How Embedded Lending Impacts MCA
If you’re still thinking about lending in the traditional way—advertising to business owners, hoping they fill out an application, and then
Staff Writer
Feb 21


ISO Manager to Chief Revenue Officer: How do you get there?
Get ready to start or accelerate your career in alternative business finance! Transform yourself or the way you train your ISO Reps.
Shane Mahabir
Feb 17


JPMorgan Pushes Back Against Regulators on Private Credit Data
Private credit lending has surged, estimated as a $2 trillion industry, offering businesses alternative financing outside traditional banks.
Staff Writer
Feb 16


The CFPB: Navigating Consumer Protection Amidst Regulatory Changes
As unions challenge Vought’s directives in court and protests continue outside the shuttered CFPB headquarters, one thing is clear: The...
Staff Writer
Feb 10


Manic Monday: New CFPB acting director announced, a switch from Trump, and tariffs
In a move that's sure to raise eyebrows and potentially reshape the regulatory landscape, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been...
Staff Writer
Feb 3


Lenders Face An Uphill Battle To Fill The SMB Financing Gap
The global small-business loans market was valued at $2.46 trillion in 2023. However, banks and credit unions approve less than 25% of...
Shane Mahabir
Jan 28


Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility
Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility.
Staff Writer
Jan 26


New York Secures $1 Billion Judgment Against Yellowstone Capital
The New York Attorney General has secured a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital, a funding company accused of...
Staff Writer
Jan 22


Q & A with Jacquelline Bogdanov of Thoro Corp.
In today's edition of interviews with industry members, we bring you Jacquelline Bogdanov of Thoro Corp.
Shane Mahabir
Jan 20


CFPB Fines Cash App Operator $175M
'significant action against Block, the operator of the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App, ordering the company to pay $175 million'
Staff Writer
Jan 19


Klarna and Stripe Collaborate to Redefine Payment Flexibility
The partnership comes at a crucial time as Klarna gears up for its U.S. IPO, with the company having confidentially filed for listing in...
Staff Writer
Jan 14


The Potential TikTok Ban: What It Means for the Business Lending Industry
For the business lending industry, TikTok has become a key platform for marketing, particularly in reaching younger, tech-savvy audiences.
Staff Writer
Jan 11
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