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A Strategic Analysis of the Alternative Business Lending Industry Through Porter's Five Forces - 2026 Edition

An updated Porter's Five Forces analysis of alternative business lending, capital supplier power collapsed, embedded platforms reshaped rivalry, and consolidation arrived.

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California AB 2116 Clears Legislature, Setting Up Licensing for Commercial Finance Providers and Brokers

California AB 2116 has cleared the Legislature and could require commercial finance providers and brokers to obtain DFPI licenses beginning in 2028.

A Strategic Analysis of the Alternative Business Lending Industry Through Porter's Five Forces - 2026 Edition

An updated Porter's Five Forces analysis of alternative business lending, capital supplier power collapsed, embedded platforms reshaped rivalry, and consolidation arrived.

Feds Say Businessman Used Fake $22M Brokerage Statement to Secure $24M in Acquisition Financing

Georgia Businessman Accused of Using Fake $22M Brokerage Statement to Secure $24M Loan

A Georgia businessman faces bank and wire fraud charges after prosecutors say he used fabricated brokerage statements and forged documents to obtain $24 million in financing.

Clearco Macquarie Deal: $100M Facility Powers a Comeback Three Years in the Making

Clearco secured a $100M asset-backed facility from Macquarie, which could support ~$900M in e-commerce funding as the once-$2B fintech makes a comeback.

Capital After Hours Returns to Fort Lauderdale September 9

Capital After Hours Returns September 9th for Networking, NFL Opening Night and More

Capital After Hours returns to Sixty Vines Las Olas on September 9 for business lending and fintech networking, premium drinks, food and NFL Opening Night.

PPP Loan Fraud Sentencing: Ex-Commissioner Gets 18 Months

Sophia Lacayo Sentenced to 18 Months for $948K PPP Fraud

A former Sweetwater commissioner, Sophia Lacayo, got 18 months for $948K in PPP fraud, sentenced in May, announced by DOJ in August.

Gotti Name Can’t Stop the Clock: Grandson Enters Prison for $1.1M COVID Fraud

Carmine Agnello, grandson of mob boss John Gotti, has begun his 15-month prison term for $1.1M in COVID relief fraud after a judge denied further kidney transplant delays.

FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting

FinCEN's final rule ends beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies and deletes collected data. The pros, the criticism, and what it means for lenders

Mayor Brian Depena charged in $1.65M EIDL fraud case

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering over an alleged $1.5M COVID EIDL loan fraud scheme.

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A Strategic Analysis of the Alternative Business Lending Industry Through Porter's Five Forces - 2026 Edition

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California AB 2116 Clears Legislature, Setting Up Licensing for Commercial Finance Providers and Brokers

A Strategic Analysis of the Alternative Business Lending Industry Through Porter's Five Forces - 2026 Edition

Georgia Businessman Accused of Using Fake $22M Brokerage Statement to Secure $24M Loan

Clearco Macquarie Deal: $100M Facility Powers a Comeback Three Years in the Making

Capital After Hours Returns September 9th for Networking, NFL Opening Night and More

Sophia Lacayo Sentenced to 18 Months for $948K PPP Fraud

Gotti Name Can’t Stop the Clock: Grandson Enters Prison for $1.1M COVID Fraud

FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Mayor Brian Depena charged in $1.65M EIDL fraud case

All around great experience and a great resource. I went through another broker training before I found Funder Intel. I was bumping my head against the wall trying to learn the industry and build my business. This is a very different experience. I highly recommend.

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