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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
Mar 27, 20253 min read


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
Mar 26, 20253 min read


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
Mar 24, 20251 min read


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, 20253 min read


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, 20252 min read


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, 20251 min read


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, 20251 min read


Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo

Shane Mahabir
Mar 4, 20251 min read
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