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Central Georgia Woman Found Guilty in PPP Loan Fraud Scheme
The convicted individual, Rosalend Way, 40, was found guilty of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering after a three-day trial in the Middle District of Georgia. Prosecutors say she and a co‑defendant, James Frank Austin of Americus, strategically misrepresented payroll data and company ownership to secure millions in PPP funds guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

Staff Writer
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Ualett Secures $150 Million Debt Facility: A Game Changer for Gig Workers
For those unfamiliar, Ualett provides fast cash advances to rideshare drivers, delivery couriers, and other independent contractors. What makes the platform stand out is its focus on flexibility. There are no credit checks, no personal guarantees, and no traditional loan structures. Instead, Ualett verifies a worker’s earnings in real-time and offers advances based on actual performance.

Staff Writer
Sep 27, 20253 min read


Fundkite offering Sales-Based Financing in Texas
Fundkite, founded in 2015, offers multiple financial solutions to the ongoing problems businesses face. Its CEO, Alex Shvarts, has been featured on CNBC and on the Forbes Technology Council. In speaking with Mr. Shvarts, he says that their financing structure is proprietary, and he will only say they have created a payment system that complies with Texas law.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 26, 20252 min read


LendOS Snags Big Investment from Blackstone, Eyes Growth in Fintech
LendOS, a rising fintech platform, has secured its Series A funding round with a major backer, Blackstone. This investment marks a major milestone for the company, signaling strong confidence from institutional capital in its business model and market potential.

Staff Writer
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Coinbase CEO Responds to Banks and Pushes Vision for Fintech Super App
Armstrong confirmed that Coinbase is focused on expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading. The company aims to offer a broader suite of financial services, including payments and potentially banking products, within a single unified app.

Staff Writer
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Brokers Expo 2025 recap | SBA contradicts itself on fees
Top observations from Brokers Expo NYC 2025, where the business funding industry came together this week to network and learn from some of the top experts in the industry.
Additionally, what is happening at the SBA that they have reversed the reinstatement of Upfront fees for Borrowers, to now waive them for manufacturers? I talk about the hypocrisy and politics involved.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Blackbridge Investment Group Rebrands as BIG Funding
Blackbridge Investment Group, a revenue-based finance company, today announced it has rebranded as BIG Funding. The new name reflects the company’s mission to be more recognizable and accessible to its growing network of partners and merchant clients across the country.
Press Release
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Stripe Capital Expands Globally With Launch of Business Financing in Australia
As Stripe continues its expansion into new markets with its broader suite of tools, this move signals that capital access is becoming a core offering in the global fintech playbook.

Staff Writer
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Monday Night Football Tailgate by Funder Intel
Football, food, drinks, and networking, what better way to spend a Monday night?
On Monday, September 29th, Funder Intel is hosting a tailgate party in the ORANGE LOT at Hard Rock Stadium before the Miami Dolphins take on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.

Staff Writer
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Fundbox Expands Embedded Capital Reach Through EverCommerce SaaS Integration
The embedded lending market continues its steady expansion as Fundbox, the embedded capital infrastructure provider, announces its integration with EverCommerce (NASDAQ: EVCM) platforms. The partnership brings capital access directly into the SaaS tools used by over 350,000 small businesses across multiple countries, adding another data point to the growing embedded finance trend.

Staff Writer
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Uber Eats and Pipe Partner to Deliver Capital to Restaurants
Uber Eats is not a fintech company, but by embedding Pipe’s capital access into its platform, it becomes a lender in the eyes of its restaurant partners. It’s frictionless, it's contextual, and it’s likely to be highly effective.

Staff Writer
Sep 10, 20252 min read


Squarespace Capital Launches In-House Business Funding—And It Was Only a Matter of Time
Squarespace Capital enables eligible U.S. and U.K. sellers to access business funding with the structure of revenue-based/sales-based/merchant cash advances with financing offered by Celtic Bank and YouLend, respectively, powered by Stripe, and plans to expand to further geographies.

Staff Writer
Sep 9, 20252 min read


How Loan Brokers & Lead Generators Can Use Base44 To Build Their Own Client Portals and Tools
The future of brokerage and lead generation is digital-first. Clients don’t just want access to capital — they want a smooth, modern experience. By building your own portals and apps, you elevate your business from “traditional broker” to “tech-enabled partner.”
With Base44, you can build these tools yourself in days — at a fraction of the cost of custom development.

Staff Writer
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Boris Mendes Reveals the Biggest Fintech and Funding Shifts Brokers Can’t Ignore
A chat with Boris Mendes, CEO of B2 Systems, about all things business lending and fintech, as he recently launched the B2 software platform for business loan brokers. With more than 10 years in alternative business funding, Boris shares valuable insights with new entrants and veterans alike.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Fora Financial partners with Celtic Bank; analysis of Texas law impact
Funder Intel President Shane Mahabir discusses the news of Fora Financial and Celtic Bank partnering up to expand lending services. He dives into the news, what it means, how funders of sales-based financing (MCA/RBF) are proceeding in Texas, and more.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Big News: Sherif Hassan Joins as Guest Instructor for Our MCA/RBF Underwriting Course
Always Evolving, Always Improving.
Our mission is to stay ahead of the curve, continuously updating the course to reflect today’s underwriting realities, not last year’s. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a powerful new addition to the course…

Shane Mahabir
Sep 4, 20252 min read
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