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A few updates on commercial financing legislation around the country, according to the Revenue Based Finance Coalition (RBFC).

Jonathan Braun, the predatory MCA operator pardoned by Trump, is back in prison for new crimes. This clemency failure poses a conflict for Trump supporters in the RBF industry.

Square Loans, Shopify Capital, and PayPal Working Capital each posted strong Q3 lending results—see how fintech giants are reshaping SMB Lending.

The DOJ investigation into First Brands' opaque financing and the reported $2.3 billion in "vanished" factoring debt is still the elephant in the room.

Join Syh Strategies and Enformion for a live discussion on how small business lenders can utilize real-time Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) data to make faster, more confident underwriting decisions, while enhancing onboarding and mitigating risk.

I break down the major findings from the latest Q3 OnDeck & Ocrolus Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report which captures business lending trends, what’s driving optimism, what challenges are most pressing, and much more.

At MoneyThumb, we see this firsthand. Fraudsters are no longer just exploiting weak passwords or outdated software; they’re mimicking entire financial identities.

"lenders allege that companies tied to Bankim Brahmbhatt fabricated accounts receivable to secure hundreds of millions in loans."

Lending brokers, fintech platforms, and alternative providers may see some near-term opportunity as CDFI lending recedes, but the loss of CDFI activity means fewer healthy, growing businesses in underserved regions, and potentially riskier lending portfolios overall.