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The $9 Billion Lie: First Brands Execs Charged & Raistone Collapses
Patrick and Edward James have been indicted for a multibillion-dollar fraud at First Brands Group. We break down the "Ponzi" scheme.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 302 min read
Float Raises Nearly $100M to Expand Business Spending Power in Canada
Canadian fintech Float secures close to $100M in funding to unlock $1.5B in business spending power, highlighting growth in embedded finance across Canada.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 302 min read
Covid Loan Fraud Tracker: The "Fake Business" Crackdown Continues in NJ
Funder Intel's DOJ Fraud Tracker: A New Jersey couple faces federal charges for allegedly using fake businesses and falsified tax documents to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 282 min read
Government Shutdown Watch: What a Partial Shutdown Could Mean for SBA Loans and Business Lending
Could a government shutdown affect SBA loans? Learn how a potential partial shutdown may slow SBA approvals, impact lenders, and push borrowers toward alternative financing.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 273 min read
Affirm’s Industrial Bank Push: What It Means for Small Business Credit (and Beyond)
Affirm has applied for an ILC bank charter. We analyze why this move mirrors Square's strategy and how it unlocks a new suite of commercial lending products for small businesses.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 264 min read
Capital One Buys Brex for $5.15B: The Deal breakdown
We break down the winners, losers, and hidden strategy behind Capital One's $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex. See why this changes the game for Ramp, Amex, and B2B finance.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 235 min read
10x Oversubscribed: NewtekOne's $295M Securitization Proves Wall St Demand
NewtekOne just closed a $295 million securitization for its Alternative Loan Program (ALP). With the deal 10x oversubscribed, it signals massive institutional appetite for non-SBA business credit.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 212 min read
Fundbox Goes Down Under: The Global Race for Embedded SMB Capital Heats Up
Fundbox expands to Australia with $100M backing, bringing embedded SMB lending to platforms like Stripe as global B2B finance market heads to $15.6T by 2030.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 216 min read
Thank You for an Incredible Capital After Hours Event
Thank you to everyone who attended Capital After Hours in Fort Lauderdale. View event photos, sponsor highlights, and our donation to Second Chance Society.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 201 min read
Exploring the Benefits of the American Express Platinum Card and Why It Might Be Right for You
Upgrading to the American Express Platinum Card brought me more than just a credit card; it opened up a world of travel comfort, rewards, and exclusive experiences.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 124 min read
Trump Admin Forced to Fund CFPB: The Standoff Ends (For Now)
Breaking: The Trump Administration has agreed to release funding to the CFPB following a federal court order. The "starve the beast" strategy has failed. Here is what lenders need to know.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 121 min read
Ex-FDIC Chief Jelena McWilliams Joins Plaid: What This Means for Fintech Innovation
Jelena McWilliams, former FDIC Chair, joins fintech leader Plaid, signaling a new phase for fintech regulation and growth.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 102 min read
$4.3 Billion in New Markets Tax Credits Signals Investment Direction for 2026
Announced at the end of 2025, $4.3B in New Markets Tax Credit allocations will shape community investment and development throughout 2026 and beyond.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 102 min read
Beyond the Screen: Why the Best Deals Start with a Handshake
Break out of the office grind! Join Funder Intel at Earls Las Olas on Jan 15th for Capital After Hours. Build real relationships and network with a purpose.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 92 min read
SBA Loan Performance in 2025: What the Data Tells Brokers and Lenders About Risk
New 2025 data on SBA 7(a) loan performance reveals massive gaps in default rates by industry. See why trucking and restaurants are spiking, while healthcare remains nearly bulletproof.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 82 min read
Is 'Speed to Fund' actually hurting the industry? Lou Calderone of Vox Funding explains
Is "speed to fund" becoming a liability? Vox Funding President Lou Calderone joins Funder Intel to discuss operational discipline, the real risks in 2026, and more
Shane Mahabir
Jan 71 min read
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