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The $80M NYC Future Fund: When a Loan Wears an MCA's Clothing
Mayor Mamdani launched an $80M revenue-based loan program at 7.5% interest. Here's exactly how it differs from a factor-rate MCA, and what it costs on $100K.

F.I. Editorial Team
5 days ago5 min read


Credibly Just Fixed the Thing ISOs Complain About Most
Credibly upgraded its merchant application to three steps and released API V2 with webhook support and a free Cloudsquare Broker integration...

F.I. Editorial Team
5 days ago3 min read


Reading the Room: What Mentalist Daniel David Says Business Leaders Can Learn from Human Behavior
After the session, Funder Intel had the opportunity to catch up with Daniel David behind the scenes to talk about how he developed his unique observational abilities and why those skills are increasingly valuable in the modern business environment.
Julie Wohlberg
Mar 162 min read


The AI "Black Box" Warning: Is Your Underwriting Built on Sand?
In a recent Reuters report, Goldman executives warned that AI disruption is going to "challenge" lending decisions in the coming years.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 122 min read


National Funding Surpasses $2.5B Milestone
National Funding hits a record $2.5B in originations, continuing the shift as SMBs prioritize speed over traditional bank financing in a complex 2026 market.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 122 min read


The Last Guilty Plea: Par Funding Is Finally Over
Par Funding's corporate entity has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud, the final act in a 6-year case...

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 105 min read


The Funders Forum & Brokers Expo 2026: Survival, Strategy, and the 20-Yard Line
From legal insights to Dan Marino’s powerful keynote, Funders Forum & Brokers Expo 2026 delivered sharp industry discussion, networking, and unforgettable moments.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 103 min read


Advantex Revenue Climbs on MCA Growth: The Credit Risk Shadow
Canadian merchant cash advance provider Advantex Marketing International reported strong top-line momentum in its latest quarterly results...
Julie Wohlberg
Mar 103 min read


The Bank Never Showed Up. So YouLend Did.
YouLend just secured a $225M forward-flow facility from Värde Partners. Here's why this deal matters for small business lending, and who it threatens.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 77 min read


Fora Financial Hits $5B: The Quiet Heavyweight of Main Street Capital
Fora Financial just crossed the $5B funding milestone. But this isn't just a marketing headline: it’s a signal that the "speed premium" is officially winning the war for Main Street capital.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 32 min read


PayPal Business Loan Application Data Breach
PayPal’s Working Capital data breach signals a shift in fintech risk. Learn why logic failures, not hacks, are the new threat to alternative lending and credit data.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 32 min read


Unlocking Successful Lead Generation Strategies with Nick De Jesus
Nick De Jesus from Meridian Leads and Lendfax joined me on the podcast to discuss both companies, which offer marketing and lead generation services.

Shane Mahabir
Mar 31 min read


The Rebound: Plaid Hits $8B Valuation as it Pivots to Lending & AI
The 30-Second Brief: San Francisco-based fintech giant Plaid has completed a secondary tender offer, valuing the company at $8 billion.

F.I. Editorial Team
Mar 22 min read


Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey Cuts 4,000 Jobs & AI Is Why
Block cut 40% of its workforce in a single day, and Jack Dorsey says every company is next. Here's what the numbers say about AI, jobs, and what's really coming.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 277 min read


Stripe Eyes Potential Acquisition of PayPal — A Mega Shakeup in Digital Payments
PayPal’s stock is moving on reports of a potential Stripe acquisition. We analyze the massive implications this "megamerger".

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 264 min read


Visa Is Now in the Working Capital Business — And Lendistry Is How It Gets There
Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 245 min read
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