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Parafin, Pipe and Lili Push Capital Closer to Merchants
Pipe, Parafin and Lili show how embedded lending is moving small business financing into platforms, banking apps and merchant workflows.
Jun 7


SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Over $1.1B in Suspected PPP Fraud
SBA suspended 27,486 Ohio borrowers tied to $1.1B in suspected PPP and EIDL fraud as pandemic loan prosecutions continue.
Jun 6


More Embedded Lending, Less Deals for Brokers? [Video]
Embedded lending isn’t coming. It’s here. And it’s moving faster than anyone can keep up with. including me.
Jun 4


Michigan Man Sentenced in PPP and COVID Rental Assistance Fraud Case
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison for PPP loan fraud and COVID rental assistance fraud, highlighting ongoing pandemic relief fraud enforcement.
Jun 1


The CFPB Is Investigating Community Lenders the White House Wants Defunded - Here’s What’s Actually Happening
CFPB Is Investigating Community Lenders: The CFPB is probing at least four CDFIs while $500M+ in approved funding sits frozen. What it means for community lending and...
May 27


USDA Revokes Approved Lender Status of Ten OneRD Lenders
USDA revokes approved lender status from its OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program after citing $620M in delinquent loans and significant noncompliance.
May 26


Elaine Angene Escoe Lands on FBI’s Most Wanted List Over Alleged COVID Fraud Scheme
Palm Beach native Elaine Angene Escoe is on the run for a massive $34 million pandemic relief fraud scheme, making FBI history in the process.
May 26


SBA Just Opened the Door to $10 Million Deals. Here’s Who Benefits
The SBA doubled the combined 7(a) and 504 loan limit from $5M to $10M, effective July 4, 2026. Here's what the rule actually changes, who benefits most, and what it means for the lending market.
May 21


Thank You for an Incredible Capital After Hours at The Federal
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for another incredible Capital After Hours event at The Federal in Fort Lauderdale. From the energy in the room to the quality of the conversations, this one reminded us exactly why this community continues to grow.
May 18


Tonight Is the Night - Capital After Hours Is Here
Capital After Hours, Fort Lauderdale networking event tonight, alternative lending event May 2026, fintech networking Fort Lauderdale, Funder Intel events, The Federal Fort Lauderdale
May 14


Fintech Startup Parker Files Bankruptcy After Raising $200M - What Went Wrong
Parker, a YC-backed fintech offering corporate credit cards for e-commerce businesses, filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy after raising $200M+.
May 10


Bankruptcy Filings Up 11% in 2025 - Here's What 2026 Could Look Like
There was an increase in Bankruptcy Filings in 2025, and we expect to see a continued increase in both consumer and commercial filings in 2026.
May 8


Funder Intel and Dragin Technologies Announce A Charity Poker Tournament Benefiting Second Chance Society
Funder Intel and Dragin Technologies recently announced a charity poker tournament taking place on June 25, 2026, at 5 PM at The Westin Fort Lauderdale.
May 7


Credibly and Figure Bring SMB Lending to Blockchain Rails: Why This Partnership Matters
Credibly and Figure are partnering to bring SMB loans and revenue-based financing onto blockchain capital markets rails. Here’s why it matters.
May 7


What Biz2Credit's Latest Data Says About Small Business Lending in 2026
Biz2Credit's Q1 2026 report shows SMB profits tripled and debt coverage surged. See which industries and regions are winning in a selective lending market.
May 6


CFPB Scales Back the 1071 Rule, and MCAs Are Officially Out
The CFPB's revised Section 1071 final rule narrows coverage, exempts MCAs and smaller lenders, and pushes the compliance date to January 1, 2028.
May 3
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