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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
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
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
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
$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
SBA Blacklists 7,000 Minnesota Borrowers: Fraud Crackdown or Political Siege?
The SBA has suspended nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers following a $400M fraud crackdown. We analyze if this is a standard cleanup or a political siege.
F.I. Editorial Team
Jan 53 min read
Federal Judge Orders Administration to Keep Funding the CFPB
Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson orders the administration to continue funding the CFPB, rejecting the "Federal Reserve loss" argument. Here is what lenders need to know.
F.I. Editorial Team
Dec 31, 20252 min read
The Stories You Couldn’t Stop Reading: Our 9 Most-Read Stories of the Year
From the $2.3B First Brands fraud to the Kris Roglieri saga, we count down the 9 most-read stories that defined the business lending industry in 2025.
F.I. Editorial Team
Dec 29, 20254 min read
Biz2Credit CEO Rohit Arora on AI, growth, and what’s next in 2026
In this exclusive interview, Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit, goes in-depth conversation on the state of small business lending and where the market is headed next.
Shane Mahabir
Dec 23, 20251 min read
Uncork the Deal Flow: Introducing Capital After Hours on Las Olas
Join Capital After Hours on Jan 15 at Earls Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. Premium cocktails, elevated bites, and networking for business lending & fintech professionals.
F.I. Editorial Team
Dec 20, 20252 min read
Mastercard and LoanPro Just Changed How Loans Get Funded
Mastercard and LoanPro's new "Loan on Card" lets lenders fund instant virtual cards instead of waiting for wires. Here is why this changes the game for business funding.
F.I. Editorial Team
Dec 17, 20252 min read
PayPal files to become PayPal Bank
PayPal’s recent filing to become PayPal Bank in Utah marks a significant step in the evolving relationship between fintech companies and traditional banking.
F.I. Editorial Team
Dec 16, 20253 min read
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