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Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.

From a $40 million Houston bank fraud scheme to a South Florida deputy's PPP loan scam, two new cases show how financial fraud is being prosecuted.

Discover how Funder Intel connects brokers, lenders, and fintech professionals through media, networking, introductions, tools, and exclusive content.

Four defendants sentenced to federal prison for a massive $11.5M PPP and EIDL fraud involving 120 pandemic loans. Get the full case breakdown and analysis.

The SBA suspended over 111,000 California borrowers tied to suspected PPP and EIDL fraud. Here’s what the agency claims and how it compares to documented federal enforcement.

By the time Kris Roglieri learns the number of years in prison he will serve, it will have been almost four months after he pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.

The SBA will require 100% U.S. citizen or U.S. national ownership for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans starting March 1, 2026, excluding green card holders.

The Q4 2025 OnDeck & Ocrolus report shows 94% of small businesses expect growth, traditional bank lending lagging, increased fintech financing, and rising AI adoption across sectors.

The alternative business funding industry closed 2025 in a position of strength, capturing unprecedented market share as traditional banks continued their multi-year retreat from small business lending.

If you know what Credit Suite does and how well-known Ty Crandall is for offering services related to business credit and financing, then the irony of their bankruptcy filing is off the charts.

Latin American fintech giant Nu (Nubank) has received conditional approval for a US national bank charter. We analyze how this changes the competitive landscape for US neobanks and lenders.

Patrick and Edward James have been indicted for a multibillion-dollar fraud at First Brands Group. We break down the "Ponzi" scheme.

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.

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.

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.

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.