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Libertas Funding Secures Inaugural $75 Million Investment Grade Corporate Note
“We are thrilled to announce the closing of our inaugural corporate note raise" said Gary Katcher, Libertas Executive Chairman and Founder.

Funder Intel Admin
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Shake Off the Office Dust—We’re Networking on April 8th!
And if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this: we only get a few great chances each year to step out of the inbox and into the room...

Funder Intel Admin
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Governor Youngkin Vetoes Virginia SB 1252: A Win for Fintech or a Missed Opportunity for Reform?
Governor Youngkin’s decision to veto SB 1252 protects access to safe, responsible credit for hundreds of thousands of Virginians.

Funder Intel Admin
Mar 26, 20253 min read


SBA Reinstates Guarantee Fees Effective March 27th
According to SBA notice 5000-865758, loans that have not received SBA authorization by 11:59 PM EST on March 26th will be subject to the...

Funder Intel Admin
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Saturday Business & Finance Brief: SBA Cuts, Market Warnings, and FinCEN Shakeup
From major job cuts at the Small Business Administration to concerns over market blind spots and a major regulatory reversal on ownership...

Funder Intel Admin
Mar 22, 20253 min read


SmartBiz Acquisition of Centrust Bank: A New Era for Fintech and Banking
"Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, yet traditional banks often overlook their banking needs. We are building a bank...

Funder Intel Admin
Mar 19, 20252 min read


The Wild West: What banks are saying about the CFPB, fintech, & non-bank lenders
“Payment apps like PayPal, Stripe, Cash App, those sorts of things, they would get close to a free ride at the federal level,” said David...

Shane Mahabir
Mar 12, 20251 min read


Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo

Shane Mahabir
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Connecting the Dots: Agentic AI Redefines Document Processing in Lending
Agentic AI doesn’t just extract data—it interprets it, learns from it, and acts on it. Instead of treating a single number on a pay stub...

Ruth Lee
Feb 26, 20254 min read


Understanding the Threat of Fraud-as-a-Service in Fintech
The expansion of FaaS presents major challenges for fintech companies and business lenders, as fraudsters use these tools to exploit...

Funder Intel Admin
Feb 23, 20253 min read


How Embedded Lending Impacts MCA
If you’re still thinking about lending in the traditional way—advertising to business owners, hoping they fill out an application, and then

Funder Intel Admin
Feb 21, 20253 min read


The CFPB: Navigating Consumer Protection Amidst Regulatory Changes
As unions challenge Vought’s directives in court and protests continue outside the shuttered CFPB headquarters, one thing is clear: The...

Funder Intel Admin
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Manic Monday: New CFPB acting director announced, a switch from Trump, and tariffs
In a move that's sure to raise eyebrows and potentially reshape the regulatory landscape, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been...

Funder Intel Admin
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Lenders Face An Uphill Battle To Fill The SMB Financing Gap
The global small-business loans market was valued at $2.46 trillion in 2023. However, banks and credit unions approve less than 25% of...

Shane Mahabir
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility
Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility.

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 26, 20253 min read


Klarna and Stripe Collaborate to Redefine Payment Flexibility
The partnership comes at a crucial time as Klarna gears up for its U.S. IPO, with the company having confidentially filed for listing in...

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 14, 20252 min read
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