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Alternative Business Funding Year-End 2025 Deep Dive
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.

F.I. Editorial Team
Feb 41 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


Commercial Financing Legislative developments
A few updates on commercial financing legislation around the country, according to the Revenue Based Finance Coalition (RBFC).

Staff Writer
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Fora Financial partners with Celtic Bank; analysis of Texas law impact
Funder Intel President Shane Mahabir discusses the news of Fora Financial and Celtic Bank partnering up to expand lending services. He dives into the news, what it means, how funders of sales-based financing (MCA/RBF) are proceeding in Texas, and more.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Texas Governor Signs HB 700 Into Law; What Funders and Brokers Must Do Next
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 700 into law, setting the stage for a significant regulatory shift in how sales-based financing, including merchant cash advances (MCAs), can be offered in the state.

Staff Writer
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Discussing Texas HB 700, 7(a) Loan Agent bill, and broker best practices
Discussing current regulatory news, including the important bill HB 700 in Texas and the 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act (H.R. 1804), the tech business loan brokers need to know about, and other best practices for brokers with Jerry Cocuzzo of FundAll Capital and John DiCanio of Fund My Biz.

Shane Mahabir
Jun 16, 20251 min read


Missouri Commercial Financing Disclosure Law Signed by Governor
Missouri becomes the latest state to put new commercial financing laws into place. Governor Mike Parson signed SB1359 on July 11th

Shane Mahabir
Jul 16, 20243 min read


California SB 1482: What Commercial Finance Providers Need to Know
Senate Bill 1482 sailed through the Senate with a unanimous vote (talk about bipartisanship!), and it's now headed to the Assembly. This...

Staff Writer
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Florida Enacts Landmark Commercial Financing Disclosure Law
One of the key aspects of this legislation is the introduction of disclosure requirements for lenders.

Funder Intel Admin
Jun 28, 20232 min read


The Regulation Revolution In Commercial Finance
It's worth noting that the potential advantages should surpass the disadvantages. Companies with a long-term outlook will adapt accordingly,

Funder Intel Admin
May 24, 20232 min read


The Dawn of a New Chapter in Georgia's Commercial Financing Landscape
Effective May 9, 2023, the State of Georgia has implemented a new commercial financing disclosure law, SB 90,

Funder Intel Admin
May 9, 20232 min read
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