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Lexington Capital, known for SMB funding, just launched a new real estate arm, Lexington Estates. See how their new 'Lexington Park' HQ signals a major expansion.

November 13, Albany, NY -  Kris Roglieri was brought into an Albany, NY courtroom in handcuffs, dressed in a drab olive prison uniform with “RCCF Inmate” emblazoned on the back.

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

Jonathan Braun, the predatory MCA operator pardoned by Trump, is back in prison for new crimes. This clemency failure poses a conflict for Trump supporters in the RBF industry.

Square Loans, Shopify Capital, and PayPal Working Capital each posted strong Q3 lending results—see how fintech giants are reshaping SMB Lending.

The DOJ investigation into First Brands' opaque financing and the reported $2.3 billion in "vanished" factoring debt is still the elephant in the room.

I break down the major findings from the latest Q3 OnDeck & Ocrolus Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report which captures business lending trends, what’s driving optimism, what challenges are most pressing, and much more.

At MoneyThumb, we see this firsthand. Fraudsters are no longer just exploiting weak passwords or outdated software; they’re mimicking entire financial identities.

Lending brokers, fintech platforms, and alternative providers may see some near-term opportunity as CDFI lending recedes, but the loss of CDFI activity means fewer healthy, growing businesses in underserved regions, and potentially riskier lending portfolios overall.

Stockholm-listed Maha Capital acquired Keo World’s credit subsidiaries in Mexico, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S., instantly expanding the company’s reach and giving Keo access to $1 billion in lending capacity for business customers.

We spoke with Trey Markel of Centrex Software, Inc., last week about the latest trends in business lending, what he is working on at Centrex, new products for the market, and how business loan brokers can excel with technology.

TAB Bank concluded the third quarter of 2025 with a significant lending surge, successfully closing $67.3 million in new credit facilities spanning 200 diverse deals. This robust performance demonstrates the bank's deep commitment to providing agile capital solutions and highlights a resilient demand for flexible financing in today's dynamic commercial credit market.

According to the latest Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation Monthly Confidence Index, confidence scored 60.1, up slightly from September’s 59.9, marking five consecutive months of positive sentiment in the $1.3 trillion market.​

Small businesses have none of these advantages. They can't stockpile because they lack warehouse space and capital. They can't negotiate better terms because they lack volume. And they can't tap credit markets easily because banks demand multi-year business plans for credit approval, but trade policies change weekly. So they end up taking whatever financing they can get, even at 32% interest. Even if it means mortgaging their home. Because the alternative is shutting down.

When First Brands Group filed for bankruptcy on September 28, 2025, Wall Street expected a messy restructuring. What they got instead was a financial crime thriller involving $2.3 billion in factoring deals that simply vanished, and a DOJ investigation into one of the most brazen alleged frauds in recent memory.

According to the announcement, Newton Commercial Finance will aim to deliver structured finance solutions tailored to 'essential-use assets backed by strong collateral.' Backed by seasoned institutions, the platform is expected to offer a combination of reliable capital, speed, and flexibility, all essential traits in today’s evolving business lending landscape.