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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


David Snitkof of Ocrolus speaks on Encore and their Q3 business report
We recently spoke with David Snitkof of Ocrolus about their latest product, Encore, their Q3 small business report, and more.

Shane Mahabir
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Inside the Kris Roglieri plea hearing
On Nov 13th, Kris Roglieri, once one of the biggest names in commercial finance who owned several companies, left his prison cell to change his plea to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges.

James Constant
Nov 19, 20251 min read


The latest in business lending & fintech with Trey Markel, VP Centrex Software
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.

Funder Intel Admin
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Brokers Expo 2025 recap | SBA contradicts itself on fees
Top observations from Brokers Expo NYC 2025, where the business funding industry came together this week to network and learn from some of the top experts in the industry.
Additionally, what is happening at the SBA that they have reversed the reinstatement of Upfront fees for Borrowers, to now waive them for manufacturers? I talk about the hypocrisy and politics involved.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Boris Mendes Reveals the Biggest Fintech and Funding Shifts Brokers Can’t Ignore
A chat with Boris Mendes, CEO of B2 Systems, about all things business lending and fintech, as he recently launched the B2 software platform for business loan brokers. With more than 10 years in alternative business funding, Boris shares valuable insights with new entrants and veterans alike.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 5, 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


I Built a Funding Options App in a Weekend with Base44 — Here’s How Brokers Can Too
In today’s lending environment, small business owners expect speed, transparency, and a digital experience that feels like working with a top fintech. Until recently, building tools like this meant spending thousands on developers and waiting months to launch.
But with Base44, an AI-powered app builder, brokers can now...

Shane Mahabir
Aug 27, 20251 min read


SMB confidence bounces back | Alternative Lending platforms grow | CC usage for SMBs
Are you aware of what SMBs are saying about their confidence for survival within 2 years, what credit cards they use, and which ones they use first?

Shane Mahabir
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Wix creates Wix Capital, offering MCAs (finally)
One of the largest website builder platforms, which has many apps and plugins, has launched Wix Checking and Wix Capital for its clients. This is long overdue, as I wrote about the lack of financing offered by Wix and GoDaddy a couple of years ago. I discuss this in the video and another recent story of embedded lending, explaining how it affects the market and what you should be doing in this evolving market.

Shane Mahabir
Aug 4, 20251 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


Communications in Business Finance and Beyond: Insights from Sachs Media’s Drew Piers
From the latest in communications strategy to the intersection of finance, technology, and public affairs, this video is packed with insights for anyone interested in how high-stakes messaging is crafted and delivered today. Watch now to stay ahead of the curve!

Shane Mahabir
May 7, 20251 min read


Ocrolus CEO Sam Bobley: His path and what's next for Ocrolus
If you want to understand how fintech company Ocrolus came about, its impact on business lending and other markets, and where it's going, this video is for you. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Bobley, CEO of Ocrolus, the fintech company he co-founded at about the same time I entered the alternative business funding space.

Shane Mahabir
Apr 28, 20251 min read


You provide sales-based financing in Virginia? Let's check
Seeing a few companies claim they fund Sales Based Financing transactions in Virginia led me to look into them to see if that's accurate.

Shane Mahabir
Apr 17, 20251 min read


What does it take to start a funding company? Viking Funding tells us
We recently visited the beautiful Viking Funding office in downtown Fort Lauderdale to meet with owners Jake Kelley and Tylor Pemberton.

Shane Mahabir
Mar 17, 20251 min read


OnDeck/Ocrolus and Bluevine reports are out; what to know
Two new business outlook reports came out this week from OnDeck in combination with Ocrolus and Bluevine who also does a report using a...

Shane Mahabir
Feb 28, 20251 min read
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