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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


New York Secures $1 Billion Judgment Against Yellowstone Capital
The New York Attorney General has secured a $1.065 billion judgment against Yellowstone Capital, a funding company accused of...

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 22, 20251 min read


Q & A with Jacquelline Bogdanov of Thoro Corp.
In today's edition of interviews with industry members, we bring you Jacquelline Bogdanov of Thoro Corp.

Shane Mahabir
Jan 20, 20253 min read


CFPB Fines Cash App Operator $175M
'significant action against Block, the operator of the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App, ordering the company to pay $175 million'

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 19, 20252 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


The Potential TikTok Ban: What It Means for the Business Lending Industry
For the business lending industry, TikTok has become a key platform for marketing, particularly in reaching younger, tech-savvy audiences.

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Why aren't more people prosecuted for backdooring files?
This is commonly known as backdooring a file. A person is essentially stealing the file to do with it what they want, sell it to someone...

Shane Mahabir
Jan 7, 20254 min read


FinTechs Increasing Ad Spend to Reach Broader Audiences Amid Growing Popularity
And keep in mind Stripe has Stripe Capital which offers business loans among their products.

Funder Intel Admin
Jan 6, 20252 min read


Our most read articles of 2024!
Thank you to those who have been reading our articles all year! At the end of each year, we review the most viewed articles. What do...

Shane Mahabir
Dec 27, 20241 min read


Small Business Earnings Report: Insights for Business Lenders and Fintechs
The Biz2Credit Small Business Earnings Report highlights significant challenges for small businesses, but it also offers a roadmap for...

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 23, 20244 min read


The Impact of a Government Shutdown on Banks and Lenders: What You Need to Know
Fintech platforms offering alternative lending could see increased demand from furloughed workers or small businesses unable to secure...

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Funder Intel Reception after Golf Tournament
Get ready for another fantastic opportunity to network with industry peers! This time, we partnered up with the...

Shane Mahabir
Dec 17, 20241 min read


FDIC Proposes Tighter Rules for Bank-FinTech Partnerships
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has intensified its regulatory efforts to address the complexities of partnerships between

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 14, 20242 min read


MONEYTHUMB ACHIEVES RECORD GROWTH; HELPING LENDERS DELIVER MORE CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES
MoneyThumb, a leader in automated document evaluation and fraud detection solutions, announced today that the company is exiting 2024 with

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Industry Mixer pics and new event announcement!
Our fifth business lending/fintech industry mixer was on Monday and we had an incredible time hosting everyone who came out to Moxies in...

Shane Mahabir
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Biz2Credit CEO recommendations for SBA improvement
Rohit Arora, a Forbes Senior Contributor and CEO of small business financing platform Biz2Credit, discusses SBA improvement...

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 7, 20242 min read


Inside Johanna Michely Garcia's sentencing hearing
As the sentencing hearing of former CEO of MJ Capital Johanna Michele Garcia began, I looked around at the people in the courtroom wondering

Shane Mahabir
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Breaking: MJ Capital owner Johanna Michely Garcia sentenced to max time
Today in a Miami Federal courtroom, Johanna Michely Garcia learned her fate after years of confinement for a Ponzi scheme totalling over $18

Shane Mahabir
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Wayflyer’s recognized on Deloitte Fast 50 as they grow in US market
Wayflyer is proving itself as a critical player in the alternative business finance industry.

Funder Intel Admin
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Ex-Eagles RB Faces 50 Years for Alleged COVID-19 Loan Schemes
Smallwood, who was part of the Eagles' Super Bowl-winning team, is accused of submitting fraudulent applications to both the Economic...

Funder Intel Admin
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Rapid Finance Broadens Prepaid Card Program for Small Business Lines of Credit
It provides Rapid Finance's business line of credit clients with a Mastercard that is linked to their line of credit.

Funder Intel Admin
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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