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SBA Introduces New Anti-Fraud Measures: Key Points and What You Need to Know
The SBA is taking steps to strengthen the integrity of its loan programs with the implementation of new anti-fraud measures. These changes are being introduced with the stated support of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Apr 14, 2025


Federal Appeals Court Denies Bail for Kris Roglieri, Trial Date Set
This decision ensures that Roglieri will remain in custody at the Rensselaer County jail until his trial this summer, underscoring the...
Apr 6, 2025


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.
Apr 2, 2025


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...
Apr 1, 2025


Par Funding CEO Joseph LaForte Sentenced in $404M Fraud Case
Joseph LaForte, the CEO of Par Funding (officially Complete Business Solutions Group), was sentenced to...
Mar 27, 2025


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.
Mar 26, 2025


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...
Mar 24, 2025


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...
Mar 22, 2025


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...
Mar 19, 2025


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.
Mar 17, 2025


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...
Mar 12, 2025


Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo
Mar 4, 2025


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...
Feb 28, 2025


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...
Feb 26, 2025


Considerations Funders take when refinancing a Merchant Cash Advance: NISO explains
Refinancing an active MCA—particularly when using part of the second cash advance to pay off the first—fundamentally changes the funder's...
Feb 24, 2025


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...
Feb 23, 2025


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
Feb 21, 2025


ISO Manager to Chief Revenue Officer: How do you get there?
Get ready to start or accelerate your career in alternative business finance! Transform yourself or the way you train your ISO Reps.
Feb 17, 2025


JPMorgan Pushes Back Against Regulators on Private Credit Data
Private credit lending has surged, estimated as a $2 trillion industry, offering businesses alternative financing outside traditional banks.
Feb 16, 2025


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...
Feb 10, 2025


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...
Feb 3, 2025


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...
Jan 28, 2025


Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility
Weekend Update: Par Funding news, Phoenix Lenders Services, & Cannabis credit facility.
Jan 26, 2025


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...
Jan 22, 2025
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