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PayPal Business Loan Application Data Breach
PayPal’s Working Capital data breach signals a shift in fintech risk. Learn why logic failures, not hacks, are the new threat to alternative lending and credit data.
Mar 3


Unlocking Successful Lead Generation Strategies with Nick De Jesus
Nick De Jesus from Meridian Leads and Lendfax joined me on the podcast to discuss both companies, which offer marketing and lead generation services.
Mar 3


The Rebound: Plaid Hits $8B Valuation as it Pivots to Lending & AI
The 30-Second Brief: San Francisco-based fintech giant Plaid has completed a secondary tender offer, valuing the company at $8 billion.
Mar 2


Block Layoffs: Jack Dorsey Cuts 4,000 Jobs & AI Is Why
Block cut 40% of its workforce in a single day, and Jack Dorsey says every company is next. Here's what the numbers say about AI, jobs, and what's really coming.
Feb 27


Stripe Eyes Potential Acquisition of PayPal — A Mega Shakeup in Digital Payments
PayPal’s stock is moving on reports of a potential Stripe acquisition. We analyze the massive implications this "megamerger".
Feb 26


Visa Is Now in the Working Capital Business — And Lendistry Is How It Gets There
Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.
Feb 24


CAN Capital's Equipment Finance Grab: What the Republic Bank Finance Acquisition Signals for the Alt-Lending Landscape
CAN Capital has acquired Republic Bank Finance's equipment finance platform, turning a working capital specialist into a full-spectrum small business lender.
Feb 23


No One Is Above the Law: Two Recent Fraud Cases That Prove Accountability Still Matters
From a $40 million Houston bank fraud scheme to a South Florida deputy's PPP loan scam, two new cases show how financial fraud is being prosecuted.
Feb 23


Deal Flow: Wayflyer Reloads with $250M Facility to Accelerate US Expansion
Dublin-based fintech Wayflyer has locked in a $250 million credit facility from ATLAS SP Partners, doubling down on its US expansion from its new Charlotte hub.
Feb 23


RBFC Executive Director Mary Donohue on their advocacy efforts & Funders Forum + Brokers Expo
Having a say in how the revenue-based financing product is legislated across the country is vital, and the group leading the way is the Revenue Based Finance Coalition.
Feb 20


Small Business Owners Are Resilient — But the BOSS Report Numbers Tell a Harder Story
Bluevine's 2026 BOSS report reveals a massive shift: SMBs are prioritizing cash flow over growth, rapidly adopting AI, and demanding digital-first banking tools.
Feb 17


How Funder Intel Is Quietly Becoming the Alternative Lending Industry's Best-Kept Secret
Discover how Funder Intel connects brokers, lenders, and fintech professionals through media, networking, introductions, tools, and exclusive content.
Feb 17


The Ultimate Revenue Based Financing Calculator Guide: Analyzing the Real Cost of Capital
If you are looking for a reliable Revenue Based Financing calculator, you need more than just a simple factor rate tool—you need a way to visualize how daily or weekly payments impact your bottom line.
Feb 14


A Family Affair in Fraud: Sentenced for $11.5M in Pandemic Loans
Four defendants sentenced to federal prison for a massive $11.5M PPP and EIDL fraud involving 120 pandemic loans. Get the full case breakdown and analysis.
Feb 13


SBA Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Over PPP & EIDL Fraud - Facts vs. Claims
The SBA suspended over 111,000 California borrowers tied to suspected PPP and EIDL fraud. Here’s what the agency claims and how it compares to documented federal enforcement.
Feb 12


Kris Roglieri's sentencing is pushed back again
By the time Kris Roglieri learns the number of years in prison he will serve, it will have been almost four months after he pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud.
Feb 10


AdvanceIQ.ai Launches AIQ Platform for SMB Lending | Analysis
AdvanceIQ.ai launches AIQ Platform with AI-powered risk scoring and portfolio intelligence for merchant cash advance and SMB lending. Read our analysis.
Feb 7


Lightspeed Capital Surges 34%: A Deep Dive into Q3 2026 Results
An analyst’s view on Lightspeed’s Q3 2026 earnings. Discover how Lightspeed Capital’s 34% growth is reshaping the merchant lending and fintech landscape.
Feb 6


Sage and Lendio Bring Embedded Financing to the Point of Business Formation
Lendio has partnered with Company Sage to bring embedded capital to the Wyoming LLC Attorney platform. This move signals the expansion of embedded finance...
Feb 4


SBA Tightens Eligibility: Green Card Holders Now Barred From SBA 7(a) and 504 Loans Starting March 1, 2026
The SBA will require 100% U.S. citizen or U.S. national ownership for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans starting March 1, 2026, excluding green card holders.
Feb 4


Small Business Cash Flow Trends Q4 2025: Confidence Is High, Credit Shifts Steady, and AI Continues to Rise
The Q4 2025 OnDeck & Ocrolus report shows 94% of small businesses expect growth, traditional bank lending lagging, increased fintech financing, and rising AI adoption across sectors.
Feb 4


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.
Feb 4


Ty Crandall, Credit Suite File Ch. 11 Bankruptcy
If you know what Credit Suite does and how well-known Ty Crandall is for offering services related to business credit and financing, then the irony of their bankruptcy filing is off the charts.
Feb 2


Nu Wins Conditional Approval to Become a U.S. Bank
Latin American fintech giant Nu (Nubank) has received conditional approval for a US national bank charter. We analyze how this changes the competitive landscape for US neobanks and lenders.
Feb 2
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