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AI capabilities are advancing faster than the infrastructure that delivers them. VOX Funding and Cloudsquare just tackled this problem head-on with a full API integration that eliminates the manual workflow bottleneck.

Patrick and Edward James have been indicted for a multibillion-dollar fraud at First Brands Group. We break down the "Ponzi" scheme.

Canadian fintech Float secures close to $100M in funding to unlock $1.5B in business spending power, highlighting growth in embedded finance across Canada.

Funder Intel's DOJ Fraud Tracker: A New Jersey couple faces federal charges for allegedly using fake businesses and falsified tax documents to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds.

Could a government shutdown affect SBA loans? Learn how a potential partial shutdown may slow SBA approvals, impact lenders, and push borrowers toward alternative financing.

Affirm has applied for an ILC bank charter. We analyze why this move mirrors Square's strategy and how it unlocks a new suite of commercial lending products for small businesses.

We break down the winners, losers, and hidden strategy behind Capital One's $5.15 billion acquisition of Brex. See why this changes the game for Ramp, Amex, and B2B finance.

NewtekOne just closed a $295 million securitization for its Alternative Loan Program (ALP). With the deal 10x oversubscribed, it signals massive institutional appetite for non-SBA business credit.

Fundbox expands to Australia with $100M backing, bringing embedded SMB lending to platforms like Stripe as global B2B finance market heads to $15.6T by 2030.

Thank you to everyone who attended Capital After Hours in Fort Lauderdale. View event photos, sponsor highlights, and our donation to Second Chance Society.

Upgrading to the American Express Platinum Card brought me more than just a credit card; it opened up a world of travel comfort, rewards, and exclusive experiences.

Breaking: The Trump Administration has agreed to release funding to the CFPB following a federal court order. The "starve the beast" strategy has failed. Here is what lenders need to know.

Jelena McWilliams, former FDIC Chair, joins fintech leader Plaid, signaling a new phase for fintech regulation and growth.

Announced at the end of 2025, $4.3B in New Markets Tax Credit allocations will shape community investment and development throughout 2026 and beyond.

Break out of the office grind! Join Funder Intel at Earls Las Olas on Jan 15th for Capital After Hours. Build real relationships and network with a purpose.

New 2025 data on SBA 7(a) loan performance reveals massive gaps in default rates by industry. See why trucking and restaurants are spiking, while healthcare remains nearly bulletproof.

Is "speed to fund" becoming a liability? Vox Funding President Lou Calderone joins Funder Intel to discuss operational discipline, the real risks in 2026, and more

The SBA has suspended nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers following a $400M fraud crackdown. We analyze if this is a standard cleanup or a political siege.

Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson orders the administration to continue funding the CFPB, rejecting the "Federal Reserve loss" argument. Here is what lenders need to know.

CFG Merchant Solutions® announced its full operational readiness for California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362), set to take effect January 1, 2026.

From the $2.3B First Brands fraud to the Kris Roglieri saga, we count down the 9 most-read stories that defined the business lending industry in 2025.

Brokers: Stop using spreadsheets. Use the Funder Intel MCA calculator to explain pricing, build trust with merchants, and close more revenue-based financing deals.

Learn the key KPIs funders use in 2026 to evaluate brokers and sales partners, including approval ratios, deal quality, and post-funding performance.

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.