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Recent top stories: Bolt cuts 30% of staff citing AI, Pipe raises $16M to expand embedded financing for small businesses, and a Buffalo man faces 10 federal counts for PPP loan fraud.

Federal regulators just proposed cutting risk weights on small business loans by 25–35%. For small business lending, it's worth understanding exactly what this could mean.

Explore SBA 7(a) and 504 loan market data including annual volume, average interest rates, default rates, and program trends from FY2022 through FY2024. Interactive dashboard updated April 2026.

Watch this video to get more insight into some of the very mind-blowing details of the Kris Roglieri sentencing hearing as he learned his fate.

Fintech Meetup took place this past week, from March 30th to April 1st, in Las Vegas. It's a large conference, thousands of people, among them the who's who in Fintech...

Kris Roglieri was sentenced today in federal court to the prosecution's recommended sentence, but on the minimum end.

New NACHA Fraud monitoring rules take effect on March 20. Learn how the organization's rules are minimizing fraud risks.

Amex just launched its biggest commercial card bet in years, and it landed the week Brex's Capital One acquisition creates product uncertainty. Here's how the two platforms compare.

Debbie Kemp, of Biz2Credit, talks about their latest report that studied women-led businesses’ access to capital, the gaps that still exist, and differences in the approach to hiring and growth in 2026.

Mayor Mamdani launched an $80M revenue-based loan program at 7.5% interest. Here's exactly how it differs from a factor-rate MCA, and what it costs on $100K.

Credibly upgraded its merchant application to three steps and released API V2 with webhook support and a free Cloudsquare Broker integration...

After the session, Funder Intel had the opportunity to catch up with Daniel David behind the scenes to talk about how he developed his unique observational abilities and why those skills are increasingly valuable in the modern business environment.

In a recent Reuters report, Goldman executives warned that AI disruption is going to "challenge" lending decisions in the coming years.

National Funding hits a record $2.5B in originations, continuing the shift as SMBs prioritize speed over traditional bank financing in a complex 2026 market.

On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration initiated termination proceedings against 628 companies participating in the federal government’s 8(a) Business Development Program.

Newtek Bank launches a 7-day term loan up to $350K, explicitly challenging merchant cash advances and undercutting SBA Express on speed.

Par Funding's corporate entity has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud, the final act in a 6-year case...

From legal insights to Dan Marino’s powerful keynote, Funders Forum & Brokers Expo 2026 delivered sharp industry discussion, networking, and unforgettable moments.

Canadian merchant cash advance provider Advantex Marketing International reported strong top-line momentum in its latest quarterly results...

In this week's podcast, we catch up on the new SBA policies that are preventing non-citizens from obtaining SBA 7 (a) and 504 loans, with Chris Tomlinson from Optimum Bank.

YouLend just secured a $225M forward-flow facility from Värde Partners. Here's why this deal matters for small business lending, and who it threatens.

Fora Financial just crossed the $5B funding milestone. But this isn't just a marketing headline: it’s a signal that the "speed premium" is officially winning the war for Main Street capital.

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.

Nick De Jesus from Meridian Leads and Lendfax joined me on the podcast to discuss both companies, which offer marketing and lead generation services.