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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.

The 30-Second Brief: San Francisco-based fintech giant Plaid has completed a secondary tender offer, valuing the company at $8 billion.

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.

PayPal’s stock is moving on reports of a potential Stripe acquisition. We analyze the massive implications this "megamerger".

Visa has launched a $100 million working capital facility for small businesses, with Lendistry as its distribution partner.

CAN Capital has acquired Republic Bank Finance's equipment finance platform, turning a working capital specialist into a full-spectrum small business lender.

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.