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Johanna Garcia, former CEO of MJ Capital, sentencing update
Defense counsel for Johanna Michely Garcia, who pleaded guilty to 1 charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in July, filed

Shane Mahabir
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Interview with MoneyThumb CEO Ryan Campbell; whats next for them
In this video, I talk to CEO Ryan Campbell about the recent acquisition of MoneyThumb, the company's history, its future, and where the...

Shane Mahabir
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Mid-year Bluevine BOSS report shows surprising statistic on lending
66% - Percentage of SBOs received the additional capital they applied for via loan, line of credit, or credit card in the first half of 2024

Shane Mahabir
Sep 14, 20241 min read


Finance industry shows up big! See pics from our Mixer
Another successful networking event in the books!
That's the feedback from our guests, and some say it was the best one yet! See pics!

Shane Mahabir
Sep 12, 20241 min read


13.6% Surge in Small Business Lending Scams
Small business lending fraud experienced a significant surge in 2023, with a 13.6% increase compared to the previous year

Staff Writer
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Game Changer: NFL Welcomes Private Equity into Team Ownership as Season Kicks Off
The league recently approved private equity investments in team ownership, marking a new era for America's most popular sport.

Shane Mahabir
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Debt Collection: Understanding California’s Proposed Expansion of the RFDCPA
This means small business financing providers who service and collect their own transactions would be subject to the new regulations.

Staff Writer
Sep 1, 20242 min read


MoneyThumb Acquired by Iron Creek
MoneyThumb, a leader in automated document evaluation and fraud detection solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Iron Creek

Shane Mahabir
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Par Funding Case: Investors to Receive Partial Reimbursement
A significant development in the long-running Par Funding case. According to reports, investors in the Philadelphia-based loan company...

Shane Mahabir
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Legal Victory for CFPB: Implications for the Small Business Lending Data Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) small business lending data collection rule has cleared another significant legal obstacle

Staff Writer
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Meet Our Sponsors on Sept 10th!
Our upcoming Networking Mixer on September 10th will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with our generous sponsors who are listed below:

Funder Intel Admin
Aug 27, 20243 min read


The SBA Loan Nightmare: Joseph Carpenter's Story
They put the burden of proof on the person they're accusing of having the loan.

Staff Writer
Aug 26, 20243 min read


Channel Strengthens Market Position with $125M ABS Deal
This transaction highlights Channel's commitment to providing innovative financing solutions to small businesses and its ability to...

Staff Writer
Aug 20, 20241 min read


The Shocking Details of the Alleged 2.9 Billion Data Breach
The recent alleged data breach involving National Public Data, a background check company, has potentially compromised the personal...

Staff Writer
Aug 16, 20241 min read


What You Need to Know About the SBA's New Licenses
The recent Federal Register Notification regarding the Small Business Lending Company (SBLC) Application Process is poised to impact the...

Staff Writer
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Lobbying Surge in Fintech Industry Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
According to data from Open Secrets, PayPal, Block, and Early Warning Services are leading a surge in fintech lobbying expenditures in...

Staff Writer
Aug 10, 20242 min read


NewtekOne Sees Strong Growth in Business Lending
Newtek Bank and the Company’s non-bank lending subsidiaries closed $316.5 million of loans across all loan products for the three months...

Staff Writer
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Get Ready to Mix and Mingle at the Next Funder Intel Event!
This September, it becomes the stage for a high-caliber networking event hosted by Funder Intel.

Staff Writer
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Square did 142K loans totaling $1.45 billion in Q2
In its earnings report on Thursday, Block reported that Square Capital did 142,000 loans totaling 1.45 billion in Q2 of 2024. That number...

Shane Mahabir
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Paypal down $200 million in merchant receivables from 2023
A key performance indicator of how its portfolio is doing would be looking at its Charge-off rate. The report says, "The decrease in charge-

Staff Writer
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Budding Opportunity: Demystifying Lending to Cannabis Businesses
The Justice Department made an announcement earlier this year to move Cannabis to a Schedule III drug, which is a less harmful drug, but it

Staff Writer
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Johanna Michely Garcia changed her plea in Ponzi scheme case
A handcuffed Johanna Michely Garcia clad in her brown jumpsuit sat with her two attorneys in a Miami Federal courthouse opposite prosecutors

Shane Mahabir
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Missouri Commercial Financing Disclosure Law Signed by Governor
Missouri becomes the latest state to put new commercial financing laws into place. Governor Mike Parson signed SB1359 on July 11th

Shane Mahabir
Jul 16, 20243 min read


SMBs using Embedded Lending borrow 48% more than other types of lending
A new report by PYMNTS Intelligence and commissioned by Visa called "How Embedded Lending Can Boost Growth and Stability for Small...

Shane Mahabir
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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