On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 700 into law, setting the stage for a significant regulatory shift in how sales-based financing, including merchant cash advances (MCAs), can be offered in the state.

The Loan Agent Oversight Act mandates the SBA's Office of Credit Risk Management to submit an annual report to Congress. This report must detail: The number of agents assisting loan applicants. The number of fraudulent loans linked to agent involvement. Referral fees paid by lenders to agents. This initiative stems from findings that, in 2023 alone, the SBA's 7(a) program issued 47,700 loans totaling $25.7 billion, with $335 million identified as fraudulent due to loan ag

Our last mixer was a sell-out, and this one’s also looking to be a hot ticket. So grab your spot before they’re gone faster than holiday...

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

There are no legitimate, accessible blacklists for commercial loan brokers that I am aware of nor a website that houses a blacklist or...

How many options do business loan brokers have for business line of credit lenders? For non-bank direct lenders catering to small-medium...

The new location of the Hard Rock Casino and Resort already seems to be a hit, and I can vouch for the food and entertainment there, as well

The Funder Intel Mixer is happening TODAY at Bar Rita, and we can't wait to welcome you to this exciting gathering of industry leaders...

But with so many options available, choosing the right web form can feel overwhelming. Here's why you, as a business loan broker, should...

As we gear up for Funder Intel's next networking mixer at Bar Rita on February 22nd, let's dive into why meeting in person is still the...

We also wanted to know how other industry members felt about their year and the following is what they had to say.

In this video, we speak with William Gallagher, President of CFG Merchant Solutions, about what is happening in the economy and industry...

The extraordinary experience I had with GPT4 is worth sharing because of the value it could bring to your business in several ways.

According to the press release, the most recent defendant to plead guilty in this case is Ryan P. Mullen, a 42-year-old resident of Jayess,

The event was done very well, from the venue to speakers, vendors area, and cocktail reception, I thought the Funders Forum and RBFC team...

The agenda is complete with experts and topics that should have an immediate impact on your business.