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Tonight’s the Night: Your Game Plan for the Funder Intel Mixer
Tonight, the Funder Intel Industry Mixer takes over CT Cantina & Taqueria, and the room is going to be buzzing.
We’ve got brokers, funders, lenders, fintech pros, and service providers all under one roof starting at 6:30 PM. The energy is set, the cocktails are ready, and the opportunities are real.

Shane Mahabir
Aug 142 min read


This Week in Business Lending & Fintech
GoDaddy’s Q2 2025 Earnings; Louisiana Mandates New Disclosures for Revenue-Based Financing; Shopify’s Q2 2025; Bankruptcy Court Ruling Redefines Merchant Cash Advances; BlackRock’s $1 Billion Bet on LendingClub’s Marketplace; Lenders Remain Bullish on Manufacturing & Construction Equipment

Staff Writer
Aug 64 min read


Things that won't be bigger in Texas: Sales-Based Financing
It’s said that things are bigger in Texas, but for Sales-Based Financing, that may no longer be a possibility. Thanks to a Texas billionaire, financing options for businesses are set to be reduced if Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs HB 700 into law before Saturday, June 22nd, although hope remains for something to change.

Shane Mahabir
May 302 min read


LOC carroting scheme arrests | Falling US Dollar impact | SME lending | Legislative news
Since June 2020, the defendants enriched themselves by defrauding small business owners interested in obtaining financing for their businesses. Through misrepresentations and falsehoods, the defendants promised their victims that in exchange for money provided upfront, the defendants would ultimately extend a loan or line of credit to the victims. In reality, once a victim provided the upfront payment to the defendants, the defendants did not extend financing to the victim.

Shane Mahabir
Apr 213 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


Hello Alice's Latest Funding, $130 Million Valuation, Marks a Win for Small Businesses
Hello Alice's recent announcement of a Series C funding round brought its valuation to $130 million which is a testament to their commitment

Staff Writer
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Proud Sponsors at This Year’s Funders Forum + Brokers Expo
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

Shane Mahabir
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Why Every Business Loan Broker Needs a Top-Notch Funding Application Web Form
But with so many options available, choosing the right web form can feel overwhelming.
Here's why you, as a business loan broker, should...

Staff Writer
Feb 17, 20242 min read


James LaForte of Par Funding formally linked to the Gambino crime family
LaForte was “‘made’ — or formally inducted — into the Gambino crime family” in a ceremony on Oct. 17, 2019

Shane Mahabir
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Carl Ruderman Pleads Guilty to $250M fraud
Ruderman misappropriated investors' funds for various personal and familial expenses, which included credit card payments, travel, tuition,

Funder Intel Admin
Oct 14, 20231 min read


The New York Brokers Expo is Just Days Away!
The agenda is complete with experts and topics that should have an immediate impact on your business.

Shane Mahabir
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Analysis of the Business Lending Industry Through Porter's Five Forces
Creating a Porter's Five Forces analysis is beneficial for companies as it helps them understand the competitive dynamics within their...

Shane Mahabir
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Reflections on 2022: A Year to Remember
The progress Funder Intel has made this year could not have been done without you and I will continue to strive to bring value to...

Shane Mahabir
Dec 30, 20221 min read


Times They Are A Changing In The Altfi Industry
There will always be people trying to game the system. Their reasons for doing so usually equate to taking shortcuts or performing shady...

Shane Mahabir
Dec 2, 20222 min read


How Can Businesses Claim The Employee Retention Tax Credit?
ERTC, what is it and how can it help business owners; how other brokers can work with him to get the ERTCs done

Funder Intel Admin
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Danger Ahead? The CFPB, MCA Collections, and Recession Planning
Recession planning, CFPB & the future of commercial collections,
bad actors in the collection world, &
recruiting & retention in 2022

Shane Mahabir
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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