From the $2.3B First Brands fraud to the Kris Roglieri saga, we count down the 9 most-read stories that defined the business lending industry in 2025.

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From major job cuts at the Small Business Administration to concerns over market blind spots and a major regulatory reversal on ownership...

Private credit lending has surged, estimated as a $2 trillion industry, offering businesses alternative financing outside traditional banks.

The Biz2Credit Small Business Earnings Report highlights significant challenges for small businesses, but it also offers a roadmap for...

The ruling affirms that the CFPB’s funding, sourced from the Federal Reserve rather than the congressional budget process, does not violate

In the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, the Company purchased $587(in millions) and $362, respectively, of merchant cash advance

FBI agents conducted a second raid earlier this month on the sprawling Queensbury estate of CEO Kris Roglieri. This time, they seized...

The second category is the "loss of control" risk, referring to the possibility that advanced AI systems may outmaneuver their creators and

CFG Merchant Solutions, LLC (CFGMS) has upsized its investment-grade corporate note offering to $30 million.

Some new reports published from several sources provide great insight into the state of the business lending landscape, how business owners.

"Growth expectations are generally consistent across the country, with 25% of businesses expecting significant growth over the next 12...

The specialty finance market has evolved into a vital partner for SMBs, providing them with the financial lifelines required to navigate...

Kate is an expert on the legal side of commercial finance, where she'll be sharing her insights about the most recent topics that have...

As your business grows, you can increase the number of tasks you delegate, allowing you to focus on high-level tasks.

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'another differentiator, Novo Funding offers revolving access to the approved funding amount and lets the business owner draw on the MCA

One of the key aspects of this legislation is the introduction of disclosure requirements for lenders.