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Business Loan Demand Turned Negative: What the Fed Survey Means Down the Lending Chain
Banks reported weaker business loan demand from firms of every size last quarter. Here's why borrowers pulled back, and what the Fed's numbers mean for non-bank lenders and brokers.
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How Mark Ross Went From Wall Street to Building FinTech for Business Lending
In this episode of Funding Talk, Dragin CEO Mark Ross joins Shane Mahabir to discuss his transition from institutional finance into entrepreneurship in fintech.
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Boris Mendes Reveals the Biggest Fintech and Funding Shifts Brokers Can’t Ignore
A chat with Boris Mendes, CEO of B2 Systems, about all things business lending and fintech, as he recently launched the B2 software platform for business loan brokers. With more than 10 years in alternative business funding, Boris shares valuable insights with new entrants and veterans alike.
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SMB confidence bounces back | Alternative Lending platforms grow | CC usage for SMBs
Are you aware of what SMBs are saying about their confidence for survival within 2 years, what credit cards they use, and which ones they use first?
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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
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Monday Brief: DeFi Migration, SMB Credit Card Trends, and AI’s Fintech Premium
A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals that over half of SMBs use both personal and business credit cards. Younger firms frequently carry balances, signaling cash flow pressure. While high limits attract larger SMBs, smaller ones want credit-building tools and relevant perks.
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What Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Mean for the Business Lending Landscape
The following are some policies, promises, and facts from the campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump that stakeholders in the...
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How AI is Redefining Alternative Business Lending
For stakeholders in the alternative business finance sector, embracing the AI-infused journey is not a mere trend, but a trajectory toward..
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