A Smarter Way to Connect Brokers and Funders

Shane Mahabir
Aug 2
3 min read

In an industry where speed, precision, and trust define success, Funder Intel has quietly launched something that’s already changing the game behind the scenes.

It’s called the Funder Matching Tool, and it’s not another marketplace or gimmicky lead-gen form.

It’s a performance-first, underwriting-guided matchmaking engine that connects business loan brokers to compatible funders in seconds.

And it’s already working.

Built for Brokers Who Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder

You no longer have to guess who funds what.

With the Funder Matching Tool, brokers simply select deal criteria such as:

Monthly revenue
Time in business
Requested funding amount
Industry
State
FICO score
Current open positions

… and the tool instantly filters a curated database of verified funders based on actual underwriting guidelines.

Each result displays a match percentage so you can gauge fit before you waste time on a submission. And if you’re logged in as a member, you can request a warm introduction directly through the platform — saving even more time.

💬 “It’s like having a junior underwriter by your side, except it never sleeps.” - A broker user during our soft launch

Transparent, But Not Oversharing

Unlike some public funder directories, this tool balances transparency with discretion. We don’t expose every last underwriting detail; we show just enough for brokers to make quick, informed decisions while protecting funder IP.

If a funder isn't open to receiving introductions, their record still appears for visibility, but the Request Intro button is disabled and marked accordingly. This way, brokers still gain intelligence, and funders stay in control of how they’re approached.

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How It Works Behind the Scenes

The tool uses a scoring algorithm that evaluates a broker’s input against funder data using:

Hard exclusions for must-haves (e.g. time in business, restricted industries)
Soft penalties for undercutting preferences (e.g., lower revenue or high stacking)
A dynamic match strength threshold (adjustable with a toggle)

Funders with the best fit, and those willing to take introductions, rise to the top.

Already Delivering Results

Since going live, the Funder Matching Tool has been responsible for many broker-funder connections.

Brokers are submitting deals faster
Funders are updating their guidelines to reflect real-time strategy shifts
Introductions are being tracked, qualified, and managed without a middleman

And this is just the beginning.

Want to See It in Action?

Watch this quick video demo to see how the tool works and how easy it is to start matching deals:

Attention Funders: Get Listed (or Updated)

If you’re a funder and you’re reading this, you may already be listed.

But here’s the thing: outdated guidelines hurt your visibility. Funders that haven’t updated their data are more likely to show low match percentages or be excluded entirely from certain queries.

✅ Update your underwriting today to ensure brokers find you for the right deals.

✅ Become a Featured Funder to appear at the top of search results.

✅ Don’t see your company listed at all? Request to be added.