The State of Small Business Lending: Rohit Arora on AI, growth, and what’s next for Biz2Credit

In this exclusive interview, Rohit Arora, CEO and Co-Founder of Biz2Credit, joins Funder Intel for an in-depth conversation on the state of small business lending and where the market is headed next.

We discuss how Biz2Credit performed in 2025, how many businesses the platform funds annually, and which products and services business owners and partners are finding the most value in today’s market. Rohit also shares insights into Biz2Credit’s newly introduced line of credit, how it’s being received, and what brokers should know about referring deals to this product.

The conversation goes deeper into broader industry trends, including how artificial intelligence is shaping underwriting, decisioning, and the future of lending. Drawing from Biz2Credit’s Small Business Earnings Report, Rohit explains the key signals that could influence the outlook for small business financing in 2026.

This interview is a must-watch for business loan brokers, lenders, fintech professionals, and anyone interested in the evolving small business lending landscape.

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