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New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud

New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
June 05, 2025  |  Loans

As tariffs loomed this spring, PYMNTS Intelligence found that obtaining financing was (and is) a difficult endeavor for smaller firms, which power the U.S. economy....

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
June 05, 2025  |  Legal

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan...

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Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
Fed’s Beige Book Shows Muted Hiring and Spending as Uncertainty Lingers
June 05, 2025  |  Economy

A month and a half since the Federal Reserve’s last Beige Book, which takes the pulse of the economy through observations of businesses and community...

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Working Capital Efficiency Rises 2.5% Among North American Middle-Market Companies
Working Capital Efficiency Rises 2.5% Among North American Middle-Market Companies
June 05, 2025  |  Working Capital

North American middle-market firms are demonstrating resilience, fueled in part by an increasing and more strategic use of financial tools. Get the Full Story Complete...

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JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin ETFs as Loan Collateral
JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin ETFs as Loan Collateral
June 04, 2025  |  Bitcoin

JPMorgan Chase plans to offer financing to clients using spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as collateral, Bloomberg reported Wednesday...

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Just 37% of Consumer Lenders Connect at eCommerce Checkout
Just 37% of Consumer Lenders Connect at eCommerce Checkout
June 04, 2025  |  Loans

Despite the clear potential of integrating credit directly into commerce platforms, many lenders appear to be sitting on the sidelines, potentially missing significant growth opportunities...

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Apollo Global Management Partners With Banks to Trade Private Credit
Apollo Global Management Partners With Banks to Trade Private Credit
May 29, 2025  |  Banking

Apollo Global Management is reportedly working with five banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group, to trade private credit. Get the Full...

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FICO Scores Come Under Scrutiny and Lenders Eye New Ways to Assess Risk
FICO Scores Come Under Scrutiny and Lenders Eye New Ways to Assess Risk
May 28, 2025  |  Alternative Finances

The FICO score is arguably shorthand for creditworthiness — a triple-digit number that helps determine mortgages and all manner of debt that’s extended to applicants,...

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Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues
Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues
May 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Neobank Starling expanded its customer base last year, even as regulatory issues diminished profits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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