Small Business Financing news and trends

Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs
Loans // October 03, 2024

Embedded lending options are proving to be critical lifelines for individuals and the smallest businesses — particularly in an uncertain macro environment marked by relatively high interest rates. “Many times in life, when you expect it least, … and you need availability [and speed] when...

GenAI Bridges Small Business Lending Gap
artificial intelligence // April 18, 2024

An unavoidable truth in business is that it frequently takes money to make money.  And in today’s world, where small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves struggling to secure the capital they need to invest in their growth, innovative solutions are crucial. That’s why...

Rapid Finance Teams With Galileo on Small Business Financing Solution
Partnerships // April 16, 2024

Rapid Finance has teamed up with Galileo Financial Technologies on a small business financing solution. This collaboration has created Rapid Finance’s Rapid Access Mastercard program, which is managed by Galileo and sponsored by Galileo’s parent company, SoFi Technologies, the companies said in a Tuesday (April 16) press release emailed...

OnlineCheckWriter and Plexe Team as Businesses Struggle to Find Capital
B2B Payments // October 09, 2023

B2B payment platform OnlineCheckWriter.com has teamed with Plexe to help businesses access working capital. The recently announced partnership lets businesses access Plexe’s line of credit after verifying business information and a valid bank, the two firms said. “Users can choose their desired tenure for payment, making it easier than ever to...

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Visa: Embedded Lending Provides Global Tailwind for Consumers and SMBs

October 03, 2024
Embedded lending options are proving to be critical lifelines for individuals and the smallest businesses — particularly in an uncertain macro environment marked by relatively high interest rates. “Many times in life, when you expect it least, … and you need availability [and speed] when it comes to credit — or access to cash flows […]

GenAI Bridges Small Business Lending Gap

April 18, 2024
An unavoidable truth in business is that it frequently takes money to make money.  And in today’s world, where small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves struggling to secure...

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Rapid Finance Teams With Galileo on Small Business Financing Solution

April 16, 2024
Rapid Finance has teamed up with Galileo Financial Technologies on a small business financing solution. This collaboration has created Rapid Finance’s Rapid Access Mastercard program, which is managed by Galileo and sponsored by Galileo’s parent company, SoFi Technologies, the companies said in a Tuesday (April 16) press release emailed to PYMNTS. The Rapid Access Mastercard is a prepaid commercial […]

OnlineCheckWriter and Plexe Team as Businesses Struggle to Find Capital

October 09, 2023
B2B payment platform OnlineCheckWriter.com has teamed with Plexe to help businesses access working capital. The recently announced partnership lets businesses access Plexe’s line of credit after verifying business information and a valid bank, the two firms...

Fundbox Strengthens Synchrony’s SMB Financing Position

March 28, 2019
B2B payments and finance company Fundbox is expanding its partnership with consumer financial services company Synchrony in a deal that will expand the latter’s position in small business funding. In...

Visa Invests In Israeli Startup Behalf

August 07, 2018
Visa announced Tuesday (August 7) that it has made an investment in and inked a partnership with Behalf, an Israeli startup. In a press release, Visa said the investment and partnership...