Cobalt Intelligence Secretary of State API

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Secretary of State API

News

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

February 17, 2026

12 Minutes Read

Indiana Business Entity Verification: What Alternative Lenders Need to Know

Indiana presents alternative lenders with one of the most complex Secretary of State status systems in the nation, featuring 28 distinct entity statuses. What makes Indiana particularly challenging for underwriting automation is the prevalence of 'pending' statuses—Pending Admin Dissolution, Pending Revocation, Pending Merger, and others—that create uncertainty about an entity's future standing. For lenders processing Midwest deal flow, understanding Indiana's status nuances is essential for accurate risk assessment.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

February 17, 2026

13 Minutes Read

deBanked CONNECT Miami 2026: What 1,000+ Attendees, Broker Automation, and a Shifting Competitive Landscape Mean for Funders

deBanked CONNECT Miami 2026 drew 1,000+ attendees. Here is what broker automation, Bitty Advance with OppFi backing, and Idea Financial's growth mean for competing funders.

Business Verification

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

February 16, 2026

12 Minutes Read

Georgia Business Entity Verification for Alternative Lenders

Georgia ranks among the top 10 states for small business activity, with Atlanta serving as a major hub for alternative lending. The Georgia Secretary of State uses unique status terminology including 'Active/Compliance' and 'Active/Noncompliance' that provides granular insight into entity health. This guide maps Georgia's 13 entity statuses to lending decisions and explains how to handle the state's compliance-focused status system.

News

Shela Heramis

February 15, 2026

February 13, 2026

10 Minutes Read

Congress Moves to Kill State Rate Caps on Lenders

DIDMCA Opt-Out Wave Spreads Beyond Colorado

Business Verification

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

February 12, 2026

10 Minutes Read

Connecticut Business Entity Verification for Alternative Lenders

Connecticut's business-dense corridor between New York and Boston includes significant alternative lending activity across Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County. The Connecticut Secretary of State uses straightforward 'Active' terminology but includes unique statuses like 'Forfeited' and 'Renunciated' that require specific interpretation. This guide maps Connecticut's eight entity statuses to lending decisions.

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