Cobalt Intelligence Secretary of State API

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Secretary of State API

Business Verification

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

February 19, 2026

10 Minutes Read

Louisiana Business Entity Verification: What Alternative Lenders Need to Know

Louisiana presents alternative lenders with one of the simplest Secretary of State status systems in the nation—just two categories: Active and Inactive. While this binary system enables rapid automated decisions, Louisiana's unique civil law tradition and Gulf Coast economy create verification considerations that go beyond basic status checks. For lenders processing Southeast deal flow, understanding what Louisiana's simplified system reveals—and what it hides—is essential for accurate risk assessment.

News

Shela Heramis

February 19, 2026

February 18, 2026

10 Minutes Read

MCA-Native AI Scorecard From Ex-Bizfi Exec

AdvanceIQ Challenges Ocrolus, Heron Data; MCA Lending Is Getting Crowded

Business Verification

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

February 18, 2026

11 Minutes Read

Maryland Business Entity Verification: What Alternative Lenders Need to Know

Maryland offers alternative lenders a streamlined Secretary of State status system with 8 categories, including the notable 'Revived' status that indicates an entity successfully restored from forfeiture. For lenders processing Mid-Atlantic deal flow, Maryland's proximity to Washington D.C. creates a concentration of government contractors and professional services firms with specific verification considerations.

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.

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