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Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

April 2, 2026

21 Minutes Read

Business Verification APIs for Lenders [2026 Guide]

Compare 10 business verification APIs for lenders. See features, coverage, and pricing to choose the right KYB solution for your lending workflow.

News

Shela Heramis

April 3, 2026

April 1, 2026

16 Minutes Read

Sure Sports Faces Trial Over $4.375M Impostor Loan It Brokered

Broker earned $87.5K. Lender lost $4.375M. Suit filed in Florida.

News

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

April 1, 2026

12 Minutes Read

Cobalt Intelligence vs Middesk: SOS Data Comparison for Lenders

Feature-by-feature comparison of Cobalt Intelligence vs Middesk for SOS data verification. See pricing, coverage, and when to choose each provider.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

March 31, 2026

15 Minutes Read

TIN/EIN Verification API: Automate Business Identity Checks

How TIN and EIN verification APIs automate business identity checks for lenders. IRS matching, fraud prevention, and integration guide.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

16 Minutes Read

Square AI Lends on First Transaction: 66% Under $25K GPV

Block's 17 years of POS data underwrites merchants before their second sale

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

March 30, 2026

14 Minutes Read

UCC Filing API: Complete Resource for Lenders

Complete guide to UCC filing APIs for lenders. Coverage, stacking detection, collateral verification workflows, and API integration.

News

Shela Heramis

March 29, 2026

March 27, 2026

16 Minutes Read

Barclays Cuts ABL After $800M in Double-Pledging Losses

Atlas SP, Barclays, Fifth Third: same fraud, same blind spot

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

March 27, 2026

14 Minutes Read

Contractor License Verification API: Complete Guide for Construction Lenders

Complete guide to contractor license verification APIs for construction lenders. State requirements, API integration, and risk prevention.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

March 20, 2026

March 26, 2026

21 Minutes Read

SOS API vs Building In-House: Cost Comparison for Engineering Teams

Detailed TCO comparison of using an SOS API versus building in-house scrapers. Engineering costs, infrastructure, and break-even analysis.

News

Shela Heramis

March 26, 2026

March 25, 2026

17 Minutes Read

CT Bill Set to Ban MCA Account Freezes. Vote Deadline: May 6

Five States Have Now Restricted COJ. Connecticut Is Next.