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Business Verification

Shela Heramis

January 27, 2026

March 2, 2026

11 Minutes Read

Alaska Business Entity Verification for Alternative Lenders

Alaska presents unique verification challenges for alternative lenders, with 12 distinct entity statuses and terminology that differs from the lower 48 states. The state's 'Good Standing' requirement and 'Non-Compliant' status create decision points that require clear underwriting rules. This guide maps Alaska's entity statuses to lending decisions and shows how to automate verification for this geographically remote but economically active market.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

February 25, 2026

March 1, 2026

4 Minutes Read

Figure's Blockchain Lending Stock Up 50% Since IPO: Is On-Chain Lending Going Mainstream?

Bernstein named Figure Technology Solutions its top pick for 2026, raising its price target by over 30%. Here is what blockchain lending means for alternative lenders.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

February 25, 2026

February 28, 2026

5 Minutes Read

The Consumerization of Small Business Lending: 19 State Laws and Counting

Small business lending is being regulated like consumer lending across 19 states. With CFPB Rule 1071 compliance dates approaching, alternative lenders face a compliance reckoning now.

News

Shela Heramis

March 2, 2026

February 27, 2026

17 Minutes Read

Marathon's Richards: 10x Software Leverage Will Break

$12.7B BDC maturity wall in 2026: The capital supply chain threat most lenders are ignoring

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

February 25, 2026

February 27, 2026

4 Minutes Read

Virginia's City Lending Shuts Down: What Another Lender Closure Tells Us About the 2026 Lending Landscape

City Lending Inc., a Virginia-based mortgage lender, has closed its doors. Here is what the pattern of lender closures means for alternative lending in 2026.

Alternative Financing

Shela Heramis

February 25, 2026

February 26, 2026

5 Minutes Read

Blue Owl Capital's Private Credit Crisis: What the $1.4 Billion Fire Sale Means for Alternative Lenders

Blue Owl Capital forced $1.4 billion in asset sales to meet investor redemptions while Bank of America committed $25 billion to expand private credit. The funding landscape is bifurcating.