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Navigating the SBA’s Regulatory Shakeup: What Lenders, Brokers, and Borrowers Need to Know Right Now

If you’re a lender, broker, or borrower involved in SBA lending and you feel like the ground has been shifting under your feet for the past year, you’re not imagining it. Between June 2025 and March 2026, the SBA issued a series of sweeping changes to the SOP 50 10 8 that have fundamentally altered […]

Chris Hurn March 31, 2026

11 min read

AI in Fintech

“An Economic Paradox”: What Independent Analysts Found When They Examined AI-Powered SBA Lending

A recent episode of The Deep Dive podcast examined our pitch materials and financial overview — and the conversation that followed is one of the clearest explanations we’ve heard of why SBA lending is broken and what it takes to fix it. Rather than summarize our own model in our own words, we thought we’d […]

Matt Craig March 29, 2026

6 min read

AI in Fintech

80% Faster: How AI Document Intelligence Is Compressing the SBA Lending Cycle

Let me describe a scene that anyone in SBA lending will recognize immediately. A borrower submits a loan application with 150 pages of documents — tax returns, financial statements, a purchase agreement, personal financial disclosures. Those documents land on an underwriter’s desk. The underwriter opens the first tax return, starts reading page by page, and […]

Matt Craig March 27, 2026

7 min read

Resources for Business Owners

Freelance Cash Advance: A Game-Changer for Your Business

Freelancing offers a unique and rewarding career path, but it also comes with its fair share of financial challenges. One of the primary obstacles faced by freelancers is the unpredictable nature of their income streams. Unlike traditional employment, where a steady paycheck is the norm, freelancers must navigate the ebb and flow of client projects, […]

Matt Craig March 12, 2026

12 min read

Resources for Business Owners

5 Proven Strategies to Reduce Your C-Corporation Tax Burden

Corporate taxation, especially for C-corporations, is complex due to numerous rules and changing tax laws. C-corporations face double taxation—once at the corporate level and again on dividends to shareholders—making tax planning crucial. This article outlines five strategies to help C-corporations reduce tax liability and improve financial efficiency by focusing on deductions, credits, and optimizing their business structure.

Ann Diesta October 16, 2024

14 min read

Resources for Business Owners

S-Corporations 101: How to Lower Your Self-Employment Tax Burden

Understanding S-Corporation taxes is crucial for freelancers looking to optimize their tax strategy. This blog breaks down the benefits of S-Corp election, including potential tax savings through self-employment tax reductions and pass-through taxation. It also provides essential insights on payroll requirements, filing deadlines, and common tax pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're considering an S-Corp election or looking to maximize its benefits, this guide offers practical advice to help freelancers make informed decisions and stay compliant with IRS regulations.

Ann Diesta October 7, 2024

17 min read

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