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Friday, September 11

Friday, September 11

The Daily Line · No. 612

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Live wire
  • 18mFilingApex Capital Group files Chapter 11 in Delaware; $1.2B originator cites liquidity squeeze
  • 41mCreditKalamata Capital closes $150M senior credit facility led by a Midwest regional bank
  • 1hRuleFTC opens 60-day comment window on federal commercial-financing disclosure standard
  • 1hDataMoneyline Index: August funded volume +6.8% m/m, 2nd-position share at 18-month low
  • 2hEnforcementNY AG subpoenas five funders over collection practices, per people familiar
  • 2hPeopleGreenline Capital names ex-Kabbage risk lead Priya Nand as Chief Credit Officer
  • 3hM&AVelocity Funding nears $45M deal for 12-state ISO network BridgePoint
  • 18mFilingApex Capital Group files Chapter 11 in Delaware; $1.2B originator cites liquidity squeeze
  • 41mCreditKalamata Capital closes $150M senior credit facility led by a Midwest regional bank
  • 1hRuleFTC opens 60-day comment window on federal commercial-financing disclosure standard
  • 1hDataMoneyline Index: August funded volume +6.8% m/m, 2nd-position share at 18-month low
  • 2hEnforcementNY AG subpoenas five funders over collection practices, per people familiar
  • 2hPeopleGreenline Capital names ex-Kabbage risk lead Priya Nand as Chief Credit Officer
  • 3hM&AVelocity Funding nears $45M deal for 12-state ISO network BridgePoint
  • 18mFilingApex Capital Group files Chapter 11 in Delaware; $1.2B originator cites liquidity squeeze
  • 41mCreditKalamata Capital closes $150M senior credit facility led by a Midwest regional bank
  • 1hRuleFTC opens 60-day comment window on federal commercial-financing disclosure standard
  • 1hDataMoneyline Index: August funded volume +6.8% m/m, 2nd-position share at 18-month low
  • 2hEnforcementNY AG subpoenas five funders over collection practices, per people familiar
  • 2hPeopleGreenline Capital names ex-Kabbage risk lead Priya Nand as Chief Credit Officer
  • 3hM&AVelocity Funding nears $45M deal for 12-state ISO network BridgePoint
  • 18mFilingApex Capital Group files Chapter 11 in Delaware; $1.2B originator cites liquidity squeeze
  • 41mCreditKalamata Capital closes $150M senior credit facility led by a Midwest regional bank
  • 1hRuleFTC opens 60-day comment window on federal commercial-financing disclosure standard
  • 1hDataMoneyline Index: August funded volume +6.8% m/m, 2nd-position share at 18-month low
  • 2hEnforcementNY AG subpoenas five funders over collection practices, per people familiar
  • 2hPeopleGreenline Capital names ex-Kabbage risk lead Priya Nand as Chief Credit Officer
  • 3hM&AVelocity Funding nears $45M deal for 12-state ISO network BridgePoint
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Breaking

Breaking: Apex Capital Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

One of the MCA industry's largest direct funders with $1.2B in annual originations has filed for bankruptcy, citing rising default rates and liquidity constraints. The fallout could impact hundreds of broker relationships.

MEMoneyline Editorial·25m ago·9 min read

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    7 Proven Deal Flow Strategies for New MCA Brokers in 2026: The Complete Guide

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Latestthe river

Regulatory

FTC Proposes Federal Disclosure Standards for Commercial Financing Products

The Federal Trade Commission has published a proposed rule that would create nationwide disclosure requirements for MCA providers, potentially superseding the patchwork of state-level regulations.

Sarah Chen·3h ago·4 min
Deep dive

Weekly Market Pulse: MCA Origination Volume Hits 18-Month High in February

Industry origination data shows February 2026 is on track to be the strongest month since mid-2024, driven by seasonal demand and loosening underwriting criteria among top-tier funders.

Marcus Rivera·6h ago·7 min
Fintech

Greenbox Capital Launches AI-Powered Underwriting Platform for Sub-$50K Advances

The Miami-based funder says its new system can approve deals under $50,000 in under 90 seconds with 40% fewer defaults than traditional underwriting methods.

Jessica Wu·8h ago·7 min
Broker story

How Top Brokers Are Using TikTok to Generate 200+ MCA Leads Per Month

A growing cohort of MCA brokers are building massive pipelines through short-form video content. We interviewed three who are each closing $2M+ monthly from social media alone.

David Okafor·11h ago·5 min
Deals·Pro

Exclusive: Velocity Funding in Talks to Acquire Regional ISO Network for $45M

Sources close to the deal say Velocity Funding is finalizing the acquisition of BridgePoint Financial, a 12-state ISO network with 400+ active broker relationships.

Rachel Torres·14h ago·7 min
Opinion

Opinion: The MCA Industry Needs to Stop Fighting Regulation and Start Shaping It

After years of reactive lobbying, the industry's largest trade groups are finally recognizing that proactive engagement with regulators produces better outcomes for everyone.

Moneyline Editorial·17h ago·10 min
Funder spotlight

Funder Spotlight: Inside Kalamata Capital's 300% Growth Strategy

CEO Maria Espinoza explains how the New York-based funder grew from $80M to $320M in annual funding volume by focusing exclusively on healthcare and construction verticals.

Sarah Chen·20h ago·8 min
Regulatory

New York AG Launches Investigation Into MCA Collection Practices

Attorney General Letitia James's office has opened a formal investigation into aggressive collection tactics used by at least five MCA providers operating in New York state.

Marcus Rivera·23h ago·9 min

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Deep dive · 7 min

Weekly Market Pulse: MCA Origination Volume Hits 18-Month High in February

Industry origination data shows February 2026 is on track to be the strongest month since mid-2024, driven by seasonal demand and loosening underwriting criteria among top-tier funders.

Deep dive · 5 minPro

The Rise of Revenue-Based Financing in Healthcare: A $3B Opportunity

Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to revenue-based financing over traditional loans. Our analysis shows the healthcare MCA vertical grew 180% year-over-year.

Deep dive · 9 min

Funder Rankings Q1 2026: Top 25 MCA Providers by Approval Rate

Moneyline's quarterly analysis reveals which funders are approving the most deals and how approval rates have shifted since the credit tightening of late 2025.

Deep dive · 8 minPro

The Complete Guide to MCA Stacking: Risks, Regulations, and Red Flags

As stacking continues to be the industry's most controversial practice, we break down the mechanics, the legal landscape, and how funders are using technology to detect it.

Deep dive · 7 min

The Hidden Costs of MCA Lead Generation: What Brokers Aren't Tracking

Most brokers know their cost-per-lead but few track cost-per-funded-deal. Our analysis of 12,000 leads across 50 brokers reveals surprising economics.

Deep dive · 10 min

Industry Analysis: MCA Default Rates Fall to 14-Month Low in January 2026

Default rates across the MCA industry dropped to 11.2% in January, down from a peak of 16.8% in November 2024, according to Moneyline's proprietary data.

Regulatory trackerstate by state

Regulatory desk

3 measures on the books · 4 pending or proposed · maintained by the regulatory desk

State and federal commercial-financing measures
JurisdictionMeasureStatusEffective
CACaliforniaSB-1247Standardized disclosure + 3-day cooling-offBrokers explicitly in scopeEnactedJan 1, 2027
USFederal · FTCNPRM 2026-14National commercial-financing disclosureComment period openProposedTBD
USFederal · CFPB§1071Small-business lending data collectionTier 1 compliance datePendingJul 1, 2026
NYNew YorkS.5470-BCollections conduct + COJ limitsSenate Banking, 2nd readPendingTBD
TXTexasHB 700Provider registration + UCC lien limitsRegistration renewals due Q4In effectSep 1, 2025
NJNew JerseyS.2352Commercial financing disclosurePassed Senate 31–6PendingTBD
GAGeorgiaSB 90Disclosure + broker fee transparencyAG enforcement onlyIn effectJan 1, 2024
MDMarylandHB 1150Sales-based financing registrationDied in committee; refiling expectedStalledTBD

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Appetite index
77.0+5.5%
Avg factor · 1st pos
1.31-0.8%
Approval rate
38.2%+2.1%
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Funders moving

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  • QuickFund DirectSame-day up to $150K
  • Greenline CapitalBack on 2nd position
  • Pearl CapitalPauses trucking < 2y TIB

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