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Friday, September 11
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AI underwriting, data rails and the software eating deal flow.
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.
CRM Showdown: Iris vs. LenderKit vs. FundingMetrics — Which Platform Wins in 2026?
We put the three leading MCA CRM platforms through a comprehensive head-to-head comparison across underwriting, broker management, and reporting capabilities.
CloudLend Acquires UCC Filing Platform DocStax for $28M
The acquisition gives CloudLend control over the UCC filing technology used by over 200 MCA funders, creating a potential data moat in the industry.
LendTech Conference 2026: Key Takeaways From Day One in Austin
Over 2,000 attendees gathered for the industry's largest fintech-focused conference. Here are the five biggest announcements from the opening sessions.
Equipment Financing Startup RentReady Raises $22M Series A
The Brooklyn-based startup is building a marketplace that connects small businesses with equipment financing options, including MCA-backed equipment advances.
How AI Chatbots Are Transforming MCA Customer Service and Collections
Three major funders have deployed AI chatbots for merchant communications, reporting 35% faster response times and a 20% reduction in collection disputes.
Rapid Finance Launches Same-Day ACH for Advances Under $25K
The New York-based funder says same-day ACH capability gives it a competitive edge as the industry moves toward near-instant funding for small-dollar advances.
LendFlow Raises $35M Series B to Build MCA Infrastructure Platform
The fintech startup is building the 'Stripe for MCA' — a unified API layer that handles underwriting, funding, and collections for white-label MCA products.
PayKickstart Integrates With Five Major MCA CRM Platforms
The payment processing platform has launched native integrations with Iris, LenderKit, FundingMetrics, BrokerEngine, and DealsFlow, streamlining commission tracking.
