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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

Mortgage Workflow Fragmentation Drives Hidden Interoperability Tax Costs

Mortgage lenders face rising costs per loan due to operational complexity and fragmented workflows despite automation investments.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Questions to help you get 'financially naked' with your partner

Open and honest financial conversations strengthen relationships and are essential for couples to navigate their future together.
Business intelligence
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.
#small-business
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Bootstrapping

Why This Old-School Payment Method Still Dominates Small Business - and How It Gives Owners an Edge

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Business

Inflation Is Hurting Profit Margins - Here's How to Fight Back

Small businesses face persistent inflation and rising costs, yet many are investing in sales, marketing and technology while expecting revenue growth.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Business

Visa launches a new platform aimed at helping small businesses access capital and gain exposure

Visa launched Visa & Main to support small businesses through $100M funding, corporate partnerships, event-driven customer access, workshops, AI adoption, expense management, and fraud protection.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why This Old-School Payment Method Still Dominates Small Business - and How It Gives Owners an Edge

Most small business owners still rely on paper checks due to cost, disruption, and demographics.
Bootstrapping
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Managing cash flow and other small business challenges in 2026

Successful small business leaders prioritize resilience and adaptability to navigate financial, operational, and growth challenges.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

XRP Adoption Expands as Ripple Embeds Digital Asset Capabilities Directly into Enterprise Treasury Platforms

XRP is integrated into treasury systems, enhancing real-time liquidity management for corporate cash operations.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

USA Compression Partners Eyes Debt Reduction as Record Cash Flow Powers 1.6x Coverage Target

USAC closed 2025 with a record adjusted EBITDA of $613.8 million and a distributable cash flow of $385.7 million, indicating strong financial performance despite high debt levels.
Business
Agile
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to Avoid Construction Delays and Stay on Schedule

Construction delays can derail projects due to poor planning, resource shortages, and communication breakdowns, but can be mitigated with effective strategies and technology.
Venture
fromTearsheet
2 weeks ago

Why fintechs are transitioning from partners to principals in banking - Tearsheet

Three major fintechs applied for bank charters in early 2026, signaling a fundamental shift from the asset-light fintech model toward direct banking operations and regulatory control.
#personal-finance
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I'm on top of my finances, but my partner couldn't care less about hers. How do I convince her to take this seriously?

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Relationships

I'm on top of my finances, but my partner couldn't care less about hers. How do I convince her to take this seriously?

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by U.S. credit unions | TechCrunch

Fuse, an AI-native loan origination system, raised $25 million Series A to modernize legacy lending software used by credit unions and lenders.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

From loan pools to consumer wallets: The ripple effects of credit score lender choice

The FHFA directed approval of two credit scores despite GSEs recommending only FICO 10T, and a lender-choice model between FICO and VantageScore will create pricing inconsistencies and risk measurement challenges in the secondary mortgage market.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

B2B purchases aren't made by individuals

B2B marketing success requires engaging entire buying groups with personalized, multi-channel strategies rather than treating demand generation as a volume-based numbers game with generic messaging.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This 'Money-Saving Perk' Sounds Too Good to Be True. It's a Scam, Right?

Cash-back rewards are funded by interchange fees that merchants pay, ultimately passed to consumers through higher prices or reduced business options.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Companies Are Cutting Back On CAPEX By Leasing Infrastructure On Demand

Companies are shifting from owning heavy equipment to on-demand access, reducing capital lock-up and maintenance costs while managing risks more effectively.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Why You Need an Exit Plan Long Before You're Ready to Sell

Exit thinking—making decisions today that preserve future options—differs from exit planning and should begin early, even when founders aren't considering selling, to maximize leverage and control over inevitable ownership transitions.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Supplier Verification: A Practical Guide for Smarter Global Sourcing

Supplier verification is a strategic necessity in global trade, requiring thorough assessment of legal status, production capability, quality systems, financial stability, and regulatory compliance before establishing business relationships.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Verification is the new credit score

The mortgage industry's core challenge is data confidence and reconciliation across multiple independent systems, not processing speed, as traditional credit scores cannot validate the consistency and reliability of increasingly complex data sources.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Balancing Credit Building with Credit Caution - Social Media Explorer

Build credit steadily and intentionally through consistent, responsible use rather than aggressive account opening, as time and payment history matter more than rapid activity.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Your Burn Rate Could Kill Your Startup Faster Than You Think

Startup success relies on strategic burn rate management, balancing growth with disciplined spending and revenue generation from the outset.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Here's What Small-Business Owners Are Worried About

Small business sales optimism declined in February amid economic pessimism, though profit trends improved and inflation pressures eased.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 month ago

DealFlowAgent raises $750,000 to automate small business M&A

DealFlowAgent, an AI-native investment bank for small business M&A, raised $750,000 from prominent venture backers to address information gaps in business sales by combining human advisers with AI agents that track buyer preferences and streamline deal processes.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process

Radian ceased accepting new business for Radian Mortgage Capital early last week and is in the process of thoughtfully winding down the business over the coming months. This decision followed a thorough process to explore divestiture options, and ultimately, we determined that discontinuing operations was in the best interests of our organization, our employees and our customers.
Real estate
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Most small businesses can't afford a full-time finance chief. So Mastercard is debuting a 'virtual CFO' built with AI | Fortune

I consistently hear the same thing from small business owners: they're stretched too thin-acting as CEO, CFO, and COO all at once. Many are buried in spreadsheets and day‑to‑day decisions, with little time to step back and see what's really driving the business.
Business intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Private credit didn't fix middle-market CRE. It delayed a reckoning

Private credit's market expansion masked fundamental inefficiencies in commercial real estate lending that now surface as refinancing accelerates in a higher-rate environment.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

I have not touched a paper note for months. I don't even have money to pay for a taxi. Now we walk a lot, for long distances. Palestinians in Gaza use the Israeli currency, the shekel, in their daily transactions, and depend on Israel to supply banks with new banknotes and coins.
World news
Venture
fromLawSites
1 month ago

Exclusive: Confido Legal Raises $9 Million to Expand Embedded Payments and Disbursements for Law Firms

Confido Legal, an embedded payments platform for law firms, raised $9 million across two rounds led by Aquiline Capital Partners, combining a $2 million seed round with a larger Series A.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

Why Chasing More Revenue Won't Fix Your Financial Struggles

Pursuing revenue growth without stabilizing internal systems, costs, and processes amplifies inefficiencies and creates fragile, unsustainable businesses instead of profitable ones.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Funding Guru's Matt Haycox secured loans give firms a boost - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Secured loans are becoming a strategic financing tool for UK businesses seeking growth capital, offering stability through longer terms and lower rates without signaling financial distress.
Miscellaneous
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

How embedded BNPL optimizes cash flow for SMBs: Inside the Intuit-Affirm partnership - Tearsheet

Fintech companies now compete for control over the moment financial decisions are made by embedding services directly into workflow platforms rather than building standalone products.
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

Affirm's full-stack ambition is bigger than consumer finance alone - Tearsheet

Within the first days of the year, the BNPL firm rolled out a series of announcements: a rent payments tie-up with Esusu, a bank charter application, debit-card-embedded BNPL through Fiserv, default checkout positioning with Bolt, and integration into QuickBooks invoices.
Real estate
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into debt

Buy now, pay later spreads purchases into installments interest-free if payments are made on time, but lacks regulation until July 2024 when the FCA begins oversight to protect consumers.
Miscellaneous
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How does a personal loan work? From bank loans to alternative financing options - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Personal loans are unsecured borrowings repaid in fixed monthly installments, approved based on credit profile and income, commonly used for debt consolidation, emergencies, and home improvements.
Business
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Money experts on the pros and cons of borrowing - and whether they have any loans themselves

Debt can be categorized as good or bad depending on whether it finances appreciating assets or depreciating expenses, making strategic borrowing potentially beneficial despite cultural stigma against all debt.
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Basware: SAP migrations fail due to Accounts Payable issues

The clock is ticking for companies using SAP ECC. The transition to S/4HANA must be completed by 2027. However, the reality is proving difficult. Figures from early February from research firm ISG show that nearly 60 percent of SAP migrations are delayed and exceed their budget. Underestimated complexity, scope expansion, and internal capacity constraints are identified as the main causes.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

FinOps shifts to AI cost management and SaaS optimization

Managing AI spending has become commonplace. Two years ago, 31 percent of organizations managed AI spending; today, 98 percent do. This is according to research by the FinOps Foundation. It shows that FinOps has definitively shifted from pure cloud management to broad technology value management. AI cost management is now a top priority, while AI value management is the most sought-after skill within teams.
Artificial intelligence
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Top 5 Best AP Automation Software Platforms Reviewed: Finding the Right Fit for Your Finance Team

AP automation revolutionizes invoice and payment management by streamlining manual processes, reducing errors, improving cash flow, and enhancing vendor relationships through increased efficiency and accuracy.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

AD Mortgage launches its largest non-QM securitization yet

The deal represents a defining milestone for the firm. It reflects not only the continued strength of the non-QM RMBS market, but also the confidence investors place in our platform and in AD non-QM mortgages as a premier asset class.
Real estate
Business intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The rise of "always-on" accounting for rental businesses

Always-on accounting systems continuously capture financial activity, automatically organize data, and provide real-time insights, replacing periodic review models across industries, particularly in rental housing.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Capital One just made a $5.15 billion move that could change how businesses manage money

Capital One will acquire Brex for $5.15 billion to integrate Brex's AI-native payments, expense-management software, and corporate-card services into its banking platform.
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash

Taking capital without alignment on values, trust, timing, and working style creates long-term friction that outweighs short-term relief.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A 'Shark Tank' alum needed cash to pay tariffs. This shadowy lending world was ready

"Point me in the direction of what dollar amount you need, and we'll get it priced out and funded today!" It's Bella, it's Jake, it's Zevi strangers offering quick cash to help Joshua Esnard's small business in North Carolina. How does $350,000 sound? Or $768,000 and up to $900,000? Approval in an hour, they say, money in a day. "No gimmicks, Joshua." "No hidden fees, No BS."
US news
Law
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Expanded 8am LawPay will connect financial and operational tasks

8am expanded LawPay into a financial management workspace that centralizes billing, expense management, trust accounting, and real-time reporting to improve law firm revenue and operations.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Never miss a due date: The power of real-time invoice tracking software - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Real-time invoice tracking provides immediate visibility into payables and receivables, reducing errors, saving time, improving cash flow, and strengthening vendor relationships.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

These 6 Budgeting Moves Matter Most in 2026

Flexible, living budgets and rapid micro-tests let founders reallocate spending, seize growth amid uncertainty, and favor focused offers and retention over rigid, large-scale bets.
Software development
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Most SAP migrations bust budgets and deadlines, study finds

Nearly 60% of SAP migrations run late and over budget because organizations underestimate complexity, permit scope creep, and fail to address internal constraints.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

What If Tariffs Go Away - Or Don't? How You Can Protect Your Bottom Line With Contract Intelligence - Above the Law

With the Supreme Court potentially poised to invalidate recent tariffs, organizations face a confusing scenario. Having clear visibility into contract terms - such as price adjustments and renegotiation provisions - is essential to navigating this volatility. Come join us on at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 27 for this CLE-approved webinar, where we'll discuss the current state of the tariff conundrum and explore strategies for achieving contract visibility with the latest AI innovations.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Can agencies pick up more business with a changed approach to procurement teams?

Agencies that proactively engage procurement teams can win more business by treating procurement as strategic partners rather than adversaries.
fromUX Magazine
1 month ago

What "Cheap Prediction" Means for Enterprise

Many organizations, Gans suggests, resemble public airports - full of people waiting for phones to ring, managing buffers, absorbing uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

No admin fees, value-based models, guaranteed results: A new era of agency contracts

Agencies are shifting to value-based and performance-guaranteed commercial models as marketing budgets stagnate, increasing pressure to justify spend and deliver measurable ROI.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How private equity accounting software simplifies UK fund and SPV accounting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Private equity firms operating in the UK face a uniquely complex accounting landscape. Between fund structures, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), regulatory requirements and investor reporting, financial management can quickly become overwhelming. For many firms, legacy systems and spreadsheets are no longer sufficient to support the level of accuracy, transparency and efficiency required. As a result, an increasing number of UK firms are turning to dedicated private equity accounting software to simplify fund and SPV accounting while improving control and compliance.
Software development
#embedded-finance
fromTearsheet
1 month ago
Venture

The 'discovery' problem in embedded finance - and how OMB Bank found the right fintech partner - Tearsheet

fromTearsheet
1 month ago
Venture

The 'discovery' problem in embedded finance - and how OMB Bank found the right fintech partner - Tearsheet

fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Smart Spending Framework Every Founder Needs

Every purchase you make as an entrepreneur is an investment decision, whether it's for a one-time $500 software subscription or a $500,000 equipment lease. What differentiates the successful founders from the struggling ones is how they approach each decision. Casual spenders leak margins over time, while founders who spend consciously build sustainable, profitable businesses. The key is learning to frame everyday spending through an investor's lens.
Venture
#cash-flow
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The ROI of Practice Automation: A Guide for Finance and Accounting Businesses

Automation eliminates repetitive administrative tasks in accounting firms, freeing time to serve clients, grow teams, and improve work-life balance.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I'm afraid I'm on the verge of another bad financial decision

Consult a financial adviser, involve family, and evaluate housing near care to choose a reversible retirement location that fits health, budget, and social needs.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

American Express launches flexible payment feature to ease small business cashflow pressure

American Express launches Flexible Payment Option letting eligible UK business cardholders defer part of a statement and pay interest only on the carried amount.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Easy start feature from Cashfloat puts borrowers back in control of loan repayment flexibility - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cashfloat's Easy Start lets borrowers reduce initial repayments by deferring one payment to loan end, without extra interest and without changing loan terms.
Business
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

How A B2B Payments Giant Is Sneaking Bitcoin Onto Corporate Balance Sheets Without Anyone Noticing

Paystand uses Bitcoin as a settlement layer to provide fast, auditable corporate payments, handling receivables, payables, payroll and cross-border transfers for large businesses.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Forex Funds Flow: Why Traders Are Calling It the Best Prop Firm for Instant Funding & Real Growth

Forex Funds Flow offers instant-funded accounts with realistic rules designed for long-term trader growth, replacing restrictive challenge-based prop firm models.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Better renews $175M warehouse credit facility

Better also reaffirmed guidance it first disclosed in November 2025, saying it expects monthly origination volumes to exceed $1 billion by May 2026. That would represent an increase of more than 100% from the company's average monthly origination volume of about $400 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. The company reiterated its expectation of achieving adjusted EBITDA profitability by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

CFO pipelines are 'completely empty' says search firm expert | Fortune

Boards have no process for developing or identifying the next generation of CFOs,
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Business Recovery and Insolvency Can Help Avoid Liquidation

The weight of mounting debts, unmanageable cash flow issues, and the pressure from creditors can quickly lead a company to the brink of liquidation. However, insolvency and business recovery processes, when handled properly, can offer a lifeline to businesses in distress. One such company that specializes in these services is BABR (Bailey Ahmad Business Recovery), which provides essential strategies and expert guidance to help businesses navigate the complex waters of financial recovery and avoid the often devastating consequences of liquidation.
Business
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

QXO announces additional $1.8 billion raise for deal war chest

QXO raised $3 billion to accelerate acquisitions aiming to consolidate the $800 billion building products industry and grow revenue from $10B to $50B.
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