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What if there was an Alternative Lending Bill of Rights for Small Business Owners?
In this article, we explore ideas which we believe could be easily adopted by the industry or policymakers as a set of standards
Thomas Tramaglini
7 min read
It is simple why over half who take on alternative funding default.
In this article we explore several (maybe harsh) ways that may explain why so many small business owners default on their fundings.
Thomas Tramaglini
6 min read
California attorney misappropriated up to $282 million from clients who were looking for debt relief.
The State Bar of California announced that a Tustin attorney is facing disbarment for allegedly embezzling around $282 million.
Thomas Tramaglini
3 min read
UCC Liens vs UCC Actions.
This article outlines UCC filings, distinguishes them from UCC actions, and provides insight into what small business owners can anticipate.
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
Reasons to stay away from Judgements on your MCAs and alternative loans.
This article outlines various compelling reasons why avoiding a judgement is crucial.
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
Misleading Small Business Owners: "The State of Small Business Report" by "Progressive Lender" IOU is just too weak to publish - but they did.
In this article we review and debunk a misleading report published by a leading small business lender.
Thomas Tramaglini
8 min read
How The Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) Company's Treat Those Who Don't Pay? Their Playbook Explained.
This article outlines what small business owners can anticipate (referred to as the MCA playbook) when encountering a default.
Thomas Tramaglini
6 min read
MCA Predator NewCo (dba Credit Line Capital) Sued by Merchant for Actions We See Regularly
Most of the clients we have worked with who have defaulted on their Merchant Cash Advances have been subjected to the multitude of different
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
UCC vs MCA Lawsuits.
This article aids small business owners in making decisions by examining the differences between UCC actions and MCA lawsuits.
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
Reverse Consolidations are Not Consolidation at All. Just a Recipe for Disaster. What to Do.
In this article, we delve into the concept of reverse consolidation and their brutal consequences.
Thomas Tramaglini
7 min read
Did you ignore your MCA lawsuit? Think twice as you DO NOT want a judgement.
In this article, we discuss the outcomes of not answering a MCA lawsuit.
Thomas Tramaglini
6 min read
Answering an MCA or Alternative Loan Company Lawsuit is Important.
This article describes the importance of answering MCA lawsuits and provides some implications if not answered.
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
Kabbage Inc. settles massive PPP case
Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice announced they had reached a settlement in their lawsuit against defunct Kabbage Inc.
Thomas Tramaglini
3 min read
FirstPoint Funding LLC settles with AKF, Inc (Fundkite) for $50,000 because broker stacked small business owners at their expense.
To avoid a trial and drawn out process, FirstPoint Funding and AKF "amicably" resolve the case for $50,000.
Thomas Tramaglini
2 min read
The Baloney (Bull***t) Playbook: 7 Ways Predatory Brokers Lure Vulnerable Small Business Owners into Cash Advances and Eventually Default.
This article shares common tactics that brokers use, their implication, and some things we are doing to fight back.
Thomas Tramaglini
7 min read
Merchant Cash Advance Predators (Brokers): How much do they make from the bad loans/advances they lure the small business owners into?
In this article we discuss how brokers operate to make the most amount of money off each advance.
Thomas Tramaglini
5 min read
New York AG Sues Delta Bridge, Yellowstone Capital, and a host of other entities and individuals. Is your MCA/Alternative Loan listed in their evidence? Find it here.
This article outlines several parts of the AG's lawsuit and datasets entered into the evidence.
Thomas Tramaglini
3 min read
Was your MCA company (predator) one of the ones who were sued by the New York Attorney General for issuing fraudulent loans with exorbitant rates?
The team at Beacon has broken down the lawsuit and shared some of the implications.
Thomas Tramaglini
6 min read
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