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Industry Insights

Jan 10, 2026

The Future of Alternative Finance in 2026: Seven Trends Reshaping Small-Business Capital

Embedded capital, AI underwriting, Section 1071, state disclosure laws, and the shift to vertical lending: the seven trends every ISO, funder, and originator needs on their 2026 roadmap.

Michael Kandkhorov

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