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Loanspark wins Gold for Company of the Year in Financial Services and Bronze for Achievement in Growth

If you’ve ever had a borrower ask, “Hey, do you know anyone who can help me buy a building for my business?” and your only response was, “Not really”—this episode is for you. Because the truth is, every mortgage broker runs into commercial opportunities. But most don’t do anything with them. Not because they don’t want to—because they don’t know how. That’s why I brought Michael Barnett, CEO and co-founder of Loanspark, onto The CEO1440 Show.

Loanspark trademarks BLaaS™, reinforcing its leadership in embedded lending and expanding access to critical SMB financing solutions.

Loanspark has partnered with Tax Titans to offer small businesses an innovative blend of lending and tax services, merging Loanspark's BLaaS with Tax Titans' marketplace for tax professionals. This partnership aims to simplify financial management and promote SMB growth through enhanced financial access and tax support.

Loanspark partners with BDO Alliance USA, enabling CPA firms to offer business lending services, bridging funding gaps & enhancing customer advisory services.

An episode packed with wisdom for companies navigating the complexities of B2B financing, Michael Barnett’s dialogue with host Vinay Koshy is a treasury of knowledge for anyone looking to understand or improve their company’s financial journey.

Real Estate Investors who flip houses or who own/operate rental properties may need working capital or down payment money for a new investment. Instead of tapping equity in their properties, they may be able to get an unsecured line of credit based on their company’s cash flow. Rocky Butani, CEO of Lender Link, interviewed Loanspark’s CEO, Michael Barnett, to learn about this alternative financing solution. Watch the video or read the interview transcript below.

Loanspark, a leader in Business Lending as a Service, was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Tech Startup of the Year category in The 22nd ABA

Leading global accounting offshoring services provider, TOA Global, and financing and capital lender, Loanspark, inked a deal that revolutionizes business lending for CPA firms.

Michael Barnett discusses how mortgage brokers and professionals advance their lending business by doing commercial real estate lending the right way. Check out the conversation here.

How mortgage brokers benefit from having a commercial lending back office and team, and grow their customer following.

Loanspark wins SB100 award, honoring the Top 100 Small to Mid-Sized Businesses in the US and celebrates their growth & accomplishments in the previous year.

The Mass Fintech Hub, a public-private partnership dedicated to making the state a global leader in fintech, announced expansion of its membership, adding four new organizations. With the newest additions, which include Loanspark, the collaborative has welcomed more than 50 members to support its mission to advance fintech across Massachusetts since its launch in 2021.

Why leave a stable, corporate career behind to start a business? What does it mean to be a Co-CEO? Sasha touches on these questions and more throughout the interview.

Highlighting the importance of mortgage companies and brokers staying ahead of new trends in the CRE space and how #Loanspark helps those in the mortgage industry significantly expand their CRE capabilities to provide meaningful offerings to a variety of businesses and customers.

Why We Need More Women Founders & Here Is What Loanspark Is Doing To Make That Happen - When women step into leadership roles and become founders, it sends a powerful message to the next generation of women entrepreneurs. Seeing more women in these positions inspires others, providing tangible proof that they too can pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and succeed in a traditionally male-dominated field.

Women Redefining Entrepreneurship: From Corporate Leadership to Fintech Startup - How Sasha’s visionary leadership is transforming Loanspark and setting new standards for excellence and diversity-focused innovation in the tech and finance sectors.

Announcing Loanspark's recognition as the "2023 Lending Service of the Year" by PAN Finance, marking a significant milestone in Loanspark's journey.

High-Touch Service in Changing Commercial Lending Tech - How banks are leveraging automation and the innovative ways technology is streamlining processes and increasing efficiency in the commercial lending landscape.

From The USSR To The USA: Sasha Yablonovsky's Rise To Entrepreneurial Success - Going from immigrant to CEO in under a decade wasn’t easy, but Sasha’s story is a testament to what hard work and determination can achieve. This episode is not just a motivating listen, but a resourceful guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and those considering the entrepreneurial path.

Announcing Loanspark's expansion of commercial real estate offerings by adding over 100 new lenders to its marketplace.

Simplifying Business Finance - How Loanspark solves the challenges that small businesses face when it comes to obtaining capital.

Announcing Loanspark's expansion of services to Canada, aiming to support SMBs in accessing capital for business growth, and outlining the loan programs offered.

Lending & Giving - How BLaaS is revolutionizing the financial health of SMB communities, and why it is important for all types of leaders to have a powerful presence in the Fintech industry.

Discussing Loanspark's partnerships and how they are enhancing the lending processes and providing a smoother, more secure experience for its co-branded partners and their SMB customers.

Giving Small Businesses Easier Access To Capital - The secrets to growing, optimizing, and saving money one idea at a time.

Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Launched My Business or Startup - Michael Barnett, the founder of Loanspark, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur, his challenges, the importance of resilience, and his mission to bring goodness to the world through business lending.

Highlights of Loanspark's certification as a minority-owned business by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), emphasizing the importance of diversity in entrepreneurship and how it aligns with Loanspark's mission to provide equal access to capital and financial opportunities, particularly through partnerships with B2B service providers.

Co-CEO, Sasha Yablonovsky, gives advice on reframing your skills, expertise and knowledge to land the job you want.

Announcing the launch of Loanspark's co-branded lending service, which aims to help B2B firms offer business funding products and address the working capital needs of their SMB customers, emphasizing the importance of making funding more accessible to SMBs and the role of FinTech in meeting that demand.

Highlights of how Loanspark, a co-branded fintech startup is disrupting the commercial lending industry by providing tailored lending solutions for SMBs through partnerships with B2B businesses, aiming to make funding more accessible and promote mutual growth.

Cross Training Your Teams - The importance of continuous learning, fostering collaboration between teams, and prioritizing customer communication.