Capital Intelligence Briefings
Funding Basics: Understanding Business Loan Types, Terms, and Structures Without the Noise
by: Sal S. BentiPublished on: 02/04/2026A comprehensive guide to the differences between bank and alternative lending products.
Pillar 1: SMB Fundability
When Permanent Becomes Possible: And Whether You Actually Want It
by: Sal S. BentiPublished on: 01/04/2026"When does permanent become possible?" to "Do I need permanent financing, or do I want it?" Acknowledges that permanent isn't the only endpoint.
Pillar 2: CRE Funding Strategy
Bridge vs Permanent Financing: The Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong
by: Sal S. BentiPublished on: 01/04/2026If you subscribe to bridge financing to permanent financing as the holy grail, you may want to read this.
Pillar 2: CRE Funding Strategy
The Capital Stack Blueprint: How to Structure for Bridge, Bridge-to-Permanent, and Institutional Lending
by: Sal S. BentiPublished on: 31/03/2026How your capital stack can hurt your profit and how to structure it properly.
Pillar 2: CRE Funding Strategy
