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    Quote Originally Posted by The Cash Broker View Post
    Been having a couple of deals declined for very vague "credit" reasons. I am very suspicious because both cases have very high avg deposits (700K/mo), virtually zero NSFs and healthy balances, and credit over 680+ for both guarantors. These were sent to both MCA firms and term lenders with gross sales rising year after year.

    Are small ISOs more vulnerable to getting declined, left out in the cold, backdoored by lenders when it comes to big files (500K/mo+)? And if so, is there any defense against this or should I just concentrate on smaller files where there's less chance of the lender being greedy?
    Yes. If you are a small ISO, I would sign up with an agency to have the ability to run credit yourself. You need a clean background to qualify, and the price to run a report is very reasonable. This way you are holding the cards when someone tells you that a decline is for credit reasons. Without this information, lenders can tell you anything, and you have no ammunition to defend yourself. It is up to you to protect your client and yourself against backdooring, because, yes, some lenders will try and steal your client and your renewals. Happens everyday. I have learned the hard way and now have very strict controls in place which has helped me catch the slicksters trying to take food off of my table.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Cash Broker View Post
    Been having a couple of deals declined for very vague "credit" reasons. I am very suspicious because both cases have very high avg deposits (700K/mo), virtually zero NSFs and healthy balances, and credit over 680+ for both guarantors. These were sent to both MCA firms and term lenders with gross sales rising year after year.

    Are small ISOs more vulnerable to getting declined, left out in the cold, backdoored by lenders when it comes to big files (500K/mo+)? And if so, is there any defense against this or should I just concentrate on smaller files where there's less chance of the lender being greedy?
    Most of the big A paper lenders are not going to back door you on a deal and risk their reputation. Yes a 500k deal is huge to you but for most of these companies it just not big enough for them to take a risk like that. If you are running into these problems I would ask the banks for clarification on the decline as well as getting a copy of the underwriting guidelines from them so you can get a better understanding of how they make decisions on deals. Build relationships with the banks you work with this way when things like this come up you can easily get someone on the phone and get answers
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.Celifarco View Post
    Most of the big A paper lenders are not going to back door you on a deal and risk their reputation. Yes a 500k deal is huge to you but for most of these companies it just not big enough for them to take a risk like that. If you are running into these problems I would ask the banks for clarification on the decline as well as getting a copy of the underwriting guidelines from them so you can get a better understanding of how they make decisions on deals. Build relationships with the banks you work with this way when things like this come up you can easily get someone on the phone and get answers
    I disagree. I caught one we all know with their hand in the cookie jar, and cut ties immediately. Don't say it doesn't happen, because it does.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FUNd View Post
    I disagree. I caught one we all know with their hand in the cookie jar, and cut ties immediately. Don't say it doesn't happen, because it does.
    wow, I believe you I just find that surprising that any of the BIG NAME COMPANIES would risk it. Doesn't seem like the up side is worth the risk to their reputation. I will refine my statement to MOSt wont
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.Celifarco View Post
    wow, I believe you I just find that surprising that any of the BIG NAME COMPANIES would risk it. Doesn't seem like the up side is worth the risk to their reputation. I will refine my statement to MOSt wont
    Word.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.Celifarco View Post
    wow, I believe you I just find that surprising that any of the BIG NAME COMPANIES would risk it. Doesn't seem like the up side is worth the risk to their reputation. I will refine my statement to MOSt wont
    they do...more than you know. I would say 90% of all funds pass off their declines to someone else

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chambo View Post
    they do...more than you know. I would say 90% of all funds pass off their declines to someone else
    Either I am oblivious to it (which I doubt) or really lucky because I have not come across it on the files I work
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    Quote Originally Posted by FUNd View Post
    I disagree. I caught one we all know with their hand in the cookie jar, and cut ties immediately. Don't say it doesn't happen, because it does.
    all day every day . i have caught ones red handed and had proof and all . cant post it here because they sent me money (not full commission ) after i threatened to sue and take it public .

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    Took a course on credit, by law anytime someone's credit is pulled the owner/merchant is entitled to a copy. If the owner/merchant preferably calls and requests a copy by law the company that pulled the credit needs to provide you with one. My two cents.

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    Thank you everyone for the feedback and advice. The support does mean something, with me being a lurker and had noticed a lot of people getting flamed for asking advice (on simple questions, I admit)

    I will say that we've managed to get a solid approval for a bigger amount/longer terms/weekly payment from another excellent term lender than his current MCA company which is seeking renewal despite these obstacles. So perhaps there might just be a good ending to the story after all.

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    Big A paper files getting declined a lot for vague reasons (smaller ISO)

    90 percent of funders back door deals...in some cases it's from the company itself and in other cases it's the employees of that company stealing the files......

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    Quote Originally Posted by isaacdstern View Post
    90 percent of funders back door deals...in some cases it's from the company itself and in other cases it's the employees of that company stealing the files......
    If that is a real number that is pretty disgusting
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    Quote Originally Posted by isaacdstern View Post
    90 percent of funders back door deals...in some cases it's from the company itself and in other cases it's the employees of that company stealing the files......
    When I first read this, I thought it was an exaggeration. Just had a large lender (one of their employees) back door a deal on us. The merchant accidentally put our 800 number on the application and we get a call from someone asking for the merchant in regards to his application.

    Really sucks when you can't trust the people you enter into a business relationship with

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miller192 View Post
    When I first read this, I thought it was an exaggeration. Just had a large lender (one of their employees) back door a deal on us. The merchant accidentally put our 800 number on the application and we get a call from someone asking for the merchant in regards to his application.

    Really sucks when you can't trust the people you enter into a business relationship with
    what funder?? did they handle it properly?
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.Celifarco View Post
    what funder?? did they handle it properly?
    I really don't want to out the lender as it's probably one rogue employee, but we did confirm it with the broker it was sent to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miller192 View Post
    I really don't want to out the lender as it's probably one rogue employee, but we did confirm it with the broker it was sent to.
    fair enough, hopefully everything was resolved in a way that is fair to all parties
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    This thread isn't exactly a ringing endorsement now is it. I do agree that with places like the forum, if you're going to do some unsanctioned behavior a la "Back-dooring" you better pray you don't get caught

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyYSCISOdept View Post
    This thread isn't exactly a ringing endorsement now is it. I do agree that with places like the forum, if you're going to do some unsanctioned behavior a la "Back-dooring" you better pray you don't get caught
    If someone does it to me, they will be caught.

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    So what is worse, a backdooring A funder, or a honest C-D, 3rd, 4th position funder?
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    Quote Originally Posted by iso@wallfunding View Post
    So what is worse, a backdooring A funder, or a honest C-D, 3rd, 4th position funder?
    Anybody that steals an ISO's hard work and marketing dollars is a piece of **** that deserves to be run over by a bus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FUNd View Post
    Anybody that steals an ISO's hard work and marketing dollars is a piece of **** that deserves to be run over by a bus.
    Most of these funds just look at ISO's as their marketing expense anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fund View Post
    anybody that steals an iso's hard work and marketing dollars is a piece of **** that deserves to be run over by a bus.
    agreed

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdshaw View Post
    agreed
    Just have your attorney send a demand letter outlining the lost revenue and breach of agreement. As far as rogue employees the company is on the hook
    For its employees when it comes to stealing database of merchants that cause loss in revenue. The company would have to pursue employee legally but you signed up with company not employee for liabilities

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    Quote Originally Posted by iso@wallfunding View Post
    So what is worse, a backdooring A funder, or a honest C-D, 3rd, 4th position funder?

    Equally bad for different reasons.
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