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chris scarfo

Co-Founder, Lending Gurus

Chris Scarfo is the co-founder of Lending Gurus, a financial guidance marketplace that connects consumers and small businesses with vetted lending partners through a fast, conversation-based matching process.

Before building Lending Gurus, Chris spent years in commercial banking as a Senior Business Banker and Vice President, working directly with business owners on lending, treasury services, and growth financing. He understands the lending process from both sides of the table what lenders actually look for, and what business owners rarely get told upfront.

That experience is what shaped Lending Gurus: a platform built to cut through the noise and get people to the right funding partner faster.

He writes about small business funding, working capital, credit strategy, and the practical side of borrowing — with no jargon and no sales pitch.

Contact: chris@lendinggurus.com

Company: lendinggurus.com
Location: Roseville, CA

chris scarfo`s ARTICLES

Small business owner reviewing loan options at home
Growth & Scaling
Best PayPal Working Capital Alternatives for Small Businesses
Explore top PayPal Working Capital alternatives for small businesses. Discover fast approvals and flexible options tailored to your needs!
9 min read
July 18, 2026
Entrepreneur browsing loan marketplaces on tablet
Growth & Scaling
Top 5 SoFi Alternatives Marketplaces 2026
Explore 5 SoFi alternatives marketplaces to compare loan options and choose the best fit for your financial needs in 2026.
18 min read
July 17, 2026
Entrepreneur reviewing Shopify Capital funding alternatives on tablet
Growth & Scaling
Top 6 Shopify Capital Alternatives 2026
Explore 6 Shopify Capital alternatives to find the right funding marketplace for your business needs with quick cash access and flexible terms.
20 min read
July 16, 2026
Growth & Scaling
Growth & Scaling
The Right Time to Take on Debt to Grow Your Business
Debt gets a bad reputation in business conversations. The actual problem is not debt, it's poorly timed or poorly purposed debt. When used correctly, borrowed capital is a growth accelerator. When used to patch operational problems, it compounds them. The Core Question Before anything else, one question determines whether financing makes sense: will this capital…
2 min read
July 15, 2026
Entrepreneur reviewing loan options at desk
Growth & Scaling
Top 3 Sites for Wayflyer Alternatives 2026
Explore 3 Wayflyer alternatives to help you decide which sites offer the best flexible funding solutions for your business needs.
11 min read
July 15, 2026
Businesswoman reviewing invoice financing options on tablet
Growth & Scaling
Top 6 Best Invoice Financing Marketplaces 2026
Compare the 6 best invoice financing companies to find the right marketplace for your business needs and improve cash flow efficiently.
20 min read
July 14, 2026
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