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Series: Lending 101 Bootcamp

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Geting a Loan

Dive into the essentials of business financing with Ownly's Lending 101 Bootcamp. This six-part series breaks down how funding really works.

By Xan Myburgh, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

September 22, 2025

6 Articles in Series

01

4 Ways Fintech Changed Business Financing

Fintech is transforming business financing: making capital faster, more accessible, and more competitive for small and mid-sized businesses everywhere.

02

Building Bridges: How Bridge Funding Can Set Up The Future Of Your Partnerships

Bridge loans provide fast, strategic funding to navigate short-term gaps, support growth, and strengthen investor confidence for your business.

03

Traditional Banks And Alternative Finance: A Powerful Partnership

Traditional banks and alternative lenders aren’t rivals—they’re partners. Together, they’re reshaping how businesses access capital and grow.

04

The Six Financing Pitfalls That Hold Entrepreneurs Back

Avoid common financing mistakes with these six pitfalls, helping entrepreneurs make smarter funding decisions and set their business up for growth.

05

6 Types Of Short-Term Financing

From credit cards to SBA loans, discover six short-term financing options that can help you boost cash flow, seize opportunities, and stay agile.

06

How Business Owners Can Compare Regular Loans and Lines of Credit

Understand the key differences between a business line of credit and a traditional loan, and learn which option best fits your company’s financial needs.

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About the Author Xan Myburgh, Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Xan Myburgh is the CEO of Ownly as well as the Managing Partner at RM Financial, LLC, a direct lending firm and capital advisory platform backed by a strong network of traditional and alternative lenders. A CFA charterholder and serial entrepreneur, he has founded and led multiple alternative lending companies—including Backd Business Funding in the U.S. and Cash Flow Capital in South Africa—which have provided billions in funding to tens of thousands of businesses. At Ownly, Xan brings deep experience in credit, lending, and small business finance to help owners make smarter financial decisions at critical inflection points.

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