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As the federal government faces its longest shutdown in history, many agencies and partners are asking: what happens to federal loan programs when operations pause?

Given the possibility of the government reopening soon, we’re releasing our next episode of Federal Credit Fridays early. This session includes a timely discussion between Sarah Cunningham and Anthony Curcio on how the shutdown is affecting loan processing, infrastructure projects, and cash flow for federal programs nationwide.

"It can be everything from an inconvenience with timelines to a massive cash or credit crunch,” Sarah explains.

🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03SRYMl0

Welcome to the final episode of our Federal Credit Fridays: Loan Monitoring—AI Predictive Insights series where J. Anthony Curcio sits down with experts Katie Janik and Mike Rodriguez to explore how AI and predictive analytics are transforming loan monitoring.

From real-time dashboards to smarter risk detection, these tools are helping agencies enhance oversight, boost efficiency, and protect taxpayer dollars—all without adding headcount.

“AI doesn’t replace decision-makers. It amplifies their ability to make informed, timely calls.”—Katie Janik

🎧 Listen now to the finale: https://hubs.li/Q03P7s8G0

We’re back with another !

Nuclear has been “the next big thing” before—but this time might be different.

📈 What’s driving the revival:
• Surging 24/7 demand from data centers
• Small modular reactors = faster, standardized builds
• Federal & state incentives + big tech buying nuclear power

But financing is still the roadblock.

The DOE Loan Programs Office can step in with long-term, low-cost capital to get the first projects built—proving nuclear can work and opening the door for private investment.

This could finally be nuclear’s moment. Join J. Anthony Curcio and Brian Oakley as they share their thoughts!



🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.li/Q03J5R-N0

What does it take to modernize decades-old federal lending programs without losing trust—and while putting the customer first?

In this episode of Federal Credit Fridays, Anthony Curcio sits down with Jacki Ponti, former Chief Innovation Officer at USDA Rural Development, to unpack the bold thinking behind the OneRD Guarantee.

✅ Streamlining programs
✅ Centering lender feedback
✅ Rethinking regulatory norms
✅ Designing for the future

Tune in to learn how USDA transformed fragmentation into focus—and why the OneRD model may be a blueprint for smarter federal lending across the board.

🎧 Listen Here: https://hubs.li/Q03zTCBy0