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Financer.com Aims to Become the Leading Price Comparison Service for Loans and Other Financial Products
The global loan and finance comparison service Financer.com has experienced great growth over the first half of 2018 and is set to reach 1 million monthly visitors by the end of the year, a tenfold increase in traffic compared to last year. The main feature of Financer.com is to help consumers to... - July 27, 2018 - Financer.com
Early-Bird Registration Ends July 31 for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
U.S. Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote Address - July 25, 2018 - WateReuse Association
Spencer Saving Bank Awards $26,000 in Scholarships to Gifted Students, Supports Local Students’ Education Dreams
Spencer Savings Bank recently awarded $26,000 in scholarships to 34 gifted students in local high schools and middle schools during a scholarship ceremony marking the bank’s 16th year supporting education dreams. Students from various New Jersey school districts, within Spencer’s... - July 24, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Financial Center Now Open in Downtown Westfield; Experience the Future of Banking Technology
Customers value community banks that integrate convenience and state-of-the-art technology. Spencer Savings Bank is excited to announce that it has officially opened its Financial Center in Downtown Westfield. The new center is located at 240 North Avenue West, directly across the train station, and features the latest technology to simplify the banking experience. Those interested can join the bank in celebrating their new location and take advantage of some of their special offers. - July 21, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Starbanco Business Finance Announces the Expansion of Its Commercial Lending Platform
Starbanco has begun the recruitment process to fill several key roles in the soon to be open offices located in Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco. - July 18, 2018 - Starbanco Business Finance
Dionese Elected Chair of PA Bankers Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars Bank, was recently elected chair of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers). As chair, he will lead Pennsylvania’s largest banking trade association. In this new position, Dionise will have oversight of the... - July 14, 2018 - Mars Bank
American Receivable Corporation Ranked #1
For 39 years Mr. Stieber and Mr. Gurney have grown a company that is receiving more and more recognition for being the best in class. Hiring the right people has been the key to their success. With an average tenure of over 20 years, the staff at American Receivable consistently delivers superior... - July 11, 2018 - American Receivable Corporation
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Financial Education Program for Almost 800 Local Students, Financial Education Key to Empowering the Community
Spencer Savings Bank believes financial education is the key to empowering the community. The bank is proud to announce that almost 800 local students increased their financial literacy knowledge through participation in the EverFi financial education program, sponsored by Spencer Savings Bank. - July 09, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
The Pugliese Company, Located in Delray Beach, Florida, Chosen by National TV Show "World’s Greatest!..." for Skills Developing Land and Keen Eye for Architectural Design
The Pugliese Company, located in Delray Beach, Florida, has been selected for the national television show “World’s Greatest!...” for its skill developing land and keen eye for architectural design. “World’s Greatest!...” is the popular television series, which brings people, places and companies into the spotlight. Brought to you by the award-winning researchers and producers at How2Media, in Boynton Beach, Florida, “World’s Greatest!...” is currently in its 12th season. - July 05, 2018 - The Pugliese Company
Omanye Limited Raising £500,000.00 on Crowdcube
The funds will go in support of plans to reach millions of the world’s unbanked and underbanked in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. - July 04, 2018 - Omanye Limited
Flossie Lancaster, Loan Expert, at First Funding, Inc. Announces Series of Home Buyer Seminars to Educate Potential Homebuyers in the Maryland Area
Flossie, a seasoned Home Buyer Seminar Specialist with over 25 years of experience representing mortgage corporations, banks, and other lending institutions has announced a series of upcoming Home Buying educational sessions that offer expert advice for homeowners considering purchasing a home. - July 01, 2018 - First Funding, Inc.
Spencer Savings Bank Honored for Supporting The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Program
The American Cancer society leads the fight for a world without cancer. Recently, Spencer Savings Bank was honored by the American Cancer Society for its support of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. The bank was a recent sponsor and received an award for its support. - June 28, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $10,000 to Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, Committed to Improving Mental Health in the Community
Mental illness is a leading health crisis in America, and organizations are doing what they can to improve mental healthcare. Spencer Savings Bank recently did just that, by making a $10,000 donation to Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare (CBHCare), in support of improving mental health in the community. The bank has been working with and supporting the organization for over three years. Donations help the organization sustain essential counseling and support services in the community. - June 27, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Spencer Savings Bank’s Marta Alexandre Appointed to Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) Board
When community members dedicate themselves to local businesses, those businesses thrive. Spencer Savings Bank’s Branch Manager Marta Alexandre has been appointed as new Board Member of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC), after serving as a member of the organization for the past eight years. Simultaneously, Alexandre will also be the Manager at Spencer's Westfield Financial Center opening in early July. - June 21, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
History-Making U.S. Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote at 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
U.S. Astronaut, Captain Scott Kelly will deliver the keynote address for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 9-12, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Captain Scott Kelly’s keynote address about his awe-inspiring stories from space and personal reflections on leadership, teamwork and testing limits will set the stage for a comprehensive program on what's working, what's new, and what's next in water recycling. - June 20, 2018 - WateReuse Association
NACA Announces Philadelphia "Achieve the Dream" Home Ownership Event
Major Event to Help Low to Moderate Income Home Buyers June 21 – June 25 - June 15, 2018 - NACA
Hotel Capital Acquires The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile and Mike Ditka’s Restaurant
Hotel Capital recently acquired The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile and Mike Ditka's Restaurant located in Chicago, IL from seller Marriott International, Inc. - June 15, 2018 - Hotel Capital, LLC
iHELP Student Loans Offers New Borrower Options
iHELP has added a new loan option for both private student loans and student loan consolidation. The fixed hybrid rate (FX5) is a 20 year term loan with the interest rate fixed for every 5 years. Additionally, iHELP borrowers are now eligible to receive a 0.25% Auto Pay Interest Rate Discount for payments made via automatic debit. - June 12, 2018 - iHELP Student Loan/RSLFC
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Miami Branch Opening
Their next Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation branch location has opened in Miami, FL. - June 12, 2018 - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Partner Colorado Credit Union Announces Partnership with El Capitan Advisors
Partner Colorado today announced a strategic partnership with El Capitan Advisors to provide investment management services for the credit union’s membership, including its cannabis banking subsidiary, Safe Harbor Private Banking. El Capitan Advisors will provide a full suite of investment... - June 02, 2018 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for Capital Raise for Saved from Addiction
Saved from Addiction, a residential inpatient and intensive outpatient program facility in Westchester County, NY, announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $16 million of equity and debt to purchase a property and transform it into a high-end... - June 01, 2018 - Castle Placement
GSF Mortgage Corporation Bolsters "The Home Team" in Delaware
GSF Mortgage welcomes Lewis "The Hurricane" Winward to the team. - June 01, 2018 - GoGSF
Partner Colorado Foundation Announces 2018 Seefried Award Winner and College Scholarship Recipients
A high school student from Calhan, Colorado wins the Seefried Award. Partner Colorado Credit Union Foundation announces $47,000 in scholarships to students based on accomplishments in the areas of academics, community service and extracurricular activities. - May 31, 2018 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Bay Equity E-Signing Tool Makes Closing Easy
Bay Equity Home Loans rolls out BE Express Closing, its new e-Close platform. BE Express Closing brings e-signing innovation and efficiency to closings for customers, real estate agents and referral partners. - May 26, 2018 - Bay Equity Home Loans
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Loan Officer Savannah Siklich in Traverse City
GSF Mortgage welcomes new loan officer and Traverse City native, Savannah Siklich, who is the daughter of Branch Manager Martin Siklich. - May 24, 2018 - GoGSF
Spencer Savings Bank Receives Financial Capability Innovation Award from EVERFI and The Financial Capability Network
Over the years, Spencer Savings Bank has done just that by providing financial education to local students. As a result, the bank was honored with the 2018 Financial Capability Innovation Award presented by the nation’s leading technology innovator, EVERFI, Inc. The award recognizes Spencer’s significant efforts to improve the financial capability of Americans through unique digital learning initiatives. - May 23, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Direct Lending Partners Hires Industry Leader as Director of Originations and Capital Markets
Dream Live Prosper (DLP), an award-winning family company led by Don Wenner (Founder and CEO), is excited to announce the appointment of Greg E Schecher as Director of Originations and Capital Markets. Based out of the company’s Southeast headquarters in St. Augustine, Florida, Greg will... - May 19, 2018 - DLP Real Estate Capital
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Looks Forward to Adding Construction Loans to Their Services
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is proud to announce they will soon offer services for home builders or prospective home owners who are looking to obtain a home construction loan. Construction loans are shorter term home loans that are made for the home... - May 18, 2018 - Prospect Home Finance
Whiteboard Mortgage CRM Named to 2018 HousingWire Tech100
Whiteboard Mortgage CRM was named to the HousingWire Tech100 list of most innovative fintech companies for 2018. - May 17, 2018 - Whiteboard Software
GSF Mortgage Welcomes the “Jack of all Trades” in Pennsylvania
GSF Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Glenn Main as a new branch manager in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. He is a mortgage industry veteran whose love of helping people has led him to success in the business for more than 17 years. He specializes in reverse mortgages and... - May 17, 2018 - GoGSF
Mars Bank Promotes Officers
Mars Bank promotes 3 Officers. - May 17, 2018 - Mars Bank
American Street Capital Arranges $10.7 Million for Hotel in Chicago, IL
American Street Capital (“ASC”) announced today that it has arranged $10.7 million loan for the 63-room Ivy Boutique Hotel in the Magnificent Mile district of Chicago, IL. The subject property is a top-rated boutique hotel in the premier Magnificent Mile district of Chicago. The... - May 16, 2018 - American Street Capital
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names New Managers at Three Branches
SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands, has named new managers at three branches in Sumter and Lugoff. All of the new branch managers were promoted from within SAFE, to replace managers who had been promoted to other roles. The new managers are: - Tammy Avins,... - May 16, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
New Southeast Headquarters for DLP Capital Partners
With the company growing rapidly, DLP Capital Partners has acquired new office space in Florida. The new Southeast headquarters will serve DLP Capital Partners’ investors in Florida, as well as clients of other divisions within the DLP family companies. - May 11, 2018 - DLP Real Estate Capital
Benchmark Mortgages Joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies.
Benchmark Mortgages Inc., based in Edmonton, Alberta joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies. - May 09, 2018 - Benchmark Mortgages Inc.
Spencer Savings Bank Appoints Marta Alexandre as Manager of New Westfield Financial Center
Spencer Savings Bank has announced that Marta Alexandre will serve as Manager for the new Westfield Financial Center, a unique combination of a banking center and loan production office expected to open in early July 2018. Celebrating 15 years with Spencer this June and an overall 23 years in the industry, Marta Alexandre not only works in Union County but is also a longtime resident, giving her a strong sense of what local residents and businesses need in a community financial institution. - May 08, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
SAFE Federal Credit Union Picks Elizabeth Duquette to Lead Member Service Center
Elizabeth Duquette, formerly a branch manager for SAFE Federal Credit Union, has been named to oversee the credit union’s Member Service Center. Duquette originally came to SAFE as branch manager at SAFE’s office in Bishopville. She spent 2017 as an assistant in the Executive Office... - May 02, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Regional Manager Frank Dean
GSF Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Dean as the new Regional Manager located in Columbus, Ohio. He has acquired a reputation for excellence in the industry with more than 25 years of experience providing top-quality service to his customers. He has an extensive... - May 01, 2018 - GoGSF
GSF Mortgage Welcomes High Powered Mortgage Team in Delaware
GSF Mortgage Corporation is pleased to welcome branch manager Christopher Patille and his team to the New Castle, Delaware office. The team has a strong online presence and in addition to being part of several real estate and mortgage lending groups on LinkedIn, Patille hosts a weekly mortgage... - April 26, 2018 - GoGSF
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,762,000 to 1,405 Community Heroes
Top affiliates receive distinguished honor by being inducted into the Homes for Heroes Heroes Served Club for their work and selfless service to their community heroes; firefighters, law enforcement officers, military, healthcare workers and teachers. - April 25, 2018 - Homes for Heroes
Bryan McClaine Joins Mars as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Originator
Bryan K. McClaine (NMLS# 1737358) joined Mars Bank as an Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Originator. He will be responsible for generating residential mortgage business in Mercer and Butler counties. “Bryan is a great addition to our mortgage team,” said Shawn R. Proper, Mars Bank... - April 20, 2018 - Mars Bank
American Receivable Acquires $50 Million to Meet Demand
American Receivable Corporation announces the acquisition of an additional $50M to meet continuing demand. Jack Stieber, President says, “We attribute much of our recent growth to being named the #1 Factoring Company in the Country by Top 10 Reviews for the last three years consecutively and... - April 17, 2018 - American Receivable Corporation
Spencer Savings Bank Selects Westfield, N.J. as Site of New Banking Concept
Customers value community banks that integrate convenience and state-of-the-art technology. Spencer Savings Bank has selected Westfield, N.J. as the site for its new, technologically advanced “Financial Center,” a unique combination of a banking center and loan production office. The interactive teller machines allow customers to complete transactions using a remote-controlled, ATM-based kiosk while being virtually guided by a banker. - April 17, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Mars Bank Adds Schoen to Head Risk Management Department
Mars Bank added Mark R. Schoen as Senior Vice President, Risk Management. Schoen has over 30 years of experience in banking, financial management, risk and compliance. He will manage Mars Bank’s risk management department and oversee risk, compliance and internal audit functions. “We... - April 14, 2018 - Mars Bank
Mark Baker at Cardinal Financial Company L.P. Shares Insights on Las Vegas Home Values
Mark Baker, a 22-year Mortgage Loan Originator in Las Vegas Nevada, shares his thoughts on interest rates, Las Vegas home values, and if Investors are contributing to another upcoming crash. - April 13, 2018 - The Mark Baker Team - Cardinal Financial Company L.P
United Capital Partners Places a $1MM Lease Line of Credit for Digital Publisher Customer
Customer needed equipment and build out financing to complete a new build out facility as part of their growth. United was able to place and close the $1MM equipment lease line with a strategic equipment lease finance investor. - April 13, 2018 - United Capital Partners
United Capital Partners Places $165,000.00 Equipment Lease for a Pre-Revenue Customer
A real estate developer in need of equipment financing closes on $165,00.00 equipment lease to install fixtures into the development to complete the project build. - April 13, 2018 - United Capital Partners
United Capital Partners Successfully Places $2MM Revolving Line of Credit for a Human Resources Entity
Growing human resources customer in need of a growth capital revolving line of credit closes on a $2MM debt facility. - April 13, 2018 - United Capital Partners
TSA Construction Expands Due to Industry Growth
TSA Construction, a full-service general contracting company based in San Diego, hires two project managers and two superintendents. - April 13, 2018 - TSA Construction
Partner Colorado Named in 2018 "Top 200 Banks & Credit Unions in the U.S."
Partner Colorado Credit Union is named among the healthiest financial institutions in the nation, according to a Lending Tree report titled, “2018 Top 200 Credit Unions and Banks in the US,” and is ranked in the top six credit unions in Colorado. To compile the report, Lending Tree... - April 11, 2018 - Partner Colorado Credit Union