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Mission Federal Credit Union Opens 30th Branch; Announces National City Branch Grand Opening Celebration

New National City Branch opens April 18; celebration planned for May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m - April 18, 2016 - Mission Federal Credit Union

Prospect Financial Group’s Reviews Average 4.5 Stars Across Web

A collection of reviews from satisfied customers on LendingTree, Google, Yelp, and Facebook rank this mortgage broker as one of the top mortgage companies in San Diego. - April 15, 2016 - Prospect Home Finance

Banking Veteran Judy Turner Retires from Private Bank of Decatur May 31

Banking veteran Judy Turner retires May 31; her colleague Brent Adams named new President of Private Bank of Decatur. - April 14, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Federal Court Rules in Favor John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos

US Court Rules in Favor of John K. Baldwin and Bridge Capital Against the Government of Laos noting that its claims were based on little more than unsupported allegations of wrongdoing” and finding that it was “essentially motivated by bad faith.” - April 12, 2016 - Bridge Capital

PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds Talent Acquisition Pro, Jake McPherson

Jake McPherson joins Atlanta-based national mortgage company, bringing experience in recruiting to local and national growth efforts. - April 11, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage

Private Bank of Buckhead: Welma Baer Receives Chairman’s Award

Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, recently recognized Welma Baer with its Chairman’s award. - April 10, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Mary Beth Franklin, CFP Discusses Social Security Changes on Wealth DNA Radio April 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM PDT

The Wealth DNA radio show has Mary Beth Franklin, CFP as the featured guest on April 11, 2016 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 noon EDT). The show will focus on Social Security changes with an April 30th filing deadline. - April 08, 2016 - Wealth DNA radio

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Loan Officer in Houston, Texas

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Firdoun (Rick) Samemy as a mortgage loan originator in Houston, Texas. He has only been in the mortgage industry for a short time; however, he enjoys helping people pursue their dream of homeownership. Samemy has been delving into online marketing and connecting... - April 08, 2016 - GoGSF

NAI Horizon Represents Sale of Galeria Del Rio, a 101 Unit Apartment Community in Tucson, Arizona

Justin Lanne and Mike Chapman of the NAI Horizon Tucson Multi Family Brokerage Team have sold the Galeria Del Rio, a 101 Unit apartment community located at 5132 Prairie Clover Trail, Tucson, Az. The Purchaser was an entity of Rincon Partners LLC (CPG Capital LLC) based in Scottsdale, AZ. The... - April 06, 2016 - NAI Horizon

Record-Setting Quarter for SBA 504 Lender

Mercantile Capital Corporation reports record-setting $88 million in SBA 504 loans during Q1 2016. - April 06, 2016 - Mercantile Capital Corporation

A.I.D. Capital, LLC Closes $6.625MM Loan

A.I.D. Capital, LLC announces the Closing of a $6.625MM refinance loan for a Multifamily property in Jacksonville, FL. - April 02, 2016 - A.I.D. Capital, LLC

Clearent Jumps to #37 on Nilson List of Top Merchant Acquirers

Processor Celebrates Fifth Straight Year on Prestigious List - April 02, 2016 - Clearent

ARMA Acquisition LLC Acquires C2C Title Services, a Title Information Company

C2C Joins a growing portfolio of mortgage and legal services related business solutions. - April 02, 2016 - assure360

CU Appraisal Services: Making History as a CUSO

With the recent investment by CU Advantage, Inc. CU Appraisal services is now the first and only Appraisal Management Company, Credit Union Service Organization in the country. - March 31, 2016 - CU Appraisal Services

GSF Mortgage Names Jim Ahlin Area Manager

GSF Mortgage is pleased to name Jim Ahlin, formerly a branch manager out of the Colorado office, as new area manager. He will be responsible for expanding the GSF Mortgage footprint in both the Colorado and Minnesota regions. Ahlin will shift his focus from originating loans to recruiting new loan... - March 31, 2016 - GoGSF

Prism Analytical Technologies Raises $1.8M to Change the Face of Analytical Instrumentation Used in the Field and Laboratory

Hyde Park Angels led the round with participation from Grand Angels. - March 30, 2016 - Hyde Park Angels

Bay State Cable Ties CEO and Founder Robert Sires is Appointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees by FL Governor Rick Scott

Bay State Cable Ties, America’s leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, is proud to announce that CEO and Founder Robert Sires has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the University of West Florida by Florida Governor Rick Scott. Sires succeeds Garrett Walton for a five-year term... - March 27, 2016 - Bay State Cable Ties

Obduro Capital Closes $1,265,000 SBA 7(a) Loan on Ohio Medical Office Property

Obduro Capital Arranges $1,265,0000 SBA Loan for Purchase of Dentist Office Property in Ohio - March 26, 2016 - Obduro Capital LLC

Whitefish Credit Union to Open New South Kalispell Branch

Montana's largest credit union is pleased to announce the opening of their newest location. - March 26, 2016 - Whitefish Credit Union

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Branch Manager in Richmond, Virginia

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Marco LeBron as branch manager in Richmond, Virginia. He joins TeamGO with 15 years of mortgage industry experience. He began his career as an office manager but after learning about mortgage loan programs and guidelines, he quickly became an important support... - March 24, 2016 - GoGSF

Hein Named Mars National Bank’s Senior Vice President, Finance

James M. Hein was named Senior Vice President, Finance of Mars National Bank. He now oversees the finance, deposit and technology operations activities at the Bank. Mr. Hein joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Controller in 2010. - March 22, 2016 - Mars Bank

Cumulus Funding Raises Over $30 Million in Equity & Debt Financing

Chicago-based firm expands the reach of its Income Share Agreement product. - March 20, 2016 - Cumulus Funding

Paragon Bank Appoints Senior Vice President, Specialty Lending

Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB) has hired Thomas "Tee" Shipmon as Senior Vice President of Specialty Lending. Shipmon will report to Robert Shaw, Chief Executive Officer at Paragon Bank, and will work out of the office at 5400 Poplar Avenue. "We are excited to add a team member with... - March 18, 2016 - Paragon Small Business Capital Group

Hilliker Corporation Helps Lease Loop's Tivoli Building

St. Louis company assists with two new leases plus current tenant's expansion. - March 17, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation

GSF Mortgage Becomes a Freddie Mac Servicer/Seller

GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a single-family housing Freddie Mac seller/servicer. Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) was chartered by Congress in 1970 to purchase loans from mortgage lenders. These mortgage lenders could then replenish their supply funds and in return... - March 16, 2016 - GoGSF

Paragon Small Business Capital Group Appoints Small Business Administration Closer

Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), has appointed Irene Marin as Small Business Administration Closer. Marin will report to Daniel Vo, Vice President of the Paragon Small Business Capital Group. "With over 30 years of experience in banking, Marin... - March 16, 2016 - Paragon Small Business Capital Group

First Service Credit Union Purchases Site for New Branch

First Service CU will open branch on Spring Cypress Road, in Houston, following renovation. - March 16, 2016 - First Service Credit Union

Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador

Renee Weese of Minerva Planning Group has joined the Board of Advisors for Private Bank of Buckhead. - March 15, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead

Whitefish Credit Union Names New Department Vice Presidents

Montana's largest credit union, Whitefish Credit Union, has named several new vice presidents. - March 12, 2016 - Whitefish Credit Union

GSF Mortgage Welcomes First Branch in Louisiana

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Scott Finklea as branch manager in Mandeville, Louisiana. He joins TeamGO with 13 years of mortgage industry experience. This is the company’s first branch in the state and they are excited to increase their footprint in the South. Finklea was a manager at... - March 12, 2016 - GoGSF

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Loan Officer in Colorado

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Melody Hanley as mortgage loan originator in Littleton, Colorado. She joins TeamGO with 11 years in the mortgage banking industry. She started her career as a personal banker where she learned about the mortgage industry. She quickly worked her way up to a... - March 10, 2016 - GoGSF

Fountainhead Commercial Capital Finances $29 Million in Real Estate in First Year

Despite Launching Mid-Year, Company Ranked Among Top 40 SBA 504 Lenders in Fiscal 2015. - March 10, 2016 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital

Mission Federal Credit Union Opens 29th Branch; Announces San Carlos Branch Grand Opening Celebration

New San Carlos Branch opens March 7; celebration planned for April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - March 08, 2016 - Mission Federal Credit Union

The Passport Group and Gallegos & Associate Real Estate Join Forces

The two companies are opening new offices in Arizona and New Mexico, together. - March 05, 2016 - The Passport Group

Fort Zumwalt School District Buys Former College

St. Louis' Hilliker Corporation assists both buyer and seller with transaction. - March 05, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation

GSF Mortgage Establishes Branch in California

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome James Estakhrian as branch manager in Irvine, California. He joins TeamGO with 25 years of experience in both the mortgage and construction industry. Being involved in building many houses and small businesses, he was involved in many financing transactions which... - March 04, 2016 - GoGSF

Paragon Bank Names John Graham Senior Vice President, Client Development Officer

24-Year Financial Industry Veteran Joins Growing North Carolina-Based Bank. - March 04, 2016 - Paragon Bank

Paragon Small Business Capital Group Obtains Preferred Lenders Program Status

Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), today announced it received Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) status, allowing the company to approve loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program provides businesses access to loans... - March 03, 2016 - Paragon Bank

Urbacon CEO Moataz Al Khayyat Details Facilities Installed at the Banana Island Resort Qatar

UrbaCon Trading & Contracting is involved in several large scale projects and over the past few years has become one of the most prominent building contractors in Qatar. Company CEO Mr. Mohamed Moataz Al Khayyat commented recently on the Island project now completed. - March 03, 2016 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading

New Faces at CU Appraisal Services

CU Appraisal Services is pleased to welcome two new members to its growing leadership team: Partner Relationship Manager, Dawn Stankovic, and Quality Control Manger, Jennifer Richardson. Ms. Stankovic will oversee relationships with CU Appraisal Services’ credit union and appraiser partners... - March 03, 2016 - CU Appraisal Services

Obduro Capital Closes $920,000 Loan on North Carolina Multifamily Property

Obduro Capital Arranges Acquisition of Apartment Complex in Central North Carolina. - March 03, 2016 - Obduro Capital LLC

Rescue One Financial CEO Up for Entrepreneurship Award

Rescue One Financial CEO Bradley Smith is especially excited to attend the Orange County Business Journal’s 2016 Excellence in Entrepreneurship awards luncheon March 10. - March 02, 2016 - Rescue One Financial

Hilliker Corporation Represents Strip Center Buyer

Mercy Health to open urgent care center in former Ooh La La! space. - March 02, 2016 - Hilliker Corporation

First Service Credit Union Reports Robust Growth in 2015

First Service Credit Union of Houston recorded impressive 2015 numbers: 12 percent asset growth, nearly 44 percent net income growth, nearly 20 percent loan growth, and membership up 9 percent. - March 01, 2016 - First Service Credit Union

Obduro Capital Closes $2,175,000 SBA 7(a) Loan on Pennsylvania Ag Production Facility

Obduro Capital Arranges $2,175,000 SBA Loan for Expansion of Greenhouse Production in Pennsylvania - February 28, 2016 - Obduro Capital LLC

GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seasoned Duo in Wisconsin

GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Todd Rickun as branch manager and Terry Head as mortgage loan originator, both located in Brookfield, Wisconsin. They join TeamGO with a combined total of 44 years of mortgage industry experience. Prior to joining the mortgage industry in 1998, Rickun owned a bar... - February 26, 2016 - GoGSF

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