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The Wholesale Square Launch Event Will be Held on April 28th, 2016 at Briza on the Bay in Downtown Miami
The Wholesale Square is pleased to announced its Launch Event to be held on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 from 6-9 pm at Briza on the Bay, located at 1717 N Bay Shore Drive, Miami, FL 33132. An exclusive gathering for industry professionals and media, the Wholesale Square website and app, will be... - April 20, 2016 - W Square
The Wholesale Square Launches Innovative Approach to Online Car Sales
Offering Customers Dealer-to-Dealer Prices; Making The Car-Buying Experience Seamless & Enjoyable - April 20, 2016 - W Square
Seasoned Pro Joins PrivatePlus Mortgage Team
Vito Leone joins the Atlanta-based national mortgage company, and will be based out of Fort Meyers, Fla. - April 20, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Reverse Mortgage Team in Pennsylvania
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome the GSF Reverse Mortgage Team in York, Pennsylvania. Leading the team is Branch Manager Brad Bennett. Bennett’s interest in Wall Street and the finance industry started as a young child and it was a natural progression for him to become part of the mortgage... - April 20, 2016 - GoGSF
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