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Mars National Bank Adds Mobile Deposit to App
Mars National Bank launched mobile deposit functionality in its myMNB Mobile banking app. The app is available for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets through the app stores. The app now includes account management, bill payment, “Popmoney” (a person-to-person direct payment... - October 31, 2015 - Mars Bank
RHF Foundation Raises $50,000 for Charity
Residential Home Funding’s RHF Foundation raises over $50,000 for charity via it’s golfing fundraiser. - October 31, 2015 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
Progress Capital Arranges $30 Million Construction Loan
128 Luxury Apartments - Limited Recourse - 80% LTC - October 30, 2015 - Progress Capital
Chicago-Based BSC Group Voted Best Finance Company by Inside Self-Storage for Five Years Running
The BSC Group, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and self-storage specialist, has announced that they have been voted winner of the 2015 "Best of Business - Finance" award by the readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. This marks the 5th consecutive year The BSC Group... - October 29, 2015 - The BSC Group, LLC
HomeLoansForAll.com Now Working with Bad Credit Lenders & Realtors Nationwide
Firm allows you to compare mortgage rates from some of the nation's top lenders and apply online. They can even match you with a Realtor to help you find the perfect home. - October 29, 2015 - Home Loans For All
Mercantile Capital Corporation Funds 15 Commercial Real Estate Loans in 3rd Quarter
SBA 504 loan expert closes loans worth $35.9 million. - October 29, 2015 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Staged and Ready, LLC Owner Earns Industry's Highest Designation and Shares Tips for Finding a Professional Home Stager
Staging Professional receives industry's highest Accreditation. - October 27, 2015 - Staged and Ready, LLC
Jim Van de Veire Brings Depth of Experience to PrivatePlus Mortgage
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named James Van de Veire a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He has more than 25 years’ experience in the mortgage industry. - October 27, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
LaTonya Rodney Joins PrivatePlus Mortgage's Operations team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur, has named LaTonya Rodney as Senior Mortgage Processor. She brings nearly 10 years’ experience in the mortgage industry to the role, as well as complimentary skills. - October 27, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Hilliker Corporation Leases Former Electrical Company's Building
St. Louis space to be used by marketing support business. - October 25, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
CEO Mr. Mohamed Moataz Al Khayyat Details UCC Hospitality Projects in Doha, Qatar
CEO Mr, Mohamed Moataz Al Khayyat is being called upon to match up Qatar's capital city Doha with the likes of Dubai in the rapidly developing hospitality sector. Mr. Al Khayat owner of UCC Qatar is gearing up his company's headquarter city for the approaching World Cup in 2022. - October 23, 2015 - Al Khayyat Contracting & Trading
First Service Credit Union Delivering Chip Credit-Debit Cards
Houston's First Service Credit Union delivers new chip-enabled cards designed for greater security. - October 21, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Realtor Shawn Gandhi’s Website is Now Mobile-Device Friendly
Shawn Gandhi Announces the Release of Newly Updated Mobile-Friendly Website - October 19, 2015 - Shawn Gandhi
Self-Storage Financial Advisor The BSC Group Welcomes Senior Credit Analyst
The BSC Group LLC, a commercial real estate mortgage brokerage and advisory firm specializing in the self-storage asset class, has hired Adam Karnes as a senior credit analyst to join the company’s Chicago headquarters. Adam will be responsible for assessing and preparing debt and equity... - October 17, 2015 - The BSC Group, LLC
Whitefish Credit Union Celebrates International Credit Union Day
Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union difference. - October 16, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Mars National Bank’s McGraw Appointed to Statewide Banking Committee
Michael W. McGraw, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Mars National Bank was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers’) Information Technology Committee. McGraw will serve a three-year term with the focus on technology issues facing the banking... - October 16, 2015 - Mars Bank
Clearent Launches Virtual Terminal with Simple, Responsive Design
Single Source Solution Helps Merchants Securely Accept Payments in the Office or on the Go. - October 16, 2015 - Clearent
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds Antoinette Macon to Ops Team
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Antoinette Macon as a Disclosure Desk Specialist. Atlanta-based PrivatePlus originates mortgages in 49 states. - October 15, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Toby Hayes Named VP of Marketing at Houston's First Service Credit Union
New marketing officer will drive First Service Credit Union's bold three-year growth strategy. - October 15, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Mortgage Loan Originator in Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Dean Machikas as mortgage loan originator in Baltimore, Maryland. He joins TeamGO with more than 20 years of experience as a self-employed subcontractor for new homes. He also obtained his real estate license in 2008 and has experience in real estate investing... - October 15, 2015 - GoGSF
First Service Credit Union Offers Highest CD Rates in the U.S.
According to Deposit Accounts, First Service Credit Union of Houston, is offering the best rates for a 12 and 18-month CD. - October 14, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Obduro Capital Closes $1,575,000 Loan on Texas Multifamily Property
Obduro Capital Arranges Conventional Refinance of Apartment Complex in Central Texas - October 14, 2015 - Obduro Capital LLC
Mars National Bank Awarded 5-Star Rating by Bauer Financial
Mars National Bank earned a 5-star Superior rating from Bauer Financial, an independent bank research and rating firm. This is the second consecutive year that the Bank received the highest ranking. Bauer ranks Banks on financial strength. The 5-star “Superior” rating indicates, among... - October 14, 2015 - Mars Bank
GSF Mortgage’s General Manager Nominated for Best Mortgage Operations Award
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that General Manager Debbie Beier has been nominated by the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) as a finalist for the Milwaukee Chapter’s Best Mortgage Operations award. Nominations for Best Mortgage Operations were based on very strong peer... - October 10, 2015 - GoGSF
Hilliker Corporation Sells Self-Storage Facility
St. Louis private investment group buys property. - October 09, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
California Credit Union-Backed Program Spotlights Top Teachers in Los Angeles County
Sixteen teachers in Los Angeles County received $1,000 each from California Credit Union for being named Teacher of the Year. - October 07, 2015 - California Credit Union
InvestUS to Fund Over 540 New Jobs in NM
InvestUS is the first EB-5 regional center to serve New Mexico in assisting businesses in attracting EB-5 investment to fund job creation. EB-5 is a 25 yr. old Immigration Investment Program that was just renewed by Congress on Wednesday. It allows foreigners seeking a US green card for themselves and their family to invest $500K in a US business to create at least 10 new permanent jobs. New Mexico has never participated in the program to date. But investUS filed its first deal on Wednesday. - October 03, 2015 - investUS llc
Mars National Bank’s McGraw Completes Three-year Advanced School of Banking
Michael W. McGraw, Senior Vice President, Information Technology of Mars National Bank was a recent graduate of the 2015 Advanced School of Banking at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, PA. The PA Bankers Association Advanced School of Banking is a three-year program that builds and... - October 03, 2015 - Mars Bank
St. Louis Partnership Buys Property, Plans to Turn Into Storage Facility
Hilliker Corporation represents seller in transaction - October 02, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Agribusiness Congress East Africa Returns to Dar es Salaam as Region Focuses on the Business of Farming
The business of farming, the effect of climate change in agriculture and attracting young people to the agri-sector are some of the main topics on the agenda at the annual Agribusiness Congress East Africa. This high-level business-to-business and business-to–government event moves to a... - October 02, 2015 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seasoned Loan Officer in Virginia
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Jericho Cherry as mortgage loan originator in Sandy Hook, Virginia. He joins TeamGO with 17 years of mortgage industry experience. He specializes in FHA, VA, USDA, reverse mortgages and refinances. Cherry prides himself on being a people person. He is able to... - October 01, 2015 - GoGSF
Paragon Appoints Senior Vice President, National Sales Director of Small Business Capital Group
Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), has appointed Doug Cullinan as Senior Vice President and National Sales Director. Cullinan reports to Charles Yorke, President of the Small Business Capital Group. "Doug's knowledge of SBA loans and his... - September 30, 2015 - Paragon Bank
First Service Credit Union Launches Debit Card Rewards Program
Houston-based First Service Credit Union enhances its debit card program with Choice Rewards. - September 30, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Private Bank of Decatur Adds Personal Banker Chris Clay
Private Bank of Decatur has added Loganville resident Chris Clay as a Personal Banker. He previously worked with another area bank, and began his banking career in Macon, receiving a Top Performer designation for his work. “Chris is reliable and focused, with a great customer service... - September 27, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group, to Speak at ICSC N3 Triple Net Lease Session
Randy Blankstein to speak in Chicago. - September 24, 2015 - The Boulder Group
BCBank Makes Historic $1.5 Million Donation and $250,000 Challenge Grant to Build Community Athletic Facility for Barbour County
BCBank is proud to announce a donation of up to $1.75 million to the Promise Foundation of Barbour County, a 501C3 non-profit organization. The funds will be used to construct a community athletic and activities facility at Philip Barbour High School’s George Byrer Field. It is the largest... - September 22, 2015 - BCBank
TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Loan to Castle Rock Construction in Las Vegas
Southern Nevada construction company specializes in tenant improvements for commercial real estate. - September 20, 2015 - TMC Financing
Trucking Company Buys Larger Downtown St. Louis Property
Hilliker Corporation represents both buyer and seller. - September 18, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Seasoned Banker Added to Private Bank of Buckhead Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Marietta resident Karen B. Smith as a Senior Lender. She is based out of Buckhead and will serve clients in Cobb County and across the metro area. - September 17, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Mars National Bank’s Pifer Joins PA Banker Emerging Leaders Group
Hope Pifer, Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst at Mars National Bank, joined the Emerging Leaders Peer Group of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. The group’s purpose is to identify, equip, train and offer ongoing support to emerging leaders who aspire to greater levels of... - September 17, 2015 - Mars Bank
California Credit Union Bringing EverFi Financial Literacy Platform to Los Angeles County High Schools
The California Credit Union Financial Scholars program is a web-based personal financial literacy course for high school students. The new program will be rolled out to 10 high schools in Los Angeles county starting in the fall. - September 16, 2015 - California Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome David Rae as western regional sales manager in San Diego, California. He has been in the industry for more than 25 years, where he has had exposure to construction loans, secondary market, non-prime lending, government agency lending and wholesale lending. He has... - September 12, 2015 - GoGSF
Meeting a Need in the Market: Robert Sires, CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, Announces New Cold-Weather Cable Ties, Effective in Sub-Zero Temps and Extended UV Exposure
Seeing a need in the market for all-weather cable ties, Bay State Cable Ties has introduced a new product, Frosty Ties, which offer superior performance in sub-zero temperatures. The BSCT team worked closely with DuPont and other suppliers, conducting research and numerous experiments, to create an all-weather plastic with added toughness and resistance to cracking in cold weather environments. Frosty Ties are effective in temperatures down to -20°c (-4°F) and have increased UV protection. - September 11, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
PrivatePlus Mortgage Receives FHA Approval
PrivatePlus Mortgage has received approval through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Direct Endorsement Program to underwrite and close FHA loans without prior HUD review. This streamlines the process for anyone seeking an FHA home loan. An FHA loan is a mortgage... - September 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
GSF Mortgage President Named Among 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that its president, Chad Jampedro, has been named among National Mortgage Professional’s 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals. This list is comprised of mortgage professionals nominated by their peers based upon their influence on social media. Due to... - September 10, 2015 - GoGSF
Mars National Bank Supports Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund and Joy of the Game Baseball Camp
Mars National Bank provided water bottles for the campers at the Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund “Joy of the Game” Baseball Camp. Over 100 campers enjoyed a day of baseball instruction and fun. Neil Walker, professional baseball player and a friend of Clint, was one of the coaches. - September 10, 2015 - Mars Bank
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Finances $4 Million Hotel Acquisition in Tiffin, Ohio
Fountainhead Commercial Capital announced that they financed the recent purchase of the Hampton Inn in Tiffin, Ohio by KRSNA Hospitality, LLC. - September 10, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
MHY Pavilion Build Underway; Mars National Bank Helps Sponsor Leadership Butler County Project
Mars National Bank is one of many community businesses and organizations supporting the construction of a multi-use pavilion on the campus of MHY Family Services (formerly Mars Home for Youth). The Bank donated $5,000 to the project. As part of the 2015 Class of Leadership Butler County, Ryan... - September 05, 2015 - Mars Bank
BIGFOOT 4x4 World Headquarters Moves to Pacific, MO
Hilliker Corporation represents client in big-time sale. - September 05, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Expansion & Grand Opening of a Company Helping Thousands of Families in Utah and Colorado
This one simple idea blows away inaccurate stereotype labels saving people $5,000 to $10,000 on high-quality vehicles. - September 03, 2015 - AutoSource Motors