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Tea Party Leader Tony Katz to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Tony Katz, Los Angeles Tea Party Leader and host of the Tony Katz Radio Show (www.allpatriotsmedia.com), will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT to discuss the upcoming Obama/Romney election fight. Tony provides political and election coverage... - September 14, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
First California Mortgage Company Elevates Operational Executive Team
First California Mortgage Company, First Cal, announced the appointment of William Chudy, CFA, as Senior Vice President of Operations (SVP) effective August 31st, 2012. William (Bill) Chudy joins First Cal from M&T Bank, where he most recently served as the Mortgage Portfolio and Asset... - September 14, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
Mercantile Capital Corporation Zeros in on New Major Lending Market: Franchise Hotel, Restaurant Buyers
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners, reports that fully one-fourth of its commercial loan closings since Jan. 1 have helped small businesses acquire, develop, or refinance... - September 14, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
RE/MAX Reports Some Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increasing as Much as 20% in Last 12 Months. Agcapita's Data Supports Conclusion of Substantial Price Movements.
A recent RE/MAX report shows some Saskatchewan farmland prices increasing as much as 20% in last 12 months. Agcapita Farmland Fund's data supports RE/MAX's conclusion that farmland continues to appreciate strongly on the Canadian prairies. Agcapita’s series of farmland funds continue to show... - September 12, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $8.87MM Non-Recourse, Multifamily Fannie Mae Loan- Chicago, IL
Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on an $8.87MM, first mortgage, multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - September 12, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Cognitive Options Group Develops Mortgage Services for CFPB Compliance
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is expanding its advisory services to focus on new regulations coming from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The expanded service offerings will help mortgage... - September 12, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Sally A. Neuman Vice President and Business Development Officer
40-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Growing Core Deposits and Profitability - September 12, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Vital Cash Flow Launches No Credit Consumer Financing Program
Businesses of any size use new financing program to help grow their markets and increase sales. - September 10, 2012 - Vital Cash Flow
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Walgreens Property in Chicago, Illinois
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller; a Midwest-based partnership, in the transaction. The buyer was a west coast-based institution and was self-represented. - September 08, 2012 - The Boulder Group
The BSC Group Announces $60 Million in 60 Days
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it has arranged $60.3 million in financing on behalf of nine self-storage industry owners in the past 60 days. With this round of financing,... - September 06, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Family First Dealer Services and MUDD Advertising Announce Marketing Partnership for Trade-in Protection Program
FFDS and Mudd Advertising announced the launch of a new marketing and advertising system available to Trade-In Protection (TIP) dealerships nationwide. - September 03, 2012 - TradeCycle Management, LLC
First California Mortgage Company Approved as Direct Lender by CalHFA
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is excited to announce that it has been approved with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) as a direct Lender. First Cal joins only 46 other lenders approved with CalHFA. This partnership is very exciting to First Cal because it is one more... - September 01, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
Gateway Commercial Finance Receives Inc. 500/5000 Recognition
Gateway Commercial Finance, a factoring company located in Florida, receives Inc. 500/5000 recognition for 2012 as one of America's fastest growing companies. - August 31, 2012 - Gateway Commercial Finance, LLC
The StoneHill Group Announces Major Expansion at the Atlanta Headquarters
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, government insuring and post closing services to the mortgage industry nationwide, announced that it is expanding the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters to 15,000 feet in order to accommodate the dynamic growth within... - August 30, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Real Estate Loan for Hotel in Atlanta, GA Worth Over $10.8 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Mogar Farms V, LLC’s Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees, recently for $10,800,000 in total project costs. - August 30, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Stallion Funding Closes Another Texas Hard Money Loan
Stallion Funding, a Texas Hard Money lender reached an agreement with a local builder to provide a cash out loan on two model homes in the Westgate section of South Austin. - August 26, 2012 - Stallion Funding
A. B. Nicholas Announces Key Partnership with Seattle-based Franchise Consulting Firm Business Alliance Inc.
Business Alliance to Offer ABN LeverageLine Securities-based Credit Lines - August 26, 2012 - AB Nicholas.com
A. B. Nicholas Announces Key Partnership with Clearwater, FL-based Murphy Business and Financial Corporation
Murphy to Make Wholesale-priced LeverageLine Securities-based Credit Lines Available to Murphy Brokers - August 26, 2012 - AB Nicholas.com
Tom McClellan of the McClellan Market Report to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, 8/24 at 12 pm CT
Tom McClellan, Editor of the McClellan Market Report (www.mcoscillator.com) will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, August 24 at 12:00 pm CT. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net. The show is also broadcast coast to coast by... - August 24, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Wema Bank Launches Banking Services for the Unbanked & Underbanked
Wema Bank, Nigeria's longest surviving indigenous banking brand has launched a new account product for the underbanked population in Nigeria called Moment Account which would help increase access to banking services. - August 24, 2012 - Wema Bank plc
Clearent Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Merchant services provider Clearent named to Inc. 5000 list. - August 24, 2012 - Clearent
The Corvus Group Expands Mortgage Brokerage Team
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced Barbara Hall joined its Chicago-based commercial mortgage brokerage team as a Commercial Mortgage Advisor. - August 24, 2012 - The Corvus Group
Leading Loan Provider 1-800LoanMart Gets Involved in Charity for Kids
1800-LoanMart Has Made Its Presence Felt in California, Supporting a Local Charity by Helping Fundraise to Provide Backpacks and Supplies for Kids Going Back to School - August 23, 2012 - 800 Loan Mart
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $16.35 Million Single Tenant GSA Property in Bloomington, Illinois
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a private partnership based in Colorado. The buyer was self-represented and purchased the property to fulfill a 1031 exchange. - August 23, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President
35-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury and Wealth Management, Business Development - August 23, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL Worth $535,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Florida Vein Care recently for $535,000 in... - August 23, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct Targets Online Growth Through Acquisition of www.ReverseMortgageCons.com
Acquisition of www.ReverseMortgageCons.com - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.reversemortgagecons.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website for seniors. With a strong position in tier 1 term rankings, Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct is acquiring competitors to grab a larger online equity/market share in 2012. - August 22, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct
Farmland Network Announces Alliance with Farmers Feeding the World
Farmland Network Forms Partnership with Farmers Feeding the World in Support of Its Efforts to Harness the Power of the American Agriculture Industry in Solving Global Hunger Problems - August 22, 2012 - Farmland Network
New Opportunities for Credit Card Debt Relief
Consolidebtllc offers the new option for the people on the edge of bankruptcy - the credit card debt settlement. - August 21, 2012 - Consolidebt LLC
Hana Financial Inc. Opens Home Mortgage Office in San Gabriel Valley
Hana, a full service financial institution, opens its third home mortgage branch this year and will cater to the needs of the large Chinese population in the area with an experienced, bilingual staff. - August 18, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Paragon Commercial Bank to Sponsor the Tees & Tunes Golf and Cabaret Classic
Popular Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County - August 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closed 10 Commercial Loans in July to Finance Projects Worth More Than $70.5 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 10 commercial loans in July to finance projects valued at more than $70.5 million. This total tops the company’s previous record for monthly loan volume, set in June. - August 16, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Myers, FL For $940,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for RonDao’s Grilled Chicken and Salad, LLC... - August 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
WNC Hires Amy Dosen as Vice President, Originations
Affordable Housing veteran to oversee expansion of WNC’s Midwest holdings through new acquisitions. - August 11, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
The Farmland Gold Ratio - Farmland as a Lagging Inflation Hedge
The Saskatchewan farmland/gold price ratio still appears to be below its long-term average. If the ratio were to reach a similar peak to the last inflation period of the 1970’s of around 0.8 times – Saskatchewan farmland prices would have to almost double from current levels based on current gold prices. - August 11, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Texas Bail Bonds Opens Doors in Richmond, TX
New Texas Bail Bonds Website in Progress - August 10, 2012 - Texas Bail Bonds
New Merchant Card Services Company to Change the Face of Card Services in Canada
A new Card Services company driven by a team of experienced industry professionals has come together to bring transparency, honesty and integrity to the card services business, and to create a new standard for the industry in Canada. Dominion Card Services was formed after a persistent pattern of... - August 10, 2012 - Dominion Card Services
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan for Daycare in Hempstead, NY Worth $675,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Quality Daycare I, Inc. recently for $675,000... - August 09, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Clearent Adds Chesapeake Bank as Second Sponsor
Clearent partners with Chesapeake Bank to provide merchant credit card processing services. - August 05, 2012 - Clearent
Hard Money Bankers Adds a Real Estate Trainer to Its Team
Josh Weidman brings a decade of real estate investing experience to one of the nation’s leading hard money lenders. - August 04, 2012 - Hard Money Bankers
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Phoenix, AZ Worth Over $4.6 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for TriCom Coatings, Inc. recently for $4,613,000... - August 04, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Rick Sander Joins Titanium Holdings Former ProVest Executive Joins Mortgage Industry Outreach Provider as CFO
Titanium Holdings, Inc. has recently announced the addition of Richard W. Sander, Jr. (Rick) as Chief Financial Officer. Titanium Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Titanium Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of homeowner contacting services. Sander is responsible for managing all financial... - August 03, 2012 - Titanium Holdings, Inc
Live Oak Bank Contributes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation's America's Toothfairy Program
Live Oak Bank has generously donated $1,000 to National Children's Oral Health Foundation: America's ToothFairy (NCOHF). - August 03, 2012 - Live Oak Bank
JMR Partners with Taycor to Provide Easy Financing Solutions to Fuel Customer Development Into the Cloud
“We are proud to announce our partnership and future collaboration with JMR,” said Dave Mos, Equipment Financing Specialist at Taycor Financial. - August 03, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Two of the Best Economic Recovery Programs for Small Businesses in the U.S. Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts Soon
Two of the most effective economic recovery programs for small businesses in the U.S. are set to expire in late September unless Congress ends its election-year deadlock and acts to extend them. Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s... - August 02, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report
zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Hana Financial, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Sunnie Kim Wins Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business Award
Ms. Kim, selected out of 34 finalists, won the Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business award because she is a co-founder of Hana Financial, the first minority-owned full service finance company in Los Angeles. In addition, Ms. Kim redefined the roles of women in Asian enterprises when she became the first female chief executive officer and president of a major Korean enterprise. - August 01, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Twisted Root Burger Company Buys Former C-Store Fronting Bedford Meadows for New Location in Bedford, Texas
Roger Smeltzer of Vision Commercial has announced Twisted Root Burger Company’s acquisition of a property located at the southeast corner of Central and Harwood in Bedford, TX. - July 31, 2012 - Vision Commercial Real Estate
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Stephanie Bryant as Vice President Development Officer
VP Development Officer Responsible for Managing Clients’ Personal Banking Accounts - July 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Active Bear ETF Portfolio Manager Brad Lamensdorf to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, July 27 at 12:00 p.m. CT
The actively managed, short-only AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF (NYSE:HDGE) is shorting 18 stocks that will be reporting numbers this week. Brad Lamensdorf, Portfolio Manager for Ranger Alternative Management, LP’s Active Bear ETF (www.rangeralternatives.com), will appear on Tim... - July 27, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC