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Taycor Supports Vendor Partners at the 2012 NAB Show
The 2012 NAB Show held conferences from Saturday April 14 to Thursday April 19, and ran exhibits from Monday April 16 to Thursday April 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show highlighted over 90,000 media and entertainment professionals from over 150 countries converging, sharing knowledge, taking part in workshops, and having an opportunity to see firsthand advances in broadcasting equipment. - April 25, 2012 - Taycor Financial
Oceanside Christopher FCU Appoints New Board Chairman
Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Kevin Timoney as Chairman of the Board. Timoney, a lifetime resident of Oceanside, owns and operates a real estate appraisal business in neighboring Rockville Centre, New York. He previously served as Vice Chairman of... - April 25, 2012 - Oceanside Christopher, The Catholic Credit Union
Paragon Commercial Bank Contributes Almost $40,000 to Raleigh and Charlotte Communities in 2011
Donations Include Funding for Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County and First Tee of the Triangle - April 25, 2012 - Paragon Bank
The BSC Group Arranges $31.82 Million in Financing for Self Storage and Mixed Use Properties
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for commercial property owners, announced recent financing transactions totaling $31.82MM in loan proceeds on behalf of self-storage and commercial property owners. “Our... - April 24, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
$25 Billion Dollar Robo-Signing Settlement May Provide Relief for Distressed Homeowners in Pensacola
Avoid Foreclosure in Pensacola. A $25 Billion Dollar Robo-Signing Settlement May Provide Relief for Distressed Homeowners in Pensacola - April 24, 2012 - Shane Willis LLC
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant McDonald’s Ground Lease in the Chicago MSA
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction. - April 22, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Commercial Real Estate Financing Up in California
California commercial real estate financing using a popular government-guaranteed loan program jumped 43 percent for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same 3-month period a year ago, according to CDC Small Business Finance, one of the nation’s largest small business lenders. CDC... - April 21, 2012 - CDC Small Business Finance
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Financing for Restaurant in Norcross, GA Worth $850,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading national provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or refinance their own facilities, recently closed a loan for J.R.’s Log House, Inc. for $850,000. - April 21, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
WNC Promotes Two Executives Amid Continued Growth and Expansion
Kelly Henderson, Esq. named senior vice president – legal affairs; Greg Hand named chief underwriter – acquisitions. - April 20, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Agcapita Farmland Investment Partners - Saskatchewan Farmland Values Increase 21.7% in 2011
According to the recently released report on farmland values issued by Farmland Credit Canada, "In the second half of 2011, farmland values in Saskatchewan increased an average of 10.1%, the highest average increase across Canada. This followed gains of 11.6% and 2.7% in the previous two... - April 19, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Mercantile Capital Corporation Launches Free iPhone App: SmartChoice® Commercial Loan Calculator
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, recently launched the SmartChoice® Loan Calculator iPhone application, available free online at the iPhone Apps Store. - April 19, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank to Donate $5,000 to Wake Education Partnership
Local Bank Contributes to Education Nonprofit Focused on Increasing Student Performance - April 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank
37 Yr Mortgage Veteran Reveals the "Insider Secrets" on How to Get a Mortgage in Today's Crazy Real Estate Market
A new home buying program will save consumers time, money, and stress. - April 18, 2012 - It's Your Life, LLC
Rescue Capital Publishes Infographic Inspired by Financial Literacy Month
As part of their commitment to financial education, specialty finance firm Rescue Capital has released their first Infographic in honor of Financial Literacy Month. The Infographic contains informative, yet surprising data about consumer debt in the US. According to Vice President John Zepeda,... - April 18, 2012 - Rescue Capital
Total Mortgage Services Receives Kansas Mortgage Lender License
Kansas borrowers now have access to some of the lowest mortgage rates available. - April 17, 2012 - Total Mortgage
Alice Cislo and Yvonne Aronin Join Blue Skye Lending
Cislo and Aronin Will be Based in the Sarasota, Florida Office of Blue Skye Lending - April 14, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending
Mercantile Capital Provides Loan for Purchase of Holiday Inn Express in Bothell, WA Worth Over $6 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading national provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently closed a commercial loan for Holiday Inn Express, for $6,078,000. - April 14, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Andy Scott Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
14-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development - April 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Cilento Mortgage Consultants Corp and Attorney Jonathan Levin Announce a Fully Integrated Solution for Compliance with New Non-Bank Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Non-Bank Residential mortgage lenders can now utilize the review programs developed by a mortgage industry veteran and a Bank Regulatory Attorney that can assure compliance with the mandatory August 13, 2012 deadline. - April 13, 2012 - Cilento Mortgage Advisory Corp.
Hana Financial Names Bryan Hitchcock as National Production Manager
Hana Financial Inc. has named Bryan Hitchcock as National Production Manager for its growing home mortgage division. With two decades of sales management and mortgage lending experience, Hitchcock is responsible for overseeing and developing Hana's home mortgage call centers. - April 13, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Fourth Closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III Was Opened to Investors in October 2011 with a $20 Million Offering.
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its fourth closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans... - April 13, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
Railroad Accident Lawsuit Loans Now Available for Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Lawsuits
Bridgeview Legal Funding Now Providing Pre-Settlement Cash Advances for FELA Railroad Accident Lawsuits - April 12, 2012 - Fundmysuit.com
Mercantile Capital Corporation Ends Record Quarter with $81.9 Million Financed
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loans to small business owners, reports its first quarter loan volume was the highest in the company’s 9-year history: 24 loans for $81.9 million in total project costs. - April 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
The StoneHill Group Hires Wade Hamby in Business Development
New Business Development Manager joins national mortgage outsource and quality control firm. - April 10, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Financing for Preschool in Naperville, IL for Over $1.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire, develop or refinance their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Just For Kids Preschool, LLC recently for $1,180,000 in total project costs. - April 07, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
First Asset SVP John Stephenson to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, April 6 at 12 pm CT
First Asset Investment Management, Inc. (www.firstasset.com) Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager and author of The Little Book of Commodity Investing, John Stephenson, will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies this week. Listen at noon central on Friday, April 6 on... - April 06, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Paragon Commercial Bank Hosts Wake Education Partnership Leadership Council’s Semi-Annual Meeting
Paragon President and CEO Bob Hatley Serves as 2012 Leadership Council Chair - April 06, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Private Mortgage Investments Outperform Traditional Property Rental Investments, Says Franklin Partners Mortgages
A detailed review of the main advantages that drive investors to move their portfolios from property rentals to direct mortgage investments. - April 05, 2012 - Franklin Partners Mortgages
Hana Financial Names John Marsha as Senior Vice President and Regional Marketing Manager of Atlanta Office
The former CIT vice president is tasked to broaden the scope of Hana Financial's marketplace through new business development and networking. - April 05, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in South El Monte, CA Worth $659,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which launched nine years ago, ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or refinance their own facilities, closed a loan for Ramirez All Electric recently for $659,000 in total project costs. - April 05, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Associate Realtor Carla Hoffmann Joins Cannon Realty & Associates
Another Great Move – Carla Hoffmann Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas. - April 04, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates
CJR Unveils the New CarolJones.com
Springfield-based Carol Jones Realtors is launching a brand new website to give home buyers and sellers a cutting-edge, all-inclusive online resource for their real estate needs. The innovative CarolJones.com has a meticulously revamped design that focuses on providing detailed information in a... - April 01, 2012 - Carol Jones Realtors
Commercial Real Estate Loan Provided by Mercantile Capital Corp. in Oxnard, CA Worth Nearly $3.9 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a national SBA 504 loan provider for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, closed a loan for Alcaraz Catering, Inc., recently for $3,889,000. - April 01, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Orlando Executive to Testify Before Senate Committee on the SBA 504 Loan Program for Small Business
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation in downtown Orlando, will testify before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Thursday in Room 428A of the Russell Senate Office Building. Hurn was asked to appear at 10 a.m. Committee Chair Sen. - March 30, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
New Personal Loan Website Helps South African Citizens to Apply for Loans the Easy Way
New personal loan website in South Africa helps thousands of residents to get quick and easy personal loans online. - March 29, 2012 - sapersonalloans.co.za
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jennifer D. Terry Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
28-Year Banking Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury Management, Business Development. - March 29, 2012 - Paragon Bank
75-Unit Affordable Housing Community Opens in Claremont
Courier Place Apartment Homes to provide much-needed affordable housing options for families and seniors - March 29, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Former Congressman Brian Baird to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 30 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Former US Representative Brian Baird will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 30 at Noon CT. Dr. Baird, co-sponsor of the original iteration of the STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge), will discuss its recent passing. The story gained public... - March 28, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Associate Realtor Elizabeth Triplett Joins Cannon Realty & Associates
Another Great Move – Elizabeth Triplett Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas. - March 28, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates
BNP Paribas Real Estate Launches UK "Retail Risk Index"
BNP Paribas Real Estate, the leading international real estate adviser, has published a Retail Risk report which, instead of looking at rents as an indicator, analyses the health of the UK’s towns "within a weakening retail economy" to form an index of risk averse and more risky towns which aims to show investors where they should be investing their money in retail. - March 25, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Gulf Atlantic Mortgage Merges with Blue Skye Lending of Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Gulf Atlantic Mortgage Office is Now the Sarasota, Florida, Branch of Blue Skye Lending - March 24, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides a $2.3 Million Commercial Real Estate Loan in St. Petersburg, FL
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire, develop or refinance their own facilities, closed a loan for Edge Partners, LLC, d.b.a. Flamingo Resort Hotel recently for... - March 24, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Former Goldman Sachs Trader Leo Haviland to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 23 at 12 pm CT
Leo Haviland, former Goldman Sachs trader and author of “Words on the Street: Language and the American Dream on Wall Street” will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, March 23 at Noon CT. Mr. Haviland, a Wall Street veteran, gives an informative and... - March 23, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
SeedVo.com Applauds Senate Republicans for Keeping JOBS Act Bill Intact; Plans Official Website Launch
SeedVo.com plans to launch a noncrowdfunding website for entrepreneurs and investors immediately after Congress approves H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which allows small businesses to use the internet to seek funding. - March 22, 2012 - SeedVo.com
Financing a Greener Future Taycor Financial Partners with SunSurfs Solar
SunSurfs Solar USA is the leading green choice for alternative energy equipment. In support of SunSurfs One Million Free Solar Thermal Installation Projects Program Taycor Financial, a nationwide equipment leasing and financing company, has pledged new programs to allow wider access to green energy equipment upgrades. - March 22, 2012 - Taycor Financial
BNP Paribas Real Estate Strengthens Its Presence in the United States
BNP Paribas Real Estate has strengthened its presence in the United States by signing an alliance agreement with Transwestern. This alliance agreement signed by BNP Paribas Real Estate and Transwestern covers the transaction, valuation and corporate real estate consulting business... - March 22, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Announces the Addition of Three Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Agents
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors, Ann Arbor’s definitive market leader, is a growing residential and commercial brokerage. - March 22, 2012 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Arcadia, CA Worth Over $2.8 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 Arroyo Pacific Academy recently for $2,821,000... - March 22, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
First Cal Promotes One of Its Own to Provide Compliance and Quality Services
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Funtanellas as their Compliance/QC Manager. Sandra joined First Cal in October 2010 and has most recently held the position of Project Manager. Before joining First Cal, Sandra was Vice President of... - March 21, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
Howard Vernick & Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Open Florida Retail Mortgage Lending Branches
Mr. Howard Vernick announces the opening of Florida retail mortgage lending branches with Paramount Residential Mortgage Group (PRMG). As the new Florida Retail Branch Manager of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group’s South Florida locations, Howard is excited about the transition. Since... - March 21, 2012 - Paramount Residential Mortgage Group