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Smash Funding: the Newest Way to Fund Your Business Using the Internet
At some time or another, we’ve all had a great idea for a product or service. And, when we share our idea with someone else, what’s the first thing they usually say? “You should market that!” And, that’s usually where the dream ends. Why? It’s simple: Marketing... - November 30, 2011 - Smash Funding
BNP Paribas Real Estate Research for Q3 Shows Highest Quarterly Industrial Take Up in UK Since 2009
Take-up in the logistics and industrial sectors across the UK totalled 10.39 million sq ft in the third quarter of 2011 according to BNP Paribas Real Estate, the highest take up figure since Q3 2009. Kevin Mofid, logistics analyst at BNP Paribas Real Estate said: “Take up for 2011, to the... - November 26, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
The Boulder Group Publishes Net Lease Big Box Market Research Report
Net lease big box cap rates compressed on a year over year basis. - November 25, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Al Fardan Exchange UAE, Voted as the Best Money Transfer Company for the Middle East in 2011 by IAMTN
The award was given to Al Fardan Exchange at the Global Money Transfer Summit, which took place at London’s Hilton Hotel on Park Lane last 15th November, 2011. - November 25, 2011 - Al Fardan Exchange
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Crystal River, FL Worth Over $5.1 Million
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 or develop their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for West Coast Medical Care, dba Citrus Diabetes Treatment... - November 24, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Agcapita Farmland Fund Reports Saskatchewan Farmland Appreciated 12% in First Half of 2011
Agcapita Farmland Fund reports Saskatchewan farmland values increased an average of 11.6% during the first half of 2011 - the highest rate of appreciation in Canada. Saskatchewan farmland prices are tracking other markets and have been increasing steadily since 2003. - November 24, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP
Whitefish Credit Union in Columbia Falls Hosts Holiday Angel Tree
Whitefish Credit Union, Montana's largest credit union, is teaming up with North Valley Head Start to ensure children in the community have gifts under their Christmas trees this year. - November 20, 2011 - Whitefish Credit Union
WNC Provides $8.3 Million in Tax Credit Financing for Acquisition, Renovation of Minneapolis' Historic Ford Center
LEED-certified office building to bring more than 900 new jobs to Federally Designated Empowerment Zone. - November 19, 2011 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL Worth $224,000
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 another commercial loan for The Divorce Center, PA recently for $224,000 in total project costs. Their first transaction closed in January 2009. - November 19, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Live Oak Bank Supports a Little Kid with a Big Heart
Through a $3,000 donation, Live Oak Bank helped a little boy jump start his fundraising efforts. - November 17, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Four Commercial Loans Closed in October Financing Projects Valued at More Than $9.4 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest and most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed four commercial loans in October to finance projects... - November 17, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mortgage Delivery Specialists (MDS) Successfully Completes SSAE 16 Audit
Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC (MDS), the premier provider of GSE/Agency Loan Delivery Services, is pleased to announce that it has recently completed an audit of its mortgage loan analysis, servicing portfolio analysis and Agency securitization delivery services. The Type 2 audit was performed... - November 17, 2011 - Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC
Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes Jane Peters to Kalispell Branch
Montana's largest credit union welcomes its newest vice president and branch manager. - November 17, 2011 - Whitefish Credit Union
Total Mortgage Receives Approval to Originate Residential Mortgage Loans in Ohio
Now offering some of the lowest mortgage rates and personalized service to borrowers throughout Ohio. - November 16, 2011 - Total Mortgage
BNP Paribas Real Estate Advises LaSalle in Sale of Frimley Business Park to Investream in Partnership with Angelo, Gordon & Co for £15 Million
LaSalle Investment Management (‘LaSalle’) advised by BNP Paribas Real Estate, has completed the sale of Frimley Business Park in Surrey to Investream in partnership with Angelo, Gordon & Co for £15 million. Frimley Business Park, founded in the late 1980s by Arlington, is... - November 16, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Chesswood Announces Results for Q3 2011
Portfolio and Earnings Growth, Litigation Finance Launch. - November 12, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Hosted International Real Estate Speaker, Terry Watson
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors (www.ReinhartRealtors.com) featured International real estate speaker, Terry Watson, as a keynote speaker at their November Company Meeting. Terry Watson presented a two-hour seminar on real estate strategies and best practices for social media. A sought-after... - November 12, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Sperry Federal Credit Union Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Sperry Federal Credit Union is proud to mark its 75th Anniversary this week. Sperry Federal Credit Union opened on November 11, 1936 for employees and family members of Sperry Gyroscope Corporation; membership eligibility was extended to all of Nassau County in 2005. Organized under the Federal... - November 12, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Wealth Manager John Merrill to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, 11/11/11 at 12:00 P.M. CT
John Merrill, President and Chief Investment Officer of Tanglewood Wealth Management, Inc. will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, November 11 at noon CT. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net, CRN Digital Talk Radio Network on CRN 4, broadcast by over 200... - November 11, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Davis Brothers Buy Historic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop
Adam and Josh, Owners of Gold N Connection Pawn Shops, purchased the historic and iconic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - November 11, 2011 - GNC Pawn (gold n connection)
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Walton Beach, FL Worth Over $300,000
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 Thompson’s Auto Service, LLC recently... - November 11, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Jim Cullum Joins Blue Skye Lending
Reverse Mortgage Specialist Joins Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Mortgage Company. - November 11, 2011 - Blue Skye Lending
Electronic Payment Systems Partners with Pink Ribbon Riders® to Provide Financial Assistance to Breast Cancer Patients
Electronic Payment Systems (EPS), a merchant service provider, proudly announces a new partnership with Pink Ribbon Riders (PRR)®, a 501 C3 non-profit organization that provides direct financial assistance to both men and women breast cancer patients. In addition to being a presenting sponsor for the 1st Annual Colorado Snow Run event upcoming March 2012, EPS has created a special Give Back Program enabling the PRR® to raise unlimited funds through merchant processing. - November 11, 2011 - Electronic Payment Systems (EPS)
Growing Against the Grain: a Story of Expansion in a Time of Recession
Pick up the newspaper or turn the radio on and it’s not news that the economy is still in a slump, and the job market is all but stalled. Even though the media has painted a picture of doom and gloom, at least until the government can make some headway on the job market or the proposed... - November 10, 2011 - Taycor Financial
Dressler Construction Announces New Development Projects in Greater Charlotte Area
Dressler Construction has contracted with Red Bowl Asian Bistro and Carolina Eyecare Center for the development of both businesses' new locations. - November 06, 2011 - Dressler Construction
Willowsford Receives Two First Place Wins at Great American Living Awards
New Community’s “Inspired Living” Resonating with Industry and Homebuyers - November 05, 2011 - Willowsford
WNC Founder and Chairman Wilfred Cooper, Sr. Inducted Into Affordable Housing Hall of Fame
Industry patriarch honored for pioneering the affordable housing industry. - November 05, 2011 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
The Boulder Group Hired for Net Leased Advance Auto Parts Property Sale
The investment sales team will be led by Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein. - November 04, 2011 - The Boulder Group
New Options to Refinance Commercial Real Estate Loans; SBA Now Offering Low Rates for Certain Working Capital Costs
The federal government recently released new regulations enabling business owners to refinance owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, and to include – for the first time ever – certain working capital costs. Small businesses facing high interest rates on commercial debt may now... - November 03, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Kicks-Off 16th Annual Coat Drive
The Charles Reinhart Company is pleased to announce the kick-off of their 16th Annual Coat Drive. - November 03, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
The Boulder Group Named Exclusive Advisor for Single Tenant Net Leased Best Buy Disposition
The investment sales team will be led by Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein. - October 29, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Third Quarter Commercial Loan Closings; Finances Projects Worth $55 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans, closed five commercial loans in September 2011 to finance more than $13.8 million in total project costs. An SBA 504 loan is a long-term, fixed-rate loan for small businesses... - October 29, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
zIngenuity’s New Analytical Report on the Mortgage Insurance Industry Available for Download
zIngenuity, a boutique mortgage consulting firm that provides solutions to lenders and servicers on mortgage finance related issues, announced today the availability of its October 2011 report and analysis on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry through their website. The comprehensive report,... - October 28, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Draper, UT Worth Over $9.8 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 Jed R. Bindrup, MD, PC recently for $9,894,000... - October 28, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation to Host Free Webinar on SBA 504 Loan’s New Focus on Refinancing, Operating Capital
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s most active providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, will host a free webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to explain new rules... - October 27, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
James Drader Earns Real Estate, Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
James Drader of Century 21 Alliance in Valparaiso has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling... - October 27, 2011 - Century 21 Alliance
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony’s David Vane Takes the Gavel at HCAR 50th Anniversary Installation Event
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony agents are honored at the HCAR 50th anniversary installation event. Weichert® agent Renee Mankoff honored as "Rookie Realtor of the Year" and Gold Services partner Scott Berngartt is "Affiliate of the Year." - October 27, 2011 - Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony
RMCN Teamwork
On Tuesday October 25th Derrick Scobey, Kim Danna, Eric Green, and David Harry of RMCN Credit Services helped with McKinney Make a Difference Day. Lisa Bourasssa from the Volunteer McKinney Center said, "Thank you so much for helping us close out the McKinney Make a Difference Day can drive. I... - October 26, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Shane Willis with Re/Max Orange Beach Offers a Helping Hand to Local Homeowners Headed Toward Foreclosure
Distressed property expert urges homeowners struggling with mortgage payments to pursue lower-impact alternatives - October 26, 2011 - Shane Willis LLC
RMCN Gives Back to the Community
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, representatives from RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in McKinney Make a Difference Day by volunteering at Holy Family School. There were over 40 volunteers; many were in the current class of Leadership McKinney or were prior graduates. At 8:00 AM in the... - October 25, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
New Mortgage Comparison Resource Announced to Save Borrowers Money
Loans-101 announces the launch of a brand new resource to compare today's home loan programs online at www.mortgagecomparison.net. With interest rates at the lowest levels on record, the time could be right to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage. A mortgage comparison can help you determine which one of today's most popular loan programs is best for your circumstances. - October 23, 2011 - Mortgage Comparison
First Cal Prepares for Expansion
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce L. Andrew Pollock has joined the firm as President and Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, Andrew was a Managing Partner of Global Logic Advisors, LLC. Before that, Andrew was President and CEO of First Franklin (a Merrill... - October 22, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
WikiLoan Announces a New Way to Borrow
WikiLoan, the peer-to-peer lending service announces a new way to borrow money. By using their online resources and tools, the borrower can create a professional financial proposal, which can then be shared with friends and family. This offers the borrower with the opportunity to receive a loan... - October 22, 2011 - WikiLoan
New SBA Rules That Allow SBA 504 Financing for Business Expenses Could Double Loan Volume at Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which already ranks as one of the largest providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 financing for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, could see its loan volume double thanks to new SBA rules that allow SBA 504 financing to refinance current conventionally-financed loans and provide working capital. - October 22, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Returns from Annual Technology Conference with an Award
The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors recently attended The Active Enterprise Network Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado where they were awarded the Best Brokerage Adoption of Technology. - October 22, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
BNP Paribas Real Estate's Research Shows London’s City and Midtown Office Markets Benefit from Challenging Conditions in West End
Both the City and Midtown office markets in London have seen an increase in activity during the third quarter this year with both areas benefiting from the high rents and a lack of supply of Grade A office accommodation in the West End, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate. - October 21, 2011 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
The Unemployment Crisis and How Small Businesses Can Solve It
Unemployment has been an ongoing crisis for the last few years and this press release explores the solution through small business growth. - October 20, 2011 - iBank
Live Oak Bank Supports Their Community
Live Oak Bank sponsors people and pooches with their Arthritis Foundation local chapter. - October 20, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Five Commercial Loan Closings in September to Finance Projects Worth Nearly $14 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, closed five commercial loans in September to finance projects worth more than $13.8 million in total project costs. - October 20, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
The Boulder Group Publishes 3rd Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report
The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report. - October 20, 2011 - The Boulder Group