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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
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
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
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
Retail Capital Offers South African Restaurant Owners Financial Relief
Retail Capital, offers South African Restaurateurs a finance option that is able to serve their needs for flexible, convenient and instant access to capital that enables them to respond and adapt to changes within the marketplace as and when needed. - October 19, 2011 - Retail Capital
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Winter Garden, FL Worth Over $600,000
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 Horizon Food Company, DBA, Horizon Food... - October 19, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Vehicle Solutions for a Volatile Canadian Economy
Canada Drives expands their network to encompass eight provinces. Greater resources and expanded network allowing opportunities for consumers with economy affected credit. - October 17, 2011 - Canada Drives
Al Fardan Exchange UAE, Announces Its Promotion Campaign 2011
The campaign will be running from from 15th October 2011 till 10th December 2011. - October 17, 2011 - Al Fardan Exchange
StreetMac Asset Managers Acquire Texas and Oklahoma Malls
StreetMac Asset Managers, LLC, a Northbrook, Illinois-based asset management and financial services firm, announced that an affiliate has purchased the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, Texas and the Shawnee Mall in Shawnee, Oklahoma through a joint venture with an affiliate of Stamford,... - October 14, 2011 - StreetMac, LLC
Public Private Development Group on LinkedIn Rapidly Growing - Garfield Traub
Garfield Traub Development creates “Public Private Development” group on LinkedIn that has grown to over 550 professionals in just the first 6 months. - October 14, 2011 - Garfield Traub Development, LLC
McBassi & Company CEO Laurie Bassi on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, October 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Laurie Bassi, CEO of McBassi & Company and author of Good Company: Business Success in the Worthiness Era will appear at noon CT on Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net this Friday, October 14. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net CRN Digital Talk Radio Network on CRN... - October 13, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Local Real Estate Agent Timothy Powers Offers Foreclosure Support
East Bay Foreclosure Support’s Timothy Powers Helps Suffering Families - October 13, 2011 - Timothy Powers
John Walsh of Total Mortgage Receives 2011 New England "Mortgage Titan" Award
Recognized for high ethical standards and providing borrowers affordable real estate financing solutions. - October 12, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Agcapita Farmland Investment Partnership Will be Presenting at the Alternative Investment Conference in Calgary on January 28th, 2012
Agcapita Farmland Investment Partnership will be presenting at the Alternative Investment Conference in Calgary on January 28th, 2012. Risk management and asset allocation in the context of hard asset investments like farmland will be the topic of discussion. Stephen Johnston, CIO and founder of... - October 09, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Augusta, GA Worth Over $3.7 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 Masters Hotel Group, LLC dba Comfort Inn &... - October 08, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
WNC Provides $10 Million in Tax Credit Financing for Development of New Brunswick Wellness Plaza in “Food Desert”
Development to bring first full-service supermarket, 700 jobs to downtown New Brunswick. - October 08, 2011 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
The BSC Group Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine
The BSC Group Announces It Was Named 2011 Best of Business, Finance, by the Readers of Inside Self-Storage Magazine. - October 06, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Clermont, FL Worth Over $2.3 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 Florida Fast Lubes, Inc., dba Valvoline... - October 06, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Capitol Heights, MD Worth Nearly $6.7 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 3AM, LLC dba Country Inn and Suites recently... - October 05, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Calgary’s Mortgage Broker Announces Alberta Business Expansion
Larry Arnason, Calgary’s Mortgage Broker, announces business expansion to now include full mortgage and home financing services in Airdrie, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Edmonton, and throughout rural Alberta. - October 03, 2011 - Calgary Mortgage Broker, Larry Arnason
WikiLoan Offers Automatic Repayment on Their Peer to Peer Lending Site
The peer to peer lending site, WikiLoan has just announced that they are offering an automatic repayment system, to their paid members. This will enable borrowers with the ability to easily and conveniently repay their loan, on their predetermined payment date, with funds taken directly from their... - October 01, 2011 - WikiLoan
Mortgage Delivery Specialists GSE ULDD/MISMO Ready
Mortgage Delivery Specialists (MDS) has completed its GSE ULDD MISMO Version 3.0 framework verification and incorporated the new requirement into its mortgage loan agency delivery services. - September 29, 2011 - Mortgage Delivery Specialists LLC
The Boulder Group Named Exclusive Advisor for Single Tenant Net Leased Dick’s Sporting Goods Disposition
The Boulder Group, a national single tenant net lease investment brokerage firm, has been named the exclusive advisor for the sale of a Dick’s Sporting Goods property in Naperville, Illinois. The investment sales team will be led by Boulder Group President Randy Blankstein and Partner Jimmy... - September 28, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Just Military Loans Sponsors New Online Series: Adjusting to Life After Deployment
The Transition Project, sponsored by Just Military Loans, features seven unique stories of reintegration from the point-of-view of soldiers and family members. These stories highlight the struggles and successes faced by military men and women. This series provides support, resources and tips for easing reintegration after deployment. - September 27, 2011 - Just Military Loans
Mercantile Capital Corporation Announces Lowest Rate in History for Small Business Administration's 504 Loan Program
Mercantile Capital Corporation today announced a new milestone for the Small Business Administration's 504 Loan Program - a record low interest rate of 4.62 percent for a 20-year fixed rate loan. Business owners, who are looking for capital to invest in their businesses, have an opportunity to borrow money at never before seen rates. - September 26, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Carol Jones Realtors Launches New Logo, Campaign
Carol Jones Realtors of the greater Springfield, Missouri region, has launched a rebranding campaign to both rebrand the company as innovative and fresh, and to spread a message of hope in a down housing market. The "Right Now" campaign is aimed at first-time buyers and move-ups, as well as military/VA loan applicants. - September 25, 2011 - Carol Jones Realtors
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL for $352,200
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 Doc Watts Electric, Inc. recently for $352,200... - September 24, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Charles Reinhart Company Agent, Joe Peoples, Named 2011 Realtor of the Year
Joe Peoples, Associate Broker with the Charles Reinhart Company was named the 2011 Realtor of the Year by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. - September 24, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony Announces New Sales Manager
Real estate company, Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony, promotes Weichert® associate to the sales manager position. - September 23, 2011 - Weichert, Realtors® - New Colony
Mercantile Capital Corporation Hires Four New Associates
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, that ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently hired four new... - September 22, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union Appoints New Director of Human Resources – Global HR Executive Sandra Baron to Lead Organization’s Development
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the appointment of Sandra Baron as Director of Human Resources. Ms. Baron joins Sperry from Country Life LLC, a Kikkoman Group Company, in Hauppauge, New York. Viewed as a strong leader by colleagues, Baron has 30 years of human resource... - September 22, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union Appoints New Vice President of Operations – Maureen Genna Selected to Manage Business Operations and Lending
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the recruitment of Maureen Genna as Vice President of Operations. Ms. Genna joins Sperry from Long Island State Employees Federal Credit Union (LISEFCU) in Hauppauge, New York. A seasoned professional with over 25 years of Credit Union... - September 22, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Mortgage Consulting and Actuarial Firm zIngenuity Hires Bob Voll as Vice President, Business Development
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Bob Voll as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Bob is responsible for all sales and marketing activities and will work closely with the leadership team and... - September 21, 2011 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Agcapita Research Shows Canadian Farmland/Gold Price Ratio at Low Levels
Agcapita research show that the Saskatchewan farmland/gold price ratio is significantly below its long-term average – and in fact is almost at the lows. 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... - September 21, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP