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Live Oak Bank Supports the Atlanta Pet Rescue
Through a $1,000 sponsorship, Live Oak Bank helps to rescue homeless pets. - September 21, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Sanford, FL Worth Over $11.2 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans closed a commercial loan for Showtime Investments, Inc. dba Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange (SADE) recently for $11,235,000 in total project costs. - September 21, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Agcapita Farmland Fund III Has Been Opened to Investors with a $20 Million Offering
Agcapita Partners is pleased to announce that Agcapita Farmland Fund III has been opened to investors. Agcapita Fund III is the only RRSP eligible farmland fund in Canada and is a $20 million offering. - September 18, 2011 - Agcapita Partners LP
Mercantile Capital Corporation Announces Lowest Rate in History for Small Business Administration’s 504 Loan Program
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, today announced that the 20-year effective interest rate for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program has fallen to a new all-time low of 4.69 percent. - September 17, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
JuxtaBid.com Launch
JuxtaBid.com is launching an exciting and fun forum for borrowers to access personal loans, mortgages and insurance at competitive rates. Juxta Bid is an intermediary technology service between financial institutions, non-institutional lenders and borrowers. Lenders and financial service providers... - September 16, 2011 - Juxta Bid
Bryan Perry to Guest Host “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Bryan Perry, Money Manager and author of Cash Machine (www.cashmachineincome.com) will guest host Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Bryan’s guest this week will be Sam Collins, Chief Technical Analyst at InvestorPlace Media... - September 16, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
National Debt Crisis Can Teach Lessons About Individual Debt, Freedom Debt Relief Says
Government, economic challenges a reminder to take steps against debt - September 16, 2011 - Freedom Financial Network
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes on Nine Commercial Loans in August to Finance Projects Valued at Over $21.6 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, in Altamonte Springs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, reports it closed nine commercial loans in August to finance projects valued at more than $21.6 million in Florida, Texas, California, Georgia and Maryland. Chris Hurn, chief executive... - September 15, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Live Oak Bank Pledges $3,000 to Assist Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. will hold this years First Ladies' Luncheon on Friday, September 16th, providing an educational opportunity for distinguished guests to learn how the organization lends healthcare assistance to developing countries. - September 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Sperry Associates FCU Launches "Operation: Helping Heroes" to Provide Assistance for 9/11 First Responders – New Effort Commences with Donation to FealGood Foundation
Sperry Associates Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of Operation: Helping Heroes, a long-term initiative to provide support and awareness on issues facing 9/11 first responders. The Nassau County community banking institution lost five members on 9/11, and in their honor, will pledge... - September 09, 2011 - Sperry Federal Credit Union
Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp Named Exclusive Lender for IHOP Franchisee Association
Fort Lauderdale-based Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp (IBS, N.A.) today announced an exclusive, multi-million dollar financing agreement with the Blue Roof Franchise Association (BRFA), a group representing the interests of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) franchisees. BRFA has an... - September 08, 2011 - Institutional Banking Services, N.A.
MonkeySold.com a Mortgage Mitigation Company, Launches Florida Foreclosure Avoidance Campaign
Distressed property expert’s online report informs distressed homeowners who are struggling with mortgage payments in Central Florida on solutions to avoid foreclosure. - September 08, 2011 - MonkeySold.com
Two Agents Join Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
The Charles Reinhart Company is pleased to welcome two experienced real estate agents to their growing company. - September 08, 2011 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors
USSCO Federal Credit Union Renovations Strengthen Community Roots
The USSCO Federal Credit Union has been a part of the Moxham section of Johnstown, Pa., since it was established in 1958 to serve the employees of the once massive U.S. Steel Company Johnstown Works. More than five decades later, USSCO Federal Credit Union continues to build on its Moxham roots... - September 03, 2011 - USSCO
National Association of Premier Lenders Announces the NAPL Fall 2011 Conference
The NAPL Fall 2011 Conference will be dedicated to discussing the most important issues facing the 504 loan program industry in today’s economy, and will specifically focus on servicing, recovery, liquidation and legislative efforts. - September 02, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
The BSC Group Arranges $74.6M Financing for 19 Property Portfolio Acquisition
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 arranged $74.6M in financing for a 19-property self-storage portfolio acquisition. - September 01, 2011 - The BSC Group, LLC
SDJB Answers Where to Sell Silver in San Diego
A new in-store book from San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) provides concrete information on why San Diegans choose to sell silver coins, sell silver jewelry, and sell sterling silverware with the company. - September 01, 2011 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
First Option Mortgage Tops Indianapolis Customer Satisfaction Survey
First Option Mortgage’s professionals rated in the “elite” seven percent - August 31, 2011 - First Option Mortgage & Lending
Electronic Payment Systems Launches New EZPaymentPlan.net Website with Easy Navigation and Modern Design to Introduce EPS 90 No Credit Check EZ Payment Plan
Electronic Payment Systems (EPS), a leading merchant service provider in Colorado, is excited to announce the launch of its new website, www.EZPaymentPlan.net. The new website provides payment processing resources and information on the most advanced payment program in the industry, EPS 90 No Credit Check EZ Payment Plan, in an easy to navigate format. - August 27, 2011 - Electronic Payment Systems (EPS)
First Cal Wholesale Vision is Clear with New Leadership
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce Michael McIlrath as National Director Wholesale Production. “Michael McIlrath brings to First Cal the depth of Industry experience necessary to continue our vision of creating value and profitable partnerships with our... - August 27, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
Compass Financial Federal Credit Union Donates Book Bags Loaded with Essential School Supplies to Hialeah Gardens Elementary
Book bags and supplies were distributed to underprivileged students. - August 27, 2011 - Compass Financial Federal Credit Union
Peter Fugaro Earns Certified Mortgage Banking (CMB) Designation from Mortgage Bankers Association
Mortgage Technology and Marketing Consulting Firm Prymak's President earns Industry's Highest Professional Designation - August 25, 2011 - Prymak LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes $11.2 Million Commercial Loan, Largest in Company History
Mercantile Capital Corporation, in Altamonte Springs, recently closed the largest single commercial loan in the company’s eight year history to finance improvements valued at more than $11.2 million at the Sanford Auto Dealers Exchange, located on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Sanford. Geof... - August 25, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at Interface Net Lease Conference
Randy will be on a panel discussing the State of the Net Lease Market. - August 25, 2011 - The Boulder Group
Burr Pilger Mayer Doubles Its Walnut Creek Office Footprint
Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM), one of the largest West Coast-based accounting and consulting firms, executed an agreement to lease almost 20,000 square feet (sf) of office space, effectively doubling its Walnut Creek footprint. Beginning December 2011, BPM plans to occupy 2001 North Main Street in Walnut Creek. Alex Grell and Sean Cooley of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represented BPM in its new lease with landlord Legacy Partners. - August 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Chesswood Announces Results for Q2 2011
Portfolio Growth and Low Delinquencies Continue to Generate Strong Results. - August 19, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Garfield Traub Development DPAC Proves Skeptics Wrong
Durham Performing Arts Center developed by Garfield Traub is gaining positive media attention. Correspondents who openly doubted project are retracting criticism. - August 19, 2011 - Garfield Traub Development, LLC
San Diego Pawn Shop Acquires Rare Montblanc "White House" Pen
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has just announced the purchase of a rare White House Limited Edition Solid Gold Skeleton Montblanc fountain pen. - August 18, 2011 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Google Leases Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners
Google, Inc. has executed a long-term lease agreement to occupy approximately 715,500 square feet (sf) of office space at Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners campus. This lease represents the Internet giant’s first major lease in Sunnyvale. The property lies immediately adjacent to Motorola Mobility's Moffett Towers property. Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank Executive Vice President Phil Mahoney represents Jay Paul Company’s Technology Corners property in its leasing engagement. - August 18, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
First Cal Receives Distinguished Award at Annual CAMP Event
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) was awarded the 2011 Corporate Affiliate of the Year Award by the California Association of the Mortgage Professionals (CAMP). The award was presented during CAMP’s Annual Event, Summer Camp, in San Jose, CA. “The California Association of... - August 13, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
Ventriloquist and Funny Puppet Guy Richard Paul to Perform at Expo
Award Winning Ventriloquist/ Funny Puppet Guy Richard Paul will be performing his Ventriloquist Family Fun Variety Show. Richard’s outrageous, kid-friendly comedy, life like puppets, music, sight gags and rip roaring spontaneous improvisational interjections bring about an unforgettable, side... - August 13, 2011 - Downriver Community Federal Credit Union
Scientific Capital Arranges the Acquisition Financing of the Sleep Inn in Walterboro, South Carolina
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 1.7 MM SBA 7a loan for the acquisition of the Sleep Inn in Walterboro, South Carolina. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 70% Loan to Value. A good news for those with an existing 7(a) loan or those who are planning to finance their hotels... - August 12, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
Safe Income Investing in an Unsafe Market on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, August 12 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Tune in to Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, August 12 at 12:00 p.m. CT to hear Tim and Dr. Jan Vandersande discuss safe income investing when fear rules the market, and what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s commitment of two more years of low rates... - August 11, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
WikiLoan Now Offering Borrowing and Lending Tools & Tips Online
WikiLoan, a leading peer-to-peer Internet borrowing and lending platform, has made a “Tools & Tips” page available to participants, containing all the information needed to enable smooth private loan transactions. Peer-to-peer lending has become a popular online practice allowing... - August 07, 2011 - WikiLoan
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes 24 Loans During First Half of 2011 to Finance Projects Valued at More Than $69.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest 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 24 commercial loans from Jan. 1 through June 30 to finance projects... - August 04, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Gain Elite Access to Off Market Commercial Real Estate Assets Direct from US Banks Through COMAC
COMAC (Commercial Off Market Assets & Capital) sources assets direct with US banks and private sellers for principal buyers. The new Elite Program takes investors to the front of the line for a first look. - August 04, 2011 - COMAC
Scientific Capital Arranges 4.1MM SBA Hotel Loan for an Independent Hotel in Amarillo, TX
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 4.1 MM SBA 7a loan for the refinance of an independent 185 room hotel in Amarillo, Texas. The project was financed through an FDIC lender at 68% Loan to Value (LTV) with the combined LTV of 75% including the seller carry. Hotel financing has remained anemic in... - August 04, 2011 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
First California Mortgage Company Has New Leadership in the Retail Division
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is pleased to announce a change in the role of Director of Retail Production. First Cal has promoted industry veteran Steve Majerus to be the new director. “The company has expanded the reach of its Retail Division to 10 states, 26 offices and... - July 31, 2011 - First California Mortgage Company
Credit-Land.com Announces New 0 Balance Transfer Citibank Review
Leading credit review portal, Credit-Land.com, announces updates to all 0 balance transfer credit card reviews including the CitiBank Platinum Select Mastercard and Discover More cards. - July 30, 2011 - Credit-Land.com
Money Manager and Author of Cash Machine Bryan Perry to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, July 29 at 12 pm CT
Money Manager Bryan Perry, author of Cash Machine www.cashmachineincome.com, will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” www.winningstrategies.net on Friday, July 29 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Mr. Perry's Cash Machine is all about combing the hundreds of income-generating ideas that... - July 29, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Impending SBA 7(A) Loan Cap Doesn’t Affect Mercantile Capital SBA 504 Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration funds for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan program aren’t in danger of drying up anytime soon, says one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans. - July 29, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Jonathan Hill Joins Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust as Investment Strategy Specialist
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust today announced that Jonathan Hill has been hired as an investment strategy specialist. He will be based in the bank’s Coral Gables headquarters and will work within Gibraltar’s wealth management division. - July 28, 2011 - Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust
Elizabeth Rose Joins LeaderOne Financial Corporation
Elizabeth Rose has a passion to share her strategies, experience, and knowledge to help others build relationships, expand their market reach, understand financial concepts, and communicate financial knowledge with clients. She is a writer, speaker, corporate trainer, and sales leader. Her experience spans over 25 years in banking and finance. - July 28, 2011 - LeaderOne Financial Corporation
SalesGuard to Tour Country in a Campaign Intended to Assist Local Businesses
SalesGuard Executive VP, David Allen, has partnered with a nationally recognized publicity firm to assist small businesses in these financially difficult times - July 27, 2011 - SalesGuard
WikiLoan Announces Introduction of WikInvite to the Social Lending Network
WikiLoan has just introduced the WikInvite tool to the social lending site. The tool provides users with a platform to share their loan proposal with friends and family through: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and with the use of an email address book. This new service will significantly increase the... - July 27, 2011 - WikiLoan
W Technologies, Inc. Commences Current Information Reporting on OTC Pink Markets
(OTC Pink: WTCG) - W Technologies, Inc. (WTCG) qualified as a Current Information status company on the OTC Pink Markets effective Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The OTC Markets website describes this status as, “OTC Pink Current Information identifies companies that make current disclosure... - July 26, 2011 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
How Amagf Can Help Veterans Start a New Business with a Patriot Express Loan
Helping the Military Community with Business SBA's Patriot Express Initiative has new and enhanced programs and services for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses. - July 24, 2011 - American Association of Government Finance
Scott Fair Joins Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Scott Fair has joined Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Hayward office. Fair specializes in the industrial commercial real estate market along the I-880 corridor in the East Bay. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center Quickly Filling Up
Swift Realty Partners’ One Concord Center is exceeding the firm’s expectations growing its tenant roster. In just 7 months, 14 lease transactions totaling 111,615 square feet (sf) were completed bringing the occupancy rate of the 358,589 sf property from 43.2% to 78.3%. Breck Lutz and Alex Grell of Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank’s Walnut Creek office represent Swift’s One Concord Center for lease. - July 24, 2011 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA
Terrace Capital, Inc., represented an established, local multifamily real estate developer (MSC Investment & Management) in the refinance of Sierra Forest Apartments, a 272-unit class B, apartment complex located at 6660 Mableton Parkway in the city of Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. The city of Mableton is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 26,000. - July 22, 2011 - Trinity Street Capital Partners