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Mercantile Capital Corp. CEO Says More Emphasis on Small Business Will Stimulate the Economy
Congress should shift public policy to put more emphasis on small business in America if the U.S. economy is to improve quickly, says one Central Florida financial expert - CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation. Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corp. of Altamonte... - October 28, 2009 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
HomeTelos LEO Program Achieves Market Success as Foreclosure Alternative
HomeTelos Loan Exit Option (LEO) program has demonstrated market success as an effective approach in avoiding foreclosure for borrowers, investors, and mortgage servicers. The LEO pre-foreclosure home sale program is faster and has significantly higher closing success rates than traditional... - October 27, 2009 - HomeTelos, L.P.
SBA 504 Loan Program's Record Low Interest Rates Could Lead to Recession Recovery for U.S. Small Businesses, Says Mercantile Capital Corp. Chairman
Record low interest rates available through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 504 loan program could play a major role in leading small businesses out of the recession, says longtime banking executive Geof Longstaff. Longstaff is chairman of Mercantile Capital Corp., one of the... - October 26, 2009 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
A Sad Irony. A Pleasant Ending.
Revolutionary innovation in microlending helps poor businesswoman’s family. - October 24, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Lloyds Finance Group Provides US $100 Million Financing
Lloyds Finance Group, a global provider of financial products and services, completed US $100 Million financing secured by Standby Letter of Credit. - October 23, 2009 - Lloyds Finance Group
Lloyds Finance Group Financed a Major Project of 876 Million EUR
Lloyds Finance Group, a global provider of financial products and services, completed financing the third phase of a major, 876 Million Euro project. - October 23, 2009 - Lloyds Finance Group
The Tony Croft Team at Barclay Funding Now Specializing in FHA Refinancing
Effective 1/1/10, the rules will become more stringent to refinance an existing FHA loan with another FHA loan. Professional help is recommended. - October 23, 2009 - The Tony Croft Team at Barclay Funding Corp
CNBC Squawk Box Commentator and Investment Manager John Merrill to Co-Host “Winning Strategies with Tim Connolly” on October 23, 2009 at 10:00 am ET
Frequent CNBC Commentator and Tanglewood Wealth Management Founder and Investment Manager John Merrill, will co-host "Winning Strategies with Tim Connolly" (formerly Corporate Strategies), Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:00 am ET. Call in live and toll free at 800-336-2225 or listen live... - October 22, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Scientific Capital Arranges a 3 Million SBA 504 Loan for the Acquisition of a Comfort Inn in Virginia
Scientific Capital Group arranges a 3 MM SBA 504 loan for the acquisition of a Comfort Inn in Virginia. The project was financed as 80% Loan to Cost (LTC) with the first position financing through an FDIC lender and the 2nd position loan through the SBA. Previously the 504 loans could be used for... - October 22, 2009 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
UnitedProsperity.org Revolutionizes Giving to Help Poor Entrepreneurs Get Microloans
UnitedProsperity.org, the world's first person-to-person loan guaranteeing website enables individual givers to double the impact of their contributions while enabling the world's poorest entrepreneurs to get microloans to grow their small businesses. - October 16, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Alternative Motors Hires Zack Bender as VP of Finance
Alternative Motors has announced the hiring of Zack Bender as the company Vice President of Finance. - October 16, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Richard Cathey, President and CEO of American Pride Bank, Elected to Community Bankers Association of Georgia Board of Directors
Richard Cathey, President and CEO of Macon, Georgia-based financial institute American Pride Bank, is elected to a one year term as Member at Large for the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. - October 15, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Prymak’s Robert Funke Receives the Mortgage Bankers Association’s CMT Designation
Robert (Bob) Funke, a founding partner and Vice President at Prymak, has earned the designation of Certified Mortgage Technologist from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA represents the interests of the real estate finance industry with over 2,400 companies as members. Prymak is a... - October 13, 2009 - Prymak LLC
RMCN Cares
Credit repair company gives back at Day of Service in Washington, D.C. with other Inc. 500 / 5000 winners. - October 09, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
"Bailout Riches" Author Bill Bartmann to Appear on Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly on October 9, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. ET
Bill Bartmann, author of “Bailout Riches,” will appear on Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly on October 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Listeners may call in live and toll free at 800-336-2225 or email during the show to talkradio@corporate-strategies.net with questions or listen live on... - October 09, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Entrepreneurs Can Save Money While Waiting for the Economy to Recover
It’s no secret the economy is still recovering from the recession. Housing prices are stabilizing, the rate of new unemployment is slowing, and gas prices remain steady. Even though the economy is slow to recover, opportunities still exist for entrepreneurs to start new businesses. A company... - October 07, 2009 - MyCorporation
Wise Choice Properties Donates Roofs to Beaches Habitat for Humanity's Haywood Estates
Wise Choice Properties, a multi-service company that buys, rehabs, manages, and sells homes in Florida and North Carolina, has donated roofs to two Beaches Habitat for Humanity houses in Jacksonville, FL. The company was pleased to have an exceptionally good year in such a poor economy and wanted to give back to the community. Habitat for Humanity fit in with the company's core mission of creating beautiful, but affordable housing, and in improving the communities they are in. - October 07, 2009 - Wise Choice Properties
PRN Funding Invited to Exhibit at Annual Private Duty Expo
PRN Funding, LLC will be exhibiting for the first time at the Annual Private Duty National Conference and Expo from November 16-18. The conference will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. President, Phil Cohen, and Marketing Manager, Nikki Flores, will be on hand in booth #211 during... - October 07, 2009 - PRN Funding
Lead Planet Integrates with Mortgage Leads with Leads360
Internet mortgage lead provider, LeadPlanet announces integration services with lead management guru, Leads360. The lead generation company believes that streamlining lead management is a critical part of the equation for success in today's challenging mortgage climate. - October 06, 2009 - Mortgage Lead Planet
Broadway Bank Wins First Place National Award at American Bankers Association Conference
Broadway Bank has received one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for financial marketing by winning an American Bankers Association (ABA) 2009 Financial Marketing Award. Broadway Bank was recently awarded first place for an advertising and marketing campaign in the humor category,... - September 26, 2009 - Community Resource Credit Union
Hudson Valley Bank Names New Connecticut Relationship Manager
David T. Kehoe had been named Vice President and Relationship Manager at Hudson Valley Bank - September 26, 2009 - Hudson Valley Bank
Santa Barbara Mortgage Advisor Sets Goal to Raise $5000 to Fight Cancer
Loan Officer to Donate Portion of Commissions to Benefit Cancer Research and Treatment. - September 23, 2009 - Jeremy Kossen
SparkBase Welcomes Christine Primisch
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Client Services Team - September 21, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
National Lender Launches a No Fee Patient Financing Program for Medical Providers
American Benefit Credit, Inc., a US based medical finance company, launches it's newest patient financing program for medical providers. Their out of the box approach with this solution, has made them an overnight success in the medical community. "This product was needed in today's financial... - September 21, 2009 - American Benefit Credit
"A" Rated BBB Business Offering Loan Restructuring to Families and Commercial Property Owners in Crisis
Garner Financial Services Group is offering free consultations and free loan restructuring prequalification for families and commercial property owners in crisis. - September 20, 2009 - Garner Financial Services Group
Wayne Allyn Root to Co-Host Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly on September 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Wayne Allyn Root will co-host Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly on September 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Listeners may call in live and toll free at 800-336-2225 or email talkradio@corporate-strategies.net with questions or listen live on www.crntalk.com. Wayne Allyn Root is a former anchorman... - September 18, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Alternative Motors Appoints Scott Harris to Board of Directors
Alternative Motors, Inc. today publicized Mr. Scott Harris has been chosen to serve on its Board of Directors. Mr. Harris currently serves as the Vice President of Finance and Business Development for Delphi Corporation’s Thermal Systems Division. This position requires Mr. Harris to serve as... - September 17, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Charity Event Raises Over $5,000 for Military Families
LowVARates.com hosted a charity golf tournament to raise money for military families with deployed spouses. The Layton City Mayor attended the event along with representatives from every branch of the military. - September 17, 2009 - Low VA Rates
American Pride Bank Presents Donation to Wesleyan College
American Pride Bank donates $500.00 to Wesleyan College. American Pride Bank has locations in Macon, Georgia and Warner Robins, Georgia. Wesleyan College is located in Macon, Georgia. - September 13, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Super Jumbo Loan Program for Residences, Second, Vacation and Luxury Homes Release by Capital Line Funding Group
Super Jumbo Loan Program Announced for Residences, Second Homes, Vacation Homes and Luxury Homes Nationwide at a low interest rate in the low to mid 5% range. - September 11, 2009 - CaliforniaSuperJumboMortgage.com
Maureen Cool Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Maureen Cool of RE/MAX Realty Plus in Sebring, Florida has extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales; offering the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. - September 10, 2009 - Maureen Cool, RE/MAX Realty Plus
Foreclosure Response Team’s Realtor Affiliate Cheryl Jackson of RE/MAX 1st Realty in Marquette, Michigan Facilitates Short Sale Closing on Single-Family Home
Scott D. Coloney, President of Fort Lauderdale, FL–based Foreclosure Response Team, has announced that company’s “Realtor Affiliate” Cheryl Jackson of Re/MAX 1st Realty, has closed on a Short Sale transaction for a single-family home located at 1813 Gray Street in Marquette,... - September 10, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
Newport, RI Company Announces the Hire of 9 Loan Officers
Advanced Financial Services (AFS), with over 110 hires year-to-date, surpassed 400 employees this month. Nine new employees will join the firm on September 14 as loan officers. Advanced Financial Services welcomes the following nine new employees: George Garcia Mr. Garcia comes from Presidents... - September 10, 2009 - Advanced Financial Services
Merchant Data Systems Selects SparkBase
Merchant Data Systems chooses SparkBase for Gift and Loyalty Program Processing. - September 08, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
San Diego’s Luxury Pawnbroker Reports Rise in Large Cash Loans
Luxury pawnbroker San Diego Jewelry Buyers has reported a steady increase in immediate cash loans on luxury collateral, such as fine jewelry, gold coins, vintage timepieces, and large carat diamonds. - September 06, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Newport, RI Company Adds 400th Employee
Advanced Financial Services (AFS), with over 110 hires year-to-date, surpassed 400 employees this month. The company credits the Governor’s Workforce Board and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation for supporting its growth by awarding it a $77k Job Creation Grant. The bulk of... - September 05, 2009 - Advanced Financial Services
American Pride Bank Presents Resolution to Past Chairman of the Board
American Pride Bank is a full service bank offering commercial banking and personal banking. American Pride Bank created a Resolution in August 2009 to honor a former Chairman of the Board. - September 04, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Getting a Poor Return on Your Savings? Consider an Offset Mortgage with London and Country Mortgages
With the Bank of England Rate remaining at an all-time low of 0.5% in August, now could be a good time for many borrowers to consider an offset mortgage. - September 01, 2009 - London & Country
Alternative Motors Appoints Kenneth Stoner to Board of Directors
Alternative Motors, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Stoner to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stoner currently practices securities law representing start-up, development stage and mature companies at Zrenda Law Firm based in Oklahoma City, OK. Mr. Stoner began his legal career as... - August 31, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
RealUp.com Announces UpLand Group, Inc. as Its Newest Listing Partner
UpLand Group, Inc. makes its commercial property listings available on www.RealUp.com - August 30, 2009 - RealUp.com
Troubling Forensic Mortgage Loan Audit Data Points to Wrongful Foreclosures
According to the website www.documentaudit.org and MitiGroup, the latest forensic mortgage loan audit data for mortgage loans referred to the company is even worse than expected. Documentaudit.org said it is providing forensic mortgage loan document audits to check for violation of federal lending laws like TILA, RESPA, HOEPA, and excessively high debt to income ratios, income discrepancies, and other areas fraught with inconsistencies. - August 28, 2009 - MitiGroup, LLC
US Based Lender Launches New Financing Program for the Medical Community
American Benefit Credit, Inc., announces new medical financing product and receives highest accolades from the medical community. - August 25, 2009 - American Benefit Credit
Alternative Motors Hires Gerald Koslow as Chief Financial Officer
Alternative Motors, Inc. has announced the recent hiring of Gerald (Jerry) Koslow as its Chief Financial Officer. - August 24, 2009 - Alternative Motors, Inc.
Tracker Rate Mortgages Gain in Popularity
This month, tracker mortgages have been gaining in popularity as more borrowers have opted for deals linked to the Bank of England rate. - August 22, 2009 - London & Country
The San Diego Jewelers Exchange Becomes Popular Stop for Bridal Jewelry Shoppers
As the economy continues to stagnate, more young professionals and future newlyweds have been heading to the San Diego Jewelers Exchange (SDJEX) to purchase their engagement rings, diamond jewelry, and wedding bands. - August 22, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
London and Country Mortgages Confirm 125% Mortgages Are Back
Nationwide has hit the headlines with news that it can offer homebuyers a mortgage of as high as 125% of the property value. - August 20, 2009 - London & Country
L&C Mortgages Announce Fixed Rate Mortgages Remain the Most Popular Choice
CML reported an increase in mortgages for home purchase in May, up 4% from the previous month. Fixed rate deals continued to take an increasing proportion of new business as borrowers undoubtedly looked to protect themselves against possible interest rate rises in the future. - August 20, 2009 - London & Country
American Flatbread Company Arrives in the Pearl District
ConoverBond Development, a regional leader in new and historic property development, today announced the signing of American Flatbread Company to lease space in the General Automotive Building, located in the Park Blocks in the heart of the Pearl District of Portland. The building features a... - August 15, 2009 - ConoverBond
Muriel Siebert to Appear on "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly" August 14, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. ET
Muriel Siebert will appear live on "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly" on August 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Muriel "Mickie" Siebert, CEO of Muriel Siebert & CO. aka "the first woman of Wall Street" will be discussing the SEC’s new rules on naked... - August 14, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC