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Hennessey Capital to Support The Salvation Army Bed & Bread Program at Annual Red Wings Alumni Hockey Game
Hennessey Capital once again supports The Salvation Army Bed & Bread Program at Annual Red Wings Alumni Hockey Game on Saturday, January 26. - January 20, 2013 - Hennessey Capital
Mercantile Capital Corp Provides Loan for Animal Hospital in Chicago, IL for More Than $530,000
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 Brighton Park Animal Hospital, LLC recently... - January 18, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL Worth Over $3.8 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, closed a loan for McDirmit Davis and Company, LLC and Ledford Financial, Inc. recently for $3,856,000 in total project costs. - January 12, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Real Estate Loan for Hotel in Hemet, CA Worth Over $3.2 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 Super 8 Motel recently for $3,272,750 in total project... - January 10, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Bank Relocating Charlotte Operations to New SouthPark Office Space
Commercial Bank Purchases 16,427-Square-Foot Office on Morrison Boulevard in SouthPark - January 10, 2013 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Real Estate Loan in Brea, CA Worth Over $12.7 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, closed a commercial loan for AST Sportswear, Inc. recently for $12,750,000 in total project costs. - January 04, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Columbus, Georgia
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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites recently in... - December 29, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Promotes Matt Davis to Chief Operating Officer
Davis Responsible for Overseeing Paragon’s Daily Operations, Credit Administration and Compliance Efforts - December 28, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Chris Hurn of Mercantile Capital Corp. in Orlando is Major Media Resource for Small Business Banking, Lending Reports
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Orlando, is getting used to his new role as the in-demand resource for major media reports that range from the Washington Post to the Huffington Post to Fox News. Hurn, whose expertise ranges widely but centers on... - December 21, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Staff Teaches Daniels Middle School Junior Achievement Economics for Success
Bank Partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina to Lead Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Programs - December 21, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Its Best Year Ever; Loan Volume Up More Than 149 Percent Over Last Year
Mercantile Capital Corporation reports its commercial property loan volume is up more than 149 percent over last year and 2012 will end up as its best year ever. Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the 10 year old firm should close commercial property... - December 15, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Named One of Charlotte’s Best Places to Work
Charlotte Business Journal Honors Local Commercial Bank in Small Business Category for 2012 - December 14, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Tower Lending Waives Retainer Fee for the Holidays
Tower Lending reduces origination costs during the Holiday season for Borrowers needing Commercial Mortgage Broker Services. - December 14, 2012 - Tower Lending
Small Business Growth is Mercantile Capital Corp.’s Mission, Says CEO Chris Hurn
If small business is the lifeblood of America’s economic success - and it surely is - then the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program might be just the tonic to cure the nation’s economic ailments. Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital... - December 13, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Commercial Funding Provides $350K for LED Display
Commercial Funding provides funding in technology sector for outdoor advertising company. - December 13, 2012 - Commercial Funding
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Jim Fielding Chief Credit Officer
Former Senior Vice President and Credit Administrator Responsible for Supervising Credit Activity for Paragon’s Clients - December 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Names Veteran Banker Penny Brake Portfolio Manager
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Florida National Bank, that ranks as 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, has appointed Penny... - December 06, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Brian Reid Triangle Market President
22-Year Industry Expert Responsible for Leading Bank’s Sales Team in Business Development in Triangle Area - November 30, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in South Holland, IL Worth $965,000
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, recently closed a commercial real estate loan for Martin Produce, Inc. for $965,000 in total project... - November 29, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
New MarsBank.com Launched Online Loan Applications and Mobile Features Enhanced
Mars National Bank launched a new website at MarsBank.com with updated functionality including online loan applications and real time updates of loan rates. The site also features a mobile version for use on smartphones and tablets. “We’re excited to provide our customers with this new... - November 29, 2012 - Mars Bank
Hana Financial, Inc. President & CEO Sunnie Kim Named a National Finalist in Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award
Kim is honored for pioneering an alternative financing solution for Korean American businesses, redefining the roles of women in Asian enterprises, and expanding her company during the height of the financial crisis. - November 26, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corporation Refinances Two Hotels in Richland Hills, TX Worth Over $10.1 Million Combined
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, refinanced two existing commercial loans for CN Churchill, I, LP. One, a La... - November 23, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports It Closed on Seven Commercial Loans to Finance Projects Valued at $28.2 Million in October
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) 504 loans to business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed seven commercial loans in October that financed projects totaling... - November 15, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Invests More Than $5,000 in Wake Education Partnership
Independent, Nonprofit Organization Helps Wake County Public School System, Local Business Community. - November 15, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Chesswood Announces Results for Q3 2012
Strong Growth in Earnings Continues. - November 10, 2012 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Orlando Banker Christopher Hurn’s Book Ranks in Top 1 Percent of Amazon.com Daily Titles for 3 Weeks in a Row
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Orlando, reports that his first book is ranking among the top 0.5 percent of all of Amazon’s book titles daily for the three weeks of Oct 1 through Oct 22. - November 10, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closing in on 100 Loans and Nearing $400 Million Volume for 2012
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, closed 78 loans in the first 9 months of 2012 for $335.9 million in total project costs. - October 27, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Hana Financial Names Joseph Choe as FVP and Business Relationship Officer of Manhattan Office
Hana Financial Inc. has hired Joseph Choe to strengthen and expand ties with New York businesses, cultivate networks, and improve current business relationships. - October 15, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Mercantile Capital Corp Provides Financing in Homestead, FL for Over $7.9 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners, closed a commercial loan for Miami Hotels, LLC d.b.a. Value Place recently for $7,985,000 in total project costs. - October 13, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Houston, TX Worth Over $1.1 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, closed a real estate loan for Piranha Holdings for $1,155,000 in total project costs. - October 11, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Lisa Valentino Vice President and Client Development Officer
20-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Client Deposits and Business Development - October 07, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Jessup, MD Worth Over $1.2 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for D.A. Drenner Concrete, Inc. recently for $1,250,000 in total project costs. - October 06, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corp Provides Real Estate Loan for Hotel in Stamford, CT for $12.4 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire, develop or refinance their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Hampton Inn & Suites recently for $12,400,000. - October 04, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Chris Hurn, Mercantile Capital Corp CEO, Publishes Book Aimed at Helping Entrepreneurs Reignite the American Economy
Christopher G. Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Orlando, can add the title ‘published author’ to his professional resume. On Oct. 1 Hurn plans to release The Entrepreneur’s Secret to Creating Wealth: How the Smartest Business Owners Build Their... - September 29, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Gateway Commercial Finance Factoring Company Announces New Hires
Fast growing invoice factoring company, Gateway Commercial Finance, reveals recent additions to its professional team. - September 29, 2012 - Gateway Commercial Finance, LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Manassas, VA Worth Over $7.3 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 Hotels USA of Manassas, LLC dba Comfort Suites... - September 27, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Reports Loan Volume for First Eight Months of 2012 Up More Than 190 Percent
Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, said the loan volume represents a 190 percent increase over the firm’s loan volume for the first eight months of 2011. - September 21, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Zeros in on New Major Lending Market: Franchise Hotel, Restaurant Buyers
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as one of the leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners, reports that fully one-fourth of its commercial loan closings since Jan. 1 have helped small businesses acquire, develop, or refinance... - September 14, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Sally A. Neuman Vice President and Business Development Officer
40-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Growing Core Deposits and Profitability - September 12, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Vital Cash Flow Launches No Credit Consumer Financing Program
Businesses of any size use new financing program to help grow their markets and increase sales. - September 10, 2012 - Vital Cash Flow
Gateway Commercial Finance Receives Inc. 500/5000 Recognition
Gateway Commercial Finance, a factoring company located in Florida, receives Inc. 500/5000 recognition for 2012 as one of America's fastest growing companies. - August 31, 2012 - Gateway Commercial Finance, LLC
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Real Estate Loan for Hotel in Atlanta, GA Worth Over $10.8 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 Mogar Farms V, LLC’s Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees, recently for $10,800,000 in total project costs. - August 30, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Stallion Funding Closes Another Texas Hard Money Loan
Stallion Funding, a Texas Hard Money lender reached an agreement with a local builder to provide a cash out loan on two model homes in the Westgate section of South Austin. - August 26, 2012 - Stallion Funding
Paragon Commercial Bank Names Glenn N. Poole, Jr. Senior Vice President
35-Year Industry Veteran Responsible for Treasury and Wealth Management, Business Development - August 23, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Orlando, FL Worth $535,000
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 Florida Vein Care recently for $535,000 in... - August 23, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Hana Financial Inc. Opens Home Mortgage Office in San Gabriel Valley
Hana, a full service financial institution, opens its third home mortgage branch this year and will cater to the needs of the large Chinese population in the area with an experienced, bilingual staff. - August 18, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Paragon Commercial Bank to Sponsor the Tees & Tunes Golf and Cabaret Classic
Popular Fundraiser Supports Special Olympics of Mecklenburg County - August 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closed 10 Commercial Loans in July to Finance Projects Worth More Than $70.5 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities, reported it closed 10 commercial loans in July to finance projects valued at more than $70.5 million. This total tops the company’s previous record for monthly loan volume, set in June. - August 16, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Myers, FL For $940,000
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 RonDao’s Grilled Chicken and Salad, LLC... - August 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan for Daycare in Hempstead, NY Worth $675,000
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 Quality Daycare I, Inc. recently for $675,000... - August 09, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation