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GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seasoned Loan Officer in Virginia
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Jericho Cherry as mortgage loan originator in Sandy Hook, Virginia. He joins TeamGO with 17 years of mortgage industry experience. He specializes in FHA, VA, USDA, reverse mortgages and refinances. Cherry prides himself on being a people person. He is able to... - October 01, 2015 - GoGSF
Paragon Appoints Senior Vice President, National Sales Director of Small Business Capital Group
Paragon Small Business Capital Group, a division of Paragon Bank (OTCBB: PGNN.OB), has appointed Doug Cullinan as Senior Vice President and National Sales Director. Cullinan reports to Charles Yorke, President of the Small Business Capital Group. "Doug's knowledge of SBA loans and his... - September 30, 2015 - Paragon Bank
First Service Credit Union Launches Debit Card Rewards Program
Houston-based First Service Credit Union enhances its debit card program with Choice Rewards. - September 30, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Private Bank of Decatur Adds Personal Banker Chris Clay
Private Bank of Decatur has added Loganville resident Chris Clay as a Personal Banker. He previously worked with another area bank, and began his banking career in Macon, receiving a Top Performer designation for his work. “Chris is reliable and focused, with a great customer service... - September 27, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group, to Speak at ICSC N3 Triple Net Lease Session
Randy Blankstein to speak in Chicago. - September 24, 2015 - The Boulder Group
BCBank Makes Historic $1.5 Million Donation and $250,000 Challenge Grant to Build Community Athletic Facility for Barbour County
BCBank is proud to announce a donation of up to $1.75 million to the Promise Foundation of Barbour County, a 501C3 non-profit organization. The funds will be used to construct a community athletic and activities facility at Philip Barbour High School’s George Byrer Field. It is the largest... - September 22, 2015 - BCBank
TMC Financing Provides SBA 504 Loan to Castle Rock Construction in Las Vegas
Southern Nevada construction company specializes in tenant improvements for commercial real estate. - September 20, 2015 - TMC Financing
Trucking Company Buys Larger Downtown St. Louis Property
Hilliker Corporation represents both buyer and seller. - September 18, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Seasoned Banker Added to Private Bank of Buckhead Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Marietta resident Karen B. Smith as a Senior Lender. She is based out of Buckhead and will serve clients in Cobb County and across the metro area. - September 17, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Mars National Bank’s Pifer Joins PA Banker Emerging Leaders Group
Hope Pifer, Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst at Mars National Bank, joined the Emerging Leaders Peer Group of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. The group’s purpose is to identify, equip, train and offer ongoing support to emerging leaders who aspire to greater levels of... - September 17, 2015 - Mars Bank
California Credit Union Bringing EverFi Financial Literacy Platform to Los Angeles County High Schools
The California Credit Union Financial Scholars program is a web-based personal financial literacy course for high school students. The new program will be rolled out to 10 high schools in Los Angeles county starting in the fall. - September 16, 2015 - California Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Western Regional Sales Manager
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome David Rae as western regional sales manager in San Diego, California. He has been in the industry for more than 25 years, where he has had exposure to construction loans, secondary market, non-prime lending, government agency lending and wholesale lending. He has... - September 12, 2015 - GoGSF
Meeting a Need in the Market: Robert Sires, CEO of Bay State Cable Ties, Announces New Cold-Weather Cable Ties, Effective in Sub-Zero Temps and Extended UV Exposure
Seeing a need in the market for all-weather cable ties, Bay State Cable Ties has introduced a new product, Frosty Ties, which offer superior performance in sub-zero temperatures. The BSCT team worked closely with DuPont and other suppliers, conducting research and numerous experiments, to create an all-weather plastic with added toughness and resistance to cracking in cold weather environments. Frosty Ties are effective in temperatures down to -20°c (-4°F) and have increased UV protection. - September 11, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
PrivatePlus Mortgage Receives FHA Approval
PrivatePlus Mortgage has received approval through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Direct Endorsement Program to underwrite and close FHA loans without prior HUD review. This streamlines the process for anyone seeking an FHA home loan. An FHA loan is a mortgage... - September 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
GSF Mortgage President Named Among 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that its president, Chad Jampedro, has been named among National Mortgage Professional’s 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals. This list is comprised of mortgage professionals nominated by their peers based upon their influence on social media. Due to... - September 10, 2015 - GoGSF
Mars National Bank Supports Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund and Joy of the Game Baseball Camp
Mars National Bank provided water bottles for the campers at the Clint Seymour Play Ball Fund “Joy of the Game” Baseball Camp. Over 100 campers enjoyed a day of baseball instruction and fun. Neil Walker, professional baseball player and a friend of Clint, was one of the coaches. - September 10, 2015 - Mars Bank
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Finances $4 Million Hotel Acquisition in Tiffin, Ohio
Fountainhead Commercial Capital announced that they financed the recent purchase of the Hampton Inn in Tiffin, Ohio by KRSNA Hospitality, LLC. - September 10, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
MHY Pavilion Build Underway; Mars National Bank Helps Sponsor Leadership Butler County Project
Mars National Bank is one of many community businesses and organizations supporting the construction of a multi-use pavilion on the campus of MHY Family Services (formerly Mars Home for Youth). The Bank donated $5,000 to the project. As part of the 2015 Class of Leadership Butler County, Ryan... - September 05, 2015 - Mars Bank
BIGFOOT 4x4 World Headquarters Moves to Pacific, MO
Hilliker Corporation represents client in big-time sale. - September 05, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Expansion & Grand Opening of a Company Helping Thousands of Families in Utah and Colorado
This one simple idea blows away inaccurate stereotype labels saving people $5,000 to $10,000 on high-quality vehicles. - September 03, 2015 - AutoSource Motors
Hilliker Corporation Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Founder remains vested in St. Louis company's independence and future. - September 03, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Private Bank of Buckhead Renewed as SBA "Preferred Lender"
The U.S. Small Business Administration has renewed Private Bank of Buckhead’s Preferred Lender Participant status, which streamlines and expedites processes for the bank’s clients. - August 31, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Victoria Homes For Heroes® Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes program honors Caleb Shaw of Victoria, TX for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Muskegon Homes For Heroes® Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes program honors Dave Lehner for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Hickory Homes For Heroes® Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Jamie Harrington for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Salem Homes For Heroes® Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes program honors Travis Newton for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Asheville Homes For Heroes® Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Rowena Patton for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Stafford Homes For Heroes® Real Estate Broker Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Famlies
National Homes for Heroes Program honors Samuel Cachola for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Savannah Homes For Heroes Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Lisa Scales for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Investor Robert Sires Announces Investment in Startup Venture Locker Room Talk®; Discusses Criteria for Investing
Investor Robert Sires announces $150,000 investment in startup web-based company Locker Room Talk, a website where college athletes and alumni can review and rate their college coaches. High school students use the info to evaluate the right program for them. Robert Sires also discusses his criteria for investments: primarily US-based companies, must have strategy for being profitable and be able to explain it quickly, and must have strong management team. - August 28, 2015 - Bay State Cable Ties
Homes for Heroes® Honors Seven Real Estate Agents and Lenders Who Gave Back to Over 100 Hero Families
National Homes for Heroes program is proud to honor seven affiliates that have given back to over 100 hero families with their prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 27, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes® Participates in The International Association of Fire Chiefs National Convention
Homes for Heroes will be present at Fire Rescue International in put on by the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Atlanta, GA to personally thank every firefighter, fire chief, and all other emergency responders in attendance. - August 27, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Finances $346,000 Purchase for Miami Coach & Tours
Fountainhead Commercial Capital announced their closing of a $346,000 loan to finance the purchase of the new headquarters for Miami Coach & Tours, a growing charter bus and tour company now based in Miami Gardens. - August 22, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Wealth DNA Radio Show Host Ron Nawrocki Discusses Bankruptcy: Investor’s Perspective on August 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM Arizona Time
Wealth DNA Radio discusses a topic that investors & savers seldom have to deal with – Bankruptcy. It’s very rare that investors file bankruptcy, but there was clearly a surge during the Great Recession. Their Guest David Knapper, Principal of Knapper Law in Phoenix, AZ specializes in Bankruptcy, Business Law, and Commercial Litigation. - August 21, 2015 - Wealth DNA radio
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Branch Manager in the Hoosier State
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Tim Powell as branch manager in Decatur, Indiana. He joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience. He started his career in finance and worked for a local mortgage broker. In order to develop his personal brand, he sought out a mortgage banking... - August 20, 2015 - GoGSF
Clearent Announces Fourth Straight Year on Inc. 5000 List
End-to-End Payment Processing Platform Drives Processor’s Growth - August 15, 2015 - Clearent
GSF Mortgage Recognized Among Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. Magazine ranked GSF Mortgage among its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such... - August 14, 2015 - GoGSF
PrivatePlus Mortgage Adds VP of Operations
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Mary Hardy Vice President of Operations. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the industry, with a diverse array of increasing responsibilities. “Mary’s extensive experience in each aspect of the... - August 14, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Clearent Announces Participation in American Express OptBlue Program
Merchants Benefit from Simplified American Express Card Acceptance. - August 13, 2015 - Clearent
Hilliker Corporation Helps Client Sell Former Distribution Warehouse
Building to be ready mid-September for St. Louis custom display company - August 13, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Military Veteran in Florida
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Michelle Chambers as mortgage loan originator in Harmony, Florida. She joins TeamGO with 12 years of mortgage industry experience; however, her passion for homeownership started much earlier. After spending seven years in the United States Army, upon honorable... - August 13, 2015 - GoGSF
George Stewart Joins Reverse Mortgage Funding as a Reverse Mortgage Specialist
George Stewart is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist for the Charleston and Hilton Head Island areas of SC. - August 12, 2015 - Yadkin Bank
In Young Mother's Memory, You First Foundation Formed to Support Brain Injury and Disorder Research
Employees at Houston credit union formed a charity in honor of their co-worker, Wendy Kwan, who died at age 34 from a brain aneurism. The You First Foundation will hold its inaugural golf tournament fundraiser Sept. 28 at BlackHorse Golf Club. - August 12, 2015 - First Service Credit Union
Mortgage Pro with Experience in Real Estate, Financial Services Joins Rapidly Growing PrivatePlus
Julie Russell is new VP & Mortgage Banker with Atlanta-based mortgage unit of Private Bank of Buckhead & Decatur. - August 11, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
EPL BAS Midwest Analytical Lab Named as Finalist for Global AGROW Award
EPL Bio Analytical Services a specialized agricultural contract analytical laboratory is recognized as a finalist for the global AGROW best supporting role award amidst stiff competition. - August 11, 2015 - EPL Bio Analytical Services
PrivatePlus Mortgage Partners with Westwood One and Charles Osgood in National Radio Expansion
Atlanta-based mortgage company gets creative in bringing mortgage news and information to consumers in 49 states + the District of Columbia. - August 10, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Whitefish Credit Union Names Colleen Murphy Operations Senior Vice President
Whitefish Credit Union has named Colleen Murphy as their new senior vice president of Operations. - August 09, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Bart Baran Joins Fountainhead Commercial Capital as Credit Analyst
Fountainhead Commercial Capital, a nationwide SBA 504 lender, announced that Bart Baran has joined the company as a credit analyst. - August 08, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
California Credit Union Recognizes "Rookie of Year" Teachers with Trip to Dodgers Game
The Los Angeles Unified School District Rookie of the Year program was developed by California Credit Union to honor new teachers that demonstrated excellence in the classroom. - August 08, 2015 - California Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Seasoned Branch Manager in Delaware
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Sandy Cline as branch manager in Christiana, Delaware. She joins TeamGO with 25 years of mortgage industry experience. After she graduated from college, she joined the financial services industry and focused on consumer lending. A few years later, she transitioned... - August 08, 2015 - GoGSF