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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
Mortgage Service Provider Finalizes Expansion
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, loan fulfillment, mortgage compliance audits and other outsourcing services to the mortgage industry, has finalized its plans for opening a new office in Jacksonville, Florida. Over the summer the Atlanta based... - November 13, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
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
Peritus Asset Management CIO Tim Gramatovich to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, October 26 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Tim Gramatovich, CIO of Peritus Asset Management, Inc. (www.peritusasset.com) will appear at 12:00 p.m. CT on Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net this Friday, October 26. Listen live as Tim Connolly, Marilyn Cohen and Tim Gramatovich discuss the Necessity of Active... - October 26, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
zIngenuity Hires Steve Beagles as Managing Director – Capital Strategies & Analytics
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Steve Beagles as Managing Director of Capital Strategies & Analytics. In this role, Steve is responsible for developing and implementing new business and risk management... - October 25, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
zIngenuity Establishes zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has established zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman based Reinsurance Company. The company has been formed to expand and complement zIngenuity’s existing mortgage analytics and risk... - October 17, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Maine's Reverse Mortgage Expert Offers Consulting to Boothbay Harbor, Maine Homeowners
For Boothbay Harbor, Maine senior homeowners, having a reverse mortgage consultant they can turn to for answers is a "must have when they are looking to gain equity from their home. Maine's Reverse Mortgage Expert has the knowledge and experience to provide good solid advice about reverse mortgages. - October 15, 2012 - Maine's Reverse Mortgage Expert
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
Vertical Capital Income Fund Beats Its Benchmark
Whole Mortgage Note Closed-End Interval Fund Also Declares Dividend - October 13, 2012 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
Famed Litigator Wes Christian to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, Oct 12 at 12:00pm CT
Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies will feature filmmaker Kristina Leigh Copeland of Brown Saddle Films, director of the “The Wall Street Conspiracy” (http://thewallstreetconspiracy.com), and famed naked short selling litigator Wes Christian. “The Wall Street... - October 11, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
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
Richard Simpson Earns Real Estate's (CDPE) Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Short sales allow the distressed homeowner to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even if it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. - October 07, 2012 - ReMax Alliance
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
Cash Machine Author Bryan Perry to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, October 5 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Money Manager Bryan Perry, author of Cash Machine (www.cashmachineincome.com), will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, October 5 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Mr. Perry is frequently quoted by Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Week and CBS MarketWatch, among many others. His... - October 05, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
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
Calgary Mortgage Agent Launches New Website to Help First Time Home Buyers
Amanda O’Connor, Mortgage Agent launched her new website www.calgarymortgagetco.com to service First Time home-buyers in and around the Calgary, Cochrane, Fort McMurray, Airdrie, Red Deer and Okotoks area. As a step towards enhanced customer satisfaction, Amanda O’Connor, Mortgage... - September 29, 2012 - Dominion Lending Centres Calgary
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
NY Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler Appears on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” Friday, 9/28 at 1 p.m. ET
New York Times Bestselling Author Ronald Kessler (www.RonaldKessler.com) to appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss his new book, “The Secrets of the FBI,” which reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded privileged... - September 26, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
The BSC Group Awarded “Best Finance Company” for Second Straight Year
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor for self-storage owners, is pleased to announce it has been chosen once again as the Best Finance Company by the readers of Inside Self-Storage magazine. This is the second straight year The BSC Group has received the honor,... - September 21, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
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
Reversemortgagelendersdirect.com Continues Growth Through Acquisition of www.aboutreversemortgages.com
Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.aboutreversemortgages.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website in 2012. About Reverse Mortgages.com had developed one of the highest ranked sites in the reverse mortgage market niche; Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct.com is acquiring competitors to grab larger online equity/market share. - September 15, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct
Tea Party Leader Tony Katz to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Tony Katz, Los Angeles Tea Party Leader and host of the Tony Katz Radio Show (www.allpatriotsmedia.com), will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT to discuss the upcoming Obama/Romney election fight. Tony provides political and election coverage... - September 14, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
First California Mortgage Company Elevates Operational Executive Team
First California Mortgage Company, First Cal, announced the appointment of William Chudy, CFA, as Senior Vice President of Operations (SVP) effective August 31st, 2012. William (Bill) Chudy joins First Cal from M&T Bank, where he most recently served as the Mortgage Portfolio and Asset... - September 14, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
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
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $8.87MM Non-Recourse, Multifamily Fannie Mae Loan- Chicago, IL
Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on an $8.87MM, first mortgage, multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - September 12, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Cognitive Options Group Develops Mortgage Services for CFPB Compliance
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is expanding its advisory services to focus on new regulations coming from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The expanded service offerings will help mortgage... - September 12, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
The BSC Group Announces $60 Million in 60 Days
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 has arranged $60.3 million in financing on behalf of nine self-storage industry owners in the past 60 days. With this round of financing,... - September 06, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
First California Mortgage Company Approved as Direct Lender by CalHFA
First California Mortgage Company (First Cal) is excited to announce that it has been approved with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) as a direct Lender. First Cal joins only 46 other lenders approved with CalHFA. This partnership is very exciting to First Cal because it is one more... - September 01, 2012 - First California Mortgage Company
The StoneHill Group Announces Major Expansion at the Atlanta Headquarters
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, government insuring and post closing services to the mortgage industry nationwide, announced that it is expanding the Atlanta, Georgia headquarters to 15,000 feet in order to accommodate the dynamic growth within... - August 30, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
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
Tom McClellan of the McClellan Market Report to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” on Friday, 8/24 at 12 pm CT
Tom McClellan, Editor of the McClellan Market Report (www.mcoscillator.com) will appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, August 24 at 12:00 pm CT. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net. The show is also broadcast coast to coast by... - August 24, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
The Corvus Group Expands Mortgage Brokerage Team
The Corvus Group, Inc., a diversified commercial real estate capital services company that serves public and private sector clients nationwide, announced Barbara Hall joined its Chicago-based commercial mortgage brokerage team as a Commercial Mortgage Advisor. - August 24, 2012 - The Corvus Group
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
Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct Targets Online Growth Through Acquisition of www.ReverseMortgageCons.com
Acquisition of www.ReverseMortgageCons.com - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.reversemortgagecons.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website for seniors. With a strong position in tier 1 term rankings, Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct is acquiring competitors to grab a larger online equity/market share in 2012. - August 22, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct
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.
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
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Phoenix, AZ Worth Over $4.6 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 TriCom Coatings, Inc. recently for $4,613,000... - August 04, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Two of the Best Economic Recovery Programs for Small Businesses in the U.S. Set to Expire Unless Congress Acts Soon
Two of the most effective economic recovery programs for small businesses in the U.S. are set to expire in late September unless Congress ends its election-year deadlock and acts to extend them. Christopher Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s... - August 02, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report
zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Hana Financial, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer Sunnie Kim Wins Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business Award
Ms. Kim, selected out of 34 finalists, won the Los Angeles Business Journal 2012 Asian Business award because she is a co-founder of Hana Financial, the first minority-owned full service finance company in Los Angeles. In addition, Ms. Kim redefined the roles of women in Asian enterprises when she became the first female chief executive officer and president of a major Korean enterprise. - August 01, 2012 - Hana Financial, Inc.
Active Bear ETF Portfolio Manager Brad Lamensdorf to Appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies on Friday, July 27 at 12:00 p.m. CT
The actively managed, short-only AdvisorShares Active Bear ETF (NYSE:HDGE) is shorting 18 stocks that will be reporting numbers this week. Brad Lamensdorf, Portfolio Manager for Ranger Alternative Management, LP’s Active Bear ETF (www.rangeralternatives.com), will appear on Tim... - July 27, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Christopher Hurn Nominated for 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards
Christopher Hurn, CEO and Co-founder of Mercantile Capital Corporation, has been nominated for a 2012 Small Business Influencer Award in the category of “Small Business Expert.” The Small Business Influencer Awards honor those who are influential to small businesses in North America,... - July 27, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Brand Banking Company’s Deirdra Cox Appointed to the Board of Directors for the Georgia Real Estate Fraud Prevention and Awareness Coalition
Vice President and Community Development Officer Maintains Century Old Ideals of the Brand Banking Company of Providing Excellent Customer Service by Joining Local Watchdog Group - July 27, 2012 - Brand Mortgage
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Financing for a Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, DE Worth Over $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, develop or refinance their own facilities, recently closed a commercial refi loan for Canalside Inn, Inc. for $2,020,000... - July 26, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Cognitive Options Group Expands Mortgage Compliance Services to Credit Unions
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, announced it is now providing the firm’s operational advisory services to credit unions engaged in mortgage banking. As the industry continues to see historic low rates,... - July 25, 2012 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC