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Bay Equity Home Loans Donates $135,000 to Food Banks
Bay Equity and its employees are responding to the overwhelming need of food banks with a donation of $135,000. “In this pandemic, with more than 36 million Americans unemployed, the demand for food assistance in the United States has skyrocketed,” said Bay Equity Chief Executive... - May 28, 2020 - Bay Equity Home Loans
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Celebrates Biggest Fiscal Month Ever
Upon final tally of closed loans (w/ loan brokerage fees) throughout April - last month at time of writing - April comes out on top. Prospect’s milestone comes after several months of COVID-19-related downsizing / business closures all across the U.S. - May 28, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
New Survey from Zolo Shows That Homebuyers May Have Hit Pause But Still Intend to Buy Property This Year
Almost half (47%) of homebuyers still plan on buying a home in the next five years and more than half (52%) want online and virtual tools to do their house-hunt. - May 18, 2020 - Zolo
Don’t Fah-Get Home Improvements Has Earned the Accreditation as a Certified 203k Contractor®
Local contractor is using the U.S. Government’s FHA 203k Home Rehabilitation Loan program to rebuild its community one home at a time. - May 15, 2020 - 203k Contractor Certification Program
Progress Capital Arranges $14.5 Million Construction Loan for Self-Storage Project
Kathy Anderson arranged a $14.5 Million construction loan for Dino Tomassetti, managing member of 1 Holland, LLC. The property is located at 1 Terminal Road in Lyndhurst, NJ and when completed, will include 950 self-storage units that will be managed under the Life Storage banner. The Borrower... - May 13, 2020 - Progress Capital
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Loan Officers Coby Camerer, Jessie Beckett, and Russ Schlehuber Rank in Scotsman’s Top 150 Mortgage Producers
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, recognizes its Loan Officers Coby Camerer, Jessie Beckett, and Russ Schlehuber for ranking among the top 150 officers in the country, as awarded by Scotsman Guide. Scotsman is an industry leading publication for mortgage... - April 18, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
Approved Mortgage and Absolute Lending Logistics Donate Meals to Front Line Workers at Hospital
Approved Mortgage, Central Indiana’s largest and oldest locally owned mortgage company, partnered with Absolute Lending Logistics to donate individually pre-packaged meals for front line workers at Saint Francis South-Cancer Center and Hospital with a to safe and controlled drop-off and pick-up. - April 18, 2020 - Approved Mortgage Corporation
PCV Murcor Makes Donations to Hospitals Combating COVID-19
In appreciation of all essential workers facing COVID-19, PCV Murcor has made donations to two hospitals fighting the pandemic. - April 12, 2020 - PCV Murcor
Introducing Prospect Home Finance, Inc.'s Top Loan Officers for Quarter 1, 2020
Prospect Home Finance, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is proud to introduce its top loan officers for Q1: Jessie Beckett and Russ Schlehuber. This recognition is determined by a wide variety of metrics, including total closed loans, loan submits, submit-to-close ratios, turn... - April 12, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
The Private Client Group OC Explains Loan Strategies to Real Estate Investors; A Newport Beach Single Family Residence Case Study
Orange County residents are getting inundated with emails discussing low interest rate loan programs but it is not clear, what in fact, would be their monthly payment. Low interest rates increase buying power and this case study outlines a great investment opportunity using three different loan strategies. - April 01, 2020 - Qodeshart
Zolo’s Analysis on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Greater Toronto Housing Market
As we try to grapple with the immediate and prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the GTA's housing economy, most of us look to the data, a way of quantifying the near- and long-term impact of this devastating pandemic. But real estate sales activity is a lagging indicator, and price adjustments can take even longer. To get a handle on the current crisis, Zolo examined 20 years of sales data for the Greater Toronto Area. The ultimate take-away: The housing market will bounce back. - March 31, 2020 - Zolo
Zolo Offers Tips on Planning and Getting Life Insurance During COVID-19 Pandemic
To help figure out life insurance needs, how much coverage to get, and whether or not it’s even possible to get a policy, Zolo created a mini-guide. - March 27, 2020 - Zolo
COVID-19: Top Estate Planning Tips from Zolo
A guide to help Canadians figure out how much a death costs, whether or not an online will is sufficient, if life insurance is necessary or not, and when to review estate planning documents - March 26, 2020 - Zolo
Zolo Offers Tips for How Landlords Can Help Tenants During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic will impact virtually every financial sector in Canada. As a landlord, it's time to take stock of what you need to do to protect your rental property while figuring out how to help your tenants. For most, it starts with a letter (or phone call). - March 25, 2020 - Zolo
Zolo Offers 8 Tips When Facing Mortgage Payment Problems Due to COVID-19
Landlords won’t qualify for mortgage deferral relief and many homeowners will also be shut out from this option. Here are 8 tips to help property owners to continue making their mortgage payments (and avoid default, and losing their home). - March 25, 2020 - Zolo
Zolo's COVID-19 Outbreak Response: Open Letter to Our Customers, Clients and Colleagues
It is a trying and stressful time for all people in Canada. Things change daily and sometimes hourly. Governments on all levels, federal, provincial, and municipal, continue to find solutions and opportunities to help us all. Given their role as a tech-disruptor, Zolo was well positioned to transition to a business model that limited in-person contact and supported work-at-home strategies. - March 24, 2020 - Zolo
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Announces New "Loan Officer Spotlight" Videos
As part of a new emphasis on video marketing, Prospect Financial has begun conducting regular interviews with its many loan officers. The videos discuss each loan officer’s specific outlook on the mortgage industry, best practices for successful borrower relationships, and how Prospect stands out. - March 01, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
Mars Bank Celebrates Opening of Grove City Banking Center
Mars Bank board and management celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries at the new Mars Bank Grove City Banking Center located at 109 South Broad Street in Grove City. The ribbon cutting culminated the redevelopment and build out of the new... - February 06, 2020 - Mars Bank
Introducing Prospect Financial Group Inc.'s Top Loan Officer for Quarter 4, 2019
Prospect Financial Group Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is proud to introduce its top loan officer for Q4: Cameron Alley. This recognition is determined by the total amount of business / closed loans from a given loan officer, and Alley set a high bar last quarter. On his win,... - January 18, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Visits United Wholesale Mortgage
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is excited to announce its loan officers’ recent visit to United Wholesale Mortgage headquarters for continuing education. As part of their loan officer training, Prospect Financial has begun sending new officers to... - December 04, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Bay Equity Finds New Kentucky Home with Century Mortgage
Bay Equity Home Loans is expanding into the Mid-South Region, with nine branches and 55 loan originators in Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. - November 15, 2019 - Bay Equity Home Loans
Charli Bullard Joins Engel & Völkers Oklahoma City, Bullard Joins International Real Estate Company
Charli Bullard joins Engel & Völkers Oklahoma City as a Real Estate Advisor. “I was attracted to Engel & Völkers because of the style of the brand and the technology,” Bullard said. “I also like the fact that we are a global network, and can extend our reach... - November 04, 2019 - Engel & Volkers OKC
Mars Bank’s Todd Receives Statewide Banking Award
Stefanie Todd, Vice President, Loan Operations at Mars Bank, received the Developer Award at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers) annual Emerging Leaders Conference. The Developer Award is presented as part of the new Highlighting Young Professionals’ Excellence (H.Y.P.E. - October 24, 2019 - Mars Bank
Introducing Prospect Financial Group, Inc.’s Top Loan Officer for Quarter 3, 2019
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, presents it’s Q3 Top Loan Officer award to Senior Loan Officer Jessie Beckett. Following Prospect Financial Group’s biggest fiscal month ever, Senior Loan Officer Jessie Beckett has emerged as their official... - October 19, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Celebrates 13 Years in Business
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, celebrates 13 years in business this month. CEO Jason Vondrak reflects, “I’ve been in the mortgage industry since 2004, and the industry has undergone many changes which require us to remain agile and... - October 02, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Mars Bank Step Forward Campaign Raises Awareness Funds for Firefighter Scholarships
For the fourth year, Mars Bank is sponsoring the Step Forward Campaign which honors first responders, active military and veterans. Police, fire, emergency personnel and military Step Forward when others are backing away or turning to run. Mars Bank wants to honor their bravery and share their... - September 28, 2019 - Mars Bank
Bay Equity Home Loans Announces Northeast Expansion
Bay Equity Home Loans announces its expansion into the Northeast market with the acquisition of assets of Village Mortgage in Connecticut and Massachusetts. “We are pleased the people of Village Mortgage have chosen to join Bay Equity,” said Bay Equity Chief Executive Officer Brett... - September 17, 2019 - Bay Equity Home Loans
Mars Bank Hires McFeely for Grove City Market
Mars Bank hired Mitch McFeely to serve as Banking Center Manager in its soon-to-open Grove City banking center. The bank, which currently serves Mercer County through its mortgage and commercial lending teams, will open a full-service banking center in December 2019 at 109 Broad Street, Grove City. - September 14, 2019 - Mars Bank
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Managing Partner Coby Camerer Completes LendingTree Sales Certification Course
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is proud to announce Managing Partner, Coby Camerer’s completion of LendingTree's “Gold Leaf” Sales Certification Course. LendingTree's “Gold Leaf” Course focused on the “Mortgage... - August 30, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Progress Capital Secures $16 Million for Lehigh Student Housing Portfolio
Brad Domenico arranged $16,000,000 in financing for a valued client to acquire a 44 unit, 219 bed, multi-site Student Housing Portfolio adjacent to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Student Housing is known to be recession resilient and offers a degree of stability that is seldom present in... - August 17, 2019 - Progress Capital
CreditSnap, a Consumer Lending FinTech Platform, Emerges from Stealth Mode After Reaching 100K Consumer Loan Applications Milestone
CreditSnapTM Re-Imagines Consumer Lending Experience for Both Borrowers and Lenders (Banks and Credit Unions). Focused on High Performance Digital Experience, Soft Inquiry based PreQualification and LOS Automation, CreditSnap Consistently Generates +30% More Loans While Lowering Originations Costs by 40%. - August 16, 2019 - CreditSnap Inc.
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Announces their Top Sales Leader for Quarter 2 of 2019
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. is proud to announce the Sales Competition winner for Quarter 2. Senior Loan Officer, Jessie Beckett came in first place for four and second place for another four more, giving her the title of Quarter 2 Champion. - July 17, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Mars Bank’s Mark Drenchko Appointed to Statewide Committee
Mark Drenchko Senior Vice President, Commercial and Retail Banking at Mars Bank has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers) Professional Development Policy Committee. The committee directs, monitors, and approves the association’s schools, conferences and... - July 11, 2019 - Mars Bank
Abe Mann of Progress Capital Secures $22.3 Million to Refinance Retail Shopping Center in Sicklerville, NJ
Progress Capital, a commercial mortgage advisory firm, closed a $22,300,000 loan from Valley National Bank to refinance The Shoppes at Cross Keys, a 176,000 square foot retail shopping center located in Sicklerville, NJ. Abe Mann of Progress Capital secured financing options that were tailored to... - June 30, 2019 - Progress Capital
$23 Million Secured for Refinance of "Hudson Heights" Multifamily Property in Union City
Brad Domenico, Partner at Progress Capital negotiated $23,353,000 for the refinance of a newly constructed high-rise apartment building located at 115-129 37th Street in Union City, NJ. The 10-story property, also known as “Hudson Heights,” is comprised of 96 high-end residential... - June 16, 2019 - Progress Capital
Dan Crowley Joins Alliance Group Mortgage
Dan Crowley Named Loan Officer for Alliance Group Mortgage in Sarasota, Florida - June 05, 2019 - Alliance Group Mortgage
“She for She”: Business and Professional Women of Colorado Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Celebration
Business and Professional Women of Colorado (BPW Colorado) was founded in 1919. This organization has, and continues to be, a leader for women's rights at the local, state, national, and international levels. (BPW) of Colorado’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace... - May 26, 2019 - Business and Professional Women of Colorado
Approved Mortgage Expands Workforce with New Licensed Loan Officers
Approved Mortgage, Central Indiana’s largest and oldest locally owned mortgage company, makes key additions by adding new licensed loan officers to its team of over 30 experienced mortgage originators. - May 24, 2019 - Approved Mortgage Corporation
Premier Lender Expands Local Presence in Fresno
Platinum Home Mortgage opens new branch location in Fresno, California. - May 23, 2019 - Platinum Home Mortgage
Nonprofit Lender BCL of Texas Appoints David Brennan as New Board Chair
Local non-profit economic development organization Business and Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas has appointed David Brennan of Waco, TX, as its new Board of Directors Chair. This designation comes as BCL’s retiring Chair, Andres Garza, Jr., is honored with the prestigious designation of... - May 08, 2019 - BCL of Texas
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Named Among Top Brokers in the Nation by Two Industry Associations
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, has been recognized by two leading real estate industry groups for its outstanding sales accomplishments in 2018. RIS Media ranked Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty 48th among its Top 500... - May 04, 2019 - Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Announces Their Top Sales Leaders for Quarter 1 of 2019
The Quarter 1 Sales Contest measures Mortgage Loan Originator performance in a number of categories throughout the quarter. Metrics include performance indicators like number of loan submissions, loan submission pull-through, overall volume, online reviews, fastest closings, and many more categories. Points are awarded to the top three loan officers in each category. - April 27, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts Nassau County Executive Laura Curran for Property Assessment Seminar
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently invited Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to meet with a group of its real estate advisors to discuss changes to the County’s property assessment program. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s... - April 13, 2019 - Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
Chosewood Blows Up Edible Neighborhood
The identity of Chosewood is blooming as the BeltLine development grows nearer. Atlanta has seen the BeltLine alter how people think about transportation and outdoor culture. Edible Neighborhood is changing the perception of how and where food can be harvested while adding value to community spaces in the city of Atlanta. - March 23, 2019 - Beltwood Property Management
Mars Bank Promotes Mortgage Originator to Officer Position
Mars Bank promoted Megan Legursky, a mortgage originator with the bank since 2017 to the position of Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer. Ms. Legursky serves customers in the greater Pittsburgh area with mortgages for purchase or refinance, home equity loans, and connects customers with... - March 23, 2019 - Mars Bank
Mars Bank Promotes Two to Vice President
Mars Bank promoted Hope Pifer to Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst and Stefanie Neff to Vice President, Loan Operations Manager. Each plays an integral role in the operations of the bank. “Hope and Stefanie are part of the next generation leaders that are so critical to our... - March 23, 2019 - Mars Bank
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. to Launch New Company Website
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is excited to launch their new and improved company website. The new website was designed to help homeowners and homebuyers learn more about their home finance and how Prospect Financial Group can help. It will be easy to... - March 02, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Residential Home Funding Corp. Leverages Total Expert to Cultivate Stronger Customer Relationships
The Total Expert Marketing Operating System® (MOS) accelerates marketing and sales efforts with personalized, automated engagement – at scale. - March 01, 2019 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
Mars Bancorp Named to 2019 OTCQX Best 50
Mars Bancorp (OTCQX: MNBP) is pleased to announce it was named to the 2019 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last year. Mars Bancorp is the parent company of Mars Bank. - February 22, 2019 - Mars Bank
The Brevity Group Cracks the Code in Saving Homes
The Brevity Group is a professional team of experts leveraging banks into fair negotiation terms. - February 21, 2019 - The Brevity Group LLC