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Premier Mortgage Resources Launches Down Payment Assistance Program, Premier Home Start, to Make Homeownership More Accessible
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Premier Mortgage Resources Launches Down Payment Assistance Program, Premier Home Start, to Make Homeownership More Accessible

February 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC (PMR), is excited to announce the launch of Premier Home Start, a groundbreaking down payment assistance program designed to make homeownership more accessible for buyers across the nation. This initiative offers flexible assistance options that help homebuyers secure financing without the burden of significant upfront costs. The Premier Home Start program provides an FHA 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage paired with...

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Tortoise Capital Announces Closed-End Fund Distributions
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Tortoise Capital Announces Closed-End Fund Distributions

February 20, 2025 6:43 PM

Tortoise Capital announced distributions declared by its closed-end funds.Tortoise Capital closed-end funds distribution details are as follows:FundTickerDistributionAmountDistributionFrequencyTortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.TYG$0.365MonthlyTortoise Sustainable and Social Impact Term FundTEAF$0.090MonthlyTYG and TEAF monthly distributions are payable on Mar. 31, 2025, April 30, 2025, and May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on the...

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Marathon Bancorp, Inc. Announces Commencement of Stock Offering
Banking & Financial ServicesEarnings

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. Announces Commencement of Stock Offering

February 20, 2025 5:00 PM

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTC PINK:MBBC), the holding company for Marathon Bank (the "Bank"), announced today that it is commencing its stock offering in connection with the proposed conversion of Marathon MHC (the "MHC") from the mutual holding company structure to the fully stock holding company form of organization.The Company is offering for sale up to 1,897,500 shares of common stock, subject to increase to up to 2,182,125...

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Ballast Rock Announces 2024 Performance Data for its Sunbelt Multifamily Funds I and II
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Ballast Rock Announces 2024 Performance Data for its Sunbelt Multifamily Funds I and II

February 20, 2025 3:45 PM

Ballast Rock, the diversified investment management firm, today announced 2024 year-end performance of Sunbelt Multifamily Funds I and II.Ballast Rock launched Sunbelt Multifamily Fund I (SB1) in 2019 and between February 2019 and January 2021 acquired nine properties totaling 1,110 apartment units for $63,630,000.SB1 began dispositions in early 2022, generating gross proceeds of $70,550,000 from the first five properties sold. The 689 apartment...

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Debt Awareness Week Helps Americans Confront Rising Debt: How Many Days Do People Have to Work Just to Pay Off Debt?
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Debt Awareness Week Helps Americans Confront Rising Debt: How Many Days Do People Have to Work Just to Pay Off Debt?

February 20, 2025 1:00 PM

Debt Awareness WeekAmericans are carrying record levels of personal debt, yet many don't realize how long it would take to pay it off. Debt.com's inaugural Debt Awareness Week on February 17-23, aims to change that by encouraging financial education and helping consumers take a hard look at their debt burdens. Debt Awareness Week was founded by Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com, who has spent three decades counseling Americans on the...

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O2 Sponsor Finance Provides Senior Secured Credit Facilities to Support Mangrove Equity Partners Acquisition of A&R Sealcoating
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

O2 Sponsor Finance Provides Senior Secured Credit Facilities to Support Mangrove Equity Partners Acquisition of A&R Sealcoating

February 20, 2025 11:00 AM

O2 Sponsor Finance, a division of Old Second National Bank (NASDAQ:OSBC), today announced that it provided senior secured credit facilities to support Mangrove Equity Partners ("Mangrove") in its acquisition of A&R Sealcoating LLC ("A&R"), a Southeast Michigan-based leading provider of pavement repair and maintenance solutions.Founded in 1985 by Rocky Ricelli and headquartered in Waterford, Michigan, A&R is a leading provider of maintenance and...

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Northwestern Mutual: Pros and Cons of Buying Gold for Beginners
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Northwestern Mutual: Pros and Cons of Buying Gold for Beginners

February 20, 2025 11:00 AM

Deciding on which types of investments to move forward with is not an easy task. Whether you're purchasing stocks or buying gold, you'll want to choose what's best for your long-term financial plan. Here are some pros and cons to consider as a beginner when purchasing gold for the first time.ProsDiversify your portfolioBuying gold can be an excellent way to diversify your current investment portfolio. In addition to more traditional or standard...

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United Bancorp, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1825 per Common Share Producing a Forward Yield of 5.6% and Announces a Special Dividend Payment of $0.1750 per Common Share
Banking & Financial ServicesDividends

United Bancorp, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.1825 per Common Share Producing a Forward Yield of 5.6% and Announces a Special Dividend Payment of $0.1750 per Common Share

February 20, 2025 11:00 AM

On February 19, 2025, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.1825, which is payable on March 20, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 10, 2025. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.8%, over the cash dividend paid in the first quarter of last year. At this new level and on a forward basis, the regular cash dividend is $0.73, which produces a forward yield of 5.6% based on the market...

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Libertas Funding Reaches $4 Billion in Growth-Capital Funding
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Libertas Funding Reaches $4 Billion in Growth-Capital Funding

February 20, 2025 10:47 AM

Libertas Funding, a growth-capital provider specializing in sophisticated financial solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, today announced it has surpassed $4 billion in total funding volume* since its inception. This milestone reinforces Libertas' position as a leading provider of rapid funding solutions that enable businesses to act on strategic opportunities with institutional-grade execution."I could not be prouder of the team we...

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Aegis Capital Corp. acted as Exclusive Placement Agent on a $25.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market for Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNLN)
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Aegis Capital Corp. acted as Exclusive Placement Agent on a $25.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market for Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNLN)

February 20, 2025 10:00 AM

Aegis Capital Corp. acted as Exclusive Placement Agent on a $25.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market for Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNLN).About Greenlane Holdings, Inc.Greenlane Holdings, Inc. engages in the development and distribution of cannabis accessories, vape devices, and lifestyle products in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates in two segments, Consumer Goods and Industrial Goods. The company provides...

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$20,909,625 Raised on Initial Closing. Books Now Re-Open for a Second Closing on March 28, 2025
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

$20,909,625 Raised on Initial Closing. Books Now Re-Open for a Second Closing on March 28, 2025

February 20, 2025 9:35 AM

Maple Leaf Critical Minerals 2025 Enhanced Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") is pleased to announce that it has completed its initial closing on February 19, 2025 for gross proceeds of $20,909,625. The books are now reopened and will close on Thursday, March 27,2025 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) for a second closing on Friday, March 28, 2025.Partnership Objectives & Benefits - National Class UnitsThe Partnership is designed to provide...

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Kirkland Income Fund I is now available on the Alto Platform, Enhancing Access to Alternative Fixed Income Investments
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Kirkland Income Fund I is now available on the Alto Platform, Enhancing Access to Alternative Fixed Income Investments

February 20, 2025 9:00 AM

Alto, an alternative asset platform that enables individuals to invest in alternative assets using retirement funds, has announced Alto Securities, its affiliated broker-dealer, has added the Kirkland Income Fund I to the offerings available on Alto Marketplace.This private credit fund provides accredited investors with the opportunity to diversify their retirement portfolios through exposure to real estate-backed debt investments, including...

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PayQuicker Expands Instant, Seamless Clinical Trial Payouts for EU and UK
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

PayQuicker Expands Instant, Seamless Clinical Trial Payouts for EU and UK

February 20, 2025 9:00 AM

PayQuicker, the leading global payouts orchestration platform, today announced the expansion of its instant payout and local currency solution for clinical trials across Great Britain (U.K.) and the European Union (EU). This real-time digital payment solution offers secure, compliant, and seamless participant compensation to streamline payout operations for clinical trial organizers, including eliminating the need for onsite card...

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Silver Gold Bull Reviews, Complaints, Fees, and Consumer Reports Analysis Released (2025)
Banking & Financial ServicesProduct Announcements

Silver Gold Bull Reviews, Complaints, Fees, and Consumer Reports Analysis Released (2025)

February 20, 2025 9:00 AM

WireDaily.com has released an in-depth review of Silver Gold Bull US, offering insights into customer experiences, service quality, pricing transparency, and overall company reliability. This comprehensive analysis is designed to help potential investors assess Silver Gold Bull US as a reputable provider of precious metals and gold IRA services.Consumers can get this Free Gold IRA Kit from WireDaily's top-ranked firm to avoid Gold IRA...

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Grasshopper Marks Transformative Year with 24% Loan Growth, SBA Lending Breakthrough, and Proposed Strategic Acquisition
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Grasshopper Marks Transformative Year with 24% Loan Growth, SBA Lending Breakthrough, and Proposed Strategic Acquisition

February 20, 2025 9:00 AM

Grasshopper, the client-first digital bank built for the business and innovation economy, today announced it closed 2024 with strong results, with 23% growth in revenue and 13% growth in total deposits. In 2024, Grasshopper doubled down on its commitment to startups, financial technology (fintech) companies, and small businesses with bold action - launching a new digital SBA lending application, expanding its team with seasoned industry...

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Zoe Financial & MSCI Come Together to Transform Direct Indexing for RIAs
Banking & Financial ServicesPartnerships

Zoe Financial & MSCI Come Together to Transform Direct Indexing for RIAs

February 20, 2025 8:00 AM

Zoe Financial, a digital end-to-end wealth platform aiming to transform the wealth management experience for RIAs and investors, announced its strategic collaboration with MSCI, a leading provider of indexes and other critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community.Through this collaboration, Zoe Financial will integrate MSCI's custom direct indexes into its Zoe Wealth Platform, enabling advisors to build custom...

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Beneway Sets Up Franchise Headquarters in Taiwan and Partners with Leading US Franchising Group to Expand Nationwide, Strengthening Distribution and Sales in All 50 States Ahead of IPO
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Beneway Sets Up Franchise Headquarters in Taiwan and Partners with Leading US Franchising Group to Expand Nationwide, Strengthening Distribution and Sales in All 50 States Ahead of IPO

February 20, 2025 6:45 AM

Beneway Holding Group sets up franchise headquarters in Taiwan and partners with a leading US franchising group and teams to expand nationwide, strengthening distribution and sales in all 50 States ahead of its planned IPO. Beneway has officially established its Franchise Headquarters in Taiwan, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. In a bold move to accelerate growth, the company has partnered with a leading U.S....

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Say Goodbye to Payment Delays: Bajaj Finserv's UPI Lite App Brings Speed to Small Transactions
Banking & Financial ServicesCompany Update

Say Goodbye to Payment Delays: Bajaj Finserv's UPI Lite App Brings Speed to Small Transactions

February 20, 2025 6:00 AM

In a world that has become digital convenience-driven, Bajaj Finserv has undoubtedly gone a long way with its new offering - UPI Lite payment app. The app is designed such that even minute transactions are performed speedily and attains accessibility for users who crave nothing but hassle-free, instant payments. Whether it's a purchase of coffee or picking groceries from a store, Bajaj Finserv's UPI Lite looks to make long queues and delays a...

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The Box Secures $12.5M Financing Deal Led by Shorooq
Banking & Financial ServicesFinancing

The Box Secures $12.5M Financing Deal Led by Shorooq

February 20, 2025 2:00 AM

Shorooq, the leading multi-dimensional investment firm, renowned for its strategic commitments in the MENA region, leads a $12.5 million financing through its Credit Practice in The Box, a Dubai-based self-storage company addressing modern storage and logistical challenges faced by individuals and businesses. With an aim to expand and develop new flagship storage facilities, The Box is poised to transform the self-storage landscape across the...

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REACHing for Success at the University of Alabama
Banking & Financial ServicesEnvironmental, Social and Governance

REACHing for Success at the University of Alabama

February 19, 2025 12:45 PM

By Candace HigginbothamStudents are at the midterm of a busy fall semester at the University of Alabama.It's an exciting time, especially for freshmen. Getting accustomed to dorm living, balancing social life and academics, managing class workload - these are ordinary activities every new student has to figure out. But adapting to life at a large university is even more challenging for some students.Many of these UA freshmen overcame major...

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