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Austin Financial Services and Stearns Bank Enter New Strategic Joint Venture
Austin Financial Services, Inc. (AFS), a leading nationwide provider of asset-based lending (ABL) solutions, announced it has entered into a new strategic joint venture with Stearns Bank, a well-capitalized, employee-owned financial services institution committed to helping small businesses, entrepreneurs and communities reach their full economic potential.
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Mastering the Art of Communication: Strategies for Building Stronger Business Relationships
In an era when technology and business move faster than ever, mastering communication is key to professional success. SFNet’s webinar, “The Art of Communication,” held March 4, brought together secured finance industry professionals at various career stages to discuss the evolving communication landscape in 2025. Panelists explored best practices for balancing technology with human connection, choosing the right mode of communication for different scenarios, and improving overall efficiency and productivity.
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Flagstar Bank Expands Specialized Industries Group to Accelerate Industry-Focused, Relationship-Led C&I Loan Growth
July 9, 2025Flagstar Bank, N.A., (the "Bank") a subsidiary of Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) (the "Company"), today announced a significant expansion of its Specialized Industries Group, a major milestone in its long-term growth and transformation strategy. This group comprises 12 distinct industry verticals, each focused on serving the debt finance and banking needs of a specific sector.
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BofA Names Julie Schmelzle President of Southwest Florida
July 9, 2025Bank of America has named Julie Schmelzle, senior relationship manager, Global Commercial Banking, president of Bank of America Southwest Florida. She succeeds Gerri Moll, who successfully led the market since 1997 and is retiring at the end of July after 41 years with Bank of America.
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Tilson Makes Significant Progress in Plan to Strengthen Business
July 9, 2025Tilson Technology Management ("Tilson" or "the Company"), a national leader in network development and information infrastructure professional services, today announced that it has received final Court approval for the financing to support operations throughout the Chapter 11 process. Today's approval will enable Tilson to maintain its operational momentum and continue delivering excellent service to its stakeholders.
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Linqto Files for Voluntary Chapter 11 to Protect and Maximize Stakeholder Value Through Court-Supervised Restructuring
July 9, 2025Linqto, Inc., along with Linqto Texas LLC, Linqto Liquidshares LLC, and Linqto Liquidshares Manager LLC (collectively, “Linqto”) today announced that Linqto filed for voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Court”).
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Wolters Kluwer Achieves Top Five Global Ranking for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence by Chartis Research
July 9, 2025Wolters Kluwer has earned a top five global ranking from Chartis Research for excellence in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the Chartis RiskTech AI 50 2025 report. The report explores the broad landscape of AI development and adoption in risk management and compliance in the financial services industry, showcasing the leading work of technology providers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
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SACP Provides Revolver as Part of Allbirds Financing Strategy to Support Growth Plans
July 9, 2025Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD) (the "Company" or "Allbirds"), a global lifestyle brand that innovates with sustainable materials to make better products in a better way, today announced the following financing agreements that are expected to optimize working capital and enhance financial flexibility to support the Company's long-term growth plans.
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Matthew Begley of Republic Business Credit Achieves SFNet's Secured Finance Certified Professional (SFCP) Designation
July 8, 2025SFNet Secured Finance Certified Professional (SFCP) program, offered to employees of SFNet members, features a robust curriculum of live online courses. Certification criteria are designed to reinforce industry excellence, elevate professional standing, and propel careers forward. Here, we spotlight one of our first SFCPs, Matthew Begley, chief operating officer at Republic Business Credit.
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Gordon Brothers Agents C$200M in Financing to Support Morgan Construction’s New Equipment Purchases & Growth
July 8, 2025Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has agented C$200 million in financing, consisting of a five-year C$150 million revolving credit facility and a C$50 million accordion, to support Morgan Construction’s working capital, new equipment purchases and growth.
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Briar Capital Real Estate Fund Closes $9.35MM Real Estate Loan in Illinois
July 8, 2025Briar Capital Real Estate Fund (“Briar”) is pleased to announce the closing of a new commercial real estate loan in Illinois to a leading provider of health supplies and services for educational institutions.
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eCapital Delivers $10MM Facility to Fast-Growing Midwest Beverage Manufacturer
July 8, 2025eCapital Corp. (“eCapital”), a leading tech-enabled specialty finance provider for small and medium-sized businesses across North America and the United Kingdom, has delivered a $10 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility to support the national expansion of a fast-growing Midwest-based beverage manufacturer specializing in light-bodied malt beverages.
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Assembled Brands Backs Une Femme Wines' Explosive Growth and Mission to Empower Women in Wine
July 8, 2025Assembled Brands recently announced a new credit facility with Une Femme Wines, the fastest-growing canned wine brand in the United States. This partnership will help empower Une Femme to build on its significant year-over-year sales growth and accelerate the expansion of its mission-driven business.
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Flatbay Capital Delivers a $700,000 CRE Line of Credit to General Contractor
July 8, 2025Flatbay Capital delivered a $700,000 commercial real estate line of credit to support working capital needs between projects.
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CohnReznick Adds Richmond Office and Expands Specialized Tax Team With PIASCIK Combination
July 8, 2025CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced a strategic combination with Richmond, VA tax firm PIASCIK & Associates. A key part of the firm’s growth strategy is to bring firms and teams to the CohnReznick platform that can extend their client value proposition and drive their people-first culture. The PIASCIK team became part of CohnReznick effective July 1.
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B. Riley Securities Acted as Joint Lead Placement Agent in Sequans $384M Capital Raise to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Initiative
July 8, 2025B. Riley Securities, Inc. ("BRS"), a leading middle market investment bank, acted as joint lead placement agent in connection with two private placement transactions for Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) (“Sequans” or the “Company”).
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Mitch Rubin Joins Tiger Group as a Managing Director
July 8, 2025Mitch Rubin, a banking professional with 18 years of experience in asset-based lending, has joined Tiger Group as a business development Managing Director.
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Winston & Strawn Expands Structured Finance Practice with Addition of Partner Aaron Benjamin
July 8, 2025Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Aaron Benjamin has joined the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the Charlotte and New York offices and a member of the Structured Finance Practice.
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Beacon Pointe Advisors Closes Six Strategic Acquisitions in 60 Days
July 8, 2025New Offices and Experienced Advisory Teams Join from Coast to Coast, Adding $2.7 Billion in AUA
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National Business Capital Deepens West Coast Footprint With Hire of Partnerships Lead Lorraine Julius
July 8, 2025As National Business Capital (“NBC”) continues to scale across key markets, the company is excited to announce the hire of Lorraine Julius as Director of Institutional Partnerships.
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WATCHTOWER Firearms Secures Final Approval for Debtor-in-Possession Financing to Support Restructuring Efforts
July 8, 2025WATCHTOWER Firearms is proud to announce that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, has granted final approval for a significant amount of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. This financial support is substantial and empowers WATCHTOWER Firearms to maintain operational continuity, reinforce the Company's position as it moves forward in its growth trajectory, and drive it towards a near-term exit from Chapter 11.
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Akin Strengthens Capital Solutions Team with Structured Finance Partner Sarah Milam in New York
July 7, 2025Akin announced today that Sarah Milam has joined the firm as a finance partner in New York, focused on asset-based finance (ABF), securitization and structured finance transactions. At a time of continued growth in the $5 trillion ABF market, Milam adds to Akin’s capital solutions platform, bringing deep experience representing sponsors, credit funds, issuers and borrowers in ABF and structured finance transactions.
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