United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase

  February 11, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.12 per common share.  The dividend is payable April 5,…

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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?

  February 8, 2018

By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP   Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…

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Are you Protecting your Biggest Asset?

  February 8, 2018

By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP   Financially speaking, your biggest asset is your ability to earn an income. Your income enables you to pay for your everyday living costs. It…

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Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC announces $10 million 2017 Fund closing

  February 7, 2018

. Greenville, SC-based Tax Credit Marketplace, LLC (“TCM”) announces the successful closing of the 2017 SC Revitalization Tax Credit Fund, LLC (“2017 Fund”). The 2017 Fund invested in 13 qualifying development projects…

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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?

  February 6, 2018

By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP®   Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…

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Do you really want Mom’s vacation home?

  February 6, 2018

By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP®   Many times when financial planners are working with families to create an estate plan, we hit a sticking point: What is to be done…

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Coastal Banking Company Inc. named to OTCQX Best 50

  February 5, 2018

Coastal Banking Company Inc. (OTCQX: CBCO) announced it has been named to the 2018 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last…

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Two directors elected to AgFirst Farm Credit Bank board

  January 31, 2018

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has elected two new directors and re-elected two current directors to four-year terms, all of whom will serve on the Board of Directors for the Columbia-based…

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Lima One Capital appoints Jeff Tennyson Chief Executive Officer

  January 29, 2018

Lima One Capital, an institutionally-backed, specialty finance company that focuses on investment property lending, has hired industry-veteran Jeff Tennyson as Chief Executive Officer.  Lima One Capital Founder, John Warren will remain Chairman and devote…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces fourth quarter earnings

  January 24, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) announced its fourth quarter financial results. Although re-measurement of United’s deferred tax assets following December’s historic tax reform legislation led to a net loss for…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 24, 2018

  Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 23, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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Southern First reports results for 2017

  January 23, 2018

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter…

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CresCom Bank introduces new team members throughout S.C.

  January 14, 2018

 CresCom Bank, a leading community bank in North and South Carolina, introduces Zebeth Fowler, Mary McGrouary and Jennifer Smith to its South Carolina branches. New team members include: Charleston, S.C. Jennifer Smith has…

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United Community Banks, Inc. announces Subordinated Notes Offering

  January 9, 2018

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”), the holding company of United Community Bank, today announced its plans to issue $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes due January 2028 (collectively,…

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United Community Banks and Navitas Credit Corp. announce merger agreement

  January 9, 2018

GREENVILLE, SC – United Community Banks, Inc. and NLFC Holdings Corp. announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire NLFC, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Navitas Credit Corp. Headquartered in Ponte…

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Countybank supports Anderson Sheriff’s Department

  January 2, 2018

Gift Made in Memory of Kip Burrell to Support Search and Rescue Equipment Countybank reinforced its reputation for philanthropy in the communities where its team live and work with a…

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Movement Mortgage will double size of its headquarters

  December 22, 2017

Movement Mortgage on Wednesday broke ground on a second building at its home base in Fort Mill, South Carolina, a move that doubles the size of its National Sales Support Center…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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FinTrust releases research report

  December 21, 2017

FinTrust Investment Advisors has released a new research report entitled ARE STOCKS TOO HIGH TO BUY? A BENJAMIN GRAHAM ANALYSIS OF THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE. Partner Allen Gillespie states,…

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