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Industry experts say the marine financing crisis is a microcosm of what’s going on in the national economy. In both cases, early warning signs began

Industry experts say the marine financing crisis is a microcosm of what’s going on in the national economy. In both cases, early warning signs began

MRAA asks for some changes in the program, while the NMMA urges dealers to ‘educate’ lenders Industry leaders are hopeful the Small Business Administration’s dealer
The Marine Retailers Association of America sent a letter to the Small Business Administration last week regarding concerns over the agency’s new floorplan financing program
The federal government ordered 10 of the nation’s biggest banks to raise a combined $74.6 billion in capital as a cushion, after stress-test results showed
The Marine Retailers Association of America is urging its members to contact the White House in support of extending loans usually reserved for small businesses
The Small Business Administration has moved toward making more credit available to marine dealers by announcing an increase in the eligibility of its 7(a) guaranteed
The National Marine Bankers Association launched a new Web-based tutorial today to help those in the boating industry find and develop loan sources. The 15-minute,
Analysts say that GE’s tightening of its floorplan lending standards could seriously affect the marine industry, where it is the primary source of commercial credit.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has succeeded in helping get non-auto floorplan loans included in President Obama’s Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility program. “The decision
GE’s Commercial Distribution Finance business has notified marine dealers that it is increasing rates, and the changes could have a significant impact on the industry,

Industry experts say the marine financing crisis is a microcosm of what’s going on in the national economy. In both cases, early warning signs began

MRAA asks for some changes in the program, while the NMMA urges dealers to ‘educate’ lenders Industry leaders are hopeful the Small Business Administration’s dealer
The Marine Retailers Association of America sent a letter to the Small Business Administration last week regarding concerns over the agency’s new floorplan financing program
The federal government ordered 10 of the nation’s biggest banks to raise a combined $74.6 billion in capital as a cushion, after stress-test results showed
The Marine Retailers Association of America is urging its members to contact the White House in support of extending loans usually reserved for small businesses
The Small Business Administration has moved toward making more credit available to marine dealers by announcing an increase in the eligibility of its 7(a) guaranteed
The National Marine Bankers Association launched a new Web-based tutorial today to help those in the boating industry find and develop loan sources. The 15-minute,
Analysts say that GE’s tightening of its floorplan lending standards could seriously affect the marine industry, where it is the primary source of commercial credit.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has succeeded in helping get non-auto floorplan loans included in President Obama’s Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility program. “The decision
GE’s Commercial Distribution Finance business has notified marine dealers that it is increasing rates, and the changes could have a significant impact on the industry,