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for Companies in Transition

For over 40 years, we have financed companies in
transition – reinventing, rebuilding, or simply shifting into
growth mode. With a full range of versatile solutions,
Accord holds the key to unlock our clients’ potential.

Services

What We Do

Whether you need to optimize your cash flow, spearhead a restructuring, or invest in the next phase of growth, we deliver flexible financing services to help your business thrive.

Asset-Based
Lending

The support you need to manage transactions

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Accounts Receivable
Financing

A flexible alternative to bank financing

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Factoring

Boost working capital and improve cash flow

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Lender
Financing

Increase your lending business’ working capital

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Retail Inventory
Financing

Inventory financing when you need it most

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Canadian Equipment
Financing

Financing new or existing asset acquisition

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Small Business
Loans

The right financing can cover a wide range of costs

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Solutions

How We Help

Accord’s financing solutions can help you transition to the next stage in your business.

Growth

Tackle growth-related challenges to achieve your goals

Buyouts and Acquisitions

Secure a loan to finance your next acquisition or buyout

Restructuring and Turnaround

Propel your company’s recovery with proper financing

Slow Receivables Turnover

Improve receivables turnover and manage bad debt loss

Unexpected Events

Unexpected events can happen anywhere and anytime

Industry Expertise

Who We Serve

Every industry faces its own set of challenges, and every business has its own unique path to success. With over 40 years of experience, Accord has the expertise to navigate to a competitive advantage; to not only survive, but ultimately to thrive.

Services

Accelerate cash flow to gear up for growth

Retail

Leverage your inventory to keep cash flowing

Manufacturing

Capitalize when growth opportunities arise

Lenders

Use our financing for your customers’ financing

Import and Export

Focus on your core business of buying or selling abroad

Food and Beverage

Get working capital and equipment financing for growth

Construction

Win financing to invest in cash-generating assets

Apparel and Textile

Get fast access to funding to keep inventory flowing

Wholesale

Increase liquidity to keep suppliers and customers loyal

Latest News

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Accord Financial Closes Sale of BondIt Media Capital

Toronto – February 10, 2026: Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (“Accord” or the “Company”) today…

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02.10.26

Emerging Lending Trends in 2026: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Running a business rarely feels predictable. Cash comes in on different timelines. Expenses show up before…

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02.03.26

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Accord Announces Approval of Debenture Amendments

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) today announced that holders of the…

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01.28.26

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Accord Announces Amendment to its Banking Facility

Pursuant to the amendment, the total commitment under the Bank Facility will be reduced from $205…

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12.22.25

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Accord Announces Banking Facility Update and Proposed Debenture Amendments

Refinancing Plan: As part of a comprehensive refinancing plan the Company also announced that it will…

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12.15.25

Comparing Financing Options for Mid-Size Businesses

1. Traditional Bank Loans Size / Stage Structure Best Scenario 2. Asset-Based Lending (ABL) Size /…

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11.14.25

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Accord Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

Summary of Financial Results Three Months Ended Sept 30 2025 2024 $ $ Average funds employed…

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11.10.25

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Factoring 101: How Invoice Factoring Accelerates Your Cash Flow

Understanding Invoice Factoring Invoice factoring allows businesses to sell unpaid invoices in exchange for immediate working…

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09.08.25

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Accord Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

Summary of Financial Results Three Months Ended June 30 2025 2024 $ $ Average funds employed…

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08.15.25

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Unlock the Potential of DIP Financing

Why DIP Financing? When a business files for bankruptcy protection under the Canadian Bankruptcy & Insolvency…

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07.14.25

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting

Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting as set…

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07.07.25

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5 Ways to Manage Your Business Line of Credit Wisely

Borrow Right with These 5 Tips A Business Line of Credit is a tool – Use…

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06.30.25

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How Equipment Financing Can Power Business Growth, The Human Way

What We Don’t Talk About Enough Equipment financing is not just for when budgets are tight….

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06.05.25

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Growth Financing: Unlocking Business Potential But At What Cost?

The Power of Opportunity In today’s fast-paced market, businesses need to be agile, constantly adapting and…

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05.30.25

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Accord Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Summary of Financial Results Three Months Ended March 31 2025 2024 $ $ Average funds employed…

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05.14.25

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Accord Announces Revocation of
Management Cease Trade Order

The Company confirms that it has completed the filing of its audited annual consolidated financial statements…

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04.10.25

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Accord Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

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04.08.25

Accord supports middle-market expansion with $45 million financing for a leading plastic moldings manufacturer

This increased facility will provide the working capital required to help the company meet rising demand,…

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04.01.25

A Seat at the Table: Alicia Jackson’s Story of Empowerment and Leadership in Finance

A Seat at the Table: Alicia Jackson’s Story of Empowerment and Leadership in Finance

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03.11.25

Inspiring Growth: Kawaljulah Rockwell Reflects on Her Journey in Finance

Inspiring Growth: Kawaljulah Rockwell Reflects on Her Journey in Finance

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03.03.25

Accord supports growth with $3 million financing for an innovative healthcare company

Accord embraced the opportunity to step in as the senior lender, allowing the company to graduate…

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11.07.24

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Accord Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

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11.06.24

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Your Accounts Receivable Financing Playbook

The Big Picture A/R Financing acts as a safety net for companies utilizing this strategy, providing…

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10.17.24

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Accord Financial Closes $63.2 Million Sale of US Leasing Portfolio Assets

Gross proceeds of the transaction are $63.2 million (US$46.8 million), which is expected to have a…

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09.30.24

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Accord Announces Second Quarter Financial Results

Toronto – August 8, 2024: Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

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08.08.24

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Financing for Entrepreneurs: Are Banks the Best Option?

Banking on the Banks? Applying for a bank loan seems like the easy first choice, after…

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08.06.24

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Accord Announces Corrective Disclosure of Material Contract

The Company does not consider the additional disclosures to be material but recognizes that the original…

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07.30.24

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What They Don’t Tell You About Merchant Cash Advance

Cost of Convenience Nothing is as good as it seems, including business loan terms. When there…

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07.02.24

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Accord Announces Two New Strategic Funding Facilities

In Canada, the Company announced the successful closing of a private securitization facility agented by a…

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06.25.24

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Your Ultimate Guide to Business Line of Credit

What does a Business Line of Credit Offer? This type of loan is so customary in…

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06.04.24

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held on May 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

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05.15.24

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Accord Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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05.14.24

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5 Key Ways Small Businesses are Leveraging AI for Success 

A study by Deloitte helps illustrate just how significant this disadvantage can be: companies with revenues…

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05.09.24

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Accord Financial Drives $25M Facility for Plastics Manufacturer

What started as an equipment finance opportunity quickly developed into a more substantial transaction with the…

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04.30.24

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Inspiring Futures: JoAnne Discusses Women’s Leadership in Finance

Join us as we delve into the realities of leadership and the ongoing pursuit of inclusivity and empowerment in the finance industry with JoAnne.

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03.27.24

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Accord Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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03.25.24

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Empowering Excellence: Debbie Shares Her Journey as a Female Executive in Finance 

What is your job description/ what do you do for Accord? My title is VP Credit…

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03.20.24

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Accord Financial Empowers Energetic Services Inc.’s Transition to Conventional Banking

In 2021, Accord Financial provided a $13 million facility for Energetic Services Inc. (Energetic), an oil and gas services company, solidifying its commitment to supporting businesses during both recovery and expansion phases.

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02.14.24

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Accelerate Your Success with AccordExpress Factoring: The Fast and Flexible Solution for Canadian Businesses

Welcome to the world of AccordExpress Factoring – where speed meets flexibility, and your business can thrive!

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12.06.23

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What Does Factoring Mean in Finance?

Invoice factoring is a form of financing that businesses can use to improve their cash flow. When businesses factor invoices, they sell them to a factoring company at a discount in exchange for immediate payment. This allows businesses to get access the money they’re owed right away, rather than waiting for their customers to pay.

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12.01.23

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Accord Financial Hires Ryan Ray as Director, Business Development, U.S. Asset Based Finance

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the hiring of Ryan Ray, an experienced asset-based lending (ABL) and equipment professional to the Accord Financial team.

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11.29.23

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$26 Million Refinancing Helps Western Canada Contractor with Comprehensive, Flexible Solution

Most growing companies should have a revolving facility in place because it enables additional growth in operations and limits the potential issue of growing faster than liquid capital. This was certainly true for Accord’s newest client, a well-established contractor in Western Canada.

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11.17.23

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Accord Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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11.15.23

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What Assets Can Be Used for Asset-Based Loans?

Asset-based lending refers to a specific type of secured loan that leverages company assets as collateral. An asset-based loan can help established companies grow by using their assets as collateral for business financing.

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10.25.23

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Accord Financial Unleashes $40MM Financing to Growing Pet Supply Manufacturer

Accord Financial announces the closing of a $40MM equipment lease line to a leading pet supply manufacturer and distributor. This financing has enabled the company to purchase new mission-critical equipment for its primary manufacturing plant as it expands its production capacity and sales.

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10.11.23

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How High Interest Rates Affect Small Business Loans

The outbreak of the global pandemic had drastic effects on the economy, leading to job losses and business closures. In order to support those who had lost their jobs and businesses, the federal governments of Canada and the United States injected a significant amount of money into the economy in the form of subsidy packages and loans.

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09.13.23

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The Future of Small Business Financing: A Message from the President of Accord’s Small Business Division

With over two decades in small business lending, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ebbs and flows, triumphs, and challenges of countless businesses. These experiences have cemented my understanding of the integral role financing plays in the success of every small enterprise.

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08.28.23

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Accord Financial Confirms Amendments to Convertible Debentures

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) announced the following amendments (the “Amendments”) to its 7% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures issued on December 18, 2018 and due December 31, 2023 (the “Debentures”) are effective today:

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08.15.23

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Accord Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and Approval of Debenture Amendments

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord” or the “Company”) (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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08.10.23

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 Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 7.5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable September 1, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business August 15, 2023.

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08.02.23

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What is the Difference Between Factoring and Accounts Receivable Financing?

Across industries, companies are always looking for ways to make sure they have enough working capital. Whether to seize growth opportunities or to overcome unforeseen challenges, businesses can acquire working capital by selling their accounts receivables to a factoring company; another way is by leveraging their unpaid invoices for a loan. Both of these methods allow businesses to get fast access to funds and are alternatives to a traditional bank loan.

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07.26.23

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Accord Financial Announces Mailing of Meeting Materials for Debentureholder Meeting and Encourages Debentureholders to Vote

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (“Accord” or the “Company”) today announced the mailing of an information circular and related meeting materials (the “Meeting Materials”) in connection with the previously announced upcoming special meeting of the holders (the “Debentureholders”) of its 7% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2023 (the “Debentures”) to be held at 5300 Commerce Court West, 199 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5L 1B9 on August 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) (the “Meeting”).

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07.14.23

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Accord Financial Corp. announces the launch of Accord | EDC Trade Expansion Lending Program, providing flexible financing for Canadian entrepreneurs throughout the export supply chain

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord”) today announced the launch of Accord | EDC Trade Expansion Lending Program (“Accord | EDC TELP”), the Company’s latest financing innovation supported by Export Development Canada (EDC). Accord | EDC TELP builds on Accord’s success in tailoring EDC programs specifically for the Canadian small business sector. Accord is the first non-bank, or non-credit union, financial institution to partner with EDC in directly financing Canadian SMEs with TELP.

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06.28.23

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Accord Financial Announces Proposed Debenture Amendments

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (“Accord” or the “Company”) today announced that it will seek the approval of the holders (the “Debentureholders”) of its 7% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2023 (the “Debentures”) to amend certain terms of such Debentures at a special meeting of the Debentureholders to be held at 5300 Commerce Court West, 199 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5L 1B9 on August 10 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) (the “Meeting”).

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06.23.23

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held on May 25, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting.

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05.30.23

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Asset-Based Lending vs Traditional Lending

Businesses of all sizes need healthy cash flow to thrive, and there are many options when it comes to securing the capital they need. For some businesses, the best route is to use traditional bank lending, and for others, using independent asset-based lenders is the optimal choice.

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05.24.23

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What it Takes to Reshore Manufacturing Successfully

Reshoring manufacturing is a hot topic these days, as the cascading effects of supply chain disruptions are still being felt throughout the economy.

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05.11.23

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Accord Announces First Quarter Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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05.08.23

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Accord Financial Adds to U.S. Business Development Team with Ira Almond and Sahil Sharma

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) has added to its U.S. business development team with the hiring of Ira Almond as Director of Business Development, US Asset Based Finance, Southeast and Sahil Sharma as Director of Business Development, US Equipment Finance, Northeast.

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05.04.23

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 7.5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 15, 2023.

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05.03.23

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Announcing the AccordExpress Factoring Portal Providing Simplified Access to Accounts Receivables Financing

Accord Financial Corp., one of North America’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) is now offering Canadian companies a new, fast, and convenient way to obtain accounts receivables financing through the AccordExpress Factoring Portal.

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04.25.23

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Marine Services Company Able to Pursue Wind Energy Business with $2.5 Million Accounts Receivable Financing from Accord Financial

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD), is pleased to announce the closing of a $2.5 million credit facility to help a marine services company move into the wind energy space. Accord’s Asset Based Lending Group structured the facility to include a traditional revolving credit package backed by accounts receivable.

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04.19.23

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Factoring – a Longstanding Growth Solution for Staffing Companies

Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, so it’s important to have financial options to better support them. For companies in a rapid growth phase, quick and flexible funding is essential, and accounts receivable factoring can be an optimal financing solution.

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04.06.23

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$12MM Credit Line Helps Travel Company Soar to New Heights

When a travel company’s business picked up dramatically post-Covid, Accord Financial Corp., one of North America’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) moved quickly to provide the company with the liquidity they needed to manage their fast-growing business. As one of the hardest hit industries, travel had come to an almost complete halt during Covid. The company’s operating lender cut their line of credit to twenty percent of the amount authorized. When travel picked up in 2022, the original banking lender couldn’t restore the company’s higher limit.

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03.28.23

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What is a Bank Forbearance Letter and Why Did I Receive It?

Business owners don’t always understand what it means when they receive a Forbearance Letter from their financial institution. This article outlines why these letters are received, what they mean, what you should expect if you received one, and what actions you should take.

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03.24.23

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Accord Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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03.23.23

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How Does Accounts Receivable Factoring Work?

Businesses have a wide array of expenses. Paying their bills on time, investing in their business growth, and even delivering employees’ salaries on time can be difficult for businesses that rely heavily on customer invoicing to meet their financial obligations on time. An accounts receivable factoring company may be able to help businesses protect their cash flow and working capital with a financing solution known as invoice factoring.

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02.23.23

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Child Safety Product Manufacturer Supported by Accord Financial When Previous Financing Exited Market

Accord Financial Corp., one of North America’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) moved quickly to help a leading child safety product manufacturer when the company’s previous lender decided to reduce its footprint in the Canadian market. Over the past several years, the company had resolved their supply chain problems by acquiring a contract manufacturer that had been making their products. When the company’s original lender pulled out, Accord was able to quickly grant a higher asset based operating line. This extra financing will give the company the funds they need to further consolidate their manufacturing processes as well as provide room for growth.

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02.22.23

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 7.5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX: ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable March 1, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business February 15, 2023.

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02.09.23

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Middle Market Company Acquisition Made Possible With $13 Million Commitment from Accord Financial

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the closing of a $13 million credit facility to support the acquisition of an equipment services company. Accord’s Asset Based Lending Group structured the facility to include a traditional revolving credit package backed by accounts receivable and inventory as well as a term loan supported by equipment.

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12.20.22

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Joey Grossman: Not Your Typical CPA

How do you work with our clients throughout their time with Accord?  I work with clients…

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11.22.22

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Accord Financial Unites Middle Market Financing Names Jim Hogan President, U.S. Commercial

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced a realignment plan to better support the organization’s continued growth among middle market businesses, uniting all U.S. commercial financing programs under one umbrella.

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11.17.22

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John Haverland Bringing Accord’s Mission to Life

What exactly is your involvement as Director of Marketing for Accord?   “While a lot of what…

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11.04.22

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Accord Financial Announces Third Quarter Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

Summary of Financial Results While navigating a challenging business environment, the Company’s third quarter performance reflected…

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11.03.22

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Karim Habib Joins Accord Financial as Managing Director, Business Development

“We are excited to have such a proven, successful finance professional join our Accord team,” stated…

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10.11.22

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Irene Eddy Named Chief Financial Officer at Accord Financial

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) is pleased to announce the promotion of Irene Eddy as its Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2022. As CFO, Eddy will lead Accord’s finance organization, responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership and supporting business unit leaders in all areas of finance, capital, reporting and strategy.

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10.05.22

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How to Deal With Staffing Problems in 2022?

Approaching the 4th year of the pandemic, Canadian businesses are struggling to secure not only enough employees but the right ones. HR departments and head-hunters are struggling to hire and retain employees for a number of reasons.

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09.13.22

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Partnership Buyout Agreement

When a company is owned and run by two or more entities, they establish a legal relationship by becoming business partners, sharing in the profits of the business. There are many different types of partnership agreement, and most partnerships will include provisions that spell out partnership buyout agreements. Think of these as corporate prenups.

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08.09.22

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Accord Financial Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and Quarterly Dividend

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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08.03.22

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What are the Benefits of Equipment Financing

A growing business needs capital to expand. However, as small business owners nationwide know very well, sometimes getting access to that capital isn’t always easy to do, and using existing revenues or savings is not always ideal. Many businesses require specialty equipment, and when expanding, they will need to purchase equipment to grow. This is where equipment financing can help.

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08.02.22

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Tara Skewes creates close, mutually-beneficial partnerships with referral sources. 

Beginning in junior roles in finance and working tirelessly to achieve her current position, Tara’s keen insight into the psychology of people and business guides her passion for creating a positive impact in the industry.  

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07.27.22

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Accord Financial Expands US Asset-Based Finance Team; Hires Maryanne Lenardo and Gail Heldke as Managing Directors

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX: ACD), one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies has expanded their US Asset Based Finance group to include Gail Heldke and Maryanne Lenardo. Both with the title of Managing Director, Originations, each will be responsible for developing partnerships across a broad range of industries providing senior secured debt solutions ranging from $1MM to $20MM. Maryanne will be based in Los Angeles covering the western US, while Gail will be based in Chicago and cover the Midwestern US.

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06.20.22

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A Basic Guide on How to Write a Business Plan for a Small Business Loan Application

How To Craft Business Plans That Increase Your Chance of Success If you are a small business owner in need of funding, your business plan could mean the difference between success and failure when applying for small business loans.

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06.16.22

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Accord Financial Appoints Irene Eddy as Interim Chief Financial Officer

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent commercial finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the appointment of Irene Eddy as interim CFO effective June 15, 2022 alongside the departure of Stuart Adair, the company’s long-time CFO.

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06.03.22

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held on May 4, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth at the meeting.

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05.05.22

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Accord Announces Strong Year-over-Year Growth in Funds Employed, Revenue and Earnings

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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05.04.22

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 7.5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per common share, payable June 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 13, 2022.

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04.21.22

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Get to Know One of the Women Behind Our Greatest Asset: People

As a member of the executive leadership team, Cathy Osborne leads all human resources functions across the entire Accord Financial organization, developing a unified culture between the firm’s six operating units. Behind the scenes, Cathy makes Accord’s workplace enjoyable, diverse, and engaged.

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03.28.22

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Accord Financial Invests in People and Technology: Michael Wun Joins As Vice President, IT

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the hiring of Michael Wun as VP, IT. In this role, he will raise the bar for both clients and employees by implementing leading-edge technology for greater efficiency across Accord’s suite of tailored financial solutions.

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03.16.22

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Accord Announces Record Fiscal 2021 Funds Employed, Revenue and Earnings and Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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03.10.22

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What is Inventory Financing?

Companies need flexible financing options to meet their cash flow needs, because there’s no telling when exciting growth opportunities will present themselves.

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02.28.22

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Accord Financial Introduces EDC Trade Recovery Guarantee

While the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) Guarantee officially ended on December 31st 2021, Accord Financial and Export Development Canada (EDC) understand that there are still challenges brought on by the pandemic such as supply chain issues, labor shortages and, most recently, high inflation.

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02.10.22

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Accord Financial Relaunches AccordExpress, Providing Financial Support for Canadian Entrepreneurs Throughout the Export Supply Chain

Accord Financial Corp. (“Accord”) today announced the relaunch of AccordExpress, Accord’s unique small business financing program. For 2022, AccordExpress is tailored to support companies engaged all the way along the export supply chain. Direct exporters, as well as indirect exporters (companies supporting exporters with goods and services), are invited to apply.

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02.08.22

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Accord Increases Quarterly Dividend to 7.5 Cents Per Common Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per common share, payable March 1, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business February 15, 2022. This represents a 50 percent increase from $0.05 per share paid in recent quarters.

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01.28.22

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Accord Financial Expands Executive Team: Todd Eubanks Joins As Senior Vice President, Underwriting & Portfolio Risk

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the hiring of Todd Eubanks as SVP, Underwriting and Portfolio Risk. As a member of the Executive Leadership team, he will be responsible for setting the direction of the company’s credit risk functions, culture and policies, helping to advance Accord’s credit strategy and the processes and controls designed to mitigate risks within the loan portfolio.

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01.13.22

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What is Bridge Financing?

Bridge financing or bridge loans are aptly named because they “bridge the gap” between an unexpected event and a long-term financing solution to prevent a cash crunch. While bridge financing is often used in real estate transactions for homeowners, businesses can benefit from it as well.

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01.12.22

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Jim Hogan Named President, U.S. Asset Based Lending for Accord Financial

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the appointment of Jim Hogan as President, U.S. Asset Based Lending (ABL) as of January 1, 2022.

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01.06.22

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Accord Financial Closes $100 Million Securitization Facility

Accord Financial Corp., one of the U.S. and Canada’s leading independent finance companies (“Accord”) (TSX: ACD) announced the closing of its first private securitization facility agented by a Fortune 500, A.M. Best A+ rated Canadian life insurance company.

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12.16.21

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Accord Financial Provides $15M Growth Funding Solution for Oil and Gas Services Client

Accord Financial is pleased to announce that it closed a $15M facility for an oil and gas services company. Our newest client provides transportation, environmental and related services to the Oil and Gas sector.

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12.01.21

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Accord Financial Announces Record Revenue, Net Earnings, Funds Employed and Book Value Per Common Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX: ACD) today released its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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11.04.21

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Announcing Mike Wells To Lead Growing Capital Markets Channel

Accord’s Capital Markets group was created to fund lending opportunities in a collaborative manner with other financing companies, enabling us to meet the larger needs of customers. Today, we are announcing Mike Wells will take on the responsibilities of Director, Capital Markets.

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11.03.21

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable December 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business November 15, 2021.

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10.28.21

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Combining innovative growth strategies with flexible financing solutions

Mid-market companies across the globe are currently constrained by supply chain difficulties. But what happens when growth is hindered by liquidity, labor or capacity?

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10.20.21

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Rural Broadband “Gold Rush”

“We’re in the first inning” proclaimed Calix Networks’ Chairman & CEO Carl Russo about the current period of robust activity within the communications space in response to a question posed to a panel assembled at Rural Broadband Symposium 2021.

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10.07.21

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When Does Factoring Make the Most Sense?

A company can be profitable but still find themselves in a cash crunch when outstanding invoices have not been paid. If the balance sheet isn’t strong enough for conventional financing, you should consider factoring.

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09.28.21

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Rural Broadband Forum 2021

Sign Up now for Rural Broadband Forum 2021. There is a lack of broadband and rural networks combined with an explosion in businesses and opportunities. Join our incredible list of panelists at this live webinar on Tuesday, September 28th at 1 PM EST.

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09.21.21

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Accord Financial Announces Record First Half Revenue, Net Earnings and Funds Employed

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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08.04.21

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable September 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business August 16, 2021.

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07.29.21

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4 benefits of alternative lending for businesses

Alternative financing can be beneficial for businesses of all sizes, offer many advantages and is cost-effective. With asset-based loans and other financing solutions, alternative lenders effectively fill in financing gaps for businesses and entrepreneurs.

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07.28.21

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Factoring is a great option for the transportation industry

Cash flow is a common problem in the transportation industry. The pain point for most transport businesses arises from the mismatch between the cash payments received from customers and the cash payments they have to make for operating expense, especially fuel and labor.

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06.16.21

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AccordExpress Factoring Delivers Up to $2 Million in 10 Days

Accord Financial Corp. announces Canada’s fastest, most flexible factoring solution for entrepreneurs.

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06.08.21

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The Path to Digital Transformation

Transformation is increasingly less of a choice in financial services. As companies embrace digital technologies, the process is often easier said than done. Accord has been on a digital transformation journey for the past three years. In a recent article in Information Week, Eric Starr, Accord’s SVP, Program Operations and Risk, shares tips learned through this process.

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05.19.21

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Accord & Capital Markets Partnerships – Discussion with Jeff Armstrong, Director, Capital Markets

Accord’s Capital Markets group was created to fund lending opportunities in a collaborative manner with other financing companies, enabling us to meet the larger needs of customers.

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05.12.21

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (“ASM”) held on May 5, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario.

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05.07.21

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Meridian partners with Accord Financial to expand financing solutions that help businesses to compete

Meridian and Accord Financial Corp. announced a strategic partnership today to provide small and medium businesses with more options for financing. It comes at a time when businesses are looking for ways to ensure they succeed today and be positioned for the post-pandemic future.

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05.06.21

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Accord Announces Strong First Quarter Revenue and Earnings

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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05.05.21

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 14, 2021.

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04.22.21

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Sporting goods business financing: Exploring asset-based lending solutions

Although much of the sporting goods sold in North America are imported from overseas, there has been an increase in reshoring for many categories. Working capital needs differ greatly between domestic production and importing to get from design to collecting accounts receivable post-sale in the cash conversion cycle.

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04.13.21

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Accord Releases 2020 Annual Report

Fiscal 2020 presented Accord’s toughest challenge since the start-up years in the late 1970s. Despite the headwinds we made significant progress in positioning Accord for the next phase of growth. As the economy reopens, Accord is ready to roll.

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03.30.21

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Accord Purchase Order Financing… What is it and how does it work?

When business owners reach out to discuss their working capital requirements, many have a need relating to purchase order financing, or PO financing. In the simplest form, they have an order or pipeline of orders, but lack the cash flow to be able to convert their orders into sales.

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03.23.21

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Accord’s Observations on Economic Trends and Capital Investment

With consumer spending patterns shifting from services to goods, U.S. manufacturing has benefited from onshoring during the pandemic. Clogged international logistics channels from foreign goods manufacturers combined with national support for job creation…

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03.11.21

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Accord Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. The financial figures presented in this release are reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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03.10.21

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Untangling Factoring Myths and Facts

Factoring is the purchase of a company’s receivables where the factor advances 75-90% of the face value of the invoices once the product or service is delivered to the customer. It’s like a real-time line of credit in terms of cash flow. The reserve, the 10-25% is given to the company when their customer pays the invoice.

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02.24.21

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share, payable March 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business February 15, 2021.

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02.01.21

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Accord Financial Leverages Fincura’s Capabilities to Simplify Access to Capital

Fincura, Inc. expands relationship with Accord Financial Corp., providing its AI and machine learning capabilities to significantly enhance the richness of data collected by Accord, enabling insight, service, support and knowledge few lenders can rival.

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01.12.21

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How leveraging asset-based loans can grow the aerospace business and industry

While the US and Canada continue to rank high in the aerospace industry, a lot of focus is currently being centered on sustaining liquidity and re-strategizing for growth, both now and in the nearest future.

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12.23.20

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Accord Financial Corp. announces the launch of AccordExpress, a unique process providing immediate financial support for Canadian entrepreneurs

Accord Financial today announced the launch of AccordExpress, a financing solution aimed at bridging Canadian small businesses through to the economic recovery.

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12.16.20

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Accord Financial Adds to Leadership Team Strengthening Commitment to Simplify Access to Capital

Barrett Carlson and Eric Starr Promoted to Executive Leadership Positions

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12.11.20

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Factoring and Inventory Financing, an Alternative for Commercial Businesses

Corporate finance strategies involving mergers and acquisitions, buyouts, take-overs, distressed mergers and acquisitions, etc., can be very extensive and need substantial financing.

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11.29.20

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Growing Your Food Business with Asset-Based Loans

As food businesses focus on continued operations and growth, one thing remains certain — cash is king. Regardless of the food product or service provided, your food business relies heavily on cash to meet a higher scale of demand and operations.

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11.29.20

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Funding Business Investments And Acquisitions

A suitable and reliable financing partner is one that is flexible, understands your business and is…

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11.17.20

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Asset-based Loans – A Working Capital Solution For Service Businesses

Investments in information and technology also constitute a major portion of overall expenditure for service businesses….

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11.17.20

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Growth Financing Through Asset-based Lending

Manufacturing businesses rely substantially on heavy machinery and equipment, the acquisition and maintenance for which make…

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11.17.20

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Accord Announces Third Quarter Earnings and Regular Quarterly Dividend

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the three and nine months…

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10.29.20

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Accord Financial Launches New Brand Founded on Simplifying Access to Capital

Simplifying access to capital for small and medium businesses across the U.S. and Canada is the…

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10.21.20

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Financing your equipment purchases

Equipment costs make up a substantial amount of total capital expense incurred by capital intensive businesses…

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09.22.20

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Improving Your Collections of Accounts Receivable

Many businesses focus on measuring key performance indicators centered around sales but pay less attention to…

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09.07.20

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Access to Capital for Lenders

Inadequate access to capital poses one of the most daunting challenges for businesses. Lending companies seeking…

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08.17.20

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Expert Advice on Business Growth

Business growth can be reflected in many areas, some of which include: sales growth, increase in…

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08.07.20

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Unlocking Money to Fund Your Business

At any given stage of operations, your business needs funds to thrive. Shortage of funds can…

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08.03.20

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Accord Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Quarterly Dividend

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX: ACD) today released its financial results for the three and six months…

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07.30.20

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An Alternative to Credit Insurance

Running a business on credit terms comes with its inherent challenges. Many businesses face bankruptcy and…

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07.20.20

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Accord Financial Corp. Announces its Participation in Export Development Canada’s Business Credit Availability Program Guarantee

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (“Accord Financial”) today announced the launch of its participation in the…

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07.13.20

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Protecting Your Business from Bad Debt

With high competition comes the need to attract and retain customers, thus, most businesses operate on…

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06.29.20

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Cash Flow Management — the Bedrock of Your Business

One of the major objectives of every business is to be profitable. On the forefront of…

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06.22.20

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Accessing Cash Flow During the Covid-19 Crisis: A Factoring Approach

The survival of a business is highly dependent on sufficient cash flow for operations, capital expenditures…

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06.01.20

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Accord Announces First Quarter 2020 Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the quarter ended March 31…

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05.27.20

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Accord Announces Delay in Filing of First Quarter 2020 Financial Statements and MD&A and Release of Financial Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company will delay the filing…

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05.13.20

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Asset-Based Loans Rates & How They Are Calculated

Asset-based loans interest rates can vary based on the source of procurement of the loans…

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05.11.20

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Accord Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (the “Company”) today announced the voting results from its Annual General…

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05.07.20

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Accord Declares Quarterly Dividend of 5 Cents per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) (“Accord” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors…

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04.23.20

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The Many Facets of Succession Planning

Business succession planning is not a contingency plan, it is a core human resources function that…

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04.20.20

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How to Get Financing Through Restructuring

Growing your business is essential and requires capital. Whether you are seeking to expand your mid-size…

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04.16.20

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How to Finance a Seasonal Business

As a business owner or advisor, you know that it’s pretty common to experience ebbs and flows…

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04.16.20

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How to get Financing for your Business

Many thriving businesses were launched from one small idea that grew, flourished and established a significant…

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04.16.20

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Accord Releases 2019 Annual Report

After successfully completing a five-year transformation into a streamlined commercial finance powerhouse, we took the opportunity…

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04.14.20

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Elements of Strength

We’ve been through many economic cycles, but none that descended so quickly into near shutdown of…

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04.07.20

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Accord Releases 2020 First Quarter Report

Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders was $5,876,000 for the first quarter of 2020 compared…

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03.31.20

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Accord Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Results

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year…

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02.27.20

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Accord Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of 9 Cents Per Share

Accord Financial Corp. (TSX – ACD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly…

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01.30.20

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Asset-Based Loans: 3 Industries with the Most to Gain

Asset-based lending provides working capital in order to facilitate expansion, replace an existing credit line, weather seasonable gaps, and/or support a turnaround.

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11.18.19

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Taking a Multi-Faceted Approach to Cyber Security

Cyber security is the most important business risk for the second year in a row according…

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11.12.19

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Creating a Powerful Investor Story

Many organizations subscribe to a “just the facts” structure for their investor presentation. They spout statistic…

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09.25.19

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Prove Your Company’s Value Through Storytelling

Stories engage our lives. We attend movies and plays, we read novels, we watch TV, and…

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09.17.19

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Transforming Decision Making in Middle Market Lending

From origination to funding all in a millisecond. According to Andrew Yang, American entrepreneur, the founder…

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06.26.19

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Eliminate Unknown Risks by Knowing Your Lender

The demand for more in-depth, detailed knowledge to make more intelligent decisions faster and efficiently has…

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06.19.19

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Fast and Easy Business Financing: Exactly What Today’s Businesses Need

Easy Business Financing to Grow Your Company or Transition to SuccessIf your business is growing, you…

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06.03.19

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Accord Releases 2018 Annual Report

We just closed the books on our strongest year since founding in 1978. Total funds employed…

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04.06.19

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Alternative Lender or Bank…or Both?

Access to capital is the engine that drives the business economy. Without capital, entrepreneurs and owners…

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02.13.19

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Disruption Is Coming for the Middle Market

At a recent Fintech Conference in NYC, I listened to many pundits speak about the future…

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02.19.18

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