Announcements

Maxim Commercial Capital Promotes Fernando Rodriguez to Director – Vendor Sales

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (May 5, 2024) – Maxim Commercial Capital (“Maxim”) announced Fernando Rodriguez has been promoted to Director – Vendor Sales. In this role, Rodriguez manages vendor relationships, business origination, and sales for Maxim’s Truck and Equipment Financing divisions. He is responsible for the divisions’ national sales strategy, leads the company’s sales team, manages high volume national vendor accounts, and assesses and onboards new vendors.

“Fernando has made great contributions to Maxim since joining the firm in 2021,” noted Michael Kianmahd, Maxim’s CEO. “He has been instrumental in developing and leading our direct and returning customer sales efforts, handling high touch strategic accounts, and managing truck vendor relationships in California. We are extremely pleased to have Fernando on our executive team.”

Rodriguez brings 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to his new role. Previously, he served as a senior credit manager, sales team manager, mortgage loan officer, and mortgage broker for companies including Secured Funding, Citibank, and Newport Lending Corporation, funding over $40 million in mortgage loans monthly. Prior to joining Maxim, Fernando managed his family’s environmental business in Puerto Rico.

About Maxim Commercial Capital

Maxim Commercial Capital helps small and mid-sized business owners nationwide by providing loans and leases (“financing”) from $10,000 to $3 million secured by trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and real estate. It funds equipment purchase financings and leases, working capital, and debt consolidations. Maxim’s more creative financing structures leverage equity in real estate and owned heavy equipment to facilitate growth and preserve customers’ cash. As a leading provider of transportation equipment financing, Maxim supports startup and experienced owner-operators and non-CDL small fleet owners by funding loans and leases for class 8 and class 6 trucks, trailers, and reefers. Learn more at www.maximcc.com or by calling 877-776-2946.

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Contact:
Michael Kianmahd, CEO
Maxim Commercial Capital
michael@maximcc.com
(213) 984-2727
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Capify Announces New Growth Phase with Global Marketing Director Appointment

Leading online SME lender, Capify, has appointed Ash Yazdani to oversee its marketing and customer experience functions in both the UK and Australia.

Yazdani joins from Stockholm-based Hoist Finance, where he spent four years as Global Head of Marketing, Product and Customer Experience.

Having worked previously for two of the largest global media networks WPP and Dentsu Aegis, Yazdani made the move into financial services with Think Money Group, before joining Hoist.

“To be joining Capify at this stage of its growth journey is a massively exciting opportunity,” said Yazdani.

“This is a hugely ambitious business, with an innovative vision to improve access to SME finance for under-supplied areas of the UK and Australian economy. My experience in reaching new segments, developing propositions that meet their needs, and delivering seamless end-to-end customer experience will help us on our mission to do that”.

Capify was launched in the UK and Australia in 2008, against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, when many small and medium-sized businesses were struggling to access funding from banks. Last year it was named the UK Credit Awards SME Lender of the Year (up to £1m). Founded initially in the United States in 2002, it was one of the world’s first online alternative financing companies for SMEs.

Yazdani’s appointment is the latest in a series of high-profile hires made by the alternative lender. Earlier this year, Mike Morris moved from Funding Circle to lead Capify’s advisor and introducer network in the UK.

John Rozenbroek, COO/CFO at Capify, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Ash to our growing team. In these volatile trading times, the funding needs of business changes fast. Having someone with Ash’s experience will enable us to ensure that SMEs know about – and understand – our funding options.”

“As we scale, he will also help ensure our customer touch points are efficiently optimised to continue to deliver an excellent customer experience. His appointment underlines our commitment to our UK and Australian SME market and represents a further milestone in Capify’s continued growth.”

About Capify

Capify is an online lender that provides flexible financing solutions to SMEs seeking working capital to sustain or grow their business. Originally started in the US over twenty years ago, the fintech businesses have been serving the SME market in the UK and Australia for over 15 years. In that time, it has provided finance to thousands of businesses, ensuring the vibrant and vital SME community can meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

For more details about Capify, visit:

http://www.capify.co.uk
http://www.capify.com.au

Media enquiries
Sam Gallagher, Director

Capify Announces New Appointment to Lead Broker Division

Leading online SME lender, Capify, has appointed Mike Morris to lead its broker business in the UK.

Mike joins Capify after five years with Funding Circle, most recently as Head of Business Development, where he was responsible for leading the lender’s broker network.

With nearly 20 years experience in the finance industry, including time at Close Brothers retail finance, Mike will focus on the growth and expansion of Capify’s introducer relationships and its marketplace offering.

“I’m hugely excited to join Capify to build out its broker programme and exponentially grow this channel for one of the first online SME lenders in the UK market,” said Mike.

“Capify occupies a vital place in the funding landscape – offering much-needed fast, flexible and responsible solutions for businesses. We’re focused on ensuring that introducers understand our offering and how we can help their clients. Our growth will then be realised by launching new products that go up and down the credit spectrum, providing the best possible service to enable the brokers, and ultimately the clients they represent, to get the funds they need to thrive in the current climate. Our goal is to have an offering for all types of businesses so we can be a one-stop shop for brokers and their clients. I look forward to Capify announcing these new offerings in the near future.”

Capify was launched in the UK in 2008, against the backdrop of the global financial crisis, when many small and medium-sized businesses were struggling to access funding from banks. Last year it was named the UK Credit Awards SME Lender of the Year (up to £1m). The company was founded initially in the United States in 2002 making it one of the world’s first online alternative financing companies for SMEs globally.
John Rozenbroek, COO/CFO at Capify, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Mike to the Capify team. Brokers play an integral role in helping businesses understand the complex funding landscape and the types of finance that are best suited to their needs. His appointment underlines our commitment to introducers and marks an exciting new stage in Capify’s continued growth.”

ABOUT CAPIFY

Capify is an online lender that provides flexible financing solutions to SMEs seeking working capital to sustain or grow their business. Alongside its sister company, Capify Australia, the fintech businesses have been serving their respective markets for over 15 years. In that time, it has provided finance to thousands of businesses, ensuring the UK’s vibrant and vital SME community can meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

For more details about Capify, visit: http://www.capify.co.uk

Capify Contact:
Ash Yazdani, Marketing Director
ayazdani@capify.co.uk

Media enquiries
Sam Gallagher, Director
sam.gallagher@1473media.com