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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SavvyMoney Signs Amerant Bank as 1,500th FI Partner
Florida's bank of choice, Amerant, joins growing network of forward-thinking institutions using SavvyMoney, set to launch comprehensive financial wellness solutions in 2025 DUBLIN, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SavvyMoney, the leading provider of embedded credit score solutions, real-time analytics, and automated lending tools, is proud to announce Amerant Bank as its 1,500th financial institution (FI) partner. This milestone highlights SavvyMoney's continued growth and dedication to empowering financial institutions with innovative solutions that strengthen consumer relationships and deliver measurable results. Amerant Bank, Florida's bank of choice and main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB), manages over $10 billion in assets while serving clients across South Florida and Tampa through its comprehensive banking, investment and mortgage services. The institution has built a strong reputation over its 45-year history, maintaining an 'Outstanding' CRA rating for 20 consecutive years and earning recognition as a Most Loved Workplace three consecutive years. Through this new collaboration, Amerant will integrate SavvyMoney's platform to deliver enhanced credit intelligence and personalized financial wellness tools to its growing customer base. Implementation is underway, with the full suite of solutions expected to go live later this year. "Reaching 1,500 financial institution partners with Amerant Bank represents a pivotal moment for SavvyMoney," said JB Orecchia, president and CEO of SavvyMoney. "Amerant's scale demonstrates how established institutions are prioritizing financial wellness as a core differentiator. This partnership extends our platform's reach to support thousands of new users across Florida's dynamic markets, enabling Amerant's teams to deliver sophisticated credit intelligence that transforms how consumers engage with their financial health. This milestone and SavvyMoney's partnership growth reinforces our proven ability to make financial wellness accessible at enterprise scale." SavvyMoney's comprehensive financial wellness platform offers seamless integration across 43+ digital banking platforms with turnkey implementation that can launch in weeks, not months. What sets SavvyMoney apart is their white-glove support, proven ROI metrics and comprehensive solution that transforms how financial institutions engage customers through credit intelligence, personalized marketing and streamlined loan origination. Amerant Bank emphasized the importance of the partnership for its customers and teams. Claudianna Rivero, FVP Head of PMO and Digital Channels at Amerant said, "Our collaboration with SavvyMoney reflects Amerant's goal to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions." Their decision was driven by a clear vision to significantly elevate digital engagement and provide truly personalized financial tools, encompassing both targeted credit education and timely, relevant product offerings. This was further bolstered by SavvyMoney's data-driven approach and the efficiency of its "go-to-market" implementation, along with Amerant's proactive goal to enhance credit literacy across its entire customer base. "Partnering with SavvyMoney is an important step in advancing our digital banking capabilities, continued Rivero. We remain focused on providing tools that support financial well-being and create meaningful value for our customers, and we're eager to roll out these solutions later this year." SavvyMoney's partnership with Amerant follows the company's recent acquisition of CreditSnap, demonstrating accelerated growth and continued innovation in the fintech space. With enhanced platform capabilities and a growing network of financial institution partners, SavvyMoney is positioned to scale its impact nationwide, making financial wellness accessible to millions of consumers. SavvyMoney's comprehensive platform enables banks, credit unions and fintechs to deliver real-time credit insights, personalized marketing campaigns and seamless application experiences—all within their digital banking infrastructure. By combining a user-centric philosophy with powerful, data-driven technology, SavvyMoney is redefining how banks and credit unions engage their consumers, promote financial wellness and drive measurable growth. To learn more about SavvyMoney and its capabilities, visit About SavvyMoneySavvyMoney's unified financial wellness and analytics platform serves over 1,500 banks, credit unions, and fintechs nationwide – enabling deeper consumer insights, targeted engagement, and measurable portfolio growth. What sets SavvyMoney apart is not just its innovative technology but also its hands-on service, coupled with a resolute commitment to assisting financial institutions in fortifying and enriching their consumer relationships. Learn more at: About Amerant BankAmerant Bank, N.A., is Florida's bank of choice and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB). With a presence across the three counties in South Florida and greater Tampa, FL, the bank has been serving clients for over 45 years and comprises subsidiaries Amerant Investments and Amerant Mortgage. Rooted in the communities it serves, Amerant supports numerous non-profit and community organizations. In 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Company was certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute. For news and updates, visit the Amerant Newsroom. Media Contact PANBlast for SavvyMoney Emylee Eyler eeyler@ 317.806.1900 Amerant Bank Alexis Dominguez mediarelations@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SavvyMoney Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's NHL Date Night Reveals How They Collaborate on This, per Lip Readers
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are more in love than ever, and he even uses her help to make style decisions. During their surprise appearance at the Amerant Bank Arena to watch the Florida Panthers play the Edmonton Oilers, lip readers detected what the lovebirds said. NJ Hickling broke down the interaction to MailOnline, claiming they were talking about Kelce's wardrobe in a cute, flirty way. More from SheKnows Sources Hint at How Often Taylor Swift Will Go to Travis Kelce's Games for the Upcoming NFL Season Kelce allegedly said, 'Yeah cos I'm big, they're quite good jackets. It'll be tailored, has a hat and everything.' Swift responded by saying, 'That's crazy' before looking at his phone to see what he was talking about and saying, 'Oh wow.' Travis then asked her, 'Do you want that?' to which Swift flirted, saying, 'You'd look like a movie star.' He responded by saying, 'That looks like the perfect one.' This interaction is so sweet, showing how Kelce looks to Swift for her opinion on all things fashion; and this isn't the first time we've heard about him consulting her on this. Insiders told Life and Style in 2024 that Swift allegedly gave Kelce $500,000 to upgrade his wardrobe. 'Though she admits she's no fashionista, Taylor's splashed out $500,000 to help Travis dress better. She loves that he likes to take chances with his style choices, but some of his outfits have been suspect,' the insider said. 'He's at an all-new fame level, so stepping it up with designer duds is just part of the deal. Taylor says she's not changing him — it's an evolution.' For those who don't know, Kelce and Swift have been dating since July 2023, but didn't make their romance known until months later, when Swift arrived at one of his games. (Kelce even talked about his crush on her on his podcast with his brother months prior to her going to one of his games.) Back in Jan 2024, Kelce spoke on the Pat McAfee Show via Today about Swift, saying, 'We just have fun with it. We enjoy every single bit of it. I love it when Taylor comes and supports me and enjoys the game with the fam and friends. But it's been nothing but just a wonderful year.'Best of SheKnows 24 Times Kate Middleton Perfectly Recreated Princess Diana's Iconic Fashion Every Time Paris Jackson's Bold Red Carpet Fashion Took Our Breath Away Every Single Time Kate Middleton's Royal Fashion Made Us Stop in Our Tracks
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $125 Million Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Property, Cassi in the Miami Design District
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged a $125 million loan to finance the construction of Cassi, a 107-unit mixed-use project located in Miami's acclaimed Design District. Walker & Dunlop New York Capital Markets, led by Sean Reimer, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Jordan Casella, and Michael Stepniewski, were exclusive advisors to the joint venture team that includes Miami Design District Associates, Hunter Pasteur, and The Forbes Company. Amerant Bank led the financing package that also included Bank Hapoalim. 'Cassi Miami benefits from highly favorable zoning, allowing our client to deliver a cohesive and thoughtfully designed development,' said Sean Reimer, managing director of Capital Markets at Walker & Dunlop. 'As Miami's economy continues to thrive and demand for luxury, amenitized spaces grows, we're proud to partner with the sponsorship team and look forward to bringing this exceptional project to life.' The 20-story project includes 161,444 rentable square feet of residential space across a mix of 107 units, averaging 1,509 square feet. Unit types range from one- to three-bedrooms with dens. The amenity-rich project also features 23,000 rentable square feet of retail space and is located at the gateway of the Miami Design District, one of the city's most culturally significant developments, known for world-class art, luxury retail and award-winning restaurants. Legal representation for the transaction was provided by Adam Lustig, Salomé Bascuñan, and Kevin Koushel of Bilzin Sumberg on behalf of the joint venture team, and Mark Somerstein and Amanda Phillips of Greenspoon Marder on behalf of Amerant Bank and Bank Hapoalim. In 2024, Walker & Dunlop's Capital Markets team sourced over $16 billion from non-Agency capital providers. This vast experience has made them a top advisor on all asset classes for many of the industry's top developers, owners, and operators. To learn more about Walker & Dunlop's broad financing options, visit our website. About Walker & Dunlop Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest commercial real estate finance and advisory services firms in the United States and internationally. Our ideas and capital create communities where people live, work, shop, and play. Our innovative people, breadth of our brand, and our technological capabilities make us one of the most insightful and client-focused firms in the commercial real estate industry. About Miami Design District The Miami Design District is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that combines luxury shopping, galleries, museums, design stores, restaurants, and major art and design installations all within an architecturally significant context. The Miami Design District is owned and operated by Miami Design District Associates, a partnership between Dacra, founded and owned by visionary entrepreneur Craig Robins, and L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund, specializing in creating luxury shopping destinations. As Miami becomes increasingly known for its own rich culture, the growth of the Miami Design District further reflects how the city is deserving of its place on the global stage.
Globe and Mail
09-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AMERANT BANK ANNOUNCES HIRE OF ELLIOT SHAFER AS NEW HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MIAMI, FL, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank, Florida's bank of choice with a growing presence across South Florida, has named Elliot Shafer as SVP, Head of Business Development. In this key role, Shafer will support Amerant's growth by identifying, evaluating, and pursuing business opportunities that align with Amerant's strategic objectives across all lines of business. 'We are excited to welcome Elliot to the team,' said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO. 'His extensive experience in business development makes him an excellent fit for this role. I am confident that his leadership will help us achieve our strategic objectives and deliver exceptional value to our clients.' As Head of Business Development, Shafer will lead initiatives to expand Amerant Bank's market presence in Florida. This includes developing networks, establishing and nurturing key partnerships, and promoting cross-selling activities across all areas of the bank. He will play a critical role in enhancing Amerant's influence and impact across our communities. 'I am thrilled to join the Amerant Bank team and contribute to the bank's continued growth and success,' said Shafer. 'Amerant has a strong reputation for building meaningful relationships with its customers, and I look forward to developing new opportunities and partnerships that will strengthen the bank's position in the market.' Shafer is a graduate of Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial and business banking to Amerant. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Market Director at Huntington National Bank. Prior to that, he held middle market leadership roles for TCF Bank and its predecessor companies. ### About Amerant Bank Amerant Bank, N.A., is Florida's bank of choice and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB). With a presence across South Florida and Tampa, FL, the bank has been serving clients for over 40 years and comprises subsidiaries Amerant Investments and Amerant Mortgage. Rooted in the communities it serves, Amerant supports numerous non-profit and community organizations. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Company was certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute. For news and updates, visit the Amerant Newsroom. Attachment Elliot Shafer
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMERANT BANK ANNOUNCES HIRE OF ELLIOT SHAFER AS NEW HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Elliot Shafer MIAMI, FL, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank, Florida's bank of choice with a growing presence across South Florida, has named Elliot Shafer as SVP, Head of Business Development. In this key role, Shafer will support Amerant's growth by identifying, evaluating, and pursuing business opportunities that align with Amerant's strategic objectives across all lines of business. 'We are excited to welcome Elliot to the team,' said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO. 'His extensive experience in business development makes him an excellent fit for this role. I am confident that his leadership will help us achieve our strategic objectives and deliver exceptional value to our clients.' As Head of Business Development, Shafer will lead initiatives to expand Amerant Bank's market presence in Florida. This includes developing networks, establishing and nurturing key partnerships, and promoting cross-selling activities across all areas of the bank. He will play a critical role in enhancing Amerant's influence and impact across our communities. 'I am thrilled to join the Amerant Bank team and contribute to the bank's continued growth and success,' said Shafer. 'Amerant has a strong reputation for building meaningful relationships with its customers, and I look forward to developing new opportunities and partnerships that will strengthen the bank's position in the market.' Shafer is a graduate of Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business. He brings a wealth of experience in commercial and business banking to Amerant. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Market Director at Huntington National Bank. Prior to that, he held middle market leadership roles for TCF Bank and its predecessor companies. ### About Amerant Bank Amerant Bank, N.A., is Florida's bank of choice and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB). With a presence across South Florida and Tampa, FL, the bank has been serving clients for over 40 years and comprises subsidiaries Amerant Investments and Amerant Mortgage. Rooted in the communities it serves, Amerant supports numerous non-profit and community organizations. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, the Company was certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Best Practice Institute. For news and updates, visit the Amerant Newsroom. Attachment Elliot Shafer CONTACT: Alexis Dominguez Amerant Bank 3054415541 mediarelations@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
