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Matt Doty

Matt Doty, GreatAmerica Vice President Corporate Communications, is responsible for maintaining image execution and brand continuity throughout the company. This includes written and verbal communications with internal and external audiences and overall strategic and tactical marketing activities.

Specialty Markets | Franchise

By: Matt Doty
January 19th, 2022

(Cedar Rapids IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation announced today that it acquired the assets of IRH Capital LLC, a recognized leader in the franchise financing industry. The acquisition will allow Northbrook, IL based IRH Capital to expand its services and add a new industry focus to the GreatAmerica business platform.

Securitization

By: Matt Doty
November 17th, 2021

We [S&P Global Ratings] raised our ratings on three classes and affirmed our ratings on nine classes from the transactions.

News | Securitization

By: Matt Doty
October 8th, 2021

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation completed its 21st issuance of $513.8M in privately placed bonds with institutional investors.

News

By: Matt Doty
August 13th, 2021

Fitch Ratings - New York - 09 Aug 2021: Fitch Ratings has taken various rating actions on GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding L.L.C., Series 2018-1, 2019-1 and 2020-1.

News

By: Matt Doty
February 12th, 2021

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation completed its 20th term securitization of $631.5M in privately placed bonds with institutional investors. GreatAmerica uses proceeds from its securitizations to pay off debt in its warehouse and credit facilities and to support future originations and business operations.

News | COVID-19

By: Matt Doty
March 13th, 2020

As the coronavirus event continues to unfold in the U.S., GreatAmerica is focusing on the health and safety of our employees and top level, uninterrupted service for our customers. Our business continuity plan is activated and intent on providing the optimal, continuous, GreatAmerica Experience for our customers as we navigate this evolving health situation.

News

By: Matt Doty
March 5th, 2020

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation announced today that it has submitted an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (UDFI) to establish GreatAmerica Bank, an industrial bank to be located in the Salt Lake City, Utah metropolitan area. The proposed GreatAmerica Bank will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of GreatAmerica, helping it expand its ability to help its customers be more successful.

News

By: Matt Doty
February 21st, 2020

21 Feb 2020 (Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation completed its 19th term securitization of $656.4M in privately placed bonds with institutional investors. GreatAmerica uses proceeds from its securitizations to pay off debt in its warehouse and credit facilities to support continuous growth.

News

By: Matt Doty
March 25th, 2019

DecisionWise Recognizes GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation as 2019 Employee Engagement Best Practice Award Winner

News

By: Matt Doty
February 13th, 2019

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation completed its 18th term securitization of $612.2M in privately placed bonds with institutional investors. GreatAmerica uses proceeds from its securitizations to pay off debt in its warehouse and credit facilities to support continuous growth.