Wholesaler Boost Lending Capacity
A Florida-based wholesale lender hopes a new $1.75 billion will help it expand its third-party originations.

Ocala Funding LLC announced today that it closed on the $1.75 billion facility yesterday.

The lender and terms of the facility were not disclosed.
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