TAB Bank's Leasing Division Provides Blue Bridge Financial With $12 Million Funding Facility

OGDEN, UT--(Marketwire - Mar 22, 2012) - As TAB Bank continues to expand its footprint in the equipment leasing industry, it is pleased to announce the commitment of $12 million to fund equipment leases originated by Blue Bridge Financial. The facility is subject to certain negotiated terms and conditions and is a one year, renewable term.

Headquartered in Buffalo, New York with offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, Blue Bridge is a leading national provider of equipment finance loans and solutions to small businesses and financing institutions.

Mark DeBacker, Blue Bridge CEO, noted, "We are pleased with our relationship with TAB Bank and the capacity that this facility will provide for us to expand our small business lending programs to more qualified small business borrowers." Brian Gallo, President and Chief Credit Officer added, "TAB Bank has made a clear commitment to provide financing to small businesses and we look forward to growing our business with their support."

TAB Bank's recently added VP of Equipment Leasing, Mike Coon, put together the transaction. Mike commented, "Blue Bridge has a great reputation in the equipment leasing industry and we are pleased to have this relationship as part of TAB's growing assets."

TAB Bank (@TABBank) is an industrial bank chartered in Utah and provides funding solutions to specialty finance and leasing companies. TAB Also provides financing for transportation and non-transportation companies in all stages of business life cycles during any economic environment. TAB Bank does this through Accounts Receivable Financing, Lines of Credit, Equipment Loans, and Asset Based Loans.