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Mariner Finance and SpringFour join forces to bring you more.

SpringFour Mariner Finance has partnered with SpringFour, a free online tool that helps consumers locate verified and vetted food, financial, and health resources in their community. SpringFour currently offers information on thousands of social services as well as government and community-based organizations that aim to provide assistance in a wide variety of areas such as employment, utility expenses, food, and prescription drugs and includes certain COVID-19 resources as well. Just enter your zip code and the SpringFour tool [...]

Mariner Finance and SpringFour join forces to bring you more.2022-01-07T12:27:59+00:00

Branch Operation Changes

In order to protect our customers and employees, all Mariner Finance branch locations are open for loan closings by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call your nearest branch. To start the loan application process online, please visit https://loans.marinerfinance.com/. If your branch has a mail slot in the door and you decided to use it, please include your name, account number and phone number with your payment. We recommend you call your branch location in advance to inquire whether [...]

Branch Operation Changes2022-01-11T07:58:46+00:00

COVID-19 Temporary Payment Relief

As we all try to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know Mariner Finance is here for you. In these uncertain times, you may be impacted by the loss of a job, the closure of a business, or a drop in income and may find it difficult to make your payments. If your finances are negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or you are concerned that you may not be able to make your payment when [...]

COVID-19 Temporary Payment Relief2022-01-07T12:28:43+00:00

Who is hiring during the coronavirus (COVID-19)

While some companies are experiencing downsizing, other companies have announced that they are now hiring!  These companies include, but are not limited to: 2020 Census, 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Activision, Albertsons, Aldi, Allied Universal, Amazon, AxleHire, Bank of America, Bellhops, Big Lots Stores, Blue Apron, Chewy, Core-Mark International, Costco, CVS, Dollar General, DaVita Kidney Care, Dollar Tree, Domino’s Pizza, Door Dash, Fed Ex, Fifth Third Bank, G4S, GE Heathcare, Giant, GSK, Gojo, Grub Hub, H-E-B, Instacart, KPMG, Kroger, Lidl, Lockheed Martin, Lowe’s, McGraw-Hill, Microsoft, Nestle Water, Outschool, Papa John’s, Paypal, Pepsico, Philips, Pizza Hut, Price Chopper, Publix, Rite Aid, Safeway, Sam’s Club, SAS Retail Services, Sav-a-lot, Sheetz, Shipt, ShoRite, Slack, Spectrum, Speedway, Square, Target, Tractor Supply Company, Trader Joe’s, UPS, USPA Nationwide Security, Uber, Udemy, U.S. Postal Service, Unilever, UnitedHealth Group, United Supermarkets, Varsity Tutors, Walgreen’s, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Zoom The Mariner team will continue to update this information for you – so please [...]

Who is hiring during the coronavirus (COVID-19)2022-01-07T12:29:19+00:00

Employment Resources

Have you been impacted by lay-offs?  Have you lost hours? Mariner Finance is here to provide some helpful resources for you! While many employers are cutting back on hours and staff, many other employers are hiring! To help you, Mariner has been compiling a list of companies that have announced that they are hiring.  It is published on Mariner’s website and is also available through your branch manager. In addition, we have compiled a list of helpful tips and resources for [...]

Employment Resources2022-01-07T12:29:39+00:00

Private: Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families Spring break is one of the most exciting — and stress-inducing — times of the year. Your kids have a whole week off school, and you have to entertain them for nine straight days. With the unending list of spring break destinations, picking the right vacation spot can be a challenge. The right spring break destination combines unique family experiences with a place for everyone to explore their interests. Before [...]

Private: Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families2022-01-07T12:29:59+00:00

What is debt-to-income ratio?

Debt-to-income ratio (DTI) What is debt-to-income ratio and why is it important? These are all great questions and in this article we will do our best to answer them. Your debt-to-income ratio, also known as DTI, is a measure of how much debt you have compared to your income.  “Your DTI is one way lenders measure your ability to manage the payments you make every month to repay the money you have borrowed.” according to www.consumerfinance.gov.”  To calculate [...]

What is debt-to-income ratio?2022-01-07T12:30:19+00:00

Top 10 Technologies that changed our lives in the 2010s

“Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads.” Dr. Emmett Brown – Back to the Future Ok, so maybe we still need roads. Hollywood usually over-estimates how technology will be in the future. Back to the Future 2 came out in 1989 but took place in 2015. Although we don’t currently have the flying cars and hoverboards that were featured in the movie, the 2010s still offered a ton of futuristic technology that we now use every [...]

Top 10 Technologies that changed our lives in the 2010s2022-01-07T12:31:00+00:00

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 2019

Clark Griswold: [Revealing his Christmas “bonus”]  It’s a one-year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club. Cousin Eddie: Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Looking for gift ideas for the 2019 holiday season?  Well, we have you covered! Finding the perfect present can be perplexing. The last thing you want to do is pick up something that the recipient will hate (like a “Jelly of the [...]

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 20192022-01-07T12:31:14+00:00

Best Deals of the Season!

Deals of the Season! Black Friday, November 29th, 2019, looks to be one of the best in recent years. Most sales run through the weekend, some already live online. We have compiled a list of some of the best deals, in several categories with links, to make your shopping experience easy this year! Could you use extra money this holiday season?* Don’t forget, our offices will be open on Black Friday! Our holiday hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: [...]

Best Deals of the Season!2022-01-12T11:30:15+00:00