Marlin Business Services Corp. Launches New Financing Program With Leica Camera, Inc.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 18, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Business Services Corp.  MRLN, a leader in the commercial financing industry, announced it has entered an agreement with Leica Camera, Inc. to support its direct and channel network with financing options for their commercial customers to purchase professional camera solutions. Marlin's financing options will be made available through Leica Camera channel partners throughout the United States.

Marlin has extensive experience providing vendor finance programs that offer seamless delivery, ease of use, fast approvals and exceptional customer care. Its customer technology platform gives channel partners the tools and resources for 24/7, real-time access to facilitate and monitor financing transactions.

 "Leica Camera, Inc. is very happy to partner with Marlin Business Services Corp. to provide our Leica stores, boutiques and dealer network an expanded toolset to help professional photographers in North America," said James Wagner, National Sales Manager, Photographic Division, Leica Camera Inc. "The new Leica Business Unit professional will continue to look for ways to serve professional photographers in the marketplace."

"We are very excited to provide Marlin's experience in delivering vendor finance solutions  for a company of Leica Camera's quality and reputation," said William Miller, Vice President of Sales, National Accounts, Marlin Business Services Corp. "We look forward to working with Leica's direct and channel network to support their sales efforts."

About Leica Camera, Inc.

Leica Camera AG is an internationally operating, premium-segment manufacturer of cameras and sport optics products. The legendary status of the Leica brand is founded on a long tradition of excellence in the construction of lenses. And today, in combination with innovative technologies, Leica products continue to guarantee better pictures in all situations in the worlds of visualisation and perception. Leica Camera AG has its headquarters in Wetzlar, in the state of Hesse in Germany, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. The company operates branch offices in Australia, China, England, France, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore, South Korea and the USA. New and innovative products have been the driving force behind the company's positive development in recent years.

About Marlin Business Services Corp.

Marlin Business Services Corp. is a nationwide provider of commercial lending solutions for businesses of any size. Through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Marlin Business Bank, Marlin provides innovative commercial financing programs. Our equipment financing and loan products are offered directly to businesses, and through third party vendor programs, which includes manufacturers, distributors, independent dealers and brokers. Our mission is to offer convenient financing products while providing the highest level of personalized customer service. Marlin is publicly traded MRLN. For more information about Marlin, visit www.marlincorp.com or call toll free at (888) 479-9111.