EMERYVILLE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Wells Fargo
Practice Finance, formerly known as Matsco, announced today an
agreement to become the preferred provider for optometric practice
and equipment financing for American Optometric Association (AOA)
members.
The affinity relationship through the AOA’s Member Advantage
Program will offer a range of financial products to AOA members for
practice acquisition, start-up and expansion projects, along with
commercial real estate financing. AOA members will benefit from
preferred rates, along with customized financing and payment terms
based on each practice’s monthly budget requirements.
“We are confident that AOA members will benefit a great deal
from Wells Fargo Practice Finance’s deep understanding of the
challenges associated with starting, transitioning, updating or
expanding an optometric practice. In addition to customized
financing solutions, we are excited to offer AOA members automatic
enrollment in our Practice Success Program, which provides access
to a comprehensive library of planning tools, educational resources
and professional expertise that helps practitioners build their
foundation for growth ,” said Allison Farey, president of Wells
Fargo Practice Finance.
“Through this agreement, Wells Fargo Practice Finance has shown
a great commitment to working closely with optometric professionals
to ensure long-term success is achieved,” said AOA President Joe
Ellis. “We are pleased that AOA members will have full access to
Wells Fargo Practice Finance’s premier client service and financial
guidance for years to come.”
Wells Fargo Practice Finance offers a wide range of products and
programs designed specifically for the aspiring and established
healthcare practice owner. Some of these include customized
financing programs, expert project and administrative support to
help complete projects on time and on budget, educational programs
to help prepare for upcoming projects a
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