FDA Affiliate Programs
The FDA Council on Financial Affairs and the Board of Trustees review and evaluate proposals for sponsorship programs.
Banc of America Practice Solutions, Inc - a subsidiary of Bank of America
For more than 20 years, Banc of America Practice Solutions has served the needs of dentists by offering financial products and services to the dental community. In 2004, we expanded our product offerings to include a comprehensive suite of products to better serve the business needs of dentists, like you. Whether you own a practice or are just getting started, we can provide customized financial solutions for your short-term needs and long-term aspirations:
Purchase & Start-up: |
Growth & Restructuring: |
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| Practice Sales & Purchases | Improvement and Expansion Financing | |
| Commercial Real Estate Products | Practice Equity Loan Program |
In addition to these products, Banc of America Practice Solutions brings you added value with dedicated specialists who are experts in this field and who can provide you with customized solutions for your business. We offer some of the most flexible and competitive terms and benefits in the industry today, backed with the dedicated focus on customer satisfaction for which Bank of America is known worldwide:
- Loans up to $5 million*
- Financing of up to 100% of the value of the practice available if you qualify, with additional working capital
- Terms up to 15 years – the longest in the industry
- Competitive fixed and variable rates
- Guidance on completing a standard business plan, tracking key business indicators, and creating expense budgets
- Reduced loan administration fees for members of the State Associations
If you are interested in learning more about how Bank of America can assist you with the management and growth of your practice, and how you can get reduced loan administration fees as a member of the State Association, please call us toll free at (800) 497-6076, Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 8p.m., Eastern Time and mention code 1D7F3 or schedule a phone consultation through our secure Web site.
Bank Card Services:
Bank of America provides Florida Dental Association Affinity credit card program to FDA members. Bank of America offers credit limits up to $100,000 and members can request a year-end summary of charges to recap purchasing activity.
FDA members will be part of the WorldPoints SM rewards program. Earn rewards points on net-retail purchases and redeemed for cash, travel or merchandise. See offer for details.
For additional information on the Florida Dental Association endorsed personal credit card program, please call (866) 438-6262 and ask for the FDA credit card or click here to apply securely on line.
Quick turnaround. Personal attention. Real solutions.
* All programs are subject to credit approval and loan amounts are subject to credit worthiness. Some restrictions may apply. Banc of America Practice Solutions is a Bank of America Company. (c) 2006 Bank of America Corporation.
Loan Consolidation:
SunTrust Bank offers Florida Dental Association members and their families special interest rate reductions on Federal Student Loan Consolidation on loans of $10,000 or more. Lower your interest rate by .50 percent just for having your monthly payments deducted from your personal bank account. Earn additional discounts when you make your first 24 consecutive monthly payments on time. (Borrower must stay current for the remaining term of the loan to keep the rate reduction in effect.) For more information on SunTrust and student loan consolidation visit http://www.suntrusteducation.com/dental or call 800.661.8824 to apply. There are no credit checks, application or origination fees. This offer is subject to change without notice.
Travel Services:
FDAS Travel (www.fdastravel.com) uses major search engines such as Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline and Hotels.com. Prices will be the same and users can enjoy travel-related discounts for planes, hotels, cruises and more. Every time FDA members book a hotel, flight, cruise, rental car or other travel-related service through the FDAS site, your association benefits. Users with questions about the FDA travel site can contact Nick Wyatt at (888) 851-0466, Ext. 702, or e-mail him at nickwyatt@ytbassociations.net.
Merchant Credit Card:
Elavon is one of the nation’s largest merchant credit card processing companies. The NEW Elavon Association Info. Center has been set up for new and existing account holders.
Infocenter: http://www.assoc-infocenter.com
Phone: (800) 725-1243
Patient Care Financing:
CareCredit is a patient credit-card program that provides an alternative method for patients to pay for dental procedures. The New info-page for FDA is located here.
Web site: http://www.carecredit.com/
Phone: (800) 839-9078
Processing Solutions:
Fifth Third is the largest third-party processor of electronic transactions in the United States (more than 4 billion transactions per year). Fifth Third Bank offers members an exclusive plan designed to improve their card services. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and all major debit networks. For complete information, contact (800) 731-3777 and mention the Florida Dental Association credit-card program.
Web site: http://www.53.com
Phone: (800) 731-3777
I.C. System delivers effective and ethical solutions for collecting debts and improving cash flow. Florida Dental Association members receive special pricing for I.C. System’s services, the only collection services formally approved for members. The program has been offered since 1998, and participating members have recovered 4 Million Dollars.
For more information, call 1-800-279-3511.
website:
www.icsystem.com/fda
Watch a short video about I.C. System at: www.icsystem.com/hc/fda
Office Supplies:
This program offers members a variety of discounts and services through Office Depot, including a 5 percent less than Office Depot “Big-Book” priced catalog and an average of 52 percent off list prices. In addition, members may use a credit card of their choice (Bank of America or other) and may place orders online.
For more details, please review the letter explaining the member benefits program.
The account setup form is here.
For additional information contact Andrew Magazine at (800) 422-2654.
On-hold Marketing:
Turn telephone “hold” time into a powerful practice builder every time a patient is put on hold. Tel-A-Patient has been the leader in doctor-patient communication for over 17 years. Website: http://www.telapatient.com/
Phone: (800) 553-7373
Payroll Processing:
Reduce payroll processing and tax filing fees by up to 50%. Outsource affordably, but maintain control. No added fees for direct deposit. Free first 30 days, free set-up, and free W-2s for one year.
Website: http://www.surepayroll.com/
Phone: (866) 535-3592