Financial services, including secured and unsecured commerical lending in the areas of rediscount financing; equipment lease and sale financing; inventory and floor plan financing, business acquisition, expansion and working capital financing, commercial real estate construction, lease and mortgage financing; franchise financing; health care facilities and medical equipment financing; transportation equipment financing; radio, cable and television and other media property financing; timeshare and recreational receivables financing; golf course, hotel and resort financing; tax exempt government financing; venture capital financing; SBA loan financing; and management and sale of loan or lease collateral obtained in connection with the above and; secured and unsecured consumer lending in the areas of first and second mortgage loans; installment sale financing contracts; revolving charge accounts; loans relating to automobiles, home improvements, boats, home student and unsecured consumer loans and; other financial business services, including factoring services; loan and portfolio billing, collection and administration services; commercial and consumer loan syndication services; business brokerage and advisory services; commercial insurance brokerage and advisory services; and venture capital management services