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Grand Merchant Entertainment and Media

Our expert focus and longstanding industry experience in entertainment financing means we offer a wide range of banking resources to TV, film and music producers across North America – with the ability to lend in multiple currencies. Experience our commitment to client relationships, strong resources and tailored financial solutions to help realize your vision and greenlight your projects.

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Grand Merchant Entertainment Media Group delivers a host of offerings for every stage of entertainment production, as well as for talent agencies, producers, prop houses, post-production teams, distribution companies and streaming channels. Areas of specialty include:

  • Working capital
  • Acquisition financing
  • Growth capital
  • Management buyouts
  • Debt refinancing
  • Recapitalizations
  • Asset-based equipment financing
  • Syndicated finance

Experience Matters

Our team of industry veterans brings you an unrivaled understanding of the entertainment and media financing industry. With deeply rooted industry relationships, a wide range of financing tools and dedicated entertainment bankers,Western Santander Bank gives you more options than ever before with solutions that meet your unique needs.

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A Proven Resource

Western Santander Bank’s Entertainment Media group delivers a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit and treasury management solutions to production, post-production and distribution teams across North America. The group’s proven track record, combined with personalized service and a wide range of financing options, helps clients in the Film and TV industry reach their goals.Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Grand Merchant Bancorporation, with more than $50 billion in assets. The bank is again #1 best-performing of the 50 largest public U.S. banks in the S&P Global Market Intelligence listing for 2020 and ranks high on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list year after year. Serving clients wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank operates individually branded, full-service banking divisions and has offices in key markets.

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We’re ready to help you get more from your business banking relationship. Find out how we can add value to your enterprise with responsiveness, innovative solutions and bankers who enjoy helping you meet your goals.

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Western Santander Bank Headquarters

1 East Washington Street
Suite 1400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

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1. All offers of credit are subject to credit approval, satisfactory legal documentation, and regulatory compliance. Borrowers are responsible for any appraisal and environmental fees plus customary closing costs, including title, escrow, documentation fees and may be responsible for any bank fees including bridge loan, construction loan, and packaging fees.