Press Release January 13, 2017 Greenville, SC

Accord Financial, Inc. Hires Five, Promotes Two

Accord Financial, Inc.-a provider of distinctive senior debt solutions to companies in transition-is proud to announce the following staff additions and promotions:

John Haverland has joined the organization as Director of Marketing for its U.S. subsidiary. Mr. Haverland has a diverse skill set and background with experience in: project management, multimedia content creation, event planning and online marketing strategy. He is responsible for managing all company marketing activities, and communicating the Accord Financial brand.

Matt Evans has joined as Portfolio Manager - Finance Companies. Matt comes to Accord Financial with over 15 years of financial analysis, portfolio management and accounting experience. He is spearheading the company's growing finance company lending business.

Tammy Gerhart joined as an Accounting Specialist to provide support service to current clients and partners with a variety of accounting and related functions. Ms. Gerhart has worked in the accounting field for 20 years, and brings this valuable experience to the Accord Financial team.

As part of their continuing growth initiatives, Accord Financial has also hired two new Marketing Representatives. In this role, Mary Fragale and Nathan Murphy will help develop and maintain referral source relationships.

In addition to these new faces, Accord Financial has also promoted some of their outstanding performers.

Chris Faile, has been elevated to Senior Vice President - Credit & Client Services, and is responsible for all aspects of client credit operations. Mr. Faile has over 30 years' experience in the financial industry, and has been with Accord Financial since 2011.

Shannon Williams has been promoted to Director of Business Development Operations, a role encompassing a wide variety of business development support activities, reporting and analysis. Ms.

Williams joined Accord Financial in January of 2015, and has 20 years of financial and operational experience.

About Accord Financial, Inc.

Accord Financial Inc. (TSX:ACD) is headquartered in Toronto, Canada providing working capital, term lending and acquisition facilities for lower middle-market companies and independent sponsors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

For over 35 years, Accord Financial has consistently provided fast, practical senior debt solutions up to $20 million for companies in a wide arena of industries. Whether the need is to finance an acquisition, liquidity for restructuring or to ramp up sales-Accord helps keep business liquid in the U.S. and Canada.

Contact:

John Haverland, Director of Marketing 864-527-1424

jhaverland@accordfinancialus.com

Terry Keating, Executive Vice President (864) 527-1418

tkeating@accordfinancialus.com

www.accordfinancial.com

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