UCG, LoanToolbox Join Forces

United Communications Group, Rockville, Md., a provider of business information, tools and guidance, has formed a strategic partnership with Westlake Village, Calif.-based LoanToolbox, a provider of educational and marketing tools for mortgage originators.LoanToolbox said the transaction will enable it to leverage UCG's 28 years of experience in product design and development, direct marketing, content creation, software, and other areas in order to expand its core business. UCG delivers products to mortgage bankers and brokers, as well as to business professionals in other areas of finance, health care, technology, and other industries. LoanToolbox's online community offers an Internet-based application that combines interactive content aligned with the business needs and objectives of originators, loan officers, and real estate financing consultants. LoanToolbox can be found on the Web at http://www.loantoolbox.com.