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Michael Jerkins, MD MEd

President & Co-Founder

Michael is the President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial and is also a practicing physician in Little Rock, AR. After earning his BBA in Economics he deferred his medical school acceptance to teach middle school science in the Phoenix, AZ area while also earning his Masters in Education from Arizona State University. He then completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center before finishing his residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. With a faculty position and board certifications in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Michael is able to treat patients of all ages and teach medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

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November 2020

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1. All personal loans have a $100 origination fee. To obtain a new loan with Panacea Financial, you must also have a Panacea checking account; there is no fee to open the account, a minimum deposit of $25 required, and there is no minimum balance. Other fees and charges may apply, see this link for full terms and conditions. The APR on your loan may be higher or lower and your loan offers may not have multiple term lengths available. Actual rate depends on credit score, loan term, and other factors. Late payments or subsequent charges and fees may increase the cost of your fixed rate loan. There is no fee or penalty for repaying a loan early. All APRs assume a 0.50% discount with auto-pay from a Panacea Checking account. We offer a 0.25% discount with auto-pay from a non-Panacea checking account. To check the rates and terms you qualify for, click “Apply Today” and Panacea will conduct a soft credit pull to determine your possible rate and will not affect your credit score. Not all applicants qualify for the lowest rate or maximum loan amount; subject to credit approval. Total borrower maximum varies by stage of career and with credit score: In School maximum is between $1,000 – $10,000; In Training maximum is between $1,000 – $20,000; In Practice maximum is between $1,000 – $50,000. Panacea utilizes the Equifax credit bureau, with a FICO score minimum of 660 to qualify for a personal loan.

2. No payments during the first year. For a 5-year term, you make reduced payments in years 2 and 3 of the interest accrued in the first year, added to the monthly interest. Full amortization years 4 and 5. For a 7-year term, you make reduced payments in years 2 and 3 of the interest accrued in the first year, added to the monthly interest. Full amortization over years 4, 5, 6, and 7.

3. For a 3-year term, you make interest-only payments in years 1 and 2. Full amortization in year 3. For a 5-year term, you make interest-only payments in years 1, 2, and 3. Full amortization in years 4, and 5. For a 7-year term, you make interest-only payments in years 1, 2, 3, and 4. Full amortization in years 5, 6, and 7.

4. Interest-only payments during first 6 months of loan. Full amortization over remainder of loan.

5. Adverse Credit Event: two or more payments more than 30 days late, totaling more than $500, within the prior 6 months; accounts with a total outstanding balance greater than $1,000 that are 90 or more days delinquent as of the date of the credit report, or that have been placed in collection or charged off during the two years preceding the date of the credit report; default determination during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; bankruptcy discharge during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; repossession during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; foreclosure during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; charge-off/write-off of a federal student aid debt during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; wage garnishment during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; tax lien during the five years preceding the date of the credit report; consumer credit counseling within five years preceding the date of the credit report.

Michael Jerkins, MD MEd

President & Co-Founder

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