SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that it has acquired certain key assets of PLar Analytics, LLC, a provider of financial models for mortgage bankers, and of PB […]
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LeaseAccelerator to Host Educational Webinar on New Lease Accounting Standards
GREAT FALLS, Va., Nov. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Equipment Lease Management Software, announced today that it will be hosting a webinar on the forthcoming Lease Accounting Standard changes. The company’s experts have been closely monitoring the latest proposals and comments on both FASB 842 and IFRS 16.
San Diego Metro Magazine Honors Phil Rasori with Top 40 Under 40 Award
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, was named to San Diego Metro (SD Metro) magazine’s prestigious Top 40 Under 40 list for 2015.
Mid America Mortgage Expands National Footprint, Opens Branches in Kansas City, Mo., Overland Park, Kan.
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has expanded its operations into Missouri, Iowa and Kansas with its newest branch locations in Kansas City, Mo. and Overland Park, Kan.
Veros Home Valuation Annual Forecast is Strongest in More Than Two Years
SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, today reports that residential market values will continue in a positive trajectory over the next 12 months, with overall annual appreciation rising to +3.6% from its Q2 […]
Strong Year of Growth Continues for The Mortgage Collaborative, Seven New Lender Members Added
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the formal approval of seven new lenders to their national network of originating members, announced the Collaborative’s EVP of National Sales and Strategic Alliances, Rich Swerbinsky.
PitBullTax Releases New Version of Fully Integrated IRS Tax Resolution Software
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PitBullTax Software version 3.0 is now available. Designed for tax professionals who are seeking to take their tax resolution business to the next level, this new and more robust version packs one mean bite. With the available fully integrated IRS transcript delivery, analysis and reporting module, […]
Pavaso Completes First End-to-End Digital Real Estate Process with Agent Sales Contract Negotiation Tool Offering Consumer Support Competitive Differentiator
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Real estate technology company Pavaso today announced the completion of its pioneering end-to-end digital process for the industry with the addition of its sales contract negotiation tool for real estate agents. The tool allows the deal to start digitally and flow through their established process with lenders […]
Mid America Mortgage Hires John Rhode as Account Executive for Wholesale, Correspondent Division
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced John Rhode has joined the company as an account executive in the wholesale and correspondent lending division. Rhode brings 24 years of wholesale lending experience to Mid America and will be focused on […]
Pavaso Offers Free Public Beta of IDMAXX Identity Validation, Character Reference Tool for Mortgage/Real Estate eClosing
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pavaso, a provider of electronic collaborative technology for the real estate lifecycle, announced the availability of IDMAXX(SM), an identity validation/character reference tool that further enhances their end-to-end digital real estate process. The tool is currently in beta and being offered to users free of charge until the […]
Arkansas Mutual garners A (Excellent) rating
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 30, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical professional liability insurer, has gained an ‘A’ rating from AM Best. AM Best is an issuer of financial strength ratings for insurers, reinsurers, captives and other risk-bearing entities. In August, Arkansas Mutual joined the Constellation family of companies.
Global DMS Appoints Mac Chiles Executive Vice President of Sales
LANSDALE, Pa., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it has hired Mac Chiles as executive vice president of sales. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the company’s sales and business development functions for its eTrac(R) Enterprise valuation management platform […]
LeaseAccelerator Achieves SAP Certification for Integration as Powered by SAP NetWeaver
GREAT FALLS, Va., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LeaseAccelerator Inc., the market-leader in Equipment Lease Management (ELM) software, today announced that its LeaseAccelerator(R) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has attained SAP-certification with SAP’s ERP platform as powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) platform. LeaseAccelerator(R) has been proven to integrate with SAP(R) solutions, offering the most advanced capital […]
EPIC adds Jeff Connelly to Greyling Insurance Brokers Division
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Jeff Connelly has joined as senior vice president/client executive in EPIC’s Greyling Insurance Brokers Division. He will be based in the firm’s St. Louis, Mo. office.
Bank of Southern California Announces Coachella Valley Advisory Board
PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced the creation of its Coachella Valley Advisory Board. This board is comprised of prominent members of the business community in the Desert Cities region who will help increase the bank’s presence and market awareness while providing valuable […]
Phil Rasori of MCT Trading Designated One of the Industry’s ‘Top 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals’ by NMP Magazine
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, has been named to National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine’s 2015 ‘Top 25 Most Connected Mortgage Professionals’ list.
Positioned for Continued Growth, The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Eight New Members
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the formal approval of eight new lenders to their national network of originating members, announced the Collaborative’s EVP of National Sales and Strategic Alliances, Rich Swerbinsky.
ARMCO Executives to Address Mortgage Pre/Post-Funding QA, Loan Defect Rates at MBA Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) announced two of its top executives will participate in panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum 2015, Sept. 9-11 in Dallas.
DocMagic Appoints Gavin T. Ales as Chief Compliance Officer
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that it has named Gavin T. Ales as chief compliance officer (CCO).
EPIC Climbs 13 Spots to No. 12 in the Insurance Journal’s ‘Top 100 Independent Property Casualty Agencies’ Ranking
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been ranked #12 among the Insurance Journal’s ‘Top 100 Independent Property Casualty Agencies.’ The ranking is based on total property and casualty agency revenue for 2014 and includes only those […]
ARMCO COO Urges Mortgage Lenders to Tailor QC Reviews for Niche Mortgage Products
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Phil McCall, COO of leading web-based financial services quality control software provider ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), advises mortgage lenders to develop unique quality control audits for each of the niche mortgage lending products they may offer, including jumbo, USDA, VA and HECM/reverse.
Industry Veteran Ben Coll Joins MCT’s Growing Capital Markets Team
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced Ben Coll joined the company’s capital markets team. He becomes employee number 65 as MCT continues to expand its client base and […]
EPIC Jumps 21 Spots in Business Insurance Broker Rankings to No. 23
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has been ranked #23 among the nation’s largest insurance brokers by Business Insurance Magazine.
Veros’ Sapphire Is First Valuation Management Platform to Offer Connection to FHA Electronic Appraisal Delivery Portal
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announced today that its web-based, residential collateral valuation management platform, Sapphire, is ready to provide lenders with a direct connection to FHA’s Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal.
Mountain America Credit Union and Pavaso Host July 16 TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Boot Camp for Salt Lake City REALTORS
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union (MACU) and Pavaso, a provider of innovative real estate technology, are co-hosting a ‘boot camp’ for Salt Lake City area REALTORS(R) about how the CFPB’s TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule will affect both their business and the home buying experience of […]
JOSEPH EVE Named an Intacct Premier Partner
KALISPELL, Mont., July 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — JOSEPH EVE, a firm of experienced accounting and technology professionals, has achieved the designation as an Intacct Premier Partner.
Residential Market Sustains Strength Predicted by Veros’ Latest 12-Month Forecast Update
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, reports that the residential market continues in a positive trajectory, with a greater percentage of markets expected to increase in value over the next 12 months, moving […]
HousingWire Designates Chris Anderson of MCT Trading to its 2015 List of Rising Stars
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that its SVP, Chris Anderson, has been named to HousingWire’s 2015 Rising Stars list.
ReverseVision Adds Credit Report Integration to Reverse Mortgage LOS Platform
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. today announced it has added automated credit reporting capabilities to RV Exchange (RVX), ReverseVision’s flagship reverse loan origination system (RLOS) platform. Through this integration, reverse mortgage lenders are able to automatically import a borrower’s credit information directly into RVX’s Financial Assessment (FA) module.
DocMagic Officially Kicks Off Client Testing of its SmartCLOSE Collaborative Closing Portal for TRID Compliance
TORRANCE, Calif., June 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that a group of clients have begun to test the features and functionality available within its new Collaborative Closing Portal, SmartCLOSE(TM).
MCT Trading Named to Best Places to Work List for the Fourth Year in a Row
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that the San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) has named the company to its annual Best Places to Work list for the fourth […]
ReverseVision Announces Launch of Reverse Mortgage Loan Origination System Support Portal
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. announced the launch of their new RV Support Portal designed to improve the RV Exchange (RVX) support experience for users of RV Exchange (RVX), ReverseVision’s flagship reverse loan origination system (RLOS) platform.
EPIC Grows in Reno with the Addition of Courtney Pino and Move into New Offices
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultant, announced today the addition of Courtney Pino as a commercial insurance broker/producer as well as their move into new Reno, Nevada offices.
Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas Installation of 2015-2016 Board of Directors
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (MBAA) held its installation of new officers and board members during the 3rd Annual Tri-State MBA Conference. The Conference involved mortgage professionals from Arkansas, Mississippi Tennessee and was held May 4 – 6 at the Cook Convention Center.
The Mortgage Collaborative Enters Partnership with Fannie Mae to Support Small, Mid-Sized Mortgage Originators
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an independent lending cooperative serving small and mid-sized mortgage lenders and community-based lending institutions, and Fannie Mae agreed upon enhancements to the benefits offered to TMC members that were announced earlier in the year through a strategic partnership agreement.
EPIC expands Employee Benefits Practice with the acquisition of Executive Financial, Inc. in Southern California
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired Executive Financial, Inc., an employee benefits consulting firm specializing in executive benefits, life, and disability insurance strategies.
Veros Delivers First Direct Connection to FHA’s Electronic Appraisal Delivery Portal
SANTA ANA, Calif., May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announced today that lenders and technology vendors interested in the option of implementing a direct connection to FHA’s recently announced Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal for electronic […]
JOSEPH EVE Will Present ‘4 Casino Accounting Trends to Watch in 2015’ at Great Plains Indian Gaming Conference
KALISPELL, Mont., May 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Casino Accounting experts Joseph Eve and Lindan Elliott of JOSEPH EVE CPAs will present ‘4 Casino Accounting Trends to Watch in 2015’ at the Great Plains Indian Gaming Conference May 18 – 20, 2015 at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Major eSigning Milestone Achieved: DocMagic Surpasses 100 Million eSignature Transactions for the Mortgage Industry
TORRANCE, Calif., May 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that its eSign platforms have now processed more than 100 million mortgage-related eSignature transactions.
Arkansas Mutual to Join Constellation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company announced today that it will be joining Constellation, a mutual holding company, and its family of companies. Arkansas Mutual is a provider of medical professional liability insurance for physicians, located in Little Rock; it will be the third Constellation member company, joining […]
DocMagic Releases New TRID Functionality to its Entire Client Base and All LOS Vendors
TORRANCE, Calif., May 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that it has completed all required TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (TRID) software development and testing, and the new TRID enhancements have been officially released into DocMagic’s production environment.
Emilio N. Francisco, PDC CEO, Sees Diversification of EB-5 Investor Pool as a Positive Evolution of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In response to the surge in EB-5 applications from mainland China, the U.S. State Department has announced a cutoff date for immigrant investors from mainland China applying for permanent residency in the U.S. through the EB-5 visa program, according to PDC Capital Group.
Healthcare Insights to Exhibit Costing Solutions at Becker’s Hospital Review Annual Meeting in Chicago
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When more than 1,200 hospital business and strategy leaders gather in Chicago next month for Becker’s Hospital Review 6th Annual Meeting, Healthcare Insights, LLC (HCI) will be exhibiting its solutions for reducing healthcare costs and improving patient care.
Industry Veteran Ken Ellis Joins OpenClose Sales Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that industry veteran Ken Ellis has been hired as director of business development. Ellis will be responsible for selling the company’s multi-channel LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform to lenders, banks and credit unions.
EPIC adds Veteran Broker Tim Woodhull in North East
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Timothy C. (Tim) Woodhull has joined the firm as a principal. Woodhull brings 35 years of diverse insurance industry experience and leadership in corporate insurance brokerage, insurance carrier […]
The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Rich Swerbinsky, Nancee Mueller to Management Team
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent lending cooperative serving small and mid-sized mortgage lenders and community-based lending institutions, has deepened its senior executive team with the addition of two new hires, announced the Collaborative’s Chairman, John Robbins, CMB.
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Elite Client Service Team
TROY, Mich., April 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it launched Pronto, an expert help desk for its partners that gets any and all loan questions answered fast and efficiently.
Adam Rieke Joins Mid America Mortgage as Director of National TPO Lending
ADDISON, Texas, April 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced Adam Rieke has joined the organization as director of national TPO lending. Rieke brings an extensive track record of success in the mortgage lending arena. Over the last 23 years, he has built […]
Protector Holdings Acquires Oasis South Insurance Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March, 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Protector Holdings, a joint venture of EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) and Dowling Capital Partners, announced today the acquisition of Oasis South Insurance Services.
Regent Education and N2N Partner to Streamline the Data Integration Process for Schools Implementing Regent 8
FREDERICK, Md., March 31, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Regent Education today announced a strategic partnership with N2N Services to streamline data integration processes and reduce the time needed to bring schools live on Regent’s industry-leading financial aid management solution, Regent 8. The partnership will leverage N2N’s integration cloud to create Student Information System (SIS) adapters […]
Emilio N. Francisco, PDC CEO, Announces Acquisition of EB-5 Regional Center
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, announced the acquisition of ZGlobal Southern California EB-5 Investment Regional Center.
Emilio N. Francisco, PDC CEO, Announces Greater Scrutiny of EB-5 Investors
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, announces a company-wide effort to increase scrutiny of potential investors it recruits for EB-5-funded projects.
ReverseVision Named to HousingWire’s HW TECH100
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, announced it has been included in the 2015 edition of HousingWire’s HW TECH100(TM) list.
OpenClose Again Selected by HousingWire as a Top 100 Most Innovative Technology Company
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 19, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it has been named to HousingWire magazine’s second annual HWTECH 100(TM) list for 2015. HW TECH100 honors the 100 most innovative technology companies serving the U.S. mortgage finance and real estate industries.
United Wholesale Mortgage Adds New ARM Product to its Exclusive Elite Program
TROY, Mich., March 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced today the release of Elite ARM, a new loan product that has been added to its Elite and Elite High Balance program.
Brokers Gaining Market Share Again: 2015 is the Beginning of Broker Resurgence
TROY, Mich., March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that its president and CEO, Mat Ishbia, will be speaking on a webinar regarding brokers gaining market share in 2015. The webinar will be held March 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. – […]
Emilio N. Francisco, PDC Capital Group CEO, Announces Priority Hiring for Military Veterans
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Emilio N. Francisco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm PDC Capital Group, announced that PDC will give priority to military veterans when recruiting new hires to one of its companies.
DocMagic Secures Exclusive Agreement with World Wide Notary, Inc. to Leverage eNotarization Technology for eClosings
TORRANCE, Calif., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that it formed an exclusive strategic alliance with World Wide Notary, Inc. (WWN), a pioneering developer of electronic notarization services. The partnership integrates WWN’s patent pending DigaSign eNotary technology into […]
HousingWire Magazine Designates Global DMS to its TECH100 List for the Second Year
LANSDALE, Pa., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that HousingWire magazine again named the company to its 2015 HW TECH100(TM) list. The list was officially introduced in 2014 and each year seeks to recognize the 100 most innovative technology firms in the U.S. […]
Worldwide Telecommunications Industry Revenue to hit $2.4 Trillion in 2020, says Insight Research
DURANGO, Colo., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Insight Research projects that telecommunications services revenue worldwide will grow from $2.2 trillion in 2015 to $2.4 trillion in 2019. Insight’s newly-released market analysis report, ‘The 2015 Telecommunications Industry Review: An Anthology of Market Facts and Forecasts’ includes regional and service forecasts, assessment of key growth drivers, […]
Veros Selected as HousingWire’s HW Tech100 ‘Market Influence’ Category Winner 2015
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announced today that it has been named the winner of the ‘Market Influence’ category in the 2015 edition of HousingWire’s HW TECH100(TM) list.
EPIC’s Tammy Mission Honored as a 2015 Insurance Industry Power Broker
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tammy Mission has been recognized as a Power Broker and an Under-40 designee in the non-profit sector by Risk and Insurance Magazine. This is the second time […]
ReverseVision on Track for Financial Assessment Changes Despite HUD Delay
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — John Button, president and CEO of leading reverse mortgage software and technology provider ReverseVision, says the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decision to delay implementation of its Financial Assessment (FA) rules provides a better opportunity for lenders to get the required technology changes including: […]
OpenClose Adds Industry Veteran Will Foy to its Growing Team of Technical Staff (*CORRECTED*)
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it hired Will Foy as integration manager. In this role, he will be responsible for client integrations, project management, quality assurance and testing, the application of agile technology methods, and business analysis and solution […]
ShortSave CEO Points Servicers to Borrower Self-Service Technology for CFPB Compliance
MONUMENT, Colo., Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Karl Falk, CEO of ShortSave, Inc., the provider of an award-winning borrower-facing mortgage default servicing system, foresees servicers being hamstrung by the human-powered servicing model in meeting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed amendments to its servicer rules.
Veros Real Estate Solutions Delivers First Direct Connection to FHA EAD Portal
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, announced today that lenders interested in utilizing FHA’s recently announced Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) portal can achieve a direct connection for electronic appraisal submission through Veros’ PATHWAY.
DocMagic Implements MISMO Version 3.3 in Support of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry’s leader in compliant loan document preparation and driver of complete eMortgage adoption, announced that its entire solution set now adheres to version 3.3 of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Reference Model.
Healthcare Insights Showcases #1 Software and New Range of Services at HFMA Dixie Institute
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Following its fourth consecutive ranking as #1 Category Leader for budgeting software and services in the annual Best in KLAS report, Healthcare Insights, LLC (HCI) will exhibit at the 2015 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Dixie Institute in Charleston, S.C. The annual conference brings together hospital finance […]
Bank of Southern California Successfully Raises $7.2 Million in Capital
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) (the ‘Bank’) announced today that it completed a private placement of approximately $7.2 million of its common stock, positioning the Company to grow its Southern California Franchise.
Protector Holdings Acquires Peartree Insurance Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Protector Holdings, a joint venture of EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) and Dowling Capital Partners, announced today the acquisition of Peartree Insurance Services.
Mortgage Machine Services Offers Source Code to LOS
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Machine Services (MMS), a leading provider of enterprise lending solutions, announced it will begin offering the source code to Mortgage Machine(TM), its flagship loan origination system (LOS), to the entire mortgage industry. Previously hosted as a SaaS solution for a select group of mortgage banks, Mortgage […]
Texas A&M University-Commerce Selects Regent Education’s Financial Aid Management Solution, Regent 8
COMMERCE, Texas, Jan. 27, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texas AandM University-Commerce has selected Regent Education’s financial aid management solution, Regent 8, to support the administration of financial aid for the state’s first competency-based degree offered by a public university. The program is entitled the Texas Affordable Baccalaureate.
Donation Pages, Inc. Announces Launch of a New Political Fundraising Website
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Donation Pages, Inc. (DPI) today announced the launch of its recently enhanced political fundraising website. The new platform incorporates unique technology to provide a web-based automated crowd fundraising capability with cloud storage specifically designed for the complexities of political and nonprofit fundraising and micro-targeting advocacy.
Titan Capital Solutions Purchasing ‘Scratch and Dent’ Mortgage Loans
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned correspondent investment subsidiary of mortgage services provider Titan Lenders Corp., today announced it has begun purchasing lenders’ ‘scratch and dent’ production – loans rejected by the GSEs and private investors due to data, document and compliance errors with varying degrees of […]
AMA Acquisitions is seeking to buy operating companies with annual revenues between 1M to 10M
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AMA Acquisitions is a private equity firm in New York State that has a credit facility in place to make acquisitions of companies in manufacturing, distributing and other major industries through debt and equity financing.
Healthcare Insights Introduces New Value Proposition at HFMA Region 11 Symposium
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of hospital finance executives from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington are convening in San Diego next week to discuss critical issues facing hospitals in the Western states and beyond. Among the exhibitors at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Region 11 Symposium and Trade […]
ARMCO Selects Phil McCall as Chief Operating Officer
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ARMCO – ACES Risk Management, a leading provider of web-based audit technology for the financial services industry, has announced it has hired seasoned mortgage quality control expert Phil McCall as chief operating officer. McCall brings more than 20 years of experience in quality control, loan origination […]
Titan Lenders Corp. Closes General Fulfillment Division, Exiting Retail Support in Favor of Investors
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it will exit its retail general fulfillment service offering, which includes contract underwriting, closing, funding and post-closing for retail mortgage lenders, effective Jan. 31.
United Wholesale Mortgage Announces Conventional Financing up to 97 Percent LTV
TROY, Mich., Dec. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it launched a product which offers conventional financing on up to 97 percent loan to value (LTV).
Philadelphia Business Journal Honors Jody Collup with Women of Distinction Award
LANSDALE, Pa., Dec. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that the Philadelphia Business Journal (PBJ) presented its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, with the highly regarded Women of Distinction award.
DocMagic Acquires Doc-Tech Corp., Further Establishing Market Dominance
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Doc-Tech Corporation, dba Document Express, a boutique document preparation company known for its exceptional customer service. The acquisition comes on the heels of […]
Pacific Union Financial Signs with OpenClose to Automate its Wholesale Lending Channel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that Pacific Union Financial, LLC signed with the company to implement its multi-channel, 100 percent browser-based LOS platform, LenderAssist(TM). The comprehensive solution will automate Pacific Union Financial’s wholesale lending functions from start to finish and […]
Employers with 1099 Contractors Can Learn to Prepare for Workers Comp Claims
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — We are all looking to operate as lean as possible and many employers turn to 1099 employees to reduce tax and insurance burden, says Jamie Reid, CEO of AccuSure. But a big question remains: if they file a work comp claim, would it be covered? Can […]
North Capital Investment Technology Closes $1 Million Seed Funding Round
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — North Capital Investment Technology has closed its seed funding round of $1 million, attracting support from major institutional investors including JFO, Karlani Capital and Green Visor Capital.
Quandis Responds to White House Request to Partner with Banks and Servicers for New Military Personnel Program
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of mortgage servicing software, announced that it rolled out a website to help address President Obama’s New Executive Actions to assist service members, veterans and their families.
EPIC expands with the acquisition of Greyling Insurance Brokerage and Risk Consulting
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has acquired Greyling Insurance Brokerage and Risk Consulting, Inc., a specialty insurance broker and risk management consultant based in Atlanta, Ga., with locations in St. Louis, Mo. […]
MorVest Capital Completes New Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Credit Facility, Adding to its Market Leading Total
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MorVest Capital, in concert with its funding partner Customers Bank (NASDAQ: CUBI), today announced that this week it has closed another mortgage servicing rights (MSR) credit facility for a Virginia company, adding to its growing tally. MorVest Capital, LLC is a boutique investment firm primarily focused on […]
HousingWire Designates Jody Collup to its 2014 Influential Women in Housing List
LANSDALE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that its vice president of marketing, Jody Collup, has been named to HousingWire’s 2014 Influential Women in Housing list.
New Changes to HUD Section 184 Native American Indian Home Loan Guarantee now will also allow for Refinance Transactions
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Native Americans with a tribal enrollment card have been eligible for a specialized Home Loan Guarantee Program (HUD Section 184) since 1992 to assist in the purchase of a new home, says Morgan Pennington, a Section 184 Licensed Mortgage Consultant at Universal Lending Corporation. Beginning this year, […]
EPIC adds Karman Chan as Chief Financial Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Karman Chan has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in San Francisco.
United Wholesale Mortgage Webinar to Offer Game-Changing Strategies to Increase Broker Business in 2015
TROY, Mich., Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it will be holding a webinar on game-changing strategies that brokers can utilize to generate more business in 2015. UWM’s president and CEO, Mat Ishbia, will personally be conducting the webinar.
IDS Creates Internal Team to Manage Mortgage Doc Prep System Integrations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has created an internal team devoted solely to developing and maintaining integrations between its flagship document preparation system, idsDoc, and its third-party partners.
EPIC adds Sharon Rusconi as Vice President and Regional Surety Executive
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that surety executive Sharon Rusconi and her team have joined the firm in Sacramento, Calif. Rusconi’s book of business and other assets were purchased by EPIC from Lesron […]
$30 Billion U.S. Telecommunications Private Line Services Market Starts to Decline, says Insight Research Corp.
DURANGO, Colo., Nov. 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The $30 billion U.S. private line services market has finally entered a period of no growth, says a market analysis study from Insight Research. Private line had always been a growth market for telcos and has been tracked by Insight for more than 18 years showing steadily […]
EPIC adds John Walsh as Executive Liability and Financial Lines Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct, 21, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that John Walsh has joined the firm as their Principal of Executive Liability and Financial Lines insurance. Walsh brings more than 10 years of Financial Lines Broking, Placement, Underwriting, […]
UWM Named to HousingWire Magazine’s Inaugural HW Fast50 List
TROY, Mich., Oct. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it earned a spot on HousingWire’s inaugural HW Fast50(TM) list. UWM is referred to on the list as United Shore, which is its parent company. The company’s growth was derived almost […]
Global DMS Rolls Out ATOM, an Enhanced Mobile Application for Appraisers
LANSDALE, Pa., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it launched Appraisal Tracking On Mobile (ATOM), an application that arms appraisers with robust functionality, instant access to information, and communication capabilities that facilitates greater productivity in the field.
EPIC Co-founder Dan Francis to Leave Firm
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Co-founder and Executive Chairman Dan Francis has elected to leave the firm effective November 1, 2014.
EPIC adds Bill Cosgrove as Financial Institutions Practice Leader
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that William P. (Bill) Cosgrove has joined the firm as managing principal and Financial Institutions Practice leader. Cosgrove brings 28 years of insurance industry underwriting, production, marketing, client service, […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Named a Finalist for Mortgage Technology Magazine’s Online Originator Award
TROY, Mich., Oct. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced that it has been selected as a finalist for Mortgage Technology magazine’s 2014 Online Originator Award.