ATLANTA, Ga., July 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ZKTeco USA announced today that IMRON Corporation has fully integrated its Atlas access control panels with the UnityIS software platform, certified as z9/op=n by Z9 Security. With this integration, UnityIS customers now have a vast portfolio of access control panels to choose from.
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FormFree announces support for new Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor enhancement aimed at expanding sustainable homeownership for renters
ATHENS, Ga., June 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® announced that mortgage lenders using AccountChek® verification of asset (VOA) reports in conjunction with a Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) solution will soon benefit from an enhancement that takes loan applicants’ 12-month on-time rent payment history into consideration when assessing eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers.
Galantines Day Gala Celebrates Success and Preps for National Growth: Sherri J. White Brings Together Women to Innovate and Inspire
ATLANTA, Ga., June 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Inspired by remarkable women business leaders and innovators, entrepreneur Sherri J. White launched the Galentines Day Gala in 2021 to award and celebrate standout women across industries and professions. After witnessing nearly 50 percent year-over-year growth in 2022, Thinkzilla Consulting Group is announcing Women in Business nominations […]
Glam Scrubwear Partners with KARE to Support National Healthcare Workers
ATLANTA, Ga., June 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bringing more glam and purpose to those who need it the most, Glam Scrubwear is partnering with KARE, a labor marketplace that connects qualified caregivers and nurses with senior care facilities, to offer discounted and trendy healthcare uniforms to caregivers, better known as KARE Heroes, Thinkzilla Consulting […]
Atlanta Native Singer Tony Hightower Kicks Off the New Jazz Concert Season at Friday Jazz at The High Museum in Atlanta Friday, June 17
ATLANTA, Ga., June 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At a time when Jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. With his sophomore album LEGACY entering the marketplace in June 2022, all-around singer/entertainer Hightower – […]
Down Payment Resource analysis finds that 33% of declined mortgage applications are declined for reasons addressable with homebuyer assistance
ATLANTA, Ga., June 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from an analysis showing that a substantial share of mortgage loan applications are both declined for reasons that can be addressed with homebuyer assistance and eligible for homebuyer assistance programs.
Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship – Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy
ATLANTA, Ga., June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After successfully completing a rigorous fellowship that exposes students to opportunities in clean energy and sustainability, Serena Echols was awarded an internship assisting a community in Florida that was exposed to contaminated groundwater. One of twelve students selected by the HBCU Green Fund to participate in their […]
Mortgage lenders are now able to use FormFree AccountChek to satisfy Freddie Mac’s reverification of employment requirement
ATHENS, Ga., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its AccountChek® digital asset verification service supports a new enhancement to Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM) solution that makes assessment of borrower employment easier, faster, less expensive and more fraud-resistant.
ZKTECO USA integrates STiD Mobile ID for Advanced Contactless Access Control Offering
ATLANTA, Ga., May 26, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — STid announced today that ZKTecoUSA has integrated the STiD Mobile ID® application with ZKTecoUSA’s ZKey mobile credential app for a more comprehensive, advanced contactless access control offering. The combined, enhanced mobile application offers four unique modes for contactless identification to ensure users have multiple options to meet […]
Helen Butler, GCPA Executive Director, Statement On Election Integrity In Georgia Primary
ATLANTA, Ga., May 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda (GCPA), issued the following statement about election integrity during the Georgia Primary on May 24, 2022.
OneKey MLS names Down Payment Resource partners as designated provider of down payment assistance tools
ATLANTA, Ga. and WEST BABYLON, N.Y., May 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OneKey® MLS, the largest multiple listing service (MLS) in New York, today announced that it has partnered with Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, to indicate MLS residential listings that may be eligible for down payment assistance […]
realMLS enhances listing service with Down Payment Resource to help subscribers connect consumers with homebuyer assistance programs
ATLANTA, Ga. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSRIE) — realMLS, serving 11,000 members in Northeast Florida, today announced that it has partnered with Down Payment Resource (DPR) to enhance its platform with DPR’s suite of real estate agent tools that help MLS customers connect homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs.
FormFree opens registration to its third annual Heroes Golf Classic 2022 benefiting the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia
ATHENS, Ga., May 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it has opened registration to the organization’s third annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on September 9, 2022, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast […]
Down Payment Resource teams up with Realtor.com to Help Home Shoppers Find Homebuyer Assistance Programs
ATLANTA, Ga., May 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Realtor.com® has deployed DPR’s search tool that helps home shoppers find homebuyer assistance programs.
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Elizabeth Whitaker recognized with several local and national distinctions
ATLANTA, Ga., April 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., owner and founder of Atlanta Face & Body, has been recognized by several renowned national and local publications for her outstanding work in plastic surgery and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. The most recent of these was being named in Modern Luxury’s “Top Doctor […]
SBA commemorates 20 years of serving large and mid-sized employers’ benefits consulting needs
ATLANTA, Ga., April 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) announced the firm is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since opening its doors in April 2002, SBA has helped organizations in every sector of the North American economy navigate their toughest employee benefits challenges while reducing plan […]
Down Payment Resource releases Q1 2022 Homeownership Program Index
ATLANTA, Ga., April 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced the release of its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm’s analysis of 2,238 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased […]
FormFree’s Christy Moss recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association for outstanding contributions in mortgage technology
ATHENS, Ga., April 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has named FormFree Chief Customer Officer Christy Moss, CMB, a 2022 Tech All-Star. Since 2002, the Tech All-Star Awards have honored leaders who have made outstanding contributions to mortgage technology.
FormFree and Take3Tech integration brings AccountChek asset, income and employment verification to the LoanMAPS mortgage technology platform
ATHENS, Ga., April 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has partnered with Take Three Technologies (Take3Tech) to make its AccountChek® automated asset, income, and employment verification solutions available within LoanMAPS™, an all-in-one loan origination platform that encompasses a loan origination system (LOS), point-of-sale system (POS), customer relationship management system (CRM), compliance monitoring […]
FormFree grows executive team, appoints Eric Lapin chief strategy officer
ATHENS, Ga., March 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it has appointed Eric Lapin to the role of chief strategy officer (CSO). In this position, Lapin will leverage his more than 25 years’ experience in leadership roles at marquee mortgage technology firms and financial institutions to steer the strategic vision and partnerships […]
George Mason Mortgage selects FormFree AccountChek to streamline its verification of borrower assets, income and employment
ATHENS, Ga., March 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Washington, D.C.-based George Mason Mortgage (GMM) has selected AccountChek as the regional lender’s exclusive provider of automated asset, income and employment verification services. GMM will use AccountChek to simplify the loan application experience for borrowers, improve productivity for its team of 120 mortgage […]
Mary Costello joins FormFree team as director of vendor management, risk and compliance
ATHENS, Ga., March 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it has welcomed 17-year finance industry veteran Mary Costello to its team as director of vendor management, risk and compliance. In this role, Costello will support FormFree’s audit, risk and compliance efforts across the management of internal and external vendor, lender and integration […]
Lincoln County Voters Triumph as Board of Elections Scraps Plans to Close 7 Polling Locations
LINCOLNTON, Ga., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After several attempts by the Lincoln County Board of Elections to reduce the number of polling places in Lincoln County Georgia, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and other voting rights groups were elated that the voice of the voters was heard and their efforts to […]
FormFree celebrates recognition as an eight-time HousingWire Tech100 honoree
ATHENS, Ga., March 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 winner for the eighth time. The HW Tech100 Mortgage awards program recognizes companies revolutionizing the mortgage lending process from origination to closing and beyond.
FormFree names former ICE finance executive Patrick Rutherford as CFO to fuel its next stage in company growth
ATHENS, Ga., March 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that it has appointed Patrick Rutherford, former finance executive at Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), as chief financial officer (CFO). In his new role at FormFree, Rutherford will lead the organization’s finance, accounting and compliance functions.
FormFree’s AccountChek joins forces with Freddie Mac for industry-first automated assessment of direct deposit income
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its AccountChek® digital asset verification service will support a first-of-its-kind solution from Freddie Mac that allows mortgage lenders to assess a prospective homebuyer’s income using direct deposit data. Available to mortgage lenders nationwide, Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler […]
Down Payment Resource welcomes Marcy Ash, AMP, as Director of Strategic Projects
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has appointed Marcy Ash, AMP, as director of strategic projects. In her role at DPR, Ash will manage relationships with state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and spearhead industry partnerships and strategies that […]
RICE Grant Enables HBCU Green Fund to Expand STEM & Energy Training, Mentorship, and Internship Opportunities for Atlanta University Center Students
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The HBCU Green Fund recently announced a partnership with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) that increases their capacity to train, mentor and identify internships in energy and STEM industries for students at the Atlanta University Center (AUC). A Department of Energy grant to RICE provides […]
Down Payment Resource Presents 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award to Ruth Johnson
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Ruth Johnson, founder and CEO of Homes for Heroes, has been selected the winner of its fourth annual 2021 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.
Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye Kicks Off 2022 GOTV Tour Featuring Award-Winning One-Woman Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Healing Through The Sound of Music announces: Award-winning singer, actress, and playwright, Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye kicks off the 2022 tour of her one-woman stage play about voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer, with a live performance Feb. 17, 2022 at University of Maryland Eastern Shores.
Capstone Logistics Launches CapstonePay for Digital Unloading Payments
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Feb. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has announced the launch of CapstonePay, a remote payment system that enables truck drivers delivering into Capstone-supported facilities to electronically pay for unloading services without leaving their cab.
Alliance Group, a leading national insurance marketing organization, announces a series of promotions for 2022
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Group, a leading national insurance marketing organization (IMO), announced a series of promotions within their ranks, effective immediately. With more than 4,500 independent agents nationally, Alliance Group is currently protecting over 130,000 American families with more than $28 billion of Living Benefits coverage.
Down Payment Resource releases Q4 2021 Homeownership Program Index
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced the release of its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm’s analysis of 2,192 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database showed measurable quarter-over-quarter gains in program funding levels and an […]
PRESS CONFERENCE WED. JAN. 19, 2022: Coalition of Voting Rights Activists Will Deliver Petition to Stop Lincoln County from Eliminating All But One Polling Place
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the U.S. Senate continues to discuss voting rights amid national efforts to disenfranchise voters, the new Lincoln County Board of Elections will vote Wed. Jan. 19, 2022 on whether to close all polling places except one. A coalition of voting rights activists will present a petition […]
Stack Sports Partners with Soccer Leaders to Launch National GOALS Council
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industry thought leaders across youth soccer have partnered with Stack Sports to launch the GOALS Council, an innovative strategic advisory council. This council brings together forward-thinking stakeholders from across the country to solve pressing problems facing youth soccer today, and work together to better the sport for […]
Capstone Logistics Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Insource Performance Solutions
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Jan. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Logistics, LLC (“Capstone” or the “Company”), a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announced today that it has acquired Insource Performance Solutions, LLC (“Insource”) for cash from management. Insource is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based warehouse services company providing a range of value-added, outsourced services […]
Alliance Group and Living Benefits Awareness Month
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Group launched their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, to be observed throughout the month of January 2022. The industry-wide campaign, which takes place each January, aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance and the role it plays […]
BankSouth Mortgage’s Shannon K. Bradshaw named 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BankSouth Mortgage today announced that Senior Mortgage Banker Shannon K. Bradshaw has been recognized as a 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. Each year, Five Star Professional honors outstanding real estate agents and mortgage professionals across the country, recognizing no more than 7% of all agents […]
Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, takes place each January and aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Group recently announced the 2022 class of Living Benefits Ambassadors team as part of their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month campaign. The Ambassadors will head up local grassroots campaigns to spread education and awareness for Living Benefits Awareness Month in January 2022.
2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Ranks FormFree 379th Fastest-Growing Company in North America
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it ranked 379 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.
FormFree raises over $57,000 for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia at second annual Heroes Golf Classic
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it raised $57,030 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross during this year’s Heroes Golf Classic charity tournament. Now in its second year, the 2021 Heroes Golf Classic brought together more than 100 golfers and volunteers at the Château […]
Mortgage Professional America honors FormFree Account Manager Laura Graben with 2021 Rising Stars award
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Account Manager Laura Graben has been named a 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine. The MPA Rising Stars award program honors promising young professionals who are making an impact on the housing and mortgage industries.
As City Runoffs Loom, Georgia Non-Profit Proclaims November ‘No More Runoffs Month’
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Georgia voters head to the polls, and some cities may need runoff elections this month. To educate citizens about alternatives to this system, Better Ballot Georgia, Inc (BBGa), an all-volunteer, Georgia non-profit proclaims November to be “No More Runoffs Month.”
FormFree integration with OpenClose enhances lending experience with quick and easy borrower-permissioned data verification
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today announced the availability of its AccountChek® financial data verification service within OpenClose®, the leading fintech provider of mortgage software solutions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders. The integration embeds AccountChek into OpenClose’s ConsumerAssist(tm) Enterprise POS and LenderAssist(tm) LOS, giving […]
CUB Works with Capstone Logistics on Last Mile Grocery Delivery
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CUB and Capstone Logistics are collaborating to bring grocery and liquor deliveries to Minnesota residents. Capstone is currently deploying 300 independent contractors to 80 grocery stores and 27 wine and liquor stores.
World of Illumination Unveils Two New Experiences in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — World of Illumination – the producer of the world’s largest drive-through animated light show – is unveiling two new theme parks in the Atlanta-metro area. Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton will be home to Arctic Adventure and Six Flags White Water in Marietta will house Rockin’ Christmas.
Actor-Singer Tony Hightower Brings Real Jazz to The Young Generation on ‘Legacy’ Release
ATLANTA, Ga./ Music Industry Newswire/ — Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz – Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started. The […]
Depth Public Relations marks 15-year milestone serving mortgage industry fintech innovators
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its launch during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention […]
FormFree selects Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power consumer financial identity solutions
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has selected Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to power FormFree’s consumer Financial DNA® solutions for the lender market. FormFree will leverage leading AWS technologies such as Amazon Managed Blockchain to create a scalable Hyperledger Fabric network.
FormFree named a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its selection as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professionals America (MPA). MPA’s annual top mortgage employer report recognizes companies in the mortgage industry that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
Nestle USA Awards Capstone Logistics Broker of the Year for 2020
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been named 2020 Broker of the Year by Nestle USA. Capstone’s freight management division has served Nestle USA for more than five years, steadily growing the relationship each year.
Depth Public Relations promotes Johnna Szegda and Jenny Moss to client services director
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech), today announced its promotion of two key staff members in time to celebrate at the […]
FormFree applauds new Fannie Mae positive rent payment history enhancement to Desktop Underwriter as major advancement in homeownership access
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today released a statement commending Fannie Mae’s efforts to remove barriers to homeownership by adding a positive rent payment history feature to Desktop Underwriter® (DU®).
LBA Ware recognized as ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by Mortgage Professional America
MACON, Ga., Oct. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America (MPA). Honorees were selected based on anonymous employee survey results that […]
FormFree’s Brent Chandler and Christy Moss honored by Mortgage Professional America as trailblazers in mortgage technology
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler and Head of Sales and Marketing Christy Moss have been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as 2021 Housing Industry Icons. The highly-competitive Housing Industry Icon awards are given to veteran executives who have acted as trailblazers and […]
Singer Tony Hightower Brings Real Jazz to The Young Generation on ‘Legacy’ Sophomore Project Richly Inspired by His Jazz Singer Mother Theresa Hightower
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz – Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting […]
Gala to end Pancreatic Cancer Raises Over $1 Million
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Purple Pansies, a pancreatic cancer nonprofit organization, recently held its 12th annual Pillars of Hope Gala, presented by Kroger, raising more than $1 million in one evening. The gala was officially renamed Pillars of Hope by the nonprofit to show support for survivors and the hope to […]
Atlanta facial plastic surgeon recognized among Exceptional Women in Medicine
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlanta facial plastic surgeon Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Atlanta Face & Body, has recently been selected as one of Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2021. This distinction is based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine and specifically recognizes women who […]
LBA Ware welcomes mortgage compliance expert Lyndal McLaughlin to CompenSafe implementation team
MACON, Ga., Sept. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that mortgage industry expert Lyndal McLaughlin has joined its team as a software implementation consultant.
FormFree to host second annual Heroes Golf Classic on October 29, 2021 in support of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it will be the returning host and sponsor of the second annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on October 29, 2021, at Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Red Cross of Northeast […]
LBA Ware’s LimeGear integrates with Experience.com to turn customer satisfaction scores into actionable business intelligence for mortgage lenders
MACON, Ga., Sept. 21, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it has partnered with Experience.com, home of the world’s most impactful Experience Management Platform (XMP), to provide customers with a dynamic way to track customer […]
LBA Ware to host Experience.com’s Kristin Messerli for webinar on the latest millennial homebuyer market research
MACON, Ga., Sept. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced the third installment in its 2021 webinar series. The Myths that Keep Millennials from Buying: Data-Driven Direction for Growing Your Share of America’s Largest Homebuyer […]
HousingWire honors FormFree Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.
LBA Ware makes the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year
MACON, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it has clinched a spot on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks LBA Ware’s […]
FormFree makes inaugural appearance on 2021 Inc. 5000, ranking 1444
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has ranked 1,444 on the 2021 Inc. 5000. This annual list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment: its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well-known names gained […]
American Red Cross Northeast Georgia selects FormFree as Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has been recognized as the Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.
Journey Awards at The Fox Theatre Honors Politicians, Influencers, Celebrities and You
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Journey Awards announces their 5th annual ceremony to be held on Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Expect to see hundreds of celebrities, influencers, entertainers, executives, politicians and everyday people from all over the world, as they converge down the red carpet for […]
Truist Bank to Support Millionaire Mastermind Academy’s Business Development program for Minority Women Entrepreneurs
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy’s Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today.
FormFree Announces Agreement with Lenders One to Offer Products to Member Base
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has entered into an agreement with Lenders One®, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers and service providers, to offer its product set to the Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative. Through the relationship, FormFree will offer Lenders One members access to automated borrower verification […]
LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer Designated a 2021 Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking by Mortgage Banker Magazine
MACON, Ga., July 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer has been named to Mortgage Banker’s 2021 list of Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking.
LBA Ware’s Q2 2021 Mortgage Loan Compensation Report shows decline in individual LO commission and volume
MACON, Ga., July 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry loan compensation in the second quarter of 2021. The firm’s analysis of data from its CompenSafe™ ICM […]
FormFree integrates AccountChek 3n1 one-stop VOE/VOIE into Encompass®
ATHENS, Ga., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has partnered with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, to make its AccountChek 3n1 asset, income and employment verification service available in Encompass®, the mortgage industry’s leading cloud-based loan origination platform.
HousingWire selects DepthPR founder Kerri Milam as 2021 Marketing Leader
ATLANTA, Ga., July 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending fintech and residential finance industries since 2006, today announced company Founder and President Kerri Milam is a recipient of HousingWire’s inaugural Marketing Leaders award.
Top of Mind CRO Nick Belenky honored as 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leader
ATLANTA, Ga., July 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced HousingWire has selected Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky as a 2021 Marketing Leader.
LBA Ware Director of Marketing Kelley Mangel Honored as 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leader
MACON, Ga., July 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced Director of Marketing Kelley Mangel has been named a recipient of HousingWire’s inaugural 2021 Marketing Leader Award.
ZKTECO USA Launches ZKWatch – Integrated Biometric Access Control with Video Event Management System powered by Arteco Global
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ZKTeco USA a leading provider of smart and innovative physical security solutions has launched ZKWATCH which is an integrated Biometric Access Control with Video Event Management Solution as requested by its large customer base all over the world.
ZKTeco USA and TURNSTILES.us form strategic partnership to offer turnstiles with biometric security
ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A strategic alliance has been formed between ZKTeco USA and TURNSTILES.us, Inc. to bring the best-in-class turnstiles integrated with state-of-the-art biometric readers with touchless technologies like facial recognition and palm vein recognition. Due to increased demand for frictionless entry into buildings, integrated turnstile solutions with touchless technologies […]
LBA Ware and Sales Boomerang showcase borrower and business intelligence strategies that help mortgage lenders win in a purchase market
MACON, Ga., June 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced a free webinar highlighting the data points mortgage lenders should focus on to propel business performance in a purchase market.
Leading Nonprofit Focused on Lifting Minority Women out of Poverty Welcomes Dr. Alice White Bussey for June 21st Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat
ATLANTA, Ga., June 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham.
FormFree and MX receive 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership
ATHENS, Ga., June 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has been named a recipient of the 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership. FormFree was recognized for collaborating with financial data firm MX to improve its customer experience through the implementation of API and token-based connections that speed data retrieval and eliminate vexing […]
King of Battle Rap to change lives with latest Battle Rap Tournament
ATLANTA, Ga., June 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc. has brought together some of battle raps lyrical geniuses to help one lucky winner’s dream come true in winning the first annual Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Tournament. Contestants will have the opportunity starting June 1, 2021 to register under one […]
Top of Mind Networks Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard honored as 2021 HousingWire Rising Star
ATLANTA, Ga., June 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard has been named a 2021 Rising Star by HousingWire. Now in its eighth year, the HousingWire […]
HousingWire honors FormFree director of marketing Sarah Crossley as 2021 Rising Star
ATHENS, Ga., June 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that HousingWire (HW), a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Marketing Sarah Crossley as a 2021 HW Rising Star. Now in its eighth year, the HW Rising Stars award program recognizes industry professionals who are helping move […]
LBA Ware welcomes former State Bank vice president Georgia Capalbo to client success team
MACON, Ga., June 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has tapped former State Bank vice president Georgia Capalbo as client success product liaison.
Top of Mind makes Surefire Creative content available as a standalone marketing resource for mortgage lenders
ATLANTA, Ga., May 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced the launch of Surefire Creative, an online library of award-winning marketing collateral designed to supplement mortgage lenders’ prospect, client and partner marketing […]
FormFree announces Former JPMorgan Chase Division CEO Kevin Watters joins its Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga., May 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today welcomed Kevin Watters to its board of directors. Watters is a payments, mortgage lending and business banking leader known for his ability to successfully and rapidly scale financial services businesses through operational and technology transformation.
Plan sponsors should prepare for smooth sailing for ‘SECURE Act 2.0’ retirement reform bill
ATLANTA, Ga., May 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) issued a statement today notifying plan sponsors of pending bipartisan legislation that could significantly impact employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Capstone Logistics Appoints Ahmed Abdalla as Chief Technology Officer
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., May 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has continued their long-standing investment in technology by appointing Ahmed Abdalla as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Sponsors Can Help At-Risk Asians Travel Safely in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga., May 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips […]
Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Training Resource
CARTERSVILLE, Ga., May 11, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Electric Motor Basics Training Resource. We are proud to announce that our Plant Manager and Senior Trainer, Phil Aloisio, has been certified to provide Electrical Motor Basics training for 6 WWW points of continuing education credit for those […]
Top of Mind launches ‘Retention Center’ to help loan originators foster customer loyalty
ATLANTA, Ga., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced it has launched the Surefire CRM Retention Center to help loan originators (LOs) foster loyalty among their clients.
Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III & Jason Carter Join The Peoples’ Agenda to Launch Statewide Votercades on John Lewis National Day of Action
ATLANTA, Ga., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an effort to bring attention to the onslaught of voter suppression laws and ignite public support for bills to restore protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (Peoples’ Agenda) will join local and national partners to host Votercades, teach-ins […]
FormFree’s Christy Moss Lauded as 2021 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine
ATHENS, Ga., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced Christy Moss, head of sales and marketing at FormFree, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine for her trailblazing 30-year career in the mortgage industry.
Securitronics Meets Rochester Regional Health’s Sensitive Security Through ZKTeco USA’s Touchless Biometric Access Control
ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rochester Regional Health needed to enhance security at key health system facilities throughout Western New York. Securitronics, a security company specializing in the provision of intelligent, technologically empowered security systems was contacted for this project. Securitronics connected with ZKTeco USA to deploy a new state-of-the art access […]
LBA Ware’s Q1 2021 Mortgage Loan Compensation Report shows slight decrease in basis points paid
MACON, Ga., May 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry loan compensation in the first quarter of 2021.
Strategic Benefits Advisors welcomes Kah-Lee Wong as senior benefits consultant
ATLANTA, Ga., April 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) announced that Kah-Lee Wong, FSA, EA, MAAA, has joined the firm as a senior benefits consultant. In this role, Wong will work closely with organizations to provide actuarial consulting services and solve challenges related to their […]
LBA Ware taps STRATMOR Group alum Angie Middlebrook for mortgage software implementation role
MACON, Ga., April 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has added mortgage industry expert Angie Middlebrook as a software implementation consultant.
Stack Sports and Augusta Partner to Take the Pain Out of Team Uniform Ordering
AUGUSTA, Ga. and PLANO, Texas, April 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced that they will partner with Augusta Sportswear to simplify the uniform ordering and fulfillment process for millions of sports families.
LBA Ware to host capital markets expert Rob Chrisman for webinar on today’s mortgage M&A market
MACON, Ga., April 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced the second installment in its free, quarterly webinar series.
TheSheriffApp.com announces a formal agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (Ga.) to build a new custom mobile app to serve local citizens
FORSYTH, Ga., April 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TheSheriffApp.com, a leading Alabama-based mobile app development company, today announced a new agreement to design and deploy a custom-built mobile app for service by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The new mobile app will be free for citizens of Monroe County and surrounding areas to download.