SARASOTA, Fla., March 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Southwest Florida residential luxury custom home builder John Cannon Homes received four “Best Overall” awards and an additional 23 awards in individual and sub-contractor categories at the 2017 Parade of Homes Ceremony held Thursday evening at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
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Simplifile Recognized as HousingWire TECH100 Winner for Second Year Running
PROVO, Utah, March 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been selected for HousingWire’s HW TECH100(TM) list of the most innovative technology companies in housing for the second year in a row.
John Cannon Homes ‘Best Residential Builder’ as Sarasota Herald-Tribune Reader’s Choice Winner for Unprecedented 25th Consecutive Year
SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — John Cannon Homes continues to prove to be southwest Florida’s recurring Best Builder taking home the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers’ Choice award in the Residential category for an unprecedented 25th consecutive year. Renowned for incomparable waterfront designs and luxury custom homes, John Cannon Homes has garnered 345 awards […]
Current Builders Selected as General Contractor for 5500 Broken Sound Residences
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Current Builders announced they have been selected as the general contractor for the 5500 Broken Sound Apartment project located in the Arvida Park of Commerce (APOC) in Boca Raton. New Century Companies is the developer of the 180 unit multi-family rental apartment community valued at $25 […]
Chris Kiley Joins Wholesale Trading in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wholesale Trading Insurance Services, LLC (WTIS) announced today that industry veteran Chris Kiley has joined the firm as Managing Director/Property Broker. WTIS is a privately-held wholesale insurance broker created and managed by industry veterans whose goal is to better align the business […]
Newmark Associates Makes Community a Priority
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, volunteers from Newmark Associates are gathering to build and create items for the residents at the Mt. Kemble Home. Guided by Caring Capital, the team will roll up their sleeves to construct and mount bookcases in the Home’s new library and craft a TV console system […]
Simplifile E-recording Network Gains 43 New Counties in South, Midwest
PROVO, Utah, Feb. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has added 43 counties and parishes across the Southern and Midwestern United States to its e-recording network. All of the counties, which span 18 states, joined Simplifile’s […]
New Tiny House Zero Percent APR Financing Available with National Vermont Company
SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop was getting at least five to 10 requests per day. Potential customers wanted financing options so they could easily afford a tiny house of their own. The Vermont-based retailer acted and now people can apply to pay over time for numerous cottage, cabin, […]
Real Estate and Paint launches Networking site for Homeowners, Agents and Contractors
DANVILLE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was out of necessity that Tom Gore from Thomas Realty Pros learned to market his real estate business. His new website reflects that experience. Tom helps consumers find the best real estate agents with his newly created Real Estate and Paint networking platform. It started with […]
Simplifile Clocks 11.9 Million E-recording Transactions in 2016, Sets Sights on Settlement Innovation in 2017
PROVO, Utah, Jan. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced its strategic priorities for 2017 along with year-end data summarizing the organization’s last 12 months of growth. Following steady adoption of its e-recording platform by county recording […]
McWhirter Realty Partners Announces 15-percent Growth in 2016
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — McWhirter Realty Partners, a comprehensive real estate services firm offering brokerage, property management and development services, today announced a significant increase in business during 2016, realizing 15 percent growth over 2015.
Treasure Coast Opportunity Network announces the Treasure Hunt $500 Cash Giveaway
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is a free event for all ages, all businesses and open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network (TCOppNetwork) and The Von Ohlen Team are […]
Freedom Mortgage Wholesale Division Now Using Simplifile Collaboration Service
PROVO, Utah, Jan. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that Freedom Mortgage has begun using the Simplifile Collaboration service in its wholesale division to quickly and easily exchange data with its settlement partners.
Treasure Coast Real Estate and Trade Expo – Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Jan. 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Treasure Coast Real Estate and Trade Expo is a free event for all ages, all businesses and open to the public on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TCOppNetwork and The Von Ohlen Team are hosting Treasure Coast Real Estate […]
Free Land and Incentives for Builders Looking to Develop in Osceola, Iowa
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Jan. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of a new housing development initiative, Osceola, Iowa’s Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering home builders and developers shovel-ready sites at no cost for residential projects as well as reimbursements on interest for construction loans for a 12-month period. The CCDC launched the Zero-Cost […]
Twelve Jurisdictions in Georgia, Louisiana Join Simplifile’s E-recording Network
PROVO, Utah, Dec. 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced the addition of eight Georgia counties and four Louisiana parishes to its e-recording network, the nation’s largest.
Council of Residential Specialists and Move For Hunger Announce Collaborative Effort to Help Feed Families In Need Nationwide
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) announced today a partnership with Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that works with real estate agents and moving companies to combat the growing hunger problem across the country.
Two Companies Are Answering the Demands of the Housing Market Shortage in Southern Oklahoma
DURANT, Okla., Oct. 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Green Oaks Development Corp. and Campbell Real Estate Group, two premier real estate development companies best known for their elegant custom-built residential projects and reputation for value and functionality, announced a recent partnership to develop a new master planned community, Pebble Brook Village, featuring 115 residential lots […]
EPIC Insurance adds Broker/Producer Rick Haycock in Sacramento, CA
SAN FRANCISCO and SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that Rick Haycock has joined the firm as a property & casualty insurance broker/producer.
Simplifile Reports Continued Expansion of E-Recording Infrastructure, Electronic Document Submission in Q3 2016
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization’s activities and achievements from July through September 2016.
Seven South Dakota Counties Adopt Simplifile as State Authorizes E-Recording for the First Time
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it will begin electronically recording property records in seven South Dakota counties for the first time. Simplifile’s announcement follows a recent decision by the South Dakota State […]
Uninsured Long-Term Care Is ‘Eating’ Real Estate by the Square Foot, ACSIA Partners LLC Reports
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The cost of care for aging Americans may be viewed as a glutton that devours homes in daily bites that are getting bigger. So says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of America’s largest long-term care insurance agencies.
Trent Real Estate Announces 3rd location in Jacksonville offering reduced 3 percent listing fees saving property owners thousands
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Trent Real Estate is pleased to announce it has opened a new branch in Jacksonville in order to assist clients with buying and selling property for reduced 3-percent commission rates in North Florida. The firm will also continue to work with their institutional bank clients and the […]
Core Redevelopment Announces One Sycamore, the $23 Million Redevelopment of the Historic American Can Building in Terre Haute, Indiana
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Core Redevelopment, LLC today announced that it has agreed to redevelop the historic American Can building near downtown Terre Haute, Indiana, into approximately 178 loft-style, market-rate apartments known as One Sycamore. In partnership with the City of Terre Haute, Indiana State University and the Indiana Economic […]
Simplifile Expands E-recording Network to Another 9 Southeast Counties, 14 Midwest Counties
PROVO, Utah, Aug. 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has added nine Southeast county recording offices and 14 Midwest county recording offices to its e-recording network. The new counties are located in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, […]
Simplifile Q2 2016 Report Finds Emerging Preference Among Lenders for Settlement Partners Who E-Record
PROVO, Utah, July 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization’s activities and achievements from April through June 2016.
Platinum Data Announces Enhanced Integration with Ellie Mae’s Encompass Mortgage Management Solution
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Platinum Data Solutions, a provider of valuation data and analytics solutions for the mortgage industry, announced an enhanced integration with Ellie Mae’s Encompass(R) all-in-one mortgage management solution. The enhanced integration allows lenders to order Platinum Data’s RealView(R) appraisal quality reports by submitting appraisal data in MISMO […]
Bank of Southern California Provides $5 Million in Financing to OWB Real Estate Holdings, LLC
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bank of Southern California N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced that it has provided $5 million in financing as senior lender in part of a larger financing arrangement for OWB Real Estate Holdings, LLC. The financing was a combination of bank borrowing, and loans secured […]
Searching for a new home just got bigger and better with TOPTEN!
MILPITAS, Calif., July 18, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TOPTEN New Homes announces the largest national home search specifically for new construction. Scratch the case of the Mondays, friend. We come bearing great news! Our engineering and design team spent several late-night weeks creating a new and improved real estate search, TOPTENnewhomes.com.
EPIC’s Kathleen Felderman Named ‘Elite Woman 2016’ by Insurance Business America
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and DENVER, Colo., June 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Managing Principal, National Real Estate Practice Leader Kathleen Felderman has been named an “Elite Women 2016” by Insurance Business America.
New York Real Estate Investor Relieves Home Sellers of Financial Burden
ALBANY, N.Y., June 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A New York-based real estate investor group, SellMyHouseFastNY.com, specializes in buying pre-foreclosed homes with little or no equity. Sell My House Fast NY is designed to help the seller quickly liquidate their home, often within 48 hours, so they can put some cash in their pocket and […]
NOVA Home Loans Chooses ReverseVision Exchange (RVX) Software to Originate Reverse Mortgages, Deliver to Investors
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 30, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision announced today that NOVA(R) Home Loans (NOVA), a Tucson, Arizona-based mortgage lender serving the Southwestern United States, has selected RV Exchange (RVX) as its reverse mortgage loan origination software (LOS). NOVA has originated reverse mortgages as a correspondent lender since 2014.
Platinum Data Named to HousingWire’s HW TECH100 for Third Consecutive Year
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 1, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Platinum Data Solutions, a provider of valuation data and analytics solutions, has been included on HousingWire’s HW TECH100(TM) list for the third year of the three year old awards program.
IDS Celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2016
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced the company will celebrate 30 years in business this year. The company plans to celebrate with various promotions and events throughout the year.
Pavaso’s Vice President of Partner Strategies and Government Affairs Elected to Co-Chair MISMO Workgroup
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nancy G. Pratt, vice president of Partner Strategies and Government Affairs at real estate technology company Pavaso, was elected to serve as co-chair of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) eMortgage Workgroup at the organization’s Winter Summit in January.
Titan Offers Trade Transaction Management Services to Mortgage Investors
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) announced it is now offering Trade Transaction Management Services to investors looking to acquire mortgage assets. Through these services, Titan facilitates the administrative tasks and logistical management of acquiring a loan pool. Using its comprehensive mortgage process and compliance foundation, […]
Kara Lamphere Returns to Mid America Mortgage to Manage Correspondent Lending Operations, TRID Scratch and Dent Procurement
ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced it has rehired former employee Kara Lamphere as director of correspondent lending to manage both its correspondent lending operations and compliance program, as well as to oversee the firm’s purchases of investor-rejected TRID […]
Mid America Mortgage Seeks TRID Scratch and Dent Mortgage Loans for Potential Purchase
ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 22, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm’s interest in purchasing Scratch and Dent loans with TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) infractions, even if a previous investor has rejected the loan for purchase.
ReverseVision Offers Lenders and REALTORS a Reverse Mortgage Education Track at Jan. 2016 User Conference in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. today announced that mortgage lenders, bankers and REALTORS(R) interested in learning why offering reverse mortgages in their lending portfolio allows them to better serve consumers are invited to attend a ‘Reverse Mortgage Facts’ track at its inaugural User Conference 2016 in San Diego January […]
Mid America Mortgage Offers Marketing Tools to Partners through Mid America Concierge Service
ADDISON, Texas, Dec. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has developed Mid America Concierge, an online marketing support portal for its strategic business partners, including real estate agents and brokers.
Arkansas Mortgage Banker of The Year Announced at Fall Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 24, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (MBAA) kicked off its annual Fall Conference with a dinner at the Little Rocks Arts Center. Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson welcomed the crowd of over 100 attendees.
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 […]
Pavaso, IDS Co-Host eClosing Event at MBA Annual to Highlight Upcoming Integration
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 13, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pavaso, a provider of digital collaborative technology for the real estate lifecycle, announced it is co-hosting an event with leading mortgage document preparation provider International Document Services (IDS) during the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA’s) 102nd Annual Convention and Expo in San Diego later this month. The event, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ReverseVision Spotlights Directors Mortgage for HECM Reverse Mortgage Origination to Portland, Oregon Sports Executive
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. today announced it is spotlighting a HECM reverse mortgage origination by Oregon-based Directors Mortgage, a Pacific-Northwest focused full service mortgage banking firm, as it illustrates an ideal application of the product that allows qualified homeowners age 62 or older to access a portion of […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Interest-Only Financing for Homeowners
TROY, Mich., July 20, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing wholesale lenders, has announced an interest-only financing program available to qualified borrowers who utilize UWM’s extensive broker network for their mortgage needs.
Mortgage Market Index Enhanced with OpenClose Data
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and DALLAS, Texas, July 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OpenClose(R), an enterprise-class, multi-channel, end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it is now delivering weekly data for the U.S. Mortgage Market Index, an indicator of upcoming mortgage originations that is published by Mortgage Daily, a leading online news and data […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Mid America Mortgage Hires David Tracy as National Underwriting Manager
ADDISON, Texas, June 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the lender has hired former Fannie Mae underwriting consultant David Tracy as National Underwriting Manager. A 20+-year residential and commercial mortgage veteran, Tracy will be responsible for revitalizing Mid America’s underwriting operations nationwide.
ShortSave Adds Mortgage Servicer Dashboard Tools, Borrower Document Fulfillment/eSignatures
MONUMENT, Colo., June 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ShortSave, Inc., the provider of an award-winning borrower-facing mortgage default servicing system, announced it has made several upgrades to its platform to improve analytics and compliance tracking for servicers, as well as enhancements to the borrower experience.
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.
IDS, Pavaso Partner to Create End-to-End Digital Mortgage Closing Environment
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) and Pavaso, a provider of innovative real estate technology, announced the two firms have entered into a partnership. Through this alliance, the two firms will develop an integration between Pavaso’s Digital Close(TM) electronic […]
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 […]
Market Showing Increasing Signs of Strengthening, Says Veros’ Latest 12-Month Forecast Update
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 2, 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 is gaining momentum with a greater percentage of markets expected to increase in value over the next 12 months, moving upwards to […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Freddie Mac’s Home Possible Mortgage Program
TROY, Mich., March 25, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale lenders, announced today the availability of Freddie Mac’s new Home Possible(R) Mortgage program, which enables first-time home buyers and low- to moderate-income borrowers to achieve home ownership with only a three percent down payment.
MorVest Capital Says Recent Changes on FHA Loans Will Impact Mortgage Servicing Rights Fair Value
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MorVest Capital, a specialized investment firm focused on providing strategic capital and analytics solutions to the mortgage banking and residential finance industry, is drawing mortgage servicers’ attention to the impact two recent changes will have on mortgage servicing rights fair value for FHA loans.
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.
Veros CEO Darius Bozorgi Speaking at 2015 ABS Vegas Conference
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros), an award-winning industry leader in enterprise risk management, collateral valuation services and predictive analytics, is pleased to announce that president and CEO Darius Bozorgi will be a panelist at the 2015 ABS Vegas conference, the largest capital markets conference in the […]
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).
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, […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Enhances its Exclusive Broker Tools
TROY, Mich., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing wholesale mortgage lenders, announced that it has created a new Marketing Center and also completely reskinned its mobile app, UMobile.
HECM Reverse Mortgages Have Less Risk for Lenders says ReverseVision Board Member, Industry Expert Jeffrey Taylor
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage lenders offering the HUD-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) will find that originating reverse loans carries fewer risks than traditional mortgages. Recent HUD changes have made these loans even better suited to serve their intended purpose, according to reverse mortgage expert Jeffrey Taylor, a ReverseVision […]
Reverse Mortgage Volumes Trend Up in Closed Loan Data, FHA Endorsements a Lagging Indicator, says ReverseVision’s Rob Katz
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Contrary to what has been reported for the past six months, reverse mortgage originations have been trending up according to ReverseVision, the leading provider of reverse mortgage lending solutions. ReverseVision’s RV Exchange (RVX) is the leading reverse loan origination system (RLOS) and lending system of record […]
Global DMS and Collateral Analytics Team to Offer Enhanced Valuation Services
LANSDALE, Pa. and HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, and Collateral Analytics, a leading provider of real estate analytics and valuation products, announced they formed a strategic alliance that integrated various components of their software valuation solutions.
FirstClose Announces Expanded Portfolio Review Service
AUSTIN, Texas, May 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose, an Austin, Texas-based mortgage technology service provider, announced today the expansion of its Portfolio Review Service for current home values, liens and encumbrances. Lenders can now access a detailed asset valuation that meets compliance requirements, but also exceeds expectations with a summary of the featured properties’ […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Non-QM Program to Accommodate Jumbo Borrowers
TROY, Mich., April 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the nation’s largest wholesale lenders, announced that it launched a new program called ‘Big and Easy Plus,’ which is designed for non-QM Jumbo loans.
CoesterVMS Coming Soon to ReverseVision’s Integrated Technology
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. today announced an agreement to add CoesterVMS’s appraisal services to RV Exchange – ReverseVision’s Reverse Loan Origination System (RLOS) platform.
IDS Mortgage Document Preparation System Now Fully Supports E-Signatures for FHA Documents
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announced its flagship doc prep system idsDoc is fully capable of supporting electronic signatures for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) documents. The FHA announced on Jan. 30 that it would accept e-signatures on documents associated with FHA-insured […]
Home Owners Now Can Build the Loan They Want with Shore Mortgage ‘Flex Term’
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Right now, loan officers at Shore Mortgage – one of a select group of home lenders operating in all 50 states – are counseling clients on a new mortgage option that allows home owners to customize both the length of the loan and the payment like never […]
Forsythe Appraisals Successfully Utilizing Global DMS’ eTrac Platform for Appraisals
LANSDALE, Pa., Feb. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Forsythe Appraisals, LLC, the largest independent provider of residential real estate appraisals in the United States, is leveraging the eTrac Enterprise platform to manage appraisal ordering, tracking and review for all of its branch […]
EPIC’s Jim Gillette Honored as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. In addition to Gillette, Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches UWM Track, an Innovative Communication Tool for Brokers and REALTORS
TROY, Mich., Feb. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest wholesale lender, today announced that it rolled out UWM Track, which assists brokers in providing current status on loans to REALTORS(R). The efficiency and visibility the solution offers eliminates communication issues and facilitates the broker’s ability to forge stronger relationships […]
Vanguard Funding LLC Vice President, Robert Jayne, Earns Prestigious National Mortgage Industry Certification
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Robert Jayne, Vice President of Vanguard Funding LLC, has joined the elite group of mortgage professionals to attain standing as a nationally recognized Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP). The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has granted Jayne this distinguished certification as he has demonstrated he […]
From Coast to Coast, Shore Mortgage Now Offering Home Loans in All 50 States
TROY, Mich., Oct. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Shore Mortgage, a fast-growing, direct-to-consumer online mortgage lender focused on service and speed, today announced that the firm is licensed to originate and service mortgages in all 50 states. This makes Shore Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services, part of a select group of direct […]
Global DMS Integrates its Valuation Management Platform with DataQuick’s Collateral Validation Solution
LANSDALE, Pa., July 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that its valuation management software is integrated with DataQuick(R), a provider of advanced real estate information solutions powered by data, analytics and decisioning. The integration taps DataQuick’s Collateral Validation (CV) analytics […]
WTCI Expands Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) has enhanced its Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services. WTCI has added Risk Management Solutions catastrophe modeling software to the foundation of its risk modeling services and solutions. In addition, risk modeling professional Bruce Norris, a WTCI director, recently […]
Interthinx 2012 Yearly Report Highlights Geographical Shift in Mortgage Fraud Risk
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Interthinx, a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, a report covering data and trends based on analysis of loan applications processed in 2012 by the Interthinx FraudGUARD(R) system.
Titan Lenders Corp. Adds Platinum Data RealView Automated Appraisal Underwriting Solution
DENVER, Colo., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) now offers Platinum Data Solution’s RealView automated underwriting appraisal tool to its growing clientele of mortgage lenders and related residential finance service providers, including servicers, investors and state housing finance agencies (HFAs).
United Wholesale Mortgage Rolls Out Marketing Program for Brokers
TROY, Mich., April 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the nation, today announced it has launched a free Web portal that enables brokers they work with to produce customized flyers, with options geared towards also marketing to borrowers and REALTORS(R). The system offers an easy-to-use […]
Sterling McGregor joins Dealpoint Merrill as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dealpoint Merrill (subsidiary of The Merrill Group of Companies), a regional owner and operator of ‘value added’ adaptive reuse properties, retail conversions and investments, is proud to announce Sterling McGregor has joined the company as Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer.
VLP Expands Real Estate Practice with Addition of Tarun Chandran
PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its real estate practice with the addition of Tarun Chandran, who joins as a partner based in Chicago. Mr. Chandran brings considerable experience in commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions to VLP.
Realty AZ Central Seeks ‘Best of the Best’ Real Estate Agent Nominees
PHOENIX, Ariz. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Realty AZ Central is currently seeking nominees for their 2013 ‘Best of the Best’ real estate agent directory. The company features local market experts that have been nominated by the public and who agree to adhere to Realty AZ Central’s standards of excellence.
PCM of California, Inc. to Manage Mission Viejo’s Highland Park Community
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has assumed management of Mission Viejo’s Highland Park Homeowners’ Association, effective November 1. The 208-home community is the fifth to be added to PCM’s Orange County management portfolio in recent months. PCM now manages 18 associations in […]
PCM of California Employees Raise $16,230 to Support those in Need this Holiday Season
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Donny Disbro, chief executive officer of PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), announced today that company employees raised more than $16,230 during a series of charitable fundraisers over the past several weeks.
Real Estate Website Empowers Investors Worldwide Via Unbiased Research
CALGARY, Alberta (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Joe Iannuzzi, founder and CEO of Greatest Boom Ever (GreatestBoomEver.com), always had an interest in the ‘unbiased economic fundamentals’ of real estate. Why is a market good? Why is a market bad? So, he began his research and this educational real estate portal was born.
PCM of California, Inc. to Manage RSM’s Traditions Homeowners’ Association
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PCM of California, Inc. (PCM), an Associa company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to manage the Traditions Homeowners’ Association located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.
PCM CEO Donny Disbro Offers Best Practices on Mediation for Community Associations at CAI Legal Conference
TEMECULA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) chief executive officer Donny Disbro addressed community association professionals on Friday on the benefits and pitfalls of mediation as an alternative to costly litigation.
United Wholesale Mortgage Reports Huge Uptick in Originations for Q3
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 49 states, announced that it grew its residential lending volume from $1.245 billion in Q2 to $2.019 billion in Q3, representing a 62 percent increase.
Hotel Near Humboldt State University to be Sold – Conversion Opportunity to Brand the Hotel in a Strong Market
ARCATA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HVS Capital Corp (www.hvscapital.com) has been exclusively appointed to sell the former Days Inn in Arcata, Calif. The 78-room property was built in 1975 and operated as an unflagged hotel under the name ‘North Coast Inn.’ The hotel was purchased for $5 million in January 2007 and underwent a refurbishment […]
Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel and Convention Center in Casper, WY to be Sold
CASPER, Wyo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HVS Capital Corp (www.hvscapital.com) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Ramada Plaza Riverside Hotel and Convention Center in Casper, WY. The full-service, 200-room property is located in the heart of scenic Casper, Wyoming along the North Platte River, just off Interstate 25.
Bank of America Violating Multi-State Settlement, Homeowner Alleges
ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jay Fenello, a homeowner currently suing Bank of America to prevent an illegal foreclosure of his home, today announced that he has reported the bank to state and Federal regulators for allegedly continuing to violate the terms of the Multi-State settlement.
The Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour Showcases Century-Old Homes this October
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nine homes in the historic Hyde Park Neighborhood will open their doors to the public for the 30th Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The homes include mansions, shirtwaists, and an Arts and Crafts bungalow. The tour will be held Friday, October 5 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, October 6 […]
Historic Hotel Durant in Bay Area to Be Sold
BERKELEY, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HVS Capital Corp (www.hvscapital.com) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Hotel Durant in Berkeley, Calif. The 143-room property is a historic, contemporary, boutique hotel adjacent the University of California at Berkeley, within walking distance of all student housing, the newly renovated football stadium and the basketball arena.
Professional Community Management of California, Inc adds Palm Springs Villas II to Management Portfolio
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced they are managing Palm Springs Villas II Homeowners Association. The community of 476 condominiums offers six large pools, eight spas, tennis courts and a practice putting green.
PCM Employee Builds Home Through Mutual Self Help Project for Color Country Community Housing
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced that employee Jeremy Blakely built and moved his family into a new home in Mesquite, NV. The project was through Mutual Self Help by Color Country Community Housing (CCCHI), in partnership with the USDA Rural Development Agency. Blakely works in […]
PCM’s Sydney Young Earns PCAM(R) Designation
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced that Sydney Young, general manager of Sun City Mesquite was awarded the prestigious Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation by the Community Associations Institute.
Aliso Viejo Community Association and PCM Teams Up for Relay for Life
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) announced today that staff and members of the Aliso Viejo Community Association (AVCA) will take part in the annual Aliso Viejo Relay for Life.