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Simplifile’s Vicki DiPasquale Named One of Mortgage Professional America’s Elite Women in Mortgage

/ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that Vice President of Sales Vicki DiPasquale is one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2017 Elite Women in Mortgage.

DiPasquale was recognized for her significant contributions to the title industry as a subject matter expert in e-recording, lender-settlement collaboration, and post-closing and for her efforts to transform public perception of e-recording by promoting education and partnership among lenders, settlement agents, and county recorders.

"It is rare to see a sales executive honored at such a high level, yet I can think of no one more deserving of recognition than Vicki DiPasquale, whose consultative approach to sales is guided by a sincere passion for sharing her substantial expertise and educating those who stand to benefit most from emerging technologies," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "Vicki's efforts have had a transformative effect not only on Simplifile's growth and success but on the evolution of the industries we serve."

"As a thirty-year veteran of the title industry, I find it incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that is modernizing the way settlement agents collaborate with mortgage lenders and county recorders," said DiPasquale. "There is really nothing I'd rather do - which makes this recognition an unexpected and humbling honor."

MPA's annual list of Elite Women in Mortgage recognizes the mortgage industry's most influential women leaders. Visit http://www.mpamag.com/rankings/elite-women-2017 for a full list of this year's honorees.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

About Mortgage Professional America:

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter.

For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that Vice President of Sales Vicki DiPasquale is one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2017 Elite Women in Mortgage.

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Simplifile Adds 21 Southern Jurisdictions to E-Recording Network

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has extended its industry-leading e-recording network to include 21 additional recording jurisdictions across the southern United States.

"E-recording is becoming the preferred way to do business as more settlement professionals and recording jurisdictions recognize its abundant time- and cost-saving benefits," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "With the addition of these 21 new counties and parishes, Simplifile continues our efforts to expand the availability of e-recording in the South and nationwide for the benefit of consumers, lenders, settlement agents, and counties."

The new jurisdictions are:
* Columbia County, Ark.
* Jackson County. Ark.
* Pope County, Ark.
* Camden County, Ga.
* Fulton County, Ga.
* Glascock County, Ga.
* Jasper County, Ga.
* Oglethorpe County, Ga.
* Tift County, Ga.
* Wayne County, Ga.
* Iberville Parish, La.
* St. Charles Parish, La.
* St. Martin Parish, La.
* St. Tammany Parish, La.
* Tangipahoa Parish, La.
* West Baton Rouge Parish, La.
* West Feliciana Parish, La.
* Swain County, N.C.
* Calhoun County, Texas
* Roanoke City, Va.
* Suffolk City, Va.

Settlement agents in these jurisdictions can now electronically submit documents directly to the county recording office via Simplifile's secure e-recording service. Within minutes, county recorders can review, stamp, record, and return documents electronically through the Simplifile system. The secure platform also reduces errors and eliminates check-writing costs by allowing settlement agents to electronically pay recording fees and other associated expenses.

Throughout the United States, more than 1,629 county recording offices now electronically record deeds, mortgages, and other documents using Simplifile. For a current list of all jurisdictions within the Simplifile e-recording network, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties/.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has extended its industry-leading e-recording network to include 21 additional recording jurisdictions across the southern United States.

Related link: https://simplifile.com/

Simplifile’s Paul Clifford Receives 2017 Award for Innovation from October Research

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- PROVO, Utah, June 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Paul Clifford, president, was recognized with the 2017 October Research Award for Innovation for his leadership in establishing Simplifile's e-recording network, along with other achievements in support of the title industry.

Now in its sixth year, the October Research awards program honors leaders in the title, underwriting, lending, and settlement services industries for their accomplishments in the areas of leadership, innovation, and philanthropy. Erica Meyer, CEO and Publisher of October Research, presented Clifford with this year's Award for Innovation at the 13th annual National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) in San Antonio.

Under Clifford's leadership, Simplifile has grown the largest e-recording network in the industry, covering more than 75 percent of the U.S. population and making faster, more cost-effective, and more secure recording available for the vast majority of real estate transactions. He has also been a driving force behind Simplifile's pioneering Collaboration and Post Closing services, which enable settlement agents and lenders to efficiently coordinate in real-time on closing disclosures and post-closing activities to reduce compliance risk, fines, and lost revenue.

"We are honored to give Paul Clifford the October Research Award for Innovation," Meyer said. "His drive and vision have truly made a difference in the title insurance industry."

"This award honors the entire Simplifile team, who have worked tirelessly to support e-recording-friendly legislation, educate the marketplace, and continually enhance our Collaboration, E-recording, and Post Closing services to meet the evolving needs of our users," said Clifford.

About October Research:

October Research, LLC is the nation's leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert opinion and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries. The company was founded to be the unifying, agenda-free voice of these industries and the professionals that support them. We have been headquartered in Richfield, Ohio, since our inception in 1999, and still boast the only full-time, independent newsroom devoted to providing in-depth coverage of the top real estate, title insurance, financial and settlement services issues.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Paul Clifford, president, was recognized with the 2017 October Research Award for Innovation for his leadership in establishing Simplifile's e-recording network, along with other achievements in support of the title industry.

Simplifile E-Recording Network Now Available in 15 Midwestern, Western Jurisdictions

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has expanded its industry-leading e-recording network to include 15 additional recording jurisdictions across the Western and Midwestern United States.

"E-recording continues to gain momentum as more settlement agents and recording jurisdictions are realizing the time- and cost-saving benefits and the positive impact on borrower and lender satisfaction that e-recording provides," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile.

"With the addition of these new jurisdictions, Simplifile continues its efforts to expand the availability of e-recording nationwide."

The new jurisdictions are:
* Butte County, Calif.
* Carroll County, Ind.
* Saginaw County, Mich.
* Murray County, Minn.
* Sainte Genevieve County, Mo.
* Williams County, Ohio
* Brook County, Ore.
* Gilliam County, Ore.
* Lake County, Ore.
* Malheur County, Ore.
* Sherman County, Ore.
* Corson County, S.D.
* Moody County, S.D.
* Hot Springs County, Wyo.
* Park County, Wyo.

As members of the Simplifile e-recording network, which is the largest in the nation, settlement agents in these jurisdictions can now electronically submit documents directly to the county recording office via Simplifile's secure e-recording service. Within minutes, the county recorder is also able to review, stamp, record, and return documents electronically through the Simplifile system. The secure platform also reduces errors and eliminates check-writing costs by allowing settlement agents to electronically pay recording fees and other associated expenses.

Throughout the United States, more than 1,622 county recording offices now electronically record deeds, mortgages, and other documents electronically using Simplifile. For a current list of all jurisdictions within the Simplifile e-recording network, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has expanded its industry-leading e-recording network to include 15 additional recording jurisdictions across the Western and Midwestern United States.

Simplifile Adds 14 Counties in American Northeast to Its E-Recording Network

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has added more than a dozen new recording jurisdictions in five states across the American Northeast to its e-recording network, the nation's largest.

"The Northeastern United States is home to some of our nation's oldest counties and most established recording offices, with property records dating back hundreds of years," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile.

"It's a privilege to help settlement agents and recorders in these storied jurisdictions transition to a more modern system of recording that is more efficient and less costly - both in terms of time and money - for all participants."

The 14 new jurisdictions are:
* Town of Brooklyn, Conn.
* Town of Cromwell, Conn.
* Town of Salisbury, Conn.
* Town of Southbury, Conn.
* Town of Warren, Conn.
* Anne Arundel County, Md.
* Queen Anne's County, Md.
* Cambria County, Pa.
* Huntingdon County, Pa.
* Belknap County, N.H.
* Chemung County, N.Y.
* Columbia County, N.Y.
* Fulton County, N.Y.
* Schenectady County, N.Y.

Effective immediately, settlement agents in these jurisdictions can scan and submit documents directly to the county recording office using Simplifile's secure, web-based e-recording service. In just minutes, the county recorder can review, stamp, record, and return documents to the settlement agent using the same electronic system. Settlement agents can also pay recording fees and associated payments securely through the Simplifile service, reducing payment errors and eliminating check-writing costs.

More than 1,622 county recording offices throughout the United States now record deeds, mortgages, and other documents electronically using Simplifile. For an up-to-date list of all jurisdictions currently e-recording with Simplifile, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has added more than a dozen new recording jurisdictions in five states across the American Northeast to its e-recording network, the nation's largest.

Arbor Day Foundation Partners with Simplifile to Plant Trees for Earth Month

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 2,300 trees in Goethe State Forest (Florida) in honor of Arbor Day 2017 and April's worldwide Earth Month celebration.

"Since 2015, the Simplifile Cares program has brought together our employees and their communities to raise money for worthy organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "A fringe benefit of our technologies is that they help our clients and their customers reduce paper waste, so helping restore trees to our national landscape seemed like the perfect way to celebrate Earth Month."

"We are grateful to have Simplifile as a partner in stewarding our nation's forests, which are an important part of our legacy as a people and as a land," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Thanks to Simplifile's partnership, thousands of trees will be planted to help clean the air, protect our water resources, restore wildlife habitats, and add beauty to forests that have suffered devastation."

Simplifile joins dozens of like-minded companies and communities across America in commemorating Arbor Day as part of the month-long Earth Month celebration. Observed on April 28, this year's Arbor Day celebration marked the 145th year of the national tree-planting holiday. For more information or to get involved, visit: http://celebratearborday.com.

About the Arbor Day Foundation:

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters, and valued partners. During the last 44 years, more than 250 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to help others understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues we face today, including air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty and hunger.

For more information visit: https://www.arborday.org.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 2,300 trees in Goethe State Forest (Florida) in honor of Arbor Day 2017 and April's worldwide Earth Month celebration.

New Legislation Enables Massachusetts Jurisdictions to Electronically Record Land Court Documents

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it is now electronically recording Land Court documents in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the first time.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, about 80 percent of real property is "recorded land" whose record keeping is conducted by the recorded land department. The remaining 20 percent of real property, called "registered land," is subject to stricter policies and managed by the registered land department, also known as the Land Court. Land registration documents related to registered land are commonly referred to as "Land Court documents."

Until recently, Massachusetts law dictated that recorders must retain original, hard-copy Land Court documents, making electronic recording of those documents impossible. Early this year, however, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law House Bill 3862, overturning the requirement and allowing registers of deeds throughout the state to e-record Land Court documents for the first time.

Hampden County, Norfolk County, and Southern Essex District were the first Massachusetts jurisdictions to record Land Court documents on April 12. All three jurisdictions have been e-recording recorded land documents for years and were eager to extend the benefits of e-recording to the Land Court.

"In 2004, the Hampden County Registry of Deeds was the first governmental agency on the east coast to perform an electronic recording. On April 12, 2017, we once again made history by being the first registry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to record a registered land document," said Hampden County Register of Deeds Donald E. Ashe. "These historic events would not be possible without Simplifile's hard work, dedication, and innovation in the field of electronic recording of documents."

E-recording enables document submitters to avoid the time and expense of mailing documents or making a trip to the registry of deeds. Instead, they can scan and securely submit documents directly from their home or office.

Registers of deeds also benefit from the efficiency of e-recording. If a submitted document has an issue that must be resolved before it can be recorded, the recording clerk can electronically reject the document, immediately informing the submitter why the document is ineligible for recordation. Without e-recording, it can take days to notify the submitter of a document error. With e-recording, the submitter can receive notification and re-submit a corrected document in minutes.

"Simplifile has been helping Massachusetts jurisdictions e-record documents related to recorded land since 2007," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "Registers of deeds throughout the commonwealth have come to appreciate the efficiency, cost savings and customer service benefits of e-recording - and now they can apply those benefits across their recording workload."

More than 1,606 recording offices throughout the United States now record deeds, mortgages, and other documents electronically using Simplifile. For an up-to-date list of all jurisdictions currently e-recording with Simplifile, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it is now electronically recording Land Court documents in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the first time.

Simplifile Hires Toni Carroll as National Settlement Account Manager

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has hired title and settlement industry veteran Toni Carroll as national settlement account manager. In this position, Carroll will maintain and improve Simplifile's settlement software vendor relationships while supporting the sales effort to deliver Settlement Collaboration to the real estate industry.

"Toni Carroll's more than 30 years of title and settlement expertise and her passion for improving settlement processes via technology make her ideally suited to drive the growth of Simplifile's Collaboration solution in the title and settlement market," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "She is a tremendous asset to our organization, and we are eager to see her bring her industry experience to bear."

Prior to joining Simplifile, Carroll was business development manager for First American Professional Real Estate Services, where she assisted the sales team in increasing its new customer base and provided subject matter expertise to the sales and development teams. Her other recent positions include state agency manager for the southeast and mid-Atlantic divisions of North American Title Insurance Company and vice president of sales for TSS Software Corporation, which was acquired by First American Title Insurance Company in 2013.

"Having conducted more than 3,000 closings in my title industry career, I am intimately familiar with the challenges title and settlement professionals face in collaborating with their lender partners," Carroll said. "Simplifile has a long-standing reputation of delivering efficient, cost-saving solutions to the settlement industry, and I am eager to continue that tradition with the advancement of the Settlement Collaboration solution."

About Simplifile
Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has hired title and settlement industry veteran Toni Carroll as national settlement account manager. In this position, Carroll will maintain and improve Simplifile's settlement software vendor relationships while supporting the sales effort to deliver Settlement Collaboration to the real estate industry.

Simplifile VP Nancy Alley Honored as ‘Tech All-Star’ by Mortgage Bankers Association

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Simplifile Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley was one of five mortgage technology innovators honored by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as a 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Star. The award, now in its 16th year, recognizes "industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions in mortgage technology."

In a statement, MBA Chairman Rodrigo Lopez, CMB, said, "Technology is critical to the growth of our industry and the success of our members' businesses. We have been fortunate to have a dedicated and diverse array of true innovators who continue to push the envelope and move our industry forward. MBA is honored to recognize the men and women making significant technological contributions to the real-estate finance industry."

"My passion has always been to solve problems through technology. There is nothing more rewarding than being recognized for advancing a cause in which you truly believe," Alley said. "I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to the MBA for honoring my efforts in the realm of mortgage technology and my desire to continue to push the industry forward through the adoption of digital solutions."

Alley was recognized for her efforts to drive the advancement of digital mortgage solutions, including her work with industry organizations like MISMO, the MBA's Residential Technology (RESTECH) Forum, the Freddie Mac Vendor Advisory Board and the Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac joint Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) Advisory Board.

"At her core, Nancy is a visionary, and her career-long effort to push electronic solutions has paid dividends in the four years she's been with Simplifile," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "Furthermore, Nancy has been an incredible innovator not just for Simplifile, but for the industry in general. Her in-depth knowledge of the industry has allowed her to strategically prescribe the alterations the mortgage industry needs to become efficient, transparent, and reputable. I can think of no other individual who deserves this honor more than her."

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Simplifile Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley was one of five mortgage technology innovators honored by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as a 2017 MBA Insights Tech All-Star.

Simplifile Announces Integration with Ellie Mae’s Encompass Mortgage Management Solution

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that its Collaboration and Post Closing services will be available this month through Ellie Mae's Encompass(r) all-in-one mortgage management solution. The seamless integration allows Encompass users to collaborate with settlement agents via Simplifile and work together seamlessly on documents and disclosure data from pre-closing to post closing.

Simplifile Collaboration enables lenders to work directly with their settlement agents to share, receive, and validate disclosure data, documents, and transaction details. Simplifile Post Closing provides lenders with real-time updates on the recording status of documents, then closes the loop on the entire mortgage transaction by delivering the final title policy and fee data electronically. Both services automatically record any loan changes, updates, or deficiencies to generate an audit-ready compliance trail.

Ellie Mae is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Ellie Mae's Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution provides one system of record that enables banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders to originate and fund mortgages and improve compliance, loan quality, and efficiency.

"Simplifile is delighted to partner with Ellie Mae," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "With this secure, seamless integration, Encompass users gain visibility into settlement agent processes and will experience faster, more efficient mortgage closings. We look forward to a long, successful relationship with Ellie Mae."

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800.460.5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that its Collaboration and Post Closing services will be available this month through Ellie Mae's Encompass(r) all-in-one mortgage management solution.

Simplifile Recognized as HousingWire TECH100 Winner for Second Year Running

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

Now in its fourth year, the HousingWire TECH100 program acknowledges the increasingly important role technology providers play in propelling real estate and mortgage markets forward. Chosen by HousingWire's editorial staff, the award's winners must demonstrate unique solutions that have significant market influence or potential. Since its inception, the program has seen a steady increase in both the number of companies who apply for the award and the breadth of their innovations.

HousingWire recognized Simplifile for its Collaboration service that brings lenders and settlement agents together on a single platform to share, receive, and validate mortgage documents and data in real time. The editorial staff also noted Simplifile's advancements in automating the post closing process by bridging its Collaboration platform with the nation's largest e-recording network.

"It's an honor to see our Collaboration and Post Closing services acknowledged among such a strong field of innovative solutions in this year's HW TECH100," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "We're always seeking new ways to better serve lenders, settlement agents, and counties through technologies that support collaboration and workflow efficiency."

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

For a full list of honorees, visit http://tech100.housingwire.com/.

About Simplifile:
Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800.460.5657.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/ Finance category, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

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 list of the most innovative technology companies in housing for the second year in a row.

Simplifile E-recording Network Gains 43 New Counties in South, Midwest U.S.

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 network in the last quarter of 2016 or first quarter of 2017, with most signing on in just the last two months.

"E-recording saves counties and settlement service providers time and money while increasing borrower and lender satisfaction," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "It is our pleasure to support these new jurisdictions as they transition from manual recording to an electronic process that is more efficient and beneficial for everyone involved."

Aurora, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jones, Lawrence, Moody, and Union counties are the latest South Dakota jurisdictions to begin accepting electronically submitted documents following the state's legislative authorization of e-recording last October.

Other new counties across the South and Midwest include:
* Clark County, Ark.
* Howard County, Ark.
* Butts County, Ga.
* Carroll County, Ga.
* Cook County, Ga.
* Long County, Ga.
* Montgomery County, Ga.
* Paulding County, Ga.
* Wilcox County, Ga.
* Marion County, Ill.
* Williamson County, Ill.
* Pike County, Ind.
* Putnam County, Ind.
* Scott County, Ind.
* Plaquemines Parish, La.
* Washington County, Md.
* Jackson County, Miss.
* Rankin County, Miss.
* Holt County, Mo.
* Maries County, Mo.
* Ste. Genevieve County, Mo.
* Lee County, N.C.
* Renville County, N.D.
* Scotland County, N.C.
* Huron County, Ohio
* Ross County, Ohio
* Jackson County, Okla.
* Aiken County, S.C.
* Anderson County, S.C.
* Clarendon County, S.C.
* Dorchester County, S.C.
* Carroll County, Tenn.
* Montgomery County, Tenn.
* Waller County, Texas
* Isle of Wight County, Va.
* Washburn County, Wis.

Effective immediately, settlement agents in these jurisdictions can scan and submit documents directly to the county recording office using Simplifile's secure, web-based e-recording service. In just minutes, the county recorder can review, stamp, record, and return documents to the settlement agent using the same electronic system. Settlement agents can also pay recording fees and associated payments securely through the Simplifile service, reducing payment errors and eliminating check-writing costs.

More than 1,579 county recording offices throughout the United States now record deeds, mortgages, and other documents electronically using Simplifile. For an up-to-date list of all jurisdictions currently e-recording with Simplifile, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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 network in the last quarter of 2016 or first quarter of 2017, with most signing on in just the last two months.

Simplifile Clocks 11.9 Million E-recording Transactions in 2016, Sets Sights on Settlement Innovation in 2017

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 offices in 2016, Simplifile will focus in 2017 on expanding its network of settlement agent users and introducing enhancements to its online collaboration platform for settlement service providers.

"An incredible three out of four U.S. real estate transactions in 2016 occurred in a county that e-records with Simplifile," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "We will continue to grow our e-recording network in 2017, and we'll also roll out new enhancements to our Collaboration and Post Closing services that put settlement agents' needs at the forefront."

Simplifile's e-recording network grew at a pace of one new county every other day in 2016. In all, 182 counties and parishes in 32 states joined Simplifile over the course of the year, bringing the total number of e-recording jurisdictions nationwide to 1,543 on December 31. Today, the network covers 1,560 counties and more than 75 percent of the U.S. population, making faster, more cost-effective and more secure recording available for the vast majority of real estate transactions.

In 2016, title companies, banks, attorneys, servicers, and lien filers submitted some 11.9 million documents directly to county recording offices using Simplifile. The company also saw growth in adoption of its Collaboration and Post Closing services, which allow settlement agents to share, receive, and validate documents and data with their network of lenders in real time. Simplifile's secure, electronic workspace provides a platform for collaboration on fee data, documents, and transaction details.

Now in its seventeenth year of operation, Simplifile increased its staff by 8% in 2016 and added several new members to its leadership team, including Director of Product Strategy Brian Boike, Director of Lender Experience Chris Lohman, and Director of Strategic Initiatives David Majewski.

The year was also a busy one for Simplifile Cares, the philanthropic program through which Simplifile honors its commitment to service. Employees contributed 155 volunteer hours and the company donated a total of $36,526 to benefit Habitat for Humanity chapters in 33 states.

About Simplifile

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800-460-5657.

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 offices in 2016, Simplifile will focus in 2017 on expanding its network of settlement agent users.

Simplifile Integrates Collaboration, Post Closing Services with LendingQB

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document and data collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced the integration of its Collaboration and Post Closing services with LendingQB, a provider of 100 percent web browser-based, end-to-end mortgage loan origination software.

Through the integration, LendingQB users can create loan records to initiate data and document sharing with settlement providers, collaborate and exchange Closing Disclosure data with settlement agents, communicate in real time and gain immediate insight into any changes made by settlement.

"In today's lending environment, it is critical that lenders be able to seamlessly share data between loan production, settlement and all other key parties," said Tim Nguyen, president of LendingQB. "This partnership with Simplifile enables users to ensure that changes made by settlement agents are immediately updated in the loan file."

Simplifile Collaboration enables lenders to work directly with their settlement partners to share, receive, and validate documents and data by providing a platform for collaborating on fee data, documents, and transaction details, while Simplifile Post Closing informs lenders automatically on the recording status of documents and delivers the final title policy and fee data electronically, thus closing the loop on the entire mortgage transaction. With this integration, LendingQB users gain visibility into settlement agent processes while creating an auditable track record of all loan changes, updates, deficiencies and status within a single system.

"When lenders are more connected to their settlement partners, the mortgage closing process becomes much smoother, and there is a demonstrable effect on reducing the errors and miscommunications that can lead to compliance errors," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "Even before TRID, keeping the LOS and title production data in sync was a huge challenge, and there has been a persistent need for this type of transparency, which hasn't been available until now. Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing create an environment where lenders and settlement agents can work together and communicate in real time to execute closing documents in a more efficient and compliant manner."

More than 17,000 settlement companies already use Simplifile to e-record documents in 1,500+ counties and jurisdictions across the nation, making it easy for lenders to connect seamlessly to their existing settlement partners and be operational almost immediately.

For more information, visit https://simplifile.com.

About Lending QB:

LendingQB(R) is a provider of Lean Lending solutions. The Lean Lending solution consists of a 100 percent web browser-based, end-to-end loan residential mortgage origination system, best of breed integrations with key industry partners and 'adoptimization' services that result in faster cycle times and lower costs per loan. For more information, please call 888.285.3912 or visit www.lendingqb.com.

Trademarks: LendingQB(R) and Lean Lending(R) are registered trademarks of MeridianLink, Inc. in the U.S. All other trademarks, service marks, and product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800.460.5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document and data collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced the integration of its Collaboration and Post Closing services with LendingQB, a provider of 100 percent web browser-based, end-to-end mortgage loan origination software.

Freedom Mortgage Wholesale Division Now Using Simplifile Collaboration Service

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

"Freedom's network of settlement partners plays a significant role in our ability to deliver superior service and on-time closings to our mortgage customers," said Mike Graham, vice president of national TPO operations at Freedom Mortgage. "Through the Simplifile Collaboration service, we are able to work with our settlement partners in real time, which creates a more streamlined closing process and ultimately leads to a better borrowing experience for the customer."

Simplifile Collaboration enables lenders to share, receive, and validate documents and data with their settlement partners via a secure platform and provides visibility into settlement partner processes, resulting in faster, transparent, and more compliant mortgage closings. The system also automatically notes file changes, updates, deficiencies, and statuses to craft an audit-ready compliance trail.

"The importance of true collaboration between lenders and settlement providers in the post-TRID era cannot be overstated," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "By facilitating direct, real-time interaction, Simplifile Collaboration provides a consistent, secure, auditable means of completing key mortgage loan documents in accordance with TRID."

About Freedom Mortgage

Freedom Mortgage is a national, full-service mortgage banker that provides origination and servicing through retail, wholesale, correspondent and commercial divisions. One of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, the company is licensed in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Freedom Mortgage is renowned for using the most advanced technologies and providing world-class service to its clients, borrowers and partners. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J. For more information, please visit www.FreedomMortgage.com.

About Simplifile

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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.

Four New Counties Adopt Simplifile as Wyoming Authorizes E-recording Statewide

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that four new Wyoming counties have joined Simplifile's e-recording network following the January 1 passage of a law authorizing e-recording statewide.

In March 2016, Wyoming legislators approved a bill that empowers county clerks throughout the state to accept electronic recordings of deeds, mortgages, conveyances, and other similar documents in accordance with the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act (URPERA). Wyoming joins 30 other U.S. states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia in adopting URPERA.

The bill, which went into effect January 1, 2017, paves the way for county recorders and settlement agents to eliminate expenses associated with paper recording and work more quickly and efficiently by automating document examination, fee collection, image retention, and data processing.

"This is a terrific development for Wyoming settlement agents and county recorders, who have long expressed an interest in modernizing their recording processes," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "We're ready to help additional counties get up and running - a process that usually takes only days - so they can take advantage of e-recording's significant time- and cost-savings."

Two Wyoming counties, Converse and Sweetwater, began accepting e-recorded documents in 2011 under the assumption the state would eventually adopt URPERA. Earlier this week, Fremont, Lincoln, Teton, and Weston counties became the first new Wyoming jurisdictions to begin e-recording with Simplifile following URPERA adoption. Simplifile expects additional Wyoming counties will join its e-recording network, the nation's largest, in the coming months.

Simplifile's e-recording service is available in 43% of U.S. counties. Through Simplifile, settlement agents can scan and submit land records directly to any of the 1,559 participating county recording offices. In just minutes, the county recorder can review, stamp, record, and return documents to the settlement agent electronically. In addition, recording fees and associated payments can be processed directly through Simplifile's secure service, eliminating payment errors and check-writing expenses.

For an up-to-date list of counties participating in Simplifile's e-recording network, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties/.

About Simplifile

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that four new Wyoming counties have joined Simplifile's e-recording network following the January 1 passage of a law authorizing e-recording statewide.

Twelve Jurisdictions in Georgia, Louisiana Join Simplifile’s E-recording Network

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- 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.

"We are excited to see steady growth of e-recording adoption across Georgia and Louisiana, and we will continue to work with recording offices in these states to make e-recording available to more citizens," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile.

The first Georgia county joined Simplifile's e-recording network in February 2013; Louisiana's first e-recording parish joined Simplifile's network in August 2014.

"It's our hope that one day, every jurisdiction will enjoy the benefits of a more efficient e-recording workflow as well as the savings that come with paperless recording and payment processing."

The new jurisdictions are:
Bartow County, Ga.
Bleckley County, Ga.
Cherokee County, Ga.
Dawson County, Ga.
Echols County, Ga.
Madison County, Ga.
Polk County, Ga.
Talbot County, Ga.
Assumption Parish, La.
Evangeline Parish, La.
Iberia Parish, La.
Sabine Parish, La.

Settlement agents need only a computer with high-speed internet access and a scanner to begin submitting documents electronically in these counties.

Simplifile's online e-recording service enables settlement agents to scan and submit land records directly to any of 1,546 participating county recording offices nationwide. In just minutes, the county recorder can review, stamp, record, and return documents to the settlement agent electronically. In addition, recording fees and associated payments can be processed directly through Simplifile's secure service, eliminating the expense of payment errors and check-writing costs for settlement agents and county recorders.

For a complete list of county recording offices using Simplifile to e-record deeds, mortgages, and other documents, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties/.

About Simplifile

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

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.

Brian Boike Joins Simplifile as Director of Product Strategy

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it has hired Brian Boike as director of product strategy. In his new role, Boike will work with executive leadership and business partners to identify new technological solutions for collaboration and information sharing that enable Simplifile's clients to work more efficiently and profitably.

"Brian has over 16 years' experience in bringing mortgage banking technologies to market. More importantly, he believes in what we're doing at Simplifile and shares our fanatical devotion to the user experience," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "We welcome Brian to the team and feel confident this is the right move not just for the company, but also for our customers."

Before joining Simplifile, Boike served in leadership roles in operations and continuous improvement at Michigan-based United Shore Financial Services, whose portfolio of brands includes United Wholesale Mortgage, and Shore Mortgage. Prior to that, Boike was the product manager of a loan origination system at FIS, the world's largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. He has also held management roles in application development and process improvement for Flagstar Bank.

"Simplifile has long been recognized as the leader in e-recording technology. Now the company is making a name for itself in post-closing and collaboration solutions for mortgage lenders and settlement agents," said Boike. "It's an exciting time to join the team. I look forward to driving changes that will help mortgage lenders compete and grow in this complex industry."

Boike is a former chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Residential Mortgage Technology (ResTech) Forum. He has also served on the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Residential Mortgage Governance Committee and continues to participate in several MISMO work groups. Boike holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University.

About Simplifile

Simplifile is an electronic document and data workflow platform that connects lenders, settlement agents and counties. Since 2000, Simplifile has grown the nation's largest e-recording network and transformed the title and real estate industries. From e-recording to document sharing, collaboration and post-closing, Simplifile offers an array of services in one place to help users securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call (800) 460-5657.

Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it has hired Brian Boike as director of product strategy. In his new role, Boike will work with executive leadership and business partners to identify new technological solutions for collaboration and information sharing that enable Simplifile's clients to work more efficiently and profitably.

HousingWire Names Simplifile President Paul Clifford a 2016 Vanguard Award Winner

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that company President Paul Clifford has been honored with HousingWire magazine's 2016 Vanguard Award(TM). Clifford was recognized for his leadership in residential mortgage e-recording and collaboration technologies and for his overall contributions to the U.S. housing economy.

Clifford founded Simplifile more than 16 years ago. Under his leadership, the company's flagship e-recording service helped revolutionize the title and recording industries and today connects more than 17,000 settlement agents to county recorders in more than 1,539 jurisdictions throughout the United States. Simplifile's e-recording network, the nation's largest, continues to grow at a pace that exceeds one new county every other day.

During the last year, Clifford has focused on expanding Simplifile's Collaboration and Post Closing services, which enable lenders and settlement agents to share and validate real estate data and documents in real time via a secure, web-based environment. Simplifile has completed technology integrations with several popular title and mortgage loan origination platforms under Clifford's guidance, and the company has significantly expanded the network of lenders participating in its Collaboration and Post Closing services.

"I am deeply honored to be recognized among such a remarkable group of industry leaders," Clifford said. "Bringing Simplifile Collaboration to market is a goal I have been working toward for almost 17 years, and it's one that I could not have achieved if my dream was not shared by some of the best talent in the industry."

The 40 senior-level executives recognized as 2016 Vanguard Award winners were selected by HousingWire's editorial staff based on their demonstrated leadership and influence on the housing industry at large.

"The HW Vanguards continued to impress going into its second year; the winners are second-to-none, and this list represents the finest cross-section of mortgage talent available," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire editor-in-chief.

About Simplifile

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800-460-5657.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is by far the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments, and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that company President Paul Clifford has been honored with HousingWire magazine's 2016 Vanguard Award(TM). Clifford was recognized for his leadership in residential mortgage e-recording and collaboration technologies and for his overall contributions to the U.S. housing economy.

Simplifile Signs On 22 Additional Counties in Midwest, West Coast Regions

PROVO, Utah, May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it added 22 additional county recording offices in the Midwest and on the West Coast to its e-recording platform. These new counties are located in Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin.

"Adoption of e-recording isn't just relegated to counties containing large municipalities," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "Counties in states as lightly populated as North Dakota, for example, are also seeing the efficiency and cost benefits e-recording can provide and are choosing to make the switch from paper-based to electronic recording."

Recently added counties include:
Latah County, Idaho
Tazewell County, Ill.
Harper County, Kan.
Stanton County, Kan.
Gladwin County, Mich.
Roscommon County, Mich.
Freeborn County, Minn.
Nobles County, Minn.
Red Lake County, Minn.
Roseau County, Minn.
Traverse County, Minn.
Adair County, Mo.
McKenzie County, N.D.
Ransom County, N.D.
Marion County, Ohio
Grant County, Ore.
Marion County, Ore.
Kittitas County, Wash.
Calumet County, Wis.
Fond du Lac County, Wis.
Jackson County, Wis.
Oneida County, Wisc.

Using Simplifile's secure, web-based e-recording service, settlement service providers can scan, upload and submit documents directly to the county for recording. Within minutes of submission to the county recorder, documents are reviewed, stamped, recorded and returned to the settlement service provider electronically. In addition, Simplifile enables settlement service providers and county recorders to reduce payment errors and eliminate check-based payment costs by securely processing payments through the Simplifile service.

The minimum requirements for customers to begin submitting documents for e-recording through Simplifile are high-speed Internet access, a PC, and a scanner.

To date, 1,424 county recording offices throughout the United States use Simplifile to e-record deeds, mortgages and other documents. Visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties/ for an up-to-date list of all the recording offices using Simplifile for e-recording.

For more information about e-recording, call 800-460-5657 or visit https://simplifile.com/.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile is an electronic document and data workflow platform that connects lenders, settlement agents and counties. Since 2000, Simplifile has grown the nation's largest e-recording network and transformed the title and real estate industries. From e-recording to document sharing, collaboration and post-closing, Simplifile offers an array of services in one place to help users securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call (800) 460-5657.

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Simplifile Adds 16 County Recording Offices Across Southeast, Mid-Atlantic

PROVO, Utah, May 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it has installed its e-recording solution in 16 additional county recording offices across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

"Nationwide, e-recording adoption is steadily growing, as county recorders begin to see the efficiency and cost benefits e-recording provides," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile.

"Georgia, in particular, has lead the way in terms of e-recording adoption through Simplifile during the first four months of the year, and we foresee additional growth in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic throughout the rest of the year."

The new counties include:
Houston County, Ala.
Lafayette County, Ark.
Wakulla County, Fla.
Berrien County, Ga.
Bulloch County, Ga.
Chattooga County, Ga.
Emanuel County, Ga.
Gordon County, Ga.
Habersham County, Ga.
Harris County, Ga.
Irwin County, Ga.
Terrell County, Ga.
DeSoto Parish, La.
Union Parish, La.
Stanly County, N.C.
Pike County, Pa.

Simplifile's secure, web-based e-recording service enables settlement service providers to quickly and easily scan/upload and submit documents directly to the county for recording. Within minutes, the county recorder can review, stamp, record and return the documents to the settlement service provider electronically. In addition, recording fees and payments can be processed securely through the Simplifile service, thus reducing payment errors and eliminating costs associated with check-based payments.

High-speed Internet access, a PC, and a scanner are the minimum requirements for customers to begin submitting documents for e-recording through Simplifile.

More than 1,400 county recording offices throughout the United States e-record deeds, mortgages and other documents using Simplifile. For an up-to-date list of all the recording offices using Simplifile for e-recording, visit https://simplifile.com/e-recording-counties/.

For more information about e-recording, call 800-460-5657 or visit https://simplifile.com.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile is an electronic document and data workflow platform that connects lenders, settlement agents and counties. Since 2000, Simplifile has grown the nation's largest e-recording network and transformed the title and real estate industries. From e-recording to document sharing, collaboration and post-closing, Simplifile offers an array of services in one place to help users securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call (800) 460-5657.

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Simplifile and Landtech Data Corporation Integration Streamlines E-Recoding Process for Settlement Service Providers

PROVO, Utah, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording service provider, has partnered with Landtech Data Corporation (Landtech) to improve recording efficiency and ease payment processing for Landtech's nationwide customer base. The integration will further advance the efficiency of the e-recording process by allowing settlement service providers to submit and pay for their e-recording documents using Simplifile without ever leaving the Landtech system.

"Landtech has evolved over the last 37 years to adapt to the ever-changing title insurance industry, all the while maintaining our focus on offering customers the most efficient and advanced single-entry system on the market," said Justin Bell, director of business development at Landtech. "Our latest integration with Simplifile is the next step in that evolution."

"Since 2000, Simplifile has provided a gateway through which title companies can e-record documents and pay recording fees electronically. This process benefits settlement service providers by greatly reducing the costs of checks, mail and paper while allowing the agent to record and execute policies the same day of closing," said Vicki DiPasquale, vice president of Sales for Simplifile. "Integration with Simplifile will not only help Landtech customers increase their recording efficiency, it will also simplify post-closing processing by allowing for automated tracking of ALTA Best Practices requirements."

Bell added, "Once the submitted documents are recorded and stamped, they will be retrieved by Landtech. The Simplifile team's dedication to making this integration as seamless as possible is a testament to the capabilities of this established contributor to our industry."

Simplifile submits document to more than 1,400 counties across the United States that are home to almost 75% of the U.S. population. High-speed Internet access, a PC and a scanner are the minimum requirements for customers to begin submitting documents for e-recording through Simplifile.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile is an online service that connects lenders, settlement agents and counties. Since 2000, Simplifile has grown the nation's largest e-recording network and transformed the title and real estate industries. From e-recording to document sharing, collaboration and post-closing, Simplifile offers an array of services in one place to help users securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit http://www.simplifile.com or call (800) 460-5657.

About Landtech:

Founded in 1979, Landtech Data Corporation developed the first real estate settlement system for the personal computer. Since those early beginnings, Landtech has become one of the nation's largest independent providers of real estate settlement systems serving a host of users engaged in financial, real estate and loan closing processes. Landtech's goal is to offer the finest real estate settlement system available. To learn more, visit http://www.landtechdata.com.

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Simplifile Q1 2016 Report Reveals Three Out of Four Transactions Eligible to be E-Recorded

PROVO, Utah, April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today released quarterly figures summarizing the organization's activities and achievements from January through March 2016.

The company announced the addition of 49 e-recording counties across 20 states during the first quarter of the year, bringing its total number of e-recording jurisdictions nationwide to 1,410. This sets a pace of about one new e-recording county every other day.

"County recorders are embracing e-recording at a brisk tempo that points to a growing awareness of the advantages offered by this technology," said Paul Clifford, president of Simplifile. "The number of e-recording counties has grown steadily over the last several years, but it looks like we could be on track for a banner year in 2016."

Using Simplifile's secure, web-based service, customers ranging from title companies to banks, attorneys and lien filers can scan or upload and submit documents directly to the recorder's office. In minutes, the recorder can review, stamp, record and return the documents back to the submitter electronically.

"We're already electronically submitting land record documents to the tune of over 2.5 million documents per quarter, and the infrastructure is in place to support e-recording of three out of four transactions," Clifford said. With its latest additions, Simplifile serves 39 percent of U.S. recording jurisdictions, including all 20 of the nation's most populous counties. Simplifile's e-recording county network is home to some of the nation's most populous metropolitan centers, representing more than 75 percent of U.S. residents and the vast majority of all recording transactions.

Simplifile also saw significant first-quarter growth in adoption of its loan estimate and closing disclosure collaboration solution that enables lenders to share, receive and validate documents and data with their network of settlement agents. "Now is the time for lenders who've been on the fence to join with settlement agents and counties in embracing technology that makes real-time collaboration and post-closing easier, more compliant and more auditable," Clifford said. The Simplifile Collaboration service provides a platform for collaborating on fee data, documents and transaction details and allows users to share changes, updates, deficiencies and statuses within one system, in real time.

High-speed internet access and a browser are the minimum requirements for customers to begin collaborating or submitting documents for e-recording through Simplifile.

In January 2016, Simplifile VP of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley was appointed to the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) board of directors. Also in Q1, Simplifile was named to HousingWire magazine's 2016 TECH100(TM) list. The TECH100(TM) represents the housing economy's 100 most innovative technology companies. Simplifile was recognized for its dominance of the e-recording space and the release of its Collaboration and Post-Closing solutions for lenders and settlement agents.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile is an electronic document and data workflow platform that connects lenders, settlement agents and counties. Since 2000, Simplifile has grown the nation's largest e-recording network and transformed the title and real estate industries. From e-recording to document sharing, collaboration and post-closing, Simplifile offers an array of services in one place to help users securely record, share and track documents, data and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call (800) 460-5657.

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