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LBA Ware’s Mari Denton Named a 2020 HousingWire Insider

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes people who may not be well known, but whose contributions are integral to their companies' success within the U.S. housing economy.

Since joining LBA Ware in 2018, Denton's focus on customer training, implementation and retention has yielded quantifiable results for the company and its clients. Her restructuring of LBA Ware's client success and implementation processes enabled the company to reduce help requests by 36% at the same time it doubled the number of clients using CompenSafe(TM), an automated ICM platform that bridges the gap between lenders' loan origination and payroll systems. Denton also led the charge to launch turnkey business intelligence platform LimeGear.

"As our inaugural director of client success, Mari defined the position, created a team and built it into far more than I expected," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Her talent, expertise and persistently positive attitude have helped LBA Ware reach the next level of growth."

One of Denton's key accomplishments was the creation of CompenSafe University (CSU), a two-day training program that helps participants and their lender employers derive maximum value from CompenSafe. Launched to address client concerns regarding the transfer of technical knowledge through normal staff turnover, CSU empowers participants as subject-matter experts in their organizations and provides them a marketable professional skill. The venture supports LBA Ware by providing faster, smoother implementation times and even more satisfied clients.

Thanks in part to Denton's efforts, LBA Ware has helped clients achieve stellar results. Clients have cut their incentive compensation processing time by 85% to 95% in comparison with their prior manual processes; reduced the number of staff members required to process payroll; and achieved greater compensation transparency for corporate leadership and employees.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #mortgagetechnology #mortgagedata #BI

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders.

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HousingWire Lists FormFree’s Cindy Snow Among its 2020 HW Insiders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

Since joining FormFree in May 2019, Snow has focused on creating operational processes to enhance product and service quality for FormFree's more than 1,000 mortgage lenders customers. Her contributions ushered in a 65% year-over-year surge in adoption of AccountChek, the company's market-leading automated verification product that allows lenders to digitally verify borrower asset, income and employment information.

"Cindy has mastered the ability to translate the executive team's ambitious vision into a tactical plan of action at every level of the organization," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She plays a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of our business, from product development to defining our partner relationships to marketing, sales and even compliance. As a direct result of her work, our customers and their borrowers enjoy a faster, easier and safer loan process."

Among the initiatives benefiting from Snow's involvement during the last year are the onboarding of numerous enterprise-level clients; establishment of a partnership to protect closing fund transfers from wire fraud; and development of an income and employment verification capability that retrieves and certifies payroll data.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team members that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners was greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #fintech

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FormFree today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Global DMS COO Jody Collup Receives 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award from PROGRESS in Lending

LANSDALE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award, which honors women leaders at technology companies who are helping reshape the Financial Services industry through innovative and influential ideas.

Ms. Collup was recognized for her more than 25 years of diverse experience working in both the private and non-profit sectors, with much of her experience being in the technology sector of the mortgage industry.

Prior to joining Global DMS(R), Jody worked for Calyx Software, Inc., where she successfully aligned sales with marketing to establish brand consistency and positive industry awareness. She was then hired as Global DMS' first and only VP of Marketing in 2013, becoming the driving force behind all the company's branding and communication practices that are still in place today.

Ms. Collup's growth continued, as she began to oversee Global DMS' sales and account management departments - helping to increase the company's overall profitability through new opportunities. This success led to Jody's current position as COO, where she is now responsible for Global DMS' overall operations and strategy.

In this latest role, Ms. Collup's leadership has been instrumental in launching Global DMS' next-generation appraisal management software, EVO(tm), which shatters the constraints of yesteryear software systems via its unprecedented configurability and workflow automation - allowing mortgage lenders and appraisal management companies (AMCs) to customize all aspects of the platform, including its fields, in real time.

"I'm truly honored to receive this award from PROGRESS in Lending," said Jody. "It's been an exciting time for Global DMS as we've continued to embrace innovative ideas that not only provide the best possible technology solutions for our clients, but also the best possible working environment for our staff."

For the complete list of PROGRESS in Lending's 2020 Most Powerful Women in Fintech winners, please visit: https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2020-most-powerful-women-in-fintech-award-winners-are/

About Global DMS:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of cloud-based commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

Global DMS solutions include its new EVO-Residential(tm) (EVO-Res) platform for residential lending, EVO-Commercial(tm) (EVO-C) platform for commercial lending, eTrac(R) Enterprise valuation management platform for residential lending, SnapVal(tm) appraisal pricing solution, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex(R), AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS(R)), ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile).

For more information, visit https://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

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Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, is proud to announce that its COO, Jody Collup, was recognized by PROGRESS in Lending for its second annual Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award.

Related link: https://www.globaldms.com/

Vice Capital Markets’ Shawn Ansley Honored As 2020 HousingWire Insider

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders program recognizes individuals for vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

According to HousingWire, this year's 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Ansley was recognized for his efforts to improve Vice Capital's connectivity with key investors and major LOS platforms, in addition to the development of proprietary automation models - all of which has fueled Vice Capital's recent success. Over the last year, he has automated many of Vice Capital's day-to-day processes to improve operational efficiency and eliminate opportunities for human error. With the automated systems, enhanced connectivity and improved data access Ansley has established at Vice Capital, the firm was able to steer its clients through the market volatility triggered by COVID-19, collectively netting clients more than $8 million in a single day at the height of the chaos and enabling them to grow their pipelines amidst the uncertainty.

"Having joined our organization shortly after completing his Master's degree in mathematics, Shawn has been a valuable leader within Vice Capital for more than 15 years and is someone who sets examples for others to follow by always making himself available to his co-workers as a source of guidance and assistance," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "Shawn's self-starter mentality has led him to tackle new endeavors with little supervision to improve processes for the entire firm. We are privileged to call him part of the Vice Capital family and proud to share his skills and successes with our clients and the industry as a whole."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has successfully managed interest rate risk and maximized profitability on more than half a trillion of MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders of all sizes. With an average of more than 10 years' experience behind each of the traders on our team, Vice Capital has helped its clients realize, on average, a 25 to 55 bps improvement over their best effort execution, and Vice Capital's proprietary risk-management models and complex investor and agency best execution platform have consistently yielded safe and effective profit maximization for its clients.

Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner.

Related link: https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/

ARMCO’s Kacey Olson Named 2020 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders Award honors the industry's unsung heroes who work to propel their companies to success.

According to the publication, these 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Olson was recognized not only for her general compliance contributions, but also her coordination and leadership of the swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic within ARMCO and its ACES Audit Technology(tm). As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the mortgage industry, Olson and her team created a new question set category within its ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality to house all temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. The new category provided ACES users with a centralized repository inside ACES Audit Technology to ensure audits are conducted using the most up-to-date compliance standards.

"While Kacey's contributions to ARMCO in the last 12 months are numerous, it has been her contributions in 2020 as related to the COVID-19 pandemic that have demonstrated her irreplaceable value to both ARMCO and the mortgage industry," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "She is the epitome of a 'behind the scenes' star, and her continuous efforts to keep the mortgage industry up-to-date on all compliance matters has helped ARMCO become and remain the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. For this and so many other reasons, we are proud to see Kacey included on the 2020 HousingWire's Insiders list."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0

million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or

https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Audit Technology(tm) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Mid America Mortgage Hires Julas Hollie as Correspondent Division Sales Director

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Julas Hollie has joined the company as sales director for Mid America's Correspondent Lending division. In this role, Hollie is responsible for increasing loan acquisitions through strategic marketing and customer outreach.

"One of Mid America's goals for 2020 was to increase brand recognition and new business opportunities for our correspondent division. Julas Hollie immediately stood out as the person to lead that growth," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Julas is a well-respected industry veteran with a proven track record of success, and his expertise will certainly lend itself to expanding the footprint of Mid America's correspondent operations, enabling us to capitalize on future opportunities in this channel."

Hollie brings more than 20 years of mortgage industry experience in account management, risk management, sales and business development to his new role at Mid America. Previously, Hollie served as an account manager for business development at Essent Guaranty, where he doubled the number of active lenders and created $23 million in new business opportunities.

Hollie's previous employers also include First American Title and Fannie Mae, where he was a principal contributor to the $1 billion affordable lending alliance announced by Arvest Mortgage and Fannie Mae in 2004. Hollie has been a member of the Fort Worth Mortgage Bankers Association executive board for the past three years and served as the president in 2019-2020.

"At this point in my career, who I work with is as important as the job itself. Mid America's team of highly capable professionals works hard to serve its customers and add liquidity in the market to support homeownership. Couple this with a senior management team that had the vision to invest in the next evolution of home finance, as evidenced by its leadership in eNotes, my decision to join Mid America was an easy one," Hollie said. "Mid America has already put in the work and commitment to create a take-out option for hard-to-place loans, and my goal is to increase awareness of this key capability and demonstrate Mid America's ability to provide this liquidity alternative consistently and at a competitive price."

For more information, contact Hollie at (972) 998-0161 or julas.hollie@midamericamortgage.com.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Julas Hollie has joined the company as sales director for Mid America's Correspondent Lending division. In this role, Hollie is responsible for increasing loan acquisitions through strategic marketing and customer outreach.

Related link: https://www.midamericamortgage.com/

Digital Currency was in Computer Industry for 20+ years

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- CMTLabs, Inc. (Currency Method Tokenizing Labs) released information today revealing a digital currency was successfully in use "under the radar screen" within the computer industry for over 20 years.

CMTLabs disclosed, in 1999 CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs, Inc.) introduced a digital currency service token which was in continuous use until the end of 2019, when CMTL exited the memory module compatibility testing business. Established 1996 and enabled by Intel Corporation, CMTL was the computer industry's leading independent memory module compatibly test lab for over 23 years. The digital currency platform was created to provide predictable monthly revenue and as an alternative to banks and outside investors to fund business growth.

70,000+ CMTL service tokens were utilized to perform 27,000+ tests for 120+ manufacturers. 5000+ part numbers were tested on 800+ computer platforms from 50+ manufacturers. Every service token issued was spent representing 100% utilization. Service tokens could not be lost, stolen, or double spent. Manufacturer online digital wallets were never hacked or compromised in any manner. Large accounts purchased service tokens via annual agreements based on the required number of tests forecasted.

A use, lose, buy same or more requirement for annual token balance rollover ensured currency usage and flow. Accounts requiring a small number or even a single test could submit a standard purchase order without a line item for service tokens. CMTL's digital currency platform would modify purchase orders to include required number of service tokens to complete testing. The modification process was performed transparent to customers. Over $1 billion of CMTL tested part numbers is estimated to have been sold worldwide.

View service token usage data here: https://cmtlabs.info/token-usage-data

About CMTLabs, Inc.:

CMTLabs, Inc. was formed in early 2020 to utilize the extensive first-hand digital service token platform knowledge and experience. In June of 2020, Intel server platform support links to CMTL tested memory lists were removed completing internet shut down of the service token platform. CMTLabs is now seeking to team up with an experienced digital currency or financial business organization.

Over 20 years of knowledge and experience obtained from a successful long-term digital currency platform is unprecedented. The invaluable amount of insight and information cannot be obtained from a creative white paper, minimal proof of concept or convincing computer simulation model. Regardless if the service business is hair salon or industrial consulting firm, both can benefit by adding a digital currency service token platform.

All or just a portion of revenue can be generated with service tokens. CMTL's digital currency platform succeeded because it provided identifiable, tangible and mutually beneficial value propositions for the business and customers. A need was identified which required creating a digital currency. A digital currency was not created which required identifying a need.

Learn more at: https://cmtlabs.info/

CMTLabs, Inc. (Currency Method Tokenizing Labs) released information today revealing a digital currency was successfully in use "under the radar screen" within the computer industry for over 20 years.

Related link: https://cmtlabs.info/

Promontory MortgagePath Hires Scott Turnquest as Chief Technology Officer

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has added Scott Turnquest as its new Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Turnquest will oversee strategy and development for Promontory MortgagePath's fintech offerings to help the firm fulfill its mission to help lenders leverage dynamic technology to engineer a faster, simpler, more-inclusive mortgage process.

"Scott is an insightful, purposeful and dedicated software engineer and technology leader who not only possesses extensive experience in the fintech space, but also brings a leadership approach that focuses on building high-functioning, autonomous and empowered teams," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "His experience in leading strategy and product development in the financial services and lending industries will prove to be a crucial asset for Promontory MortgagePath, and we look forward to experiencing his leadership in action."

Turnquest brings more than 20 years of technology experience to Promontory MortgagePath, with several years of experience operating solely in fintech. He comes to Promontory MortgagePath from Kindur, a fintech startup aimed at helping the Baby Boomer generation plan for retirement, where he served as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to Kindur, Turnquest held senior engineering leadership positions at GitHub, a leading software development platform, and Earnest, a fintech firm offering private student loans and student loan refinancing using merit-based lending.

Turnquest earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Macalester College and a Master of Science in software engineering from the University of Minnesota. He also has placed a premium on volunteerism, having worked with Hackbright Academy and Black Girls CODE, two organizations whose mission is to increase female representation in technology.

"The decision to join MortgagePath was easy for two reasons: people and purpose," Turnquest said. "Working with a group of talented and values-minded people is a joy, and I found those traits in everyone I've met. It was also important for me to join an organization whose mission truly resonates with me. Community banks are an essential part of economies that are often overlooked. I've seen firsthand how vital community banks are so I'm immensely proud to help them thrive."

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promontorymortgagepathllc/jobs/. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market.

Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges.

To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today it has added Scott Turnquest as its new Chief Technology Officer.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) will now be known as Klingenstein Fields Advisors

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) announced today that, together with its affiliate, KF Group, LP, with which it conducts a fully-integrated advisory business, it is now operating under the brand name Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors). KF Advisors provides comprehensive wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations.

The June 2019 asset acquisition of Solaris Advisors, LLC and related entities (Solaris) by KF Group, LP represented a significant expansion in serving institutional clients, including endowments and foundations. The new brand name not only reflects the integration of the two legacy brands, Solaris and KFWA, but also KF Advisors' single firm approach and equal commitment to both its wealth and nonprofit clients.

"Our firm has always provided high-quality, personalized wealth and investment management to our clients. We are proud of and respect that legacy, and we also recognize the increasingly diverse range of clients whom we serve," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Co-Chairman and CEO of KF Advisors. "We will continue to add expertise, resources, and capabilities designed to enhance our clients' experiences and results, while maintaining the high-touch service, customized strategies, and sophisticated solutions we have always delivered."

"We are focused on finding ways to better serve our clients now and in the future. This change in name results from our client-centric view, broader set of offerings, and recognition of our expanded client base," affirmed Susan H. Curry, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "Our clients will continue to be served by the same dedicated teams with whom they have always worked, supported by the full depth and breadth of KF Advisors professionals."

Klingenstein Fields Advisors, representing two privately held independent Registered Investment Advisors, manages over $3.9 billion in assets on behalf of its individual and institutional clients. Its 2019 acquisition of the assets of Solaris further enhanced its team of experienced wealth and investment management professionals and expanded its range of investment solutions.

More information: https://www.klingenstein.com/.

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Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA) announced today that, together with its affiliate, KF Group, LP, with which it conducts a fully-integrated advisory business, it is now operating under the brand name Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors).

Related link: http://www.klingenstein.com

ReverseVision Taps Credit Union Veteran Justin Burns as VP Operations, Invests in Platform Enhancements with Hire of Two Senior Software Engineers

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending platform, today announced the hire of credit union veteran Justin Burns as VP operations, and Senior Software Engineers Aron Weiler and Alan Guitierrez.

"Our mission is to bring reverse mortgage lending forward with an API-enabled lending platform that makes it possible for loan officers to evaluate and originate HECM and private reverse mortgages alongside forward lending programs," said ReverseVision President Joe Langner. "To that end, we've invested heavily in talent that will accelerate API development and integration partnership timelines. We look forward to delivering increased value to our customers with the help of Justin, Aron and Alan."

New to the ReverseVision team are:

* Justin Burns, VP Operations

Justin Burns possesses two decades' experience leading operations for financial and technology organizations. At ReverseVision, Burns will oversee company operations, identifying opportunities for process and structural optimization. Previously, Burns led service delivery operations at San Diego County Credit Union, the fifteenth largest credit union in the United States. Burns also has held positions as Senior Technical Advisor at Clear Solutions Advisors, Director of Technical Services and Operations at Pointivity Cloud Solutions, and Director, Service Delivery at Alliant International University. Burns holds a Master of Business Administration in information technology and business management.

* Aron Weiler, Senior Software Engineer

Aron Weiler has 20-plus years' experience heading software teams at global medical and science organizations. Before joining ReverseVision, Weiler served as Director of Software Engineering at Truvian, a San Diego-based medical diagnostic equipment firm, and Systems Architect, Senior Principal Software Engineer at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX). Weiler has developed patents for computing architecture and a centralized medical device system.

* Alan Gutierrez, Senior Software Engineer

Alan Gutierrez possesses ten years' senior software development experience at global technology and medical device manufacturing corporations. Previously, Gutierrez has held roles as Senior Software Development Engineer at medical device manufacturing and software firm Breg, Senior Software Developer at global technology leader Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Senior Software Engineer at BD.

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

For more information, visit https://www.reversevision.com/.

ReverseVision, the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending platform, today announced the hire of credit union veteran Justin Burns as VP operations, and Senior Software Engineers Aron Weiler and Alan Guitierrez.

Related link: https://www.reversevision.com/

Fanplayr Announces Strategic Expansion to Accommodate its Growth

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization and AI for the past 10 years, today announced major changes to support significant growth in its business and customer base.

The company specializes in "converting online users into buyers" using analysis of shoppers' online behaviors. "As the pandemic takes its course, consumers are making a more permanent shift to online purchasing," says Simon Yencken, Founder and CEO of Fanplayr. "Retailers are allocating more dollars to their online strategies. They are also getting set for a longer online holiday season, so the time for retailers to act is early on."

Before the pandemic, Fanplayr had achieved 100% growth over the previous year, and the company recorded revenue growth of 87% over last year in Q2 of 2020. Contributors to Fanplayr's significant growth include:

* Growth in online sales. Key indicators of ecommerce success have increased consistently and simultaneously during the pandemic, driving growth in online-related businesses services. This rarely happens, even during peak holiday seasons.

* Movement away from tracking. Responding to anonymous online visitors became even more critical when third-party tracking policies changed in February 2020 in a movement to increase online privacy. Behavior personalization is uniquely responsive, without the need for cookies.

* Positive results for clients. Behavioral personalization directly drives sales, with clients seeing increased closure rates up to 120%.

* Providing customer care. As buying habits change from in-store to online, companies lose the ability to speak directly to their customers. "Behavior personalization has become the online equivalent of the proverbial salesperson," says Yencken.

In July, the company announced it would expand its offices in New York City to support its growing North American client base. During the same month, it appointed a Regional Sales Director for new offices in Manchester and London.

"In a scenario of global economic recovery, the expansion in New York and the opening of Fanplayr headquarters in UK are extremely positive signs," said Enrico Quaroni, VP Global Sales. The Palo Alto-based company now has offices on both North American coasts and in eight countries globally.

About Fanplayr

Fanplayr is a global leader in e-commerce behavioral data, using machine learning and AI to enable businesses to increase conversion rates and revenue, collect more leads, and retarget visitors with personalized recommendations during and after the shopping experience. Fanplayr is headquartered in Menlo Park, California with offices in New York, Buenos Aires, Mexico, Milan, London, Amsterdam, Melbourne and Tokyo.

Learn more at: https://www.fanplayr.com/

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Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization and AI for the past 10 years, today announced major changes to support significant growth in its business and customer base.

Related link: https://www.fanplayr.com/

Aclaró AI Announces Data Lake API That Directly Integrates Into the CDK Platform

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aclaró AI, the fast-growing startup that specializes in the science of personalized experiences, is announcing a new product, The Aclaró Data Lake, which integrates directly with auto dealers' CDK platforms.

Leveraging this Data Lake and CDK integration, developers from around the world can create valuable apps to enable auto dealers mitigate risk and capture new revenue opportunities. With all of this data at their fingertips, dealers and developers will now provide even more value to their customers.

Unlocking Additional Value from One of the Most Popular Dealer Management Systems

CDK is known to be one of the most popular and important vendors in the auto dealer community. According to some estimates, 8,000 dealerships run the CDK dealer management system ("DMS") platform. Small and large dealerships take advantage of real-time data and valuable tools to streamline and grow their businesses.

Using Aclaró's Data Lake interfaces ("APIs"), dealerships and developers can now accelerate new application development on the CDK platform. You can think of this new integration as similar to the Apple App Store. The Apple App Store has generated countless apps that have created immeasurable value for Apple users. The Aclaró Data Lake will do the same for CDK users.

In this context, developers will create apps that pull data directly from the CDK Data Lake. The process is seamless and intuitive, giving developers and dealerships the power of Big Data and Aclaró's AI Engines to develop new applications. They will develop fast-to-market solutions that give clients the services and solutions that they need. In less than four weeks, a two developer team created a full Customer Loyalty System that delivers fully One-to-One personalized offers and coupons to dealership customers.

Aclaró provides more than 80 APIs to manage the data lake of augmented DMS data. This includes everything from customers and pricing to inventory and service. Dealers and developers also get access to Aclaró's API engines, which let dealers access opportunities like setting variable pricing. Dealers can even include this engine in a web interaction, to capitalize on impulse purchases.

Benefiting Dealerships and Customers

This integration between CDK and Aclaró is a win-win for dealerships and customers alike. For starters, the new integration enables dealerships to leverage the power of artificial intelligence. CDK can implement APIs that can bring the very best third-party developers to dealerships' doorsteps. Dealerships can also overcome legal hurdles and subpar third-party vendors that compromise customer data. In other words, it helps enables dealerships to avoid those aggressive third-party suppliers who offer aggressive, limited, and subpar solutions.

Along with this, Aclaró's new product results in a better end experience for customers. They will see a custom and personalized experience, whether they are searching for a new car or are simply looking for routine auto service. The robust developer community will create applications that improve nearly every aspect of the customer experience.

Doing business in an increasingly competitive market, dealerships will use Aclaró's new product to help their businesses grow. It is a huge step forward for car dealerships, as it opens the doors to all kinds of exciting possibilities on the CDK platform. Whether dealers want to increase sales, develop better customer relationships, or better manage their schedules and workflows, Aclaró's new product can certainly get the job done. It provides a granular look at dealership operations, which can will allow for better planning and decision-making.

About Aclaró

Aclaró AI is a technology company that creates customer-centric software for auto dealerships and auto lenders. Through cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, Aclaró customers can grow their sales, mitigate their loan risk, obtain a higher return on investment, and grow their bottom lines. Aclaró is especially focused on leveling the playing field for smaller auto dealerships, as they often don't have the same opportunities, resources, or financial backing as larger enterprises.

To learn more about how Aclaró can help your auto dealership or auto lending firm, feel free to visit Aclaró's website at https://aclaro.ai/. There, you will find a detailed description of Aclaró's technology and how the company provides value to auto dealerships and auto lending firms. Or click here to learn more: http://www.calendly.com/aclaro

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Aclaró AI, the fast-growing startup that specializes in the science of personalized experiences, is announcing a new product, The Aclaró Data Lake, which integrates directly with auto dealers' CDK platforms.

Related link: https://aclaro.io/

HomeWork Solutions Sees Huge Demand in Nanny-Share and Education PODS during COVID Epidemic

STERLING, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- HomeWork Solutions (HWS), industry experts in household payroll and employment taxes, have announced a major effort to support working families interested in Nanny Share and Educator PODs. This action is in direct response to families struggling to find in-home caregivers for their children and continuing their educational learning. According to industry sources, the number of children not returning to school has more than tripled in the past year.

"We know families are struggling to find solutions for in-home care and to facilitate distance learning. HWS is committed to providing payroll and tax support to these families immediately, so they can focus on their family worry-free," says Jay Schulze, President of HomeWork Solutions. "For 27 years, we have worked side by side with families to help take the burden of payroll and taxes off their plates."

HWS offers easy, straight-forward payroll and tax support once families have secured their new hires. Our commitment to the best customer service in the industry is guaranteed to all of our clients. We offer free consultation to explain in detail all the potential pitfalls and offer best in class solutions to ensure you and the worker are covered from all angles.

To further support families during this difficult time, HomeWork Solutions will waive all enrollment fees for new clients joining as part of a nanny share, education pod, or other shared employment arrangement. Existing clients who refer another family to HWS as part of a shared employment agreement will receive a $100 credit on their account.

Call us today for your free evaluation and Nanny Share Starter Kit at 866.959.7812 or enroll online at HomeWorkSolutions.com: https://www.homeworksolutions.com/learning-pods-nanny-shares/

HomeWork Solutions, Inc. has provided payroll and tax preparation services to families nationwide since 1993. As experts providing services to tens of thousands of families, the staff at HomeWork Solutions has been a trusted resource for household employers, as well as publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Fox, The Washington Post, and many more.

Homework Solutions provides free consultations to families, CPAs, and other financial professionals at 866.959.7812 or online at https://www.homeworksolutions.com/.

More information about Household employer tax obligations can be found in IRS Publication 926- Household Employer's Tax Guide (PDF): https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p926.pdf.

Twitter: @4NannyTaxes #NannyTaxes #LearningPods #PrivateEducator

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HomeWork Solutions (HWS), industry experts in household payroll and employment taxes, have announced a major effort to support working families interested in Nanny Share and Educator PODs. This action is in direct response to families struggling to find in-home caregivers for their children and continuing their educational learning.

Related link: https://www.homeworksolutions.com/

CardTapp and Top of Mind Enhance Integration with Time-Saving App Sharing and Contact Tagging Features

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Virtual client engagement platform, CardTapp, has enhanced its integration with Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind) by adding new app-sharing and contact-tagging features that help mortgage loan originators work more efficiently.

Lead Connect automates distribution of the CardTapp app from loan originators to acquired leads via Top of Mind's SurefireCRM, delighting prospective clients with on-the-go home loan tools and solving lenders' lead filtering and prioritization problem. In addition, CardTapp's recently announced contact-tagging feature lets lenders segment prospects and customers in seconds for tailored follow-up using SurefireCRM's automated marketing workflows.

Both features extend the capabilities of an existing bi-directional integration between CardTapp and SurefireCRM that automatically syncs client contact information between the platforms, reducing manual data entry and improving data consistency and accuracy.

"CardTapp's virtual client engagement technology is a game changer for mortgage lenders - especially when combined with the automated marketing capabilities of SurefireCRM," said Ben Brashen, CEO of CardTapp. "Our combined solution saves the average lender a great deal of time and turns more prospects into customers."

"In today's market, mortgage originators must tap every resource at their disposal to keep up with the demands of record-high volume and convert more leads to loans," said Top of Mind Chief Product Officer David Orsini. "SurefireCRM gives lenders the single point of productivity they need to deploy borrower engagement tools like CardTapp at scale and automate followup throughout the customer journey."

CardTapp is a lender-customizable app that equips prospective borrowers with loan calculators they can use to run their own refi scenarios on the go, saving lenders time while maximizing referrals and accelerating the sales process - benefits that have been especially critical for lenders during this year's refi boom.

SurefireCRM is the most popular customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platform in the mortgage industry. The award-winning technology delivers personalized, actionable intelligence throughout the entire homeownership lifecycle to every client and prospect.

About CardTapp:

CardTapp's mission is to empower individuals and businesses to build stronger personal connections and facilitate mutually beneficial business relationships. We work with sole proprietorships, small businesses, and sales professionals, as well as sales team managers, executives, and enterprises looking for ways to empower their businesses. Our technology provides business leaders with the ability to set themselves apart, close more business, and serve their customers better. For more information, visit https://www.cardtapp.com/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@mortgagecrm @cardtapp #mortgagemarketing

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Virtual client engagement platform, CardTapp, has enhanced its integration with Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind) by adding new app-sharing and contact-tagging features that help mortgage loan originators work more efficiently.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

Blue Sage and FormFree Partner to Streamline Lending Process with AccountChek Automated Asset Verification Integration

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the availability of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service within Blue Sage's cloud-based digital mortgage lending platform. The integration makes it possible for borrowers to verify assets with AccountChek through the Blue Sage Borrower Portal and for loan originators to order reports through the Blue Sage Loan Officer Portal and Retail LOS.

FormFree's AccountChek verification service makes it easy for consumers to demonstrate their ability to repay mortgage loans by electronically fetching bank statements and other asset documentation. Faster and more secure than exchanging paper documents, AccountChek's patented technology improves the borrower experience and reduces loan processing and underwriting times for lenders.

Blue Sage has made AccountChek available through its Borrower Portal, Loan Officer Portal and Retail LOS to enable automated asset verification at various stages in the lending process. Consumers can quickly verify assets as they apply for a loan using the Blue Sage Borrower Portal. Loan officers can email borrowers a link to verify their assets and submit report orders through the Blue Sage Loan Officer Portal and Retail LOS.

"AccountChek gives borrowers a secure and modern way to submit asset data to mortgage lenders," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "We are proud to partner with Blue Sage to give the same secure and modern experience to loan officers initiating the asset verification process."

"Offering automated asset verification to consumers at the point of application expedites approval with little to no intervention from the LO, processor or underwriter," said COO of Blue Sage David Aach. "Combined with Blue Sage's bidirectional integrations with Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter(R), Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor(R) and automated underwriting systems (AUS), our platform is able to optimize the financial decisioning process for mortgage lenders."

About Blue Sage:

Blue Sage is an innovative, cloud-based digital lending platform for retail, wholesale and correspondent lenders that provides a superior lending experience for every borrower. The company's technology is 100% browser-based and provides end-to-end functionality for the entire lending and fulfillment process, regardless of channel. Blue Sage also includes an LO Mobile Office application and all products are delivered through a secure, fully managed dedicated cloud model. The company's technology was developed over the past four years by the founders of Palisades Technology Partners, developers of Impact, the first end-to-end web-based loan platform which was used by five of the 10 largest U.S. originators. Blue Sage Solutions is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. For more information, visit https://bluesageusa.com/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm).

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/formfree-holdings-corporation/.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @BlueSageUSA #incomeverification #fintech

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FormFree today announced the availability of its AccountChek automated asset verification service within Blue Sage's cloud-based digital mortgage lending platform. The integration makes it possible for borrowers to verify assets with AccountChek through the Blue Sage Borrower Portal.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Tapcheck Partners with Independent Organization of Little Caesar Franchisees

TARZANA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Employee retention and satisfaction remain vital for U.S. businesses-and franchisees of pizza conglomerate Little Caesars Enterprises are no exception. Enter the financial solutions platform Tapcheck, which has entered a partnership with the Independent Organization of Little Caesars Franchisees (IOLCF).

The IOLCF recognizes Tapcheck as a valuable benefit that will increase employee retention and facilitate recruitment among Little Caesar franchise owners.

"By working with the IOLCF, we can bring Little Caesar franchise workers financial security and peace of mind," says Tapcheck Co-founder Ron Gaver. "We're proud to have entered this partnership."

Tapcheck is an earned wage access provider based in Southern California. The company partners with employers, offering a financial wellness benefit to employees nationwide. The idea is that staff can work their shifts as scheduled and receive a portion of their earnings on-demand.

For instance, if a team member needs quick cash to cover an emergency medical expense or home repair, Tapcheck can provide a sense of financial security-allowing millions of workers who live paycheck to paycheck to access the funds they need, when they need them.

Of course, not only the workers benefit. Employers like Little Caesars Franchisees can rest assured they're creating an inspiring company culture-increasing employee productivity, satisfaction, and retention as a result.

About Tapcheck

Tapcheck offers a financial wellness benefit that gives employees early digital access to their wages. Employees enjoy greater flexibility, while employers leverage a no-cost benefit that increases productivity and retention.

Learn more: https://www.tapcheck.com/

About the IOLCF

The Independent Organization of Little Caesar Franchisees was formed in 1997. Today the IOLCF continues to work for the benefit of all Little Caesar franchisees, bringing a sense of balance to the pizza company's franchise system.

Learn more: https://www.iolcf.com/

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Employee retention and satisfaction remain vital for U.S. businesses-and franchisees of pizza conglomerate Little Caesars Enterprises are no exception. Enter the financial solutions platform Tapcheck, which has entered a partnership with the Independent Organization of Little Caesars Franchisees (IOLCF).

Related link: https://www.tapcheck.com/

SimpleNexus and MobilityRE Enhance Mobile Integration with Push Notifications, More Powerful Home Search Features

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has enhanced its integration with MobilityRE with new features that improve the home search experience for borrowers and enable lenders and Realtors to respond more swiftly to borrower requests.

Available as an integrated tool within the SimpleNexus digital mortgage app, MobilityRE's white-labeled home search app is designed for Realtors and lenders to share with their clientele. MobilityRE pulls real-time property listings to ensure prospective homebuyers make decisions based on only the most accurate, up-to-date information. Homebuyers can save their favorite properties and set search criteria to identify homes that meet their personal preferences and credit capacity.

Unlike other home search apps, MobilityRE insulates homebuyers from the unwanted solicitation of opportunistic agents and lenders. Instead, a homebuyer's search history is visible only to their preferred Realtor and loan officer (LO), who receive instant, in-app notifications whenever the homebuyer requests a home showing or loan quote. Realtors and LOs are also alerted whenever the asking price of a saved property changes or a new listing hits the market that matches the applicant's search criteria.

"Real-time push notifications allow Realtors and loan officers to proactively assemble loan quotes, schedule home viewings and prepare pre-approval letters, saving customers valuable time in a competitive real estate market and ultimately converting more opportunities into closed loans," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "It's a win for everyone involved."

The enhanced integration also adds a filter to the home search experience that enables users to specify their preference for properties close to nightlife, public transportation and other "lifestyle" features, then view matching neighborhoods on a visual heatmap.

"The integration of MobilityRE and SimpleNexus brings together two award-winning technologies that empower lenders to capitalize on the central role of mobile devices in today's homebuying process," said MobilityRE CEO and Founder Ben Teerlink. "We're pleased to make this combined offering even more powerful with new features that give originators a serious edge when it comes to retaining prospects and closing deals."

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About MobilityRE:

MobilityRE is a rapidly growing technology company whose home search and real estate market intelligence solutions are used by nearly 150 mortgage lenders, including 17 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States, and thousands of real estate professionals at leading U.S. and Canadian brokerages, including Berkshire Hathaway, Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams, Century 21 and RE/MAX. With MobilityRE, brokers and agents can give homebuyers a branded mobile app that makes it easy to search or view any property. Visit https://mobilityre.com to learn more.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @MobilityRE #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #domore #homesearch

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has enhanced its integration with MobilityRE with new features that improve the home search experience for borrowers and enable lenders and Realtors to respond more swiftly to borrower requests.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Independent, Third-Party Analysis Shows SimpleNexus Digital Mortgage Platform Delivers 9X ROI

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today released key findings from an independent, third-party analysis quantifying mortgage lenders' monetary return on investment (ROI) in SimpleNexus. The findings validate that lenders using SimpleNexus consistently produce more loans and spend less in per-loan operational expenses thanks to the platform's built-in efficiencies.

Methodology

The ROI study was conducted by Jacksonville, Florida-based MarketWise Advisors (MWA), an independent consulting and advisory firm that assists banks, credit unions and independent mortgage companies across North America with system selection, due diligence, data/analytics and benchmarking. MWA developed a survey and analyzed responses from 40 SimpleNexus customers. The sample set had used SimpleNexus for an average of over two years at the time of the study and reported using SimpleNexus for an average of 80.3% of total loan originations.

Key Findings
* Participants reported an average ROI of 9.31, meaning that SimpleNexus' positive impact on lender revenues outweighed the cost of using the platform by more than nine times.
* Lenders reported an average 12.85% increase in inbound leads/referrals as a result of using SimpleNexus tools that help originators build stronger relationships and larger pipelines with referral partners.
* Loan officers' average application conversion rate improved by 13.16% as a result of using SimpleNexus, allowing those loan officers to close an average of 6.32 additional loans per year.
* The additional loan closings created an average of $3,159 per loan officer per year for the organization in additional net income.
* Lenders using SimpleNexus compressed loan processing time by an average of 1.49 days.
* Overall, lenders saved an average of $258.36 per loan in operational costs by spending fewer hours originating and processing mortgage loans thanks to SimpleNexus' ability to keep borrowers, real estate agents and loan originators connected throughout the loan process.

"From day one, SimpleNexus has focused on providing intuitive technology that enhances efficiency, profitability and the borrower experience. Now we can quantify those benefits," said SimpleNexus Co-founder Ben Miller. "In a bold act of transparency, we invited a third-party firm to quantify the ROI leading lenders across the industry have experienced firsthand. Our current customers and prospects deserve to know the value of investing in SimpleNexus."

To learn more or request a customized ROI projection, visit https://simplenexus.com/roi/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #domore #fintech #mortgagetech @MWA_Consulting

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today released key findings from an independent, third-party analysis quantifying mortgage lenders' monetary return on investment (ROI) in SimpleNexus.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware Recruits Fintech Data Expert Matt Semrad to Build Predictive Analytics for LimeGear BI Platform

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, has hired veteran fintech executive and data analytics expert Matt Semrad to enhance its BI platform LimeGear with predictive loan production analytics and machine learning.

In partnership with LBA Ware, Semrad is developing predictive models and machine learning algorithms that can be used to forecast loan volume and predict which of a loan originator's applications are likely to convert to closed loans. The loan volume forecasting model will help lenders with weekly and monthly capacity planning and warehouse line management. The propensity-to-close model will enable mortgage lenders to take proactive measures to maximize staff efficiency and close more loans.

"When it comes to building predictive algorithms, data quality is everything," said Semrad. "Because LBA Ware has comprehensive, high-fidelity data sets and understands the needs of the industry, we can develop predictive models and forecasts that are laser-focused on creating value for mortgage lenders."

"As a data analytics expert and veteran fintech executive, Matt has the perspective and skill to develop powerful predictors of mortgage business performance," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "I look forward to working with Matt to deliver uniquely valuable intelligence that helps our clients run their businesses optimally."

Prior to partnering with LBA Ware, Semrad spent more than a decade as COO, CIO and SVP of Equifax's (NYSE:EFX) Workforce Solutions and Enabling Technologies divisions. Previously, he served as COO of Appro Systems, a provider of loan origination software, where he doubled company revenue and led the company's $92 million acquisition by Equifax.

Semrad also served as vice president at multinational conglomerate Hitachi (OTCMKTS: HTHIY) and as senior vice president at global information technology service and consulting company Atos (OTCMKTS: AEXAY). Semrad holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and is currently pursuing a master's degree in analytics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware™ is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare #mortgageindustry #mortgagetechnology #mortgagedata #BI #fintech

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LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, has hired veteran fintech executive and data analytics expert Matt Semrad to enhance its BI platform LimeGear with predictive loan production analytics and machine learning.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

Promontory MortgagePath Adds New Sales Executives to Capitalize on Interest in Its Mortgage Fulfillment, Fintech Offerings

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has hired Jordan Higgins and Kim Joyce as regional vice presidents in the company's sales division. The new hires are the latest result of Promontory MortgagePath's accelerated recruitment efforts, which have focused on the Midwest and Western United States, to bolster the firm's record growth and opening of its new Denver fulfillment center.

Since mid-March, Promontory MortgagePath has hired 27 new employees to support the growing interest in the firm's technology and fulfillment services.

"Promontory MortgagePath's aim is to combine innovative fintech with cost-effective, compliant fulfillment services to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage businesses, and doing so requires a keen understanding of challenges facing today's lenders," said Promontory MortgagePath Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte. "Jordan and Kim are both well-respected professionals with proven track records in identifying and meeting lenders' needs, and we are confident they will make an immediate impact in helping Promontory MortgagePath transform mortgage operations to meet the demands of the current lending environment."

Higgins is an accomplished mortgage sales executive with 12 years of demonstrated sales and management success. Prior to Promontory MortgagePath, she spent five years as vice president of correspondent sales at Verus Mortgage Capital. In her role at Verus, Higgins managed more than 75 accounts, directed four transaction management teams and represented the company through various speaking forums. Higgins also gained industry experience at Lenders One, where she spent time as a relationship manager before earning a promotion to director of the Southeast region.

Joyce brings nearly 30 years of sales experience in the financial services industry to Promontory MortgagePath. Most recently, she served as a business development executive for client solutions at Opus Capital Markets Consultants, where she was a key member of the mortgage practice business development team. Her responsibilities included generating new logo partnerships as well as designing and delivering end-to-end and component mortgage and consumer lending outsourcing programs. Joyce has also served in business development roles at Computershare Loan Services, Sutherland Global Services, ISGN, LenderLive Network and FISERV.

To learn more about open positions at Promontory MortgagePath, visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/promontorymortgagepathllc/jobs/. Contact careers@mortgagepath.com to submit a resume or other inquiries.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges.

To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has hired Jordan Higgins and Kim Joyce as regional vice presidents in the company's sales division. The new hires are the latest result of Promontory MortgagePath's accelerated recruitment efforts.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

FormFree to Host Heroes Golf Classic on Oct. 30 in Support of the American Red Cross

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced it will host the 2020 Heroes Golf Classic on October 30, 2020, at Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia. All proceeds from the charity golf tournament will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.

The Heroes Golf Classic invites companies and individuals to raise funds for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia and honor local heroes who have held the front lines in the battle against COVID-19 by registering to play or sponsoring the event. Participants may register in teams of four or as individuals who will be matched with other players. Corporate sponsorships start at just $1,000, and all sponsorships include registration for a foursome.

Each golfer will have the opportunity to play alongside the event's special guest, professional golfer Matt NeSmith, who will be stationed at a hole on the Château course. The former University of South Carolina golfer made his debut on the PGA Tour in 2019.

"This is a chance for everyone to have a great time while showing support for the many local heroes who have kept our communities safe and healthy during these challenging times," said Marlon Trone, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia. "Our gratitude for hometown heroes includes the dedicated volunteers who make our Red Cross mission possible every day."

Château Élan is a 3,500-acre luxury destination resort home to one of the most awarded wineries on the east coast. Designed by renowned golf course architect Denis Griffiths, the estate's 63 holes of championship golf span the scenic north Georgia foothills just 40 minutes outside of Atlanta. The property boasts a 16th-century-French-inspired hotel, 10 bars and restaurants, a 35,000-square-foot European spa and a premier equestrian facility.

"Giving back has always been a core value at FormFree, and our hope is that the Heroes Golf Classic will bring out business and community partners to support a worthy cause," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler.

In addition to aiding those impacted by disasters, the American Red Cross supplies 40 percent of the nation's blood products, supports military members, veterans and their families and provides international humanitarian aid. The American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia will use funds raised at the Heroes Golf Classic to help maintain the United States' critical blood product supply and support disaster relief operations, services that have become especially critical during the COVID-19 health pandemic.

FormFree makes home lending faster, simpler and safer by electronically verifying consumers' assets in minutes. Since FormFree was founded in 2008, it has partnered with the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia in numerous service events. FormFree's Founder and CEO Brent Chandler has served on the board of the American Red Cross' Northeast Georgia chapter since 2017.

To register for the Heroes Golf Classic, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/6523338189820668025.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please isit https://www.redcross.org/ or http://www.cruzrojaamericana.org/ or follow @RedCross on Twitter.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @GARedcross @Matt_KneeSmith @NEGAARC @RedCross #HeroesGolfClassic

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FormFree® today announced it will host the 2020 Heroes Golf Classic on October 30, 2020, at Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia. All proceeds from the charity golf tournament will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Uncertainty Due to Short-Notice FHFA Directive Amplifies Harm to Borrowers

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, analyzed the potential effect of Wednesday's fifty basis points worsening in prices paid by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for most mortgage refinances. According to data from the MCTlive! secondary marketing software platform, MCT estimates increases in borrower rates of up to 0.375%, leading to the average borrower paying as much as an additional $21,000 over the typical thirty-year loan term.

"These FHFA-directed price adjustments do more than work against the hopeful economic rebound and the original agency charters, they undermine trust and spur uncertainty at a crucial time. Who knows where the next no-warning directive will strike? Non-owner-occupied loans? High loan-to-value?" commented Phil Rasori, COO of MCT. "The only way lenders can protect themselves from these risks is to increase margins across the board, according to our analysis on the order of seventy-five to one hundred basis points in total."

The result of these margin increases, exacerbated by the twenty-day notice driven by the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA), will be higher housing costs to borrowers at a time where many are in need, and a drag on the economy overall. The short notice amounts to effectively no time for lenders and borrowers to react, as the typical thirty-day rate lock and the practice of "floating" a rate hurt both respectively in this case. Beyond the issue of timing, these actions are perpendicular to the efforts of the Federal Reserve and the administration to assist consumers and stimulate the economy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCT's analysis indicates the average $280,000 American mortgage will cost an additional $58 per month, $2,800 in the first four years, and $21,000 over a thirty-year term. For comparison, the average California mortgage of just under $400,000 would cost an additional $82 per month, $3,900 in the first four years, and almost $30,000 over the full term. Due to the current near-record low-rate environment, the typical lifespan of a mortgage can be expected to increase significantly, lengthening the borrower impact of the agency price changes and associated uncertainty. MCT calculates that these cost increases will be 34% higher than they would have been if the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fees were simply passed-through to borrowers, indicating the significant effect of lender uncertainty due to the way the changes were communicated.

"Whether or not economic headwinds justify these 'adverse market' fees, their needlessly short-notice implementation introduced ongoing risks and increased negative impacts to borrowers," said Curtis Richins, President at MCT. "A more traditional 90-day notice would have minimized uncertainty and borrower cost increases with a negligible difference in the long-term capitalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."

MCT serves over three hundred lenders and manages over twenty percent of the US secondary market for mortgages. Based on this data, MCT will continue to monitor and analyze ongoing developments stemming from these FHFA-directed price changes. Further analysis and mortgage market volatility guidance is available.

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, analyzed the potential effect of Wednesday's fifty basis points worsening in prices paid by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for most mortgage refinances.

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SimpleNexus Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 3rd Year Running

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced it has clinched a spot on the 2020 Inc. 5000. This marks the third consecutive year SimpleNexus has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

SimpleNexus has achieved staggering growth since its founding in 2014. To date, the mortgage technology firm has connected its 24,000 active loan originator users with 2.8 million borrowers and 113,000 realtor partners to produce nearly 1.8 million loans totaling over $460 billion in volume. The SimpleNexus digital mortgage app is used by more than 250 enterprise clients, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

"The reason SimpleNexus has flourished is simple: we put delivering value for our customers above all else," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "For years now, more U.S. borrowers and lenders have used SimpleNexus than any other technology of its kind. We look forward to continuing to enable lenders and borrowers to easily complete mortgage loans from anywhere."

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," said Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

The complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About Inc. Media:

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @Inc #Inc5000

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced it has clinched a spot on the 2020 Inc. 5000. This marks the third consecutive year SimpleNexus has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware Climbs Over 1,000 Spots to Clinch Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has ranked number 2,173 on Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation's fastest growing companies. This is LBA Ware's second consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, which represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small businesses.

"We are thrilled to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year, advancing 1,293 spots over last year's ranking," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "LBA Ware's sustained momentum is the direct result of our commitment to helping mortgage lenders resolve their most acute business challenges, from managing incentive compensation to extracting actionable, real-time business intelligence from production data."

Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business," said Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism."

The complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top-producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com.

About Inc. Media:

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @Inc #Inc5000

LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has ranked number 2,173 on Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the nation's fastest growing companies.

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7 Mortgage Implements OpenClose’s LOS & POS to Support Its Network of Credit Union Members

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- 7 Mortgage, a credit union service organization (CUSO), announced that it went live with OpenClose's end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) allowing its partner credit unions to leverage the mortgage industry's leading technology. The OpenClose solution allows 7's CUSO members to efficiently and effectively complete mortgage loans - from start to finish - via a centralized platform rated #1 by multiple independent studies.

A subsidiary of ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU), 7 Mortgage successfully launched OpenClose's LenderAssist(tm) LOS and ConsumerAssist(tm) POS in July, delivering an enriched digital mortgage experience for both partner credit unions and the members they serve. 7 Mortgage now offers an array of new features, further distinguishing itself as a premier CUSO for residential mortgage lending.

"I am excited to convert our clients from Mortgage Cadence to OpenClose because it offers versatility, a fresh, modern look and sports a user-friendly format," said Chris Boler, 7 president and CEO. "7 is dedicated to making credit unions stronger through collaboration. By offering a top-tier product like OpenClose to our partners, we are helping our members and our industry thrive."

7's credit union members have access to OpenClose's award-winning platform, which includes a robust digital mortgage point-of-sale solution; a comprehensive, 100 percent browser-based LOS; a flexible, natively built product and pricing engine (PPE); business intelligence and analytics software (BI); mobile device functionality extension; and a RESTful API suite for simple, cost effective integrations.

OpenClose offers a uniquely consolidated digital POS and LOS, along with additional capabilities - all via a single-source software provider, driving real-time member engagement and collaboration throughout the mortgage loan process.

"We are pleased to welcome 7 Mortgage as a new OpenClose partner and are confident its members will gain many benefits from our platform," said Vince Furey, CRO at OpenClose. "Our LenderAssist LOS brings new efficiencies to the table, which transforms mortgage lending for credit unions into an easier, streamlined, member centric process."

Using the new solution, 7 and its members are expected to benefit from OpenClose's #1 rated customer service, better connectivity, reduced operating costs, quicker turn times and expanded options by which to conduct business.

About 7:

Rooted in the seven principles of the credit union movement, 7 is a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of ORNL Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Oak Ridge, TN. 7 Mortgage, 7 Title, and 7 Insurance are included under the CUSO's umbrella. 7 Mortgage has 26 credit union partners and is licensed in 6 states. The mortgage company specializes in offering tailored mortgage solutions to credit unions throughout the Southeast. For more information, visit 7.coop or call (865) 564-7465.

About ORNL Federal Credit Union:

Chartered in 1948, ORNL FCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative locally owned and operated by its members for the benefit of all who belong. ORNL FCU represents over 175,000 members and $2.5 billion in assets and serves members and businesses in 19 counties of East Tennessee. For more information, visit ornlfcu.com or call (865) 688-9555.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(r) is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(tm), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

Media Contacts:
Chris Boler
7, President/CEO
865-560-7499
cboler@7.coop

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Profundity Communications, Inc. for OpenClose
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

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7 Mortgage, a credit union service organization (CUSO), announced that it went live with OpenClose's end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) allowing its partner credit unions to leverage the mortgage industry's leading technology. The OpenClose solution allows 7's CUSO members to efficiently and effectively complete mortgage loans - from start to finish - via a centralized platform rated #1 by multiple independent studies.

Related link: https://www.openclose.com/

KROST Launches PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Services for Borrowers and Lenders

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Award-winning tax, accounting, and consulting firm, KROST, announced the launch of their PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Review Service for both Borrowers and Lenders. The services are intended to aid both borrowers and lenders by taking on the burden of calculating forgiveness values, checking that expenses conform to the SBA forgiveness rules, and ensuring that the underlying documentation verifies those expenses.

The PPP Forgiveness Review Service for borrowers includes reviewing the actual expenses incurred by the borrower during the covered period, calculating the forgiveness amount taking into account all the rules, reviewing and assembling the necessary backup documentation that is required, and creating an electronic binder that can be sent to the lender. The PPP Forgiveness Review Service for lenders includes, independently reviewing the actual expenses claimed by the borrower during the covered period, independently calculating the forgiveness amount, ensuring the documentation substantiates the claimed expenses, and reporting any errors or omissions.

Paren Knadjian, who leads the firm's M&A and Capital Markets practice and has a background in debt financing, and as a fractional CFO, has taken the lead on the KROST PPP Services.

"While the PPP loan program has been hugely successful at injecting capital into businesses suffering from the consequences of COVID-19, the rules and regulations surrounding forgiveness can be complex and burdensome. The KROST PPP Loan Forgiveness Review Service is aimed at assisting both borrowers and lenders to complete the forgiveness application process in an accurate, timely, and stress-free manner," said Paren Knadjian.

In addition to the PPP Forgiveness Services, the firm has also developed a COVID-19 Resource Center as a hub for businesses and individuals to access the latest tax, accounting, and HR news on the Coronavirus. Learn more: https://www.krostcpas.com/covid-19-resource-center

ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, California, KROST is a full-service certified public accounting and consulting firm serving clients across various industries in the areas of tax, accounting, consulting, assurance and advisory, M&A and capital markets, corporate tax incentives, and wealth management.

For more information about KROST, please visit https://www.krostcpas.com/

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Bethany Wolfe
Marketing Director
(626) 508-1792

Award-winning tax, accounting, and consulting firm, KROST, announced the launch of their PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Review Service for both Borrowers and Lenders. The services are intended to aid both borrowers and lenders by taking on the burden of calculating forgiveness values.

Related link: https://www.krostcpas.com/

ARMCO Executive Joins QC-Focused Panel for Mortgage Bankers Association’s Virtual Risk Management Conference

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt has been selected to speak on the topic of quality control during the MBA Live - Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum 2020, hosted virtually September 15 - 16, 2020 by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

On Tuesday, September 15, Reichhardt will join the panel session "Underwriting & QA: How to Make QC a Profit Center" from 3 - 3:50 p.m. ET.

The panel will be moderated by Steve Spies, a consultant with SWS Risk Advisory LLC, and Jason Emory, Senior Vice President of Quality Control at PrimeLending will join Sharon as a panelist. The session will feature a discussion on how lenders mitigate the significant revenue and personnel resources devoted to QC by leveraging enhancements in technology, real-time data validation and outsourcing strategies.

"The MBA has put together a remarkable group of industry veterans for this panel, and I am honored to participate," said Reichhardt. "The COVID pandemic has placed a greater spotlight on new ways in which lenders can alleviate costs without sacrificing quality and I look forward to exploring those options on this panel."

In addition to Reichhardt's panel, ARMCO is also serving as the sole presenting sponsor for this year's virtual event.

"The MBA's RMQA Forum has always been the industry's premier event for mortgage quality control and risk management professionals, but the current economic uncertainty lends extra weight to the purpose of this year's event," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "In the spirit of facilitating the exchange of ideas and best practices for maintaining loan quality, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk, ARMCO is proud to be this year's presenting sponsor for RMQA, and we look forward to yet another first-rate MBA event."

For information regarding the virtual conference, visit https://www.mba.org/conferences-and-education/event-mini-sites/mba-live.

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Audit Technology(tm) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt has been selected to speak on the topic of quality control during the MBA Live - Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum 2020, hosted virtually September 15 - 16, 2020 by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

New SimpleNexus eClosing feature enables mortgage lenders to conduct speedy and convenient hybrid closings of purchase and refinance loans

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the release of SimpleNexus eClosing, a new feature that enables lenders to conduct hybrid closings for purchase and refinance loans.

In a hybrid closing, borrowers electronically sign (eSign) home loan documents that do not require notarization before meeting with a settlement agent or notary to finalize the closing. As a result, the closing appointment involves signing only a handful of documents and takes only a few minutes instead of an hour or more. Hybrid closings are approved throughout the United States and are available now in SimpleNexus.

Thirty-eight U.S. states also allow full eClosings in which all loan closing documents are eSigned and eNotarized. SimpleNexus will support full eClosings with the planned roll-out of remote online notarization (RON) later this year.

"Hybrid closings enable Mortgage 1 to offer unbeatable safety and convenience by keeping physical closing appointments to a minimum and making loan closings available in the same branded app our customers use to search for a home, fill out a loan application, upload documents and sign disclosures," said Mark Workens, CEO of Mortgage 1, a Michigan-based multi-state lender and early adopter of SimpleNexus eClosing. "We jumped at the opportunity to pilot this new SimpleNexus feature, and we are already closing loans faster and knocking the socks off of customers."

"Borrowers want a hassle-free way to close a home loan that works in or out of quarantine, and lenders want to keep costs in check by closing loans as quickly as possible," said SimpleNexus Senior Product Manager Tyler Prows. "SimpleNexus eClosing delivers on both fronts. Our direct LOS integrations, push notifications and instant chat keep borrowers, settlement agents, closing teams and post-closers engaged at every step for optimal workflow efficiency."

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgagelending #eclosing @MortgageOneHQ

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the release of SimpleNexus eClosing, a new feature that enables lenders to conduct hybrid closings for purchase and refinance loans.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Velocity Credit Union gives members free access to their FICO® Scores

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Velocity Credit Union credit card holders can now access their FICO(R) Scores at no charge through monthly statements and online banking. FICO(R) Scores will be refreshed on a quarterly basis and checking them will not affect credit ratings.

FICO(R) Scores are widely used by lenders in evaluating risk when making credit-related decisions. Credit cards, auto loans and insurance, and mortgage rates can be affected by credit scores. Knowledge is power, and knowing this three-digit FICO(R) Score (and the key factors affecting it) can help consumers see how lenders view them.

Free access to FICO(R) Scores is easy, since they will appear on members' monthly statements. Or, cardholders can simply log into Online Banking at https://www.velocitycu.com/ (or through our free mobile app), select "Credit Card Services" from the "Services" category of the Home Page menu, and click the "FICO(R) SCORE" banner on the right side of the screen. Selecting a card number will reveal the score.

For more information, including specific factors that impact FICO(R) Scores and their relative importance, visit https://www.velocitycu.com/FICO.

FICO is a registered trademark of Fair Isaac Corporation in the United States and other countries.

About Velocity Credit Union:

Velocity Credit Union is one of the largest Austin-area credit unions with branches located in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Chartered in 1947, the institution serves a five county area, with a broad and diverse community membership. The credit union employs more than 200 people, has assets of approximately $849 million and serves more than 84,000 members. To learn more about Velocity Credit Union's products and services, visit https://www.velocitycu.com/FICO.

Velocity Credit Union credit card holders can now access their FICO Scores at no charge through monthly statements and online banking. FICO Scores will be refreshed on a quarterly basis and checking them will not affect credit ratings.

Related link: https://www.velocitycu.com/

MCT Fortifies Its Team of Mortgage Industry Leaders Before 2020 Market Volatility

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it appointed two mortgage industry veterans in early 2020 which strengthen its support to the capital markets community during the worldwide pandemic and associated financial turbulence. In each of their roles, Page Woodall, Senior Regional Sales Director, and Dave Bricker, Chief Financial Officer, offer their own mortgage expertise to meet the growing demand for expert leadership during these volatile times.

Through perseverance and the support of the staff at MCT, each of these new hires succeeded in their roles and beyond, despite considerable uncertainty in the capital markets industry and global economy during their first months.

Page Woodall is MCT's Senior Sales Director who has almost twenty years of industry experience. During his time at Nationstar Mortgage (now known as Mr. Cooper), Mr. Woodall had the unique opportunity to start a new Correspondent channel and successfully grow his territory into one of the largest producing territories. He brings a tenacity to MCT to proactively serve his clients and keep them informed through periods of market volatility.

"I was a fan of MCT prior to coming on board, as I had seen all the good work they had done with several of my clients over the years. I am a bigger fan now seeing the total commitment to the client, open communication, and help provided to navigate accounts out of harm's way. I also was moved by Curtis's concern during this crisis for all the employees and the safety of them and their families," said Mr. Woodall.

He is joined by Dave Bricker, who comes on board as MCT's Chief Financial Officer. He has a successful history of varied senior financial roles including CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, SVP of Finance and Chief Auditor. He had previously consulted with MCT prior to coming onboard and was well versed with MCT's customized processes. Mr. Bricker is focused on leveraging his outside expertise to build on the current financial foundation at MCT. In doing so, he hopes to provide senior leaders with better financial information for well-informed decisions. Despite the uncertainty and financial challenges associated with the pandemic, Mr. Bricker was able to have an immediate positive and stabilizing impact on MCT.

"The support that I've received so far has been great from all areas of the company. I've been extremely impressed by the company's ability to pivot to a Work-from-Home workforce so quickly and without negative impact to our clients," Mr. Bricker remarks, "It's as if the company has always operated in this manner."

MCT is grateful that these newest players were able to hit the ground running to keep up with the huge demand by the capital markets industry for market volatility guidance. With their combined experiences and knowledge, they will continue to provide support to MCT and clients, mitigating risk and increasing outcomes during this challenging time.

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Dallas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it appointed two mortgage industry veterans in early 2020 which strengthen its support to the capital markets community during the worldwide pandemic and associated financial turbulence.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Mid America Mortgage’s Kara Lamphere Named 2020 HW Woman of Influence

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere has been named a 2020 HousingWire Woman of Influence. A two-time winner (2017), Lamphere was recognized this year for her continued efforts to push the envelope regarding what is possible for lenders in today's origination environment. As COO, she has secured Mid America's position as a digital mortgage pioneer and innovator and, by virtue of that legacy, positioned Mid America to thrive where competitors faltered amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Kara's recognition as a Woman of Influence is well-deserved, and everyone at Mid America is proud to share with the industry what we've all know for a while," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Kara has been instrumental in the continued success of our digital mortgage platform, earning recognition both for herself and Mid America along the way. We are honored to have her on our team."

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award, and we are proud to introduce you to the top 100 Women of Influence."

The Women of Influence are selected by HousingWire's Editorial Selection Committee based on their professional achievements within their organizations, but contributions to the overall industry, community outreach, client impact and personal success also factor into the committee's decision. The full list of HousingWire's 2020 Women of Influence can be viewed here: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere has been named a 2020 HousingWire Woman of Influence. A two-time winner (2017), Lamphere was recognized this year for her continued efforts to push the envelope regarding what is possible for lenders in today's origination environment.

Related link: https://www.midamericamortgage.com/

SimpleNexus’ Pamela Faulkner and Anna Ratanawan Named to HousingWire’s 2020 Women of Influence List

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Director of Mortgage Solutions Pam Faulkner and Vice President of People Operations Anna Ratanawan have been named 2020 HousingWire (HW) Women of Influence honorees. Now in its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program recognizes high-achieving women across the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries.

"SimpleNexus applauds Pam and Anna for being recognized as Women of Influence who are shaping the future of the housing economy," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Their savvy, expertise and professionalism make it possible for us to continue setting the bar for what a digital mortgage platform should be."

Faulkner was recognized for keeping SimpleNexus' fast-growing team of more than 100 technologists grounded in what really matters to frontline mortgage lenders. Her three-decade career in mortgage technology includes 13 years at cloud-based mortgage finance technology provider Ellie Mae. Faulkner also serves on the board of directors and audit committee of the Farm Credit of Western Arkansas, a unit of the Farm Credit System, America's oldest government-sponsored enterprise (GSE).

Ratanawan was recognized for building the highly passionate and productive teams that have been pivotal to SimpleNexus' emergence as a digital mortgage technology frontrunner. Notably, Ratanawan reorganized SimpleNexus' product and engineering divisions, a change that has accelerated SimpleNexus' product roadmap and enabled staff to advance their skill sets. Before joining SimpleNexus, she served as director of people operations at online fashion boutique Jane.com and senior human resource manager at global project management SaaS firm Workfront. Ratanawan is an elected member of the Utah County Executive Human Resources (HR) board of directors where she organizes meetups, education and training for HR professionals and mentors HR students.

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award."

The full list of 2020 HW Women of Influence honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Director of Mortgage Solutions Pam Faulkner and Vice President of People Operations Anna Ratanawan have been named 2020 HousingWire (HW) Women of Influence honorees.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King Honored as HousingWire 2020 Women of Influence

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) as a 2020 Woman of Influence. In its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program honors 100 women who are "shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward."

King was recognized for her contributions to the housing economy during the 2008 housing market crash and for her role at FormFree, where she oversees all matters relating to compliance, audits, vendor management and enterprise risk. A 20-year veteran of the housing and finance industries, King earned her compliance and government relations bona fides as a senior leader at such organizations as Black Knight Financial Services (NYSE: BKI), Citizen's Bank (NYSE: CFG) and SunTrust Bank (now Truist, NYSE: TFC). As Director of Business Development and Client Relations at Hope LoanPort, King deployed the nation's first consumer-direct portal, which helped 750,000 distressed homeowners access the National Mortgage Settlement.

"Katie's experience has positioned FormFree to excel even in the midst of a public health pandemic," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "Her swift efforts have been instrumental in helping our partners understand that we need to urgently advance industry acceptance of direct-source borrower data to streamline processes, improve security and decrease costs for lenders, servicers, investors and - most importantly - borrowers."

"This year's Women of Influence represent leaders who have faced some of the most unprecedented challenges the housing industry has seen in years," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "Their strength set an example of leadership that impacted not just their teams or companies but the industry overall. This was one of the most competitive years we have ever seen for the award."

The full list of HW's 2020 Women of Influence award honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-housingwires-2020-women-of-influence/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) as a 2020 Woman of Influence. In its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program honors 100 women who are "shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward."

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

OpenClose Integration with Access Business Technologies Provides Faster Exchange of Loan Data Between LOS and Third-Party Systems

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose®, the industry-leading mortgage fintech provider and omni-channel loan origination system (LOS), announced that it integrated with Access Business Technologies' (ABT) MortgageExchange interface solution, a secure cloud-based environment that enables multiple platforms and applications to share data between disparate systems. Now, OpenClose and ABT are able to conduct business with more lending entities.

ABT's MortgageExchange extracts mortgage loan data fields and properly places all information into the connecting fields within other applications (using respective APIs when available). Each integration is customized between OpenClose and ABT to model the customer's business workflow, which eliminates data input redundancy, prevents errors, and saves time.

"Teaming with ABT allows our mutual customers to instantly access and share accurate data with different software systems both inside and outside of the mortgage industry," says Vince Furey, CRO at OpenClose. "ABT's MortgageExchange enables two-way data flow where relevant information is passed from our LenderAssist LOS to the target platform and from the target platform back to the LOS. This ability provides time savings and increased accuracy by populating client information directly from a system of record. This new integration further supports the fact that OpenClose is the best way to lend from open to close."

Organizations leveraging ABT's MortgageExchange solution do not require additional servers, software, coding, or maintenance. ABT builds fully functional interfaces using custom-configurations that follow the clients' business processes. Engagements for MortgageExchange are completed, tested, and in production within 90 days. OpenClose's RESTful API Suite enabled ABT to efficiently connect to its LenderAssist™ LOS and facilitate the secure transfer of data between advanced workflows that lenders leverage daily. As a result, it is simple for customers using ABT's MortgageExchange to connect to the OpenClose LOS and virtually any other software platform using contemporary APIs.

"Partnering with OpenClose unlocks a lot of doors for lending entities that use the MortgageExchange interface," said Justin Kirsch CEO. "At ABT, everything we design and build lives in the cloud and our teams manage all maintenance and upkeep, freeing lenders from concern or worry about any added cost and time required to maintain applications and the connecting interfaces. We firmly believe that time is money, and our clients invest the time saved building a more profitable operation."

Lenders using the OpenClose and ABT integration receive a report from MortgageExchange that provides full transparency showing what transpired with the data, identifying any issues with the loan data before it is sent to the target software platform, ensuring data accuracy.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose® is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and Fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist™, is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up.

The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

About ABT:

Access Business Technologies (ABT) was established in 1999 by mortgage technology veterans who offered the first Infrastructure as a Service "SaaS" products designed specifically for the mortgage industry. With cybersecurity being a critical issue for financial companies, security is at the core of every product and service delivered by ABT. ABT delivers enterprise grade technologies and services to mortgage companies, banks, and credit unions. Our close partnerships with Microsoft, Mortgage Cadence, Ellie Mae, Calyx Software, OpenClose, Jack Henry, Finastra and Fiserv provide us with the unique ability to efficiently deploy mortgage specific technology to your organization regardless of size or monthly loan volume. ABT is the only Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider "CSP" dedicated to serving only those companies who originate mortgages. Visit ABT's website for additional information https://www.myabt.com/.

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OpenClose®, the industry-leading mortgage fintech provider and omni-channel loan origination system (LOS), announced that it integrated with Access Business Technologies' (ABT) MortgageExchange interface solution.

Related link: https://www.openclose.com/

Expetitle, a digital title company, has completed a $850,000 fundraising round

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Expetitle, a digital title company and a leader in remote real estate closings, announced today it has completed a $850,000 fundraising round. The investment brings Expetitle's total funding to over $1 million and will help the company aggressively expand its sales and marketing efforts, as well as to continue to develop additional product functionality.

This fundraising round builds on an exceptional start to the year for Expetitle which, despite COVID-19, continues to enjoy fast growth. When the virus hit the US and the real estate world needed to move online, Expetitle had already built a completely virtual remote closing process.

"Expetitle is disrupting the title insurance space from the ground up," said Sean Daly, CEO and co-founder of Expetitle. "We have brought in technologists and industry outsiders and matched them with experienced title agents to create a next generation closing experience. We're excited to be partnering with such an amazing group of real estate and venture capital veterans to grow our vision and expand our business. We believe there is an enormous opportunity to create a new-age title company that solves these problems for all parties involved in the closing."

The round was led by Chilean investment fund Beagle Ventures, who were joined by Caoba Capital, and the Arquitectonica family office. LAB Ventures is also following-on in this round after incubating Expetitle in their Startup Studio.

"We are excited to partner with Expetitle for its strong management team and the incredible market opportunity. We have been impressed with both the product and the organization so far, and know we can bring the expertise to help take Expetitle to the next level," stated Pablo Vicuna and Pedro Cabezon of Beagle Ventures.

About Expetitle:

Founded in January 2019, Expetitle was born out of the LAB Ventures startup studio. Expetitle is a Florida statewide title company that delivers fully digital and hybrid closings through one secure collaborative platform that adds transparency to the entire closing process. Expetitle's mission is to provide a better, transparent closing experience for buyers, sellers, and their agents and brokers. Today's consumer is used to doing everything on their phone in real time, why should buying a home be any different?

To learn more about Expetitle, visit https://www.expetitle.com/.

About Beagle Ventures:

Beagle Ventures invests in technology-based service companies that want to be different, generating value for their clients in a creative, responsible and permanent way.

Expetitle, a digital title company and a leader in remote real estate closings, announced today it has completed a $850,000 fundraising round. The investment brings Expetitle's total funding to over $1 million and will help the company aggressively expand its sales and marketing efforts, as well as to continue to develop additional product functionality.

Related link: https://www.expetitle.com/