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PitBullTax Software Once Again Dominates Tax Resolution with its Release of Version 5.0

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- PitBullTax Software is excited to announce the release of its most robust and streamlined cloud based software platform to date. PitBullTax, the country's leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys will be unveiling all the cutting edge major enhancements of Version 5.0 to licensees from all over the United States at its PitBullTax Institute User Conference today through May 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

"We continually strive to deliver best in class technology and solutions to the IRS Tax Resolution profession, and with Version 5.0 we exceeded our own incredibly high Expectations," stated Jose Alfaro, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. "We always put our licensees ahead of the curve by streamlining and automating the ever changing requirements from the IRS," he added.

PitBullTax Software has been dominating the tax resolution software space for ten years, with a complete team of software engineers, developers, tax resolution professionals, administrators, customer service representatives, cyber security experts and program analysts, who are always aware of the ever increasing technology and tax law demands.

"We live and breathe IRS Tax Resolution , it runs through our veins. We pride ourselves on being extremely responsive to our users' feedback. They tell us what they need and we deliver it!" says Chief Operating Officer, Irina Bobrova, MST, EA. "Our company stands on three pillars: top-notch technology, data security and outstanding customer service."

Version 5.0 is all about increased efficiency for IRS Tax Resolution professionals and their office staff. It includes significant enhancements that will allow handling of many more cases in much less time, with much more macro controls. Key enhancements include a unique Client Summary, a one of a kind Transcript Dashboard, internal 2-Factor Authentication, more IRS Forms, more robust To Do's, Calendar and Time Tracking, enhanced User Permissions and advanced Smartphone App integration.

Jaime Buchwald, CPA, CFF, Co-Founder and CEO explained, "We are fortunate that we can always provide our licensees with increasing value through these major product enhancements. Jose and I started and self funded this company and we do not have venture capitalists, banks, or investors to answer to. Our loyalty is to our licensees, that's who we answer to. We never forget this when we come to work everyday."

PitBullTax Institute, an IRS and NASBA approved continuing education provider, invites all interested tax pros to its third PitBullTax User Conference, which will take place today through May 3 at the beautiful Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Software demonstrations of Version 5.0, printed course materials and multiple case studies will be part of this three day conference.

In addition, renowned guest speaker and tax attorney Robert McKenzie will present classes on Advanced Offers in Compromise and Installment Agreements. A bonus marketing session will also be presented by Michael Rozbruch, CPA.

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

PitBullTax Software is excited to announce the release of its most robust and streamlined cloud based software platform to date. PitBullTax, the country's leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys will be unveiling all the cutting edge major enhancements of Version 5.0 to licensees from all over the United States at its PitBullTax Institute User Conference today through May 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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

Travel Insurance 101: Choosing the Best Travel Insurance for Your 2019 Summer Travel

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Between snowstorms and holiday travel, the winter months may seem the most logical time to buy travel insurance, however according to TravelInsurance.com, spring and summer present just as many potential travel issues that travel insurance can help address. In fact, more than half of all flight delays each year happen in the summer.

Some key factors that can wreak havoc on a perfectly planned summer vacation include:

* Weather. Hurricane season starts June 1; excessive heat makes it harder for planes to both take off and land; and afternoon thunderstorms are common across much of the country.
* Increased Congestion. More people traveling means greater risk of travel delays and travel interruptions, and with full flights, it's harder to get booked on the next flight out. This congestion can also increase the likelihood of baggage delays and lost or stolen luggage.
* More active vacations. During the summer months, hiking, biking, boating and a whole host of other activities can lead to more injuries while on the road.

"For many travelers, a summer vacation is something they save up for all year, and protecting this investment is a wise move," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com. "Knowing who and what you need to protect is the key to finding the best travel insurance for your needs, as travel insurance is not a one-size-fits-all purchase. By asking some basic questions, and shopping around for the best policy, travelers can get the right travel protection for their type of vacation -- and with coverage in place, all they'll need to do is focus on having fun."

To ensure you find the best plan, TravelInsurance.com recommends travelers ask themselves the following questions:

* What are you trying to protect? Do you want to recover the cost of your trip if something unexpectedly goes wrong and you need to cancel? Do you also want to cover the medical expenses if you fall ill or get injured while traveling? A trip cancellation plan with emergency travel medical and evacuation coverage might be right for you. Do you travel with expensive clothing and gear that would be costly to replace if lost or stolen? If so, it's wise to purchase additional coverage for your luggage.
* Where are you going? Is your destination a remote outpost with a single doctor or a big city in the U.S. with state-of-the-art hospitals? A cruise around the Carribean or a European adventure? Emergency medical and evacuation coverage should be considered when traveling internationally or to remote destinations, and cruise-specific coverage is an option for those headed into the open seas.
* What will you be doing? Is your travel bug more about bungee jumping and SCUBA diving or sitting by the pool at the hotel? Thrill-seekers should look for plans that offer a hazardous sports coverage option.
* How long will you be gone? Are you escaping for a getaway weekend or an extended months-long tour? Most plans are designed for trips of less than 30 days and are subject to surcharges for every day beyond the plan's limit.
* Who are you traveling with? Are you a solo traveler or do you plan to globe-trot with a large group? Did you volunteer to organize your large family reunion? Group travel insurance may be the right option for groups of 10 or more travelers on the same itinerary.

Whatever your type of travel, there is a travel insurance plan that can meet your needs. Comparison sites like TravelInsurance.com offer travelers a way to search, compare and purchase travel insurance from among the most recognizable names in the global travel insurance industry. Comparison shopping gives consumers choice and helps travelers find the right plan at the right price; many plans start at just 4% of the total travel costs for a trip.

"It can be more than frustrating when a painstakingly planned vacation goes unexpectedly wrong, especially when your hard-earned dollars are at risk," continued Sandberg. "By purchasing the right travel insurance for your summer travel, you can help remove some of the financial pain when a vacation goes awry."

For more information and travel tips, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About TravelInsurance.com:
TravelInsurance.com helps simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry. Purchases can be made directly through the website, with policies sent via email within minutes.

Between snowstorms and holiday travel, the winter months may seem the most logical time to buy travel insurance, however according to TravelInsurance.com, spring and summer present just as many potential travel issues that travel insurance can help address. In fact, more than half of all flight delays each year happen in the summer.

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

Mortgage Capital Trading Bolsters Executive Management Team with Addition of Leslie Winick as Chief Strategy Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Leslie Winick has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this newly created position, Ms. Winick will play an integral role in helping MCT hone its strategic direction, further increase market share, manage rapid growth, and delight clients.

Ms. Winick has a rich background in management consulting, organizational leadership, strategy development, and guiding large-scale enterprise projects, as well as possesses a wide range of business expertise in each functional area within a company.

"Leslie is a talented and accomplished business leader who has a long-standing track record of taking organizations to the next level," stated Curtis Richins, president of MCT. "We've been working with Leslie for several years now on a consulting basis and are elated to engage with her on a more official level that makes her part of the day-to-day management activities."

From agile start-ups to global industry standouts, Ms. Winick has guided cross-functional teams responsible for strategic planning, process design and improvement, product lifecycle management, and new business formation within the financial services, software, telecommunications, life sciences, manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. She has designed and delivered high-impact, business critical projects across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Ms. Winick originally partnered with MCT as Managing Partner and Co-founder of SimpatiCo Consulting, a boutique firm serving Fortune 1000 and Fast 500 clients. She has also been a Managing Consultant within Gemini Consulting's strategy discipline. She began her career at J.P. Morgan & Company, first as an internal consultant and later as a fixed-income research analyst covering investment grade sovereign entities and the U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs).

"Not only does MCT provide the gold standard in advisory services and cutting-edge, supporting technology to the mortgage industry, but at the heart of the company is a clients-first mentality. Customer focus has been a driving theme throughout my career, and it's one of the reasons I wanted to join MCT more formally - it's in the company DNA. I'm thrilled to officially become a family member."

In her new role, Ms. Winick is responsible for charting MCT's long-term strategic path, as well as overseeing critical initiatives in pursuit of company goals. She is also on-point for forging relationships with influential and innovative industry participants.

"MCT has experienced unprecedented growth over the past several years, and our intent is to continue to increase share by supporting clients as they navigate the uncertainty of market dynamics, rapid technology advances, government regulation, and consolidation. It's our vision of the future, unbelievably talented team members, and our ability to bring complementary partners into our ecosystem that allows MCT to be the calm in the storm," stated Winick.

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, MCT also has California offices in Healdsburg and Los Angeles, as well as sites in Dallas and Philadelphia. 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 value. For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Leslie Winick has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this newly created position, Ms. Winick will play an integral role in helping MCT hone its strategic direction, further increase market share, manage rapid growth, and delight clients.

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

OpenClose Bolsters Sales Team with Addition of Mortgage Software Veteran Tom Buenz

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Tom Buenz has joined the company in the position of vice president, enterprise sales. In this role, Mr. Buenz will help satisfy an increasing demand for OpenClose's LOS, digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solution and ancillary software products.

Mr. Buenz is a results-generating sales professional who has more than 20 years of experience executing sales, managing accounts and accelerating new business development. He has a proven history of exceeding goals and stimulating revenue growth.

Mr. Buenz comes to OpenClose from Ellie Mae where he was a strategic account executive selling to a wide range of lending entities. Before that, he was a senior sales executive at Finastra (formerly D+H Mortgagebot) where he was very successful in helping expand his territory with LOS and POS technology. In addition, Mr. Buenz has software sales experience in the credit union space and other areas of financial services technology.

"We are pleased to welcome Tom to the OpenClose sales team. His extensive knowledge of mortgage technology and in particular LOS and POS software makes him an excellent fit to present the unique value proposition behind our digital mortgage software solutions," said Vince Furey, CRO at OpenClose. "Given our leader position in the marketplace and the innovative, high-demand solutions we provide, there has never been a more exciting time to be at OpenClose."

OpenClose is rolling out a new digital POS that dramatically broadens its reach and ability to penetrate the digital mortgage ecosystem. Coupled with its end-to-end, multi-channel LOS that is completely browser-based, the company is in a powerful position to provide lenders with a single-source solution and vendor for their POS and LOS needs. The company has also been accelerating integrations with disparate systems using its cost effective RESTful API Suite, IntegrationAssist(TM).

Notable is that OpenClose's LOS platform, POS system, PPE and customer service levels received exceptionally high scores in the STRATMOR Group's latest 'Technology Insight Study.'

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.

OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Tom Buenz has joined the company in the position of vice president, enterprise sales. In this role, Mr. Buenz will help satisfy an increasing demand for OpenClose's LOS, digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solution and ancillary software products.

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

EPIC’s Kevin Ach and Walter Palmer to Present on Business Continuity and Theft at 2019 Retail Asset Protection Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Practice Leader Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on May 6 at Retail Asset Protection Conference and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will present on May 7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colorado.

The Retail Asset Protection Conference attracts top-level executives from the most progressive retailers in the world. These professionals attend to share and solicit the best ideas in the industry in order to enhance their own organizational effectiveness. Attendees will hear top retail executives share and create new solutions to significant challenges and explore where the industry is going.

Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on "Turning the Tide on Retail Theft in CA" on Monday, May 6 at 2:15 p.m. where retailers and law enforcement professionals will share their journey to understand California's first organized retail theft law, its impact and the importance of partnerships and the role we all play as a part of the community in reducing and stopping the impact of organized retail crime.

Kevin Ach will present on "How Asset Protection Led the Way in Building a Robust Business Continuity Program" on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:15 p.m. alongside Robert LaCommare, vice president, asset protection & safety at Big Lots. In this presentation, Ach and LaCommare will give an inside look at how a $7 billion retailer with multiple brands implemented a comprehensive approach to business continuity resulting in raised internal awareness around emergency response and crisis management and the implementation of a dependable and repeatable process.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://rila.force.com/s/lt-event?id=a1T610000050RMQEA2#Agenda

About Kevin Ach, vice president, risk assurance:

Kevin Ach is a global leader in the loss prevention industry with over 18 years of experience in retail operations, supply chain, internal audit and international operations. As the Vice President, Risk Assurance for EPIC Integrated Risk Solutions, Ach assists organizations in risk mitigation, process improvements and operational efficiencies in the areas of Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Internal Audit and Loss Prevention.

Prior to joining EPIC, Ach was the senior director of retail loss prevention and safety for Office Depot Inc., overseeing loss prevention and safety activities for over 1,500 retail stores. Ach has also held varying management positions in supply chain, international retail operations, B2B and internal audit during his career. Prior to joining Office Depot, Ach worked for Arthur Andersen as an Information Systems consultant in Houston, TX.

Ach has been actively engaged in the loss prevention industry as a speaker on numerous occasions at National Retail Federation conferences. He has also been an active member of the Loss Prevention Research Council and was a key player in the creation of an industry mentoring program for loss prevention practitioners.

Ach earned his B.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point and proudly served our country for four years as an Officer in the US Army's Signal Corps branch. Ach is a Board Member of the West Point Society of the Palm Beaches. He holds the LPC certification through the Loss Prevention Foundation. Ach currently resides in Boynton Beach, FL with his wife and four children.

About Walter Palmer, practice leader:

Walter Palmer is recognized as a leading consultant in the Loss Prevention industry and provides strategic guidance, research and training programs for some of the leading retail brands in the world. He has been an invited speaker at more than 100 conferences around the globe and has authored over 60 articles for industry and mainstream media.

Palmer earned his B.S. degree in Security and Loss Prevention with a minor in Fire Safety Engineering from Eastern Kentucky University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Forensic Interviewer. He is a contributing writer for LP Magazine, serves on the Advisory Board for the International Association of Interviewers, and serves on the Advisory Committee for the National Shoplifting Prevention Coalition. In addition, Palmer is actively involved in the field of professional development and training and is a member of the Association for Talent Development, the International Society for Performance Improvement and the Society for Human Resource Management.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Practice Leader Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on May 6 at Retail Asset Protection Conference and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will present on May 7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver.

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

FormFree Files Patent Application for Employer Data Extraction and Verification Tech

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced the filing of a patent application titled 'Method and System for Employer Verification,' which describes the company's proprietary method and system for verifying the employment and income history of loan applicants.

The methods and systems described in FormFree's confidential patent application include the following computer-implemented steps, among others:

* Electronically extracting one or more potential employer terms from a borrower's direct-deposit transactions
* Using natural-language processing and other artificial intelligence to identify potential employer names and comparing them against a database of known employer names to identify the borrower's employer(s)

Established in 2008, FormFree is a leading provider of electronic asset, income and employment verification. Its products help lenders of all sizes better assess the ability of borrowers to repay loans while removing the need for borrowers to supply paper documents to receive a mortgage or other type of loan.

Earlier this year, FormFree joined the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a nonprofit group of the nation's most influential financial institutions and fintech companies that promotes information sharing and security standards for the financial sector.

"FormFree's approach to employment extraction and verification offers a distinct advantage over existing methods in the marketplace," said FormFree Chief Technology Officer Brian Francis. "We're proud to offer lenders a revolutionary way to assess borrower employment and income history with greater speed and accuracy."

About FormFree(R):

FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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FormFree today announced the filing of a patent application titled 'Method and System for Employer Verification,' which describes the company's proprietary method and system for verifying the employment and income history of loan applicants.

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

Michigan-Based Liberty Title Deploys SafeWire to Protect Against Wire Fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain implementation for land title, announced today that Liberty Title, the fourth largest independent title company in Michigan, has selected SafeWire(TM) to safeguard wiring instructions as part of the firm's "Umbrella by Liberty Title" program.

Consumers that choose Liberty Title to close both sides of their transaction are automatically enrolled in the program and receive protection that extends to their real estate agent and lender through every phase of the closing process.

"With wire fraud and identity theft continuing to plague real estate transactions, we launched our Umbrella program to provide our customers with peace of mind that their funds and identities are protected throughout the closing process," said Michele Richardson, President at Liberty Title. "SafeWire plays a critical role in helping Liberty Title deliver pre-closing protection to our customers by providing a secure, blockchain-backed portal through which we can communicate wiring instructions, and we are delighted to partner with SafeChain to help ensure our customers' transactions remain fraud-free from start to finish."

SafeWire provides title agents with the ability to verify the identities of both the buyer and seller in the transaction and authenticate bank account ownership to ensure funds are transferred to authorized parties and accounts. In addition, the platform utilizes blockchain technology to securely store and transmit wiring instructions for real estate transactions, preventing fraudsters from intercepting and tampering with transaction data.

"Title agencies cannot be too cautious or too careful when it comes to preventing wire fraud, and we firmly support efforts like 'Umbrella by Liberty Title' that seek to provide the highest levels of transaction security and protection possible," said Tony Franco, CEO and co-founder of SafeChain. "With this program, Liberty Title has made a firm declaration regarding its commitment to shielding consumers from harm in the homebuying process, and we encourage all title agencies to adopt a similar pledge to help collectively stamp out real estate wire fraud."

About SafeChain:

SafeChain makes real estate transactions safer and modernizes operations for both the public and private sectors of the land title industry. Built by real estate title experts in collaboration with banking technologists, SafeChain tackles the inefficiencies of the home buying and selling process from the inside-out to help title companies, mortgage bankers, realtors and local governments decrease costs and deliver a better experience for customers. Leveraging the most advanced technologies, including blockchain, SafeChain increases the speed and security of real estate closings to deliver faster transactions and better consumer confidence. For more information visit https://www.safechain.io.

SafeChain, the industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain implementation for land title, announced today that Liberty Title, the fourth largest independent title company in Michigan, has selected SafeWire(TM) to safeguard wiring instructions as part of the firm's "Umbrella by Liberty Title" program.

Related link: https://www.safechain.io/

SafeChain Announces Founding Title Partners in Blockchain Network

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SafeChain, in partnership with 9 independent title agents in Ohio, has launched a blockchain-backed network that enables peer-to-peer transfers of prior title insurance policies to streamline the title search process and drive down costs for member agencies.

The new network allows independent agents to share prior policies, rewarding contributing agents for policies accessed. Agents have the ability to set the price of their policies as well as customize which underwriters and agents they want to view in their search results. While member agents will maintain governance of the network upon completion, SafeChain will act as the network operator while the project is being built and will gradually relinquish control over to independent agents over the course of the next few years.

"The future of technology in title is driven by the independent title agent. Using world-class software and a new way of thinking about partnerships, we can create a better experience for consumers. It's not a fierce competition, but working together in the best interest of our customers that will allow the industry to redefine how it operates," said Tony Franco, CEO of SafeChain.

Created by and for independent agents the goal of the network is to unlock unrealized value that prior policies can provide. With the network, independent agents will be able to protect their intellectual property, search work programmatically and set the price should they choose to share with other partners of the network.

The initial agent group is set with the task of establishing governance, fees, and network upgrades. Founding members include:

* Jonathan Holfinger - COO/Principal of Northwest Title
* Scott Stevenson - CEO/Principal of Northwest Title
* Ryan Marrie - President of Ohio Real Title
* Sean Stoner - President and CEO of Title First
* Jeff Meyer - Owner of Clean Title Agency, Columbia Title Agency, WIN Title Agency and Leadership Title Company
* Jim Janson - President of Chicago Title of Northeast Ohio
* Kevin Blum - President of Erie Title
* Kelley Sauerzopf - Co-Owner of World Class Title
* Tim Leehan - Partner of Venture Land Title
* John Dyer - President of Nova Title

"We have taken an active interest in learning about what blockchain technology can provide to the title industry, and this project seems to be the most valuable use case for title agents to date," Holfinger said. "We are excited to be part of a project that both shares and protects our work product, increases consumers' access to re-issue credit, and lowers our search costs."

"In the past technology was driven by the title plants and underwriters -- both of which are traditionally slow to adopt new technologies based on their current market lead. It makes way more sense to have independent agents driving change in the industry, and I am eager to work with our partners in Ohio to improve our technical capabilities," added Marrie.

Independent title agents can sign up to learn more at https://www.safechain.io/prior-policy-network.

About SafeChain:

SafeChain makes real estate transactions safer and modernizes operations for both the public and private sectors of the land title industry. Built by real estate title experts in collaboration with banking technologists, SafeChain tackles the inefficiencies of the home buying and selling process from the inside-out to help title companies, mortgage bankers, realtors and local governments decrease costs and deliver a better experience for customers. Leveraging the most advanced technologies, including blockchain, SafeChain increases the speed and security of real estate closings to deliver faster transactions and better consumer confidence. For more information visit https://www.safechain.io.

SafeChain, in partnership with 9 independent title agents in Ohio, has launched a blockchain-backed network that enables peer-to-peer transfers of prior title insurance policies to streamline the title search process and drive down costs for member agencies.

Related link: https://www.safechain.io/

Bank of Southern California NA Appoints Rick Beatty Vice President, Underwriter

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Rick Beatty Vice President, Underwriter. He will be responsible for structuring, analyzing and underwriting commercial credit for small to middle market companies as well as managing an existing portfolio of clients.

Mr. Beatty brings nearly 30 years of local banking experience covering credit administration, commercial underwriting and portfolio management. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Senior Underwriter for Regents Bank where he was responsible for underwriting and managing commercial credit to small and middle market companies, real estate investors, and private banking clients. Mr. Beatty obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Arizona.

"Rick's extensive in-market experience will be a great asset to Bank of Southern California, and we are pleased to welcome him to our underwriting team," said Robert Marshall, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. "He will play an important role as we continue to expand our reach and provide financing for more businesses throughout Southern California," concluded Marshall.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates ten branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in Orange County and West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Rick Beatty Vice President, Underwriter. He will be responsible for structuring, analyzing and underwriting commercial credit for small to middle market companies as well as managing an existing portfolio of clients.

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

New Bill Targets Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) issued a statement today informing employers that bipartisan legislation currently pending could significantly revise the rules for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019 on April 2, the same day the Senate reintroduced its latest version of the Retirement Enhancement Savings Act (RESA) of 2019. The bills provide some administrative relief to employers and incentivize them to offer more savings plan opportunities and retirement income security to workers. A reconciled version of the two bills is expected to become law.

According to SBA Principal Mindy Zatto, the proposed legislation stands to benefit both employers and employees.

The SECURE bill includes provisions for employer-sponsored retirement plans which would:
* Relieve nondiscrimination testing requirements for closed defined benefit (DB) plans
* Delay the required minimum distribution starting age from 701/2 to 72
* Provide more time to retroactively adopt certain retirement plans
* Simplify rules and notice requirements related to qualified nonelective contributions in safe harbor 401(k) plans
* Increase the cap on auto-escalation of contributions for safe harbor 401(k) plans from 10% to 15% of pay
* Allow employers of all sizes to join together and create "open" multiple-employer plans (MEPs) to make defined contribution (DC) plans more affordable
* Encourage lifetime income options in DC plans through new participant disclosures, new provider selection rules and new ways to increase the portability of lifetime income investments
* Offer consolidated Form 5500 for certain DC plans to reduce administrative costs
* Allow long-term, part-time workers to participate in employer 401(k) plans
* Increase penalties for failure to file retirement plan returns (such as Forms 5500), required notifications of changes and required withholding notices
* Prohibit DC plans from extending loans to participants via credit cards
* Reduce payout period for nonspouse beneficiaries of DC plans (and IRAs) to 10 years after the participant's (owner's) death
* Convert custodial accounts from terminated 403(b) plans into IRAs
* Increase or create tax credits for small employers that start new retirement plans or automatically enroll workers into new 401(k) savings plans
* Reduce premiums for cooperative and small-employer charity (CSEC) plans
* Provide funding relief for community newspaper pension plans and clarify church plan requirements

Other provisions of the SECURE Act specifically for individuals are designed to:
* Eliminate the current age 701/2 limit for contributing to an IRA
* Allow graduate students to count stipends and non-tuition fellowship payments as compensation for IRA contribution purposes
* Permit penalty-free withdrawals of up to $5,000 from qualified retirement savings plans to help pay for childbirth or adoption expenses (with repayment permitted)
* Expand allowable expenses for 529 college savings plans to include apprenticeships, homeschooling, private school costs or up to $10,000 of qualified student loan repayments
* Increase penalties for individuals who fail to file tax returns.

"Employers that offer retirement programs should take the opportunity now to evaluate options for their current and future plans under the SECURE Act," said Zatto. "The proposed bill includes features that can be substantially beneficial for both plan sponsors and participants who want to increase retirement income security."

A summary of the SECURE Act's provisions can be found here (PDF): https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/SECURE%20Act%20section%20by%20section_0.pdf.

A summary of the similar RESA can be found here (PDF): https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/RESA%20Summary%204.1.19-banner-converted.pdf.

To speak with Strategic Benefits Advisors' experienced team of benefits consultants about the potential impact of these bills on your plans, call 770-551-8989.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors:

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 500 to over 250,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry.

For more information, visit http://www.sba-inc.com/.

Twitter: #StrategicBenefitsAdvisors #EmployeeBenefits #HR1993 #SECUREACT #RetirementPlans

Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) issued a statement today informing employers that bipartisan legislation currently pending could significantly revise the rules for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Related link: http://www.sba-inc.com/

EPIC’s Tiffany McClellan to Present on Designing Benefits Plans at HRE Health and Benefits Leadership Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, will present at the Human Resource Executive (HRE) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HRE Health & Benefits Leadership Conference is an annual gathering of the nation's top HR and benefits professionals. Attendees will gain the foresight needed to create the perfect benefits package and discover strategies that help organizations from various industries and sizes thrive. Industry experts and professionals leading the innovation will share their insight on how to keep your programs fresh and competitive.

McClellan will present on "Designing Benefits to Compete with the Big Dogs - a Tale of a Small-Niche Technology Company" alongside Cari Graham, director of human resources at BlackBag Technologies. In this presentation, McClellan and Graham will describe how to craft a world-class benefits design that's able to educate and engage a virtual workforce in their health and well-being without spending a small fortune.

Click here to see the full agenda: https://s23.a2zinc.net/Clients/lrp/benefitsconf2019/Public/Sessions.aspx

About Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, regional director of employee benefits:

As Regional Director, Employee Benefits, McClellan is focused on growing EPIC's employee benefits consulting practice in Southern California. She believes Human Resource teams bring significant value to their organizations when the HR strategy aligns with the business strategy. The key to developing a successful employee benefits program is determining the types of benefits your unique employee population value and successful employee communication. McClellan helps her clients manage the balance of aggressive financial management and continuing to offer appealing and attractive employee benefits all while remaining in compliance.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Regional Director of Employee Benefits Tiffany McClellan, CEBS, will present at the Human Resource Executive (HRE) Health & Benefits Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

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

Reconciled Wins Small Business Association’s (SBA) Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award

BURLINGTON, Vt. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local cloud-based company Reconciled is honored to join a long list of outstanding small businesses as the winner of Vermont's Small Business Association's Minority-Owned Business of the Year award.

CEO Michael Ly started Reconciled in 2015 after moving to Burlington and discovering that many clients weren't keeping good financial records. Michael realized he could solve the problem - on a local level and beyond - with cloud-based accounting tools.

In under four years, Reconciled has grown to a staff of over 20, serves over 100 customers monthly, and has surpassed the seven figure mark in revenue. The company has also opened offices in Charlottesville, Los Angeles and Denver. "I would not have guessed it would have gotten this big or grown this fast at all," Michael says of Reconciled's extraordinary growth.

Michael's parents immigrated from Cambodia, and most of his family members are entrepreneurs. He credits his entrepreneurial and consulting background for getting Reconciled off the ground so quickly. But what really keeps them growing, he believes, is their ability to earn - and keep - client trust.

"Accounting itself is not sexy, but what is is when entrepreneurs can feel that they are thriving. That's what our team does: we make sure that they're able to make educated financial decisions because of accurate numbers," says Michael. "The feedback we get from our customers is that they actually love our bookkeepers, which is a rare thing to hear."

The SBA award recognizes the impact of entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, community initiatives and commitment to local economic growth. Ly and other local winners will receive their awards at the 2019 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony in June.

About the U.S. Small Business Association:

National small business week has been running for over 50 years with the purpose of highlighting outstanding contributions of American entrepreneurs from all 50 states. Winners of the SBA awards join the ranks of some major household names, including ben and jerry's and Tom's of Maine. For more information on the National Small Business Week Awards, visit the U.S. Small Business Association website: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/national-small-business-week-awards.

About Reconciled:

In 2015, Reconciled opened in Burlington, Vermont, using the most innovative, best-in-class digital tools to provide online bookkeeping services to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the U.S. and beyond. Reconciled's dedication to innovative technology use made them Intuit's 2018 U.S. Firm of the Future. Their team of U.S.-based accounting professionals have a broad range of proven industry experience. Reconciled now employs a growing team of 20 dedicated professionals, and has offices in Burlington, Vermont, Charlotte, N.C., Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles, California. Learn more at: https://getreconciled.co/.

Local cloud-based company Reconciled is honored to join a long list of outstanding small businesses as the winner of Vermont's Small Business Association's Minority-Owned Business of the Year award.

Related link: https://getreconciled.co/

LBA Ware to Exhibit in Innovation Alley at Second Annual FinTech South Conference

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that it will be an exhibiting company in Innovation Alley at FinTech South, the Southeast's largest event dedicated to financial innovation. Now in its second year, FinTech South takes place April 22 and 23, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), FinTech South showcases the Southeast's most innovative companies and brings together global fintech leaders to exchange insights on industry trends. As one of 40 fintech startups invited, LBA Ware will exhibit its award-winning mortgage industry technology CompenSafe(TM) at the event's Innovation Alley, which spans the 50-yard line to the end zone of the stadium venue.

A Macon, Georgia-based mortgage technology start-up, LBA Ware has been an active contributor to Georgia's rich tech ecosystem and innovation community. In 2017, LBA Ware was accepted into the signature portfolio of Georgia-based tech incubator Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), which was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the "12 Business Incubators Changing the World." In 2018, LBA Ware opened a satellite office at the ATDC headquarters in midtown Atlanta's Tech Square.

"As founder of a technology startup that has successfully carved out a niche in mortgage finance, I understand the value in leveraging the talent, insights and relationships immediately around you - and, conversely, the importance of paying your success forward by fostering progress in your wider community," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "FinTech South creates a space for us to connect with innovative financial technology organizations in the region, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, to explore each other's visions of fintech."

About FinTech South: http://www.fintechsouth.com/

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organizations. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @TAGthink @FinTechSouth #FinTechSouth #fintech

LBA Ware, provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that it will be an exhibiting company in Innovation Alley at FinTech South 2019, the Southeast's largest event dedicated to financial innovation.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/

NotaryCam Completes Its First Remote Online Notarization eWill Transaction in Nevada

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has executed its first electronic will (eWill) transaction in Nevada using remote online notarization (RON). The transaction was conducted on behalf of a client of Reno-based law firm Laub & Laub.

"For an eWill, the notarial act become even more critical, as it helps ensure that the will holds up in probate," said NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola. "Utilizing RON to authenticate this critical document not only adds an extra layer of assurance, but it also enables Nevada residents to execute the document at their convenience, eliminating the need to take time out of their day to travel to their attorney's office to complete the transaction. NotaryCam is honored to be among the first RON providers to execute an eWill transaction in the state of Nevada."

Nevada has recognized the legality of eWills since 2001, but only since the passage of Nevada's RON bill last year have attorneys within the state had the ability to remotely execute them with their clients. To ensure the wishes laid out in the eWill survive probate, NotaryCam added security measures including video recording of the signing ceremony, tamper-sealing on the document and registering the transaction into blockchain.

"This was the first will I'd ever done with a notary online, and I thought the process was pretty amazing. I could see the two witnesses and the notary all on my screen, and they could see me so there was no question as to whether the appropriate parties were in place," said Nik. C Palmer, Esq., the attorney from Laub & Laub involved in the eWill signing. "The NotaryCam platform made it easy to ask questions and share information right then and there. The entire ceremony took 15 minutes and was quicker than it would have been in our office."

"April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, which serves as an important reminder for every person over 18 to begin having conversations with their loved ones about their private wishes for medical and end-of-life care," Triola added. "While one typically thinks of a will as a document outlining the dispensation of a person's assets after their death, living wills provide individuals with the opportunity to communicate their healthcare wishes in the event they are unable to do so. By allowing eWills, or any wills for that matter, to be remotely notarized, Nevada has eliminated several barriers that might have otherwise prevented individuals from engaging in advanced care planning."

About NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 145 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

Twitter: @NotaryCam #RON #ewill #enotary

NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has executed its first electronic will (eWill) transaction in Nevada using remote online notarization (RON). The transaction was conducted on behalf of a client of Reno-based law firm Laub and Laub.

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

Reconciled’s New Denver Location Delivers Innovative Online Bookkeeping Services to Local Entrepreneurs and Start-ups

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Denver, Colorado. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a Denver office in partnership with local firm Mile High Bookkeeping Services to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater Denver region.

Founded in 2015 in Burlington, Vermont, Reconciled has since been serving entrepreneurs across the country. The partnership was formed as a part of Reconciled's strategic growth plan to offer improved accessibility of its award-winning bookkeeping services to small businesses in major U.S. hubs.

"As I've gotten to know Cindy Squires, CEO of Mile High Bookkeeping Services, we realized our values aligned: we both have a core mission to serve as many entrepreneurs as possible with our forward-thinking bookkeeping and advisory services," said Michael Ly, CEO of Reconciled.

Reconciled currently provides bookkeeping services to entrepreneurs through a range of industries. The aim of this new partnership is to build services to meet the specific needs of the Denver business community, with the hope of building robust client relationships and expanding into new verticals.

"Our partnership with Reconciled allows Mile High Bookkeeping Services to serve our current customers better than ever, and provide future customers access to Reconciled's industry leading process and team," says Cindy.

Michael and Cindy believe that the combination of Mile High Bookkeeping Services' strong local presence and Reconciled's dynamic and growing team of U.S.-based bookkeepers will bring great benefits to the local business community. Each company brings a unique set of innovative solutions to help businesses streamline and improve their bookkeeping, as well as enhance possibilities for client growth.

For more information about this partnership or about Reconciled's Denver office, please contact Cindy Squires at cindy@getreconciled.co or call 720.318.2545.

About Mile High Bookkeeping Services:

Mile High Bookkeeping Services is dedicated to helping small business entrepreneurs in the Denver area and beyond with all of their accounting needs, including payroll, QuickBooks training, sales and use tax, controller services, and more. Their main goal is to help business leaders ease their burden so that they can focus on achieving their dreams. Owner and CEO Cindy Squires has more than 15 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant. Among her many accomplishments, she is also an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Bill.com Guru, and was recently named as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting. Learn more: https://www.milehighbooks.com/.

About Reconciled:

In 2015, Reconciled opened in Burlington, Vt., with the purpose of using the most innovative, best-in-class digital bookkeeping tools to support entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the U.S. and beyond. Reconciled's dedication to innovative technology use made them Intuit's 2018 U.S. Firm of the Future. Our team of U.S.-based accounting professionals have a broad range of proven industry experience. Reconciled now employs a growing team of 20 dedicated professionals, and has offices in Burlington, Vt., Charlotte, N.C., Denver, Colo. and Los Angeles, Calif. Learn more: https://getreconciled.co/.

Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Denver, Colorado. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a Denver office in partnership with local firm Mile High Bookkeeping Services to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater Denver region.

Related link: https://getreconciled.co/

MCT Reorganizes Sales Processes, Expands National Sales Team, and Forms Customer Success Group

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced it has restructured the company's internal sales processes, bolstered the sales team, and launched a Customer Success Group (CSG). Implementation of the changes pave the way for significant growth as the company continues innovating, launching new products and services, and on-boarding clients.

MCT's national sales team will continue to cover the entire country via structured territories but will now arm salespeople with the ability to introduce additional solutions, services and software to lenders. Tom Farmer, Managing Director at MCT, who is an accomplished business development and marketing executive, has assumed the role of Managing Director of National Sales, taking over for industry veteran Bill Wooten after recently retiring as Managing Director emeritus. Tom's solution-oriented approach to sales management and business strategy have already yielded tangible results since assuming the role full-time.

"I am proud to take over the reins of this accomplished sales operation," said Mr. Farmer. "I look forward to upholding and expanding upon the impressive record of customer service and growth the MCT sales team has seen under Bill Wooten's leadership."

In addition to new leadership, MCT has organized national sales coverage into six regional territories. Anthony Ianni and Rhiannon Bolen have assumed the roles of Northwest and South Regional Sales Director, respectively. They join MCT veterans Rhonda Beck, Southeast Sr. Regional Sales Director; Danyel Shipley, West Regional Sales Director; Joel Dulmage, Midwest Regional Sales Director; and Cara Krause, Northeast Regional Sales Director.

Details on MCT sales territories and contacts can be found on the MCT website contact page: https://mct-trading.com/contact/.

Integral to the update of company-wide sales processes is the addition of a new Customer Success Group that is 100 percent focused on ensuring new customers are as successful as possible during the on-boarding stage and post ramp up with respective MCT support teams. This newly formed group will be run by Director of MCTlive! Deployment Paul Yarbrough, who will focus on establishing consistent customer touch points, open communications, provide efficiency tools, and intimate support levels in order to deliver the best possible customer experience. Maximizing the success and performance optimization of MCT clients in every way possible is the founding mission and chief priority for the CSG to move MCT forward.

"It is hands down the most exciting, successful time that MCT has ever experienced since being founded back in 2001," said Curtis Richins, President of MCT. "As a company, we've gone through so many monumental positive changes over the years, grown tremendously, hit major milestones, and had an immeasurable impact in moving the mortgage industry forward with secondary marketing advancements. The updates we are making to our sales organizations are all extremely favorable and designed to enable us to grow at a healthy, controlled rate while continuing to deliver the best-in-class service that is core to MCT's DNA. MCT has entered a new chapter and the future is incredibly bright."

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.

Twitter: #MortgageCapitalTrading #MCT #MortgageHedgeAdvisory #SecondaryMarketingSoftware #CustomerSuccessGroup

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced it has restructured the company's internal sales processes, bolstered the sales team, and launched a Customer Success Group (CSG). Implementation of the changes pave the way for significant growth as the company continues innovating, launching new products and services, and on-boarding clients.

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

SafeChain Partners with Adeptive to Provide Fraud-Free Closings for ResWare Customers

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- SafeChain, an industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain applications for land title, announced today that Adeptive Software has integrated SafeWire into ResWare, Adeptive's powerful title and escrow production software.

"Wire fraud is not a problem that can be tackled alone. It takes a concerted effort from everyone involved to take on an issue that keeps on growing," said Tony Franco, CEO at SafeChain. "We know that seamless integrations are important for title professionals, and with this integration, they no longer have to leave the ResWare environment to prevent wire fraud. Teaming up with Adeptive is a significant step forward to bring peace of mind during one of the largest transactions in a person's lifetime."

SafeWire protects real estate wire transactions by verifying the identity of both the buyer and seller and authenticating ownership of the accounts involved in the transaction. Backed by blockchain technology, SafeWire also provides a secure portal to transmit and store wiring instructions, ensuring that this information cannot be tampered with or intercepted by unauthorized parties.

"We are focused on enabling our customers to be as efficient and productive as possible providing integrations, where they make sense, to enhance the transaction process. Integrating with SafeChain aligns with our focus to seamlessly connect while securing against cyber threats," said Adeptive Software President Bryan Buus.

About Adeptive Software:

Independently-owned and operated, Adeptive Software was founded in 2003 and develops the powerful ResWare title and escrow production platform. ResWare is a sophisticated, yet flexible solution providing workflow automation, custom configuration, a secure collaboration portal, and numerous partner integrations that enable clients to be more productive, efficient, and adaptable. With the ResWare platform and Adeptive's experienced staff, Adeptive helps transform businesses by empowering them to grow their top line, enhance customer offerings, plan for the future, and thus transform their business overall. Learn more at https://www.adeptivesw.com.

About SafeChain:

SafeChain makes real estate transactions safer and modernizes operations for both the public and private sectors of the land title industry. Built by real estate title experts in collaboration with banking technologists, SafeChain tackles the inefficiencies of the home buying and selling process from the inside-out to help title companies, mortgage bankers, realtors and local governments decrease costs and deliver a better experience for customers. Leveraging the most advanced technologies, including blockchain, SafeChain increases the speed and security of real estate closings to deliver faster transactions and better consumer confidence. For more information visit https://www.safechain.io.

SafeChain, an industry leader in wire fraud prevention software and blockchain applications for land title, announced today that Adeptive Software has integrated SafeWire into ResWare, Adeptive's powerful title and escrow production software.

Related link: https://www.safechain.io/

Warrington Shaw to Attend FundForum Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ -- Taipei, Taiwan based Warrington Shaw is pleased to announce that it plans to attend this year's Asia FundForum which will take place in Hong Kong. The three-day event will run from the 14th to the 16th of October and forms part of one the world's leading investment management events, the FundForum Series.

FundForum Asia is an opportunity for investment managers to meet and network with people in the industry and showcase company brands.

This year. FundForum Asia will bring together more than 150 CEOs and senior business people who will share knowledge and experience with attendees.

"Last year's event was a resounding success that was attended by industry giants and experts in the sector. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend the 2018 conference and we are very excited to be sending a group of Warrington Shaw representatives to such a well-known and informative event this year. FundForum Asia is an excellent opportunity for our firm to participate in and benefit from the conversation around the future of asset and investment management in Asia," says Ms. An Tsao Head of Public Relations at Warrington Shaw.

The event promises to tackle the unique challenges facing Asian investors, address client needs and discuss the increasing use of technology and its benefits.

FundForum Asia is one of several conferences that Warrington Shaw plans to attend during the course of this year.

"Conferences of this caliber are an incredible opportunity to network and gain knowledge about industry trends and we look forward to passing on the knowledge gained to our valued clients," says Ms. Tsao.

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

Taipei, Taiwan based Warrington Shaw is pleased to announce that it plans to attend this year's 2019 Asia FundForum which will take place in Hong Kong. The three-day event will run from the 14th to the 16th of October and forms part of one the world's leading investment management events, the FundForum Series.

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

Bank of Southern California NA Promotes Tony DiVita to Chief Operating Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Tony DiVita Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. DiVita joined Bank of Southern California in 2011 and most recently held the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer.

In his new role, he will be responsible for overall company performance, providing day-to-day leadership ensuring goals and objectives are achieved.

"Tony's experience, skills and knowledge of our business is invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic initiatives and plan of growing Bank of Southern California into the bank of choice for businesses and employer of choice for employees in Southern California," said Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"He is a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results. Tony is uniquely qualified to drive strategic priorities and accountability, with a focus on operational excellence. He will play a key role in helping us achieve our next level of growth," concluded Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates ten branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in Orange County and West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com or call (858) 847-4780.

Tickers: OTC Pink:BCAL / OTC:BCAL / OTCMKTS: BCAL / OP: BCAL

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Tony DiVita Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. DiVita joined Bank of Southern California in 2011 and most recently held the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer.

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

Mid America Mortgage Hires Kerry Webb as Director of Business Development

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that it has hired Kerry Webb as Executive Managing Director of Business Development. In this role, Webb will be responsible for recruiting, managing and motivating teams of mortgage professionals to meet and exceed productions goals that align with the overall company's strategic volume growth and profitability goals.

He will also be executing and delivering the company's digital online mortgage experience via its proprietary platform Click n' Close.

"From our perspective, we see tremendous growth opportunity for Mid America in 2019 and are actively seeking tech-savvy, service-minded loan originators to help us capitalize on that growth potential," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "With a seasoned industry veteran like Kerry Webb overseeing the recruitment and management of our burgeoning sales teams, in addition to leading our on-going digital mortgage efforts, we feel extremely confident that Mid America will capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead."

Prior to joining Mid America, Webb co-founded and served as Executive Vice President of Acopia Capital Group. At Acopia, Webb oversaw the day-to-day operations of nearly every aspect of the business, including secondary marketing, wholesale, non-delegated correspondent, closing & post-closing, quality control & compliance departments. Webb has been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years, also having founded Coastal City Mortgage and worked at Bear Stearns, both located in Charleston, S.C.

"Mid America is among the most innovative independent mortgage companies in the market today. The company has built a technological infrastructure that is second to none, while still recognizing the tremendous value its mortgage teams provide in delivering an exceptional customer experience," said Webb. "I welcome the opportunity to fuel Mid America's success in the digital mortgage space and to help the industry's best and brightest LOs realize their full potential under the Mid America umbrella."

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://clicknclose.com.

Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join its 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 #ClickNclose

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that it has hired Kerry Webb as Executive Managing Director of Business Development. In this role, Webb will be responsible for recruiting, managing and motivating teams of mortgage professionals to meet and exceed productions goals that align with the overall company's strategic volume growth and profitability goals.

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

Simplifile Promotes Mark Moats to VP of National Accounts

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today announced it has promoted Mark Moats to Vice President of National Accounts. Moats previously served as a Regional Sales Director for Simplifile and has been with the company for nearly 13 years.

In his new role, Moats will secure and grow Simplifile's national and large regional settlement agent relationships for e-recording and collaboration services. He will focus on expanding and strengthening the parent relationships with these agents at the national level, helping Simplifile's account managers to maintain and grow relationships on the local level.

"Mark's priority is to assure our continued dominance in the e-recording space with an assigned book of business based on parent organization relationships and decision-making," said Simplifile Vice President of Sales Vicki DiPasquale. "As we have seen, there are mergers and acquisitions throughout the country that have created a need for someone who can dedicate their time to creating a business-to-business relationship with these growing companies that is about more than just the price of the next e-recording document."

In his role as Regional Sales Director, Moats assisted hundreds of counties and submitters implement e-recording with Simplifile. With more than 20 years' experience in title-related fields, Moats has experience working with Fortune 500 companies at the executive level. Prior to Simplifile, he was the President and Owner of MortgagePro Financial Services, LLC.

"I am honored to be working with this group of extremely important and valued customers," Moats said. "I look forward to enhancing the relationships Simplifile has already established with these organizations and helping them understand the full scope of services Simplifile offers so that they can utilize them to their maximum benefit."

About Simplifile:

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

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

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents and counties, today announced it has promoted Mark Moats to Vice President of National Accounts. Moats previously served as a Regional Sales Director for Simplifile and has been with the company for nearly 13 years.

Related link: https://simplifile.com/

Loan Stop now offering Short-term Installment Loans for Colorado and Wyoming with Ability to Apply Online

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We all have unexpected expenses. But for the many of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, those unexpected expenses can be hard - if not impossible - to afford. Loan Stop, a locally owned and operated Colorado business for the past 20 years, has expanded their services to allow customers to apply online or even from a mobile device easily and quickly, at https://www.loanstop.com/.

In Colorado, in compliance with recent laws, these short-term installment loans are up to a maximum of $1000, for a period of 4 months. In Wyoming, these loans can be up to $1000, and can be paid back over 30 days.

Loan Stop is a "judgement free zone," focusing on getting funds to their customers in immediate need, as quickly as possible, and if any problems come up with repayment, they will always try to work with clients to come up with a solution that will work for both parties.

The process is now very easy, since it can be completed from a home computer, or even a cell phone with a camera. There are only two documents that need to be submitted; a recent pay stub or award letter, and a valid, state issued ID.

Once approved, Loan Stop electronically deposits the money into the customer's account by the next business day, usually before midnight. If the customer needs it even sooner, once approved, they also have the option of picking up cash at any one of the many Loan Stop locations in Colorado or Wyoming.

"There are simply some things that come up unexpectedly - you can't always budget for emergencies, and sometimes need money quicker than usual," stated Paul Stratch, of Loan Stop. "These short-term installment loans can make a huge, immediate difference for customers hit with these problems - and the process is quick, convenient and efficient - and now online."

About Loan Stop:

Located in both Colorado and Wyoming, Loan Stop is locally owned and operated. The company and its employees live and work in Colorado and Wyoming and have a clear understanding of local client needs. The company has offered short term loans for over 20 years to the community and continues to make it faster and easier for clients, in this case to online users, and mobile phone owners.

For more information about the Loan Stop Short Term Installment Loans, including the ability to apply and get an immediate answer online, please visit the company website: https://www.loanstop.com/, or call the dedicated customer support team directly at 303-225-0184.

We all have unexpected expenses. But for the many of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, those unexpected expenses can be hard - if not impossible - to afford. Loan Stop, a locally owned and operated Colorado business for the past 20 years, has expanded their services to allow customers to apply online or even from a mobile device easily and quickly.

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

Reconciled Announces New Los Angeles Location providing Online Bookkeeping Services for Entrepreneurs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Los Angeles. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a L.A. office in partnership with local bookkeeping firm Logistis to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater L.A. region.

Founded in 2015 in Burlington, Vt., Reconciled has been serving entrepreneurs across the country. The partnership was formed as a part of Reconciled's strategic growth plan to offer improved accessibility of its award-winning bookkeeping services to small businesses in major U.S. hubs.

"As I've gotten to know Marissa McKinney, CEO of Logistis, we realized our values aligned, as well as our goals to serve as many entrepreneurs as possible with our forward-thinking bookkeeping and advisory service," said Michael Ly, CEO of Reconciled.

Reconciled currently provides bookkeeping services to entrepreneurs in a range of industry types and sizes, from e-commerce to property management. The aim of this new partnership is to build services to meet the specific needs of the L.A. business community, with the hope of building robust client relationships as they expand into new industries.

"Our partnership with Reconciled allows Logistis to serve our current customers on another level even better and provide future customers access to Reconciled's industry leading process and team. This partnership also allows Logistis to strengthen relationships with local creative entrepreneurs like interior designers," says Marissa McKinney of Logistis.

Michael and Marissa believe that the combination of Logistis' strong local presence and Reconciled's dynamic and growing team of US-based bookkeepers will benefit both partners and clients. Each company brings a unique set of innovative solutions to help businesses streamline and improve their bookkeeping, as well as enhance possibilities for client growth.

For more information about this partnership or about Reconciled's L.A. office, please contact Marissa McKinney at marissa@getreconciled.co, or call 323.376.0900.

About Logistis:

Logistis is a cloud-based accounting firm out of Los Angeles, Calif. and servicing clients across the country. Their focus is to specialize and leverage the best cloud-based accounting technologies in order to help clients improve efficiencies in their accounting process. Logistis is committed to offering clients exceptional accounting support services and their skilled team of professionals is committed to servicing clients in the areas of reporting, strategic planning, tax planning, financial planning and HR services. Learn more: https://www.logistis.us/.

About Reconciled:

In 2015, Reconciled opened in Burlington, Vermont, using the most innovative, best-in-class digital tools to provide online bookkeeping services to entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the U.S. and beyond. Reconciled's dedication to innovative technology use made them Intuit's 2018 U.S. Firm of the Future. Our team of U.S.-based accounting professionals have a broad range of proven industry experience. Reconciled now employs a growing team of 20 dedicated professionals, and has offices in Burlington, Vt., Charlotte, N.C., Denver, Colo. and Los Angeles, Calif. Learn more: https://getreconciled.co/.

Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Los Angeles. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a L.A. office in partnership with local bookkeeping firm Logistis to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater L.A. region.

Related link: https://getreconciled.co/

National Lending Industry Leaders, Residential Capital Partners and 2020 REI Group, Join Forces

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Residential Capital Partners is pleased to announce the acquisition of 3L Finance. As a part of the acquisition, Residential Capital Partners is pleased to be the national hard money and rental finance lending partner to 2020 REI Group.

Paul Jackson of Residential Capital stated, "We are excited about the opportunity to serve the 3L Finance customer base going forward and join forces with the 2020 REI Team." Both Residential Capital Partners and 3L Finance have been leaders in the single-family rehab financing space for more than 10 years.

Richard Morgan of Residential Capital believes, "the impact of both teams coming together with a borrower-based service platform will afford the combined team with a great opportunity to grow and reach more customers."

3L Finance was founded by Tim Herriage as a subsidiary of his 2020 REI Group to facilitate and relate to the real estate investor in the field. "We have always loved facilitating and partnering with investors as they pursue their goals through the real estate investment process. Residential Capital Partners gives us the ability to expand our reach and impact to this community," said Herriage.

With the acquisition, Residential Capital Partners will continue its growth as a leading hard money and rental finance lender with a national scope.

More information can be found at: https://residentialcapitalpartners.com/

About Residential Capital Partners:

Residential Capital Partners is a leading hard money lender with a national scope. We understand the demands of the 1 to 4 family residential purchase and rehabilitation process. We encourage our customers to enroll in our pre-approval process so that we can move swiftly through the property application when the opportunity is present.

Residential Capital Partners is pleased to announce the acquisition of 3L Finance. As a part of the acquisition, Residential Capital Partners is pleased to be the national hard money and rental finance lending partner to 2020 REI Group.

Related link: https://residentialcapitalpartners.com/

Matic Makes HousingWire’s List of Top Mortgage Tech Companies for Second Year in a Row

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital insurance agency Matic has been named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the top housing technology companies in the United States. The annual awards program, now in its sixth year, recognizes the most innovative tech firms in the real estate and mortgage finance sector.

Matic was recognized for its digital homeowners insurance marketplace, which helps lenders and servicers integrate homeowners insurance into the mortgage process. Matic's proprietary technology reduces the time it takes to compare and purchase policies from an average of two to three days to about two to three minutes, greatly speeding up loan transactions and helping mortgage customers save money.

"These companies hold the most innovative and impactful technology in mortgage finance and continue to move markets forward with their new innovations," said HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "The future is bright for the mortgage industry, and it's because these companies continue to push the edge of what is possible."

"Matic adds value for originators, servicers and borrowers by making homeowners insurance an integrated part of the mortgage process," said Matic CEO Ben Madick. "Since making our debut on HousingWire's Tech100 list last year, we've built on our industry-leading offering by adding new tools for loan officers and expanding our lender, servicer and carrier partnerships. It's an honor to be recognized again this year for our continued commitment to innovation."

About Matic:

Matic is a digital homeowners insurance marketplace built for mortgage servicers and lenders. Matic's proprietary technology analyzes data from loan origination and servicing software to give homebuyers multiple policy options within seconds - without any manual data entry or lengthy questionnaires. With more than 20 A-rated carrier partners and industry-leading customer service ratings, Matic helps loan officers close deals faster and enables mortgage servicers to delight customers with an average of $617 per year in unexpected savings. For more information, visit https://matic.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @maticinsurance @HousingWire #2019HWTECH100

Digital insurance agency Matic has been named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the top housing technology companies in the United States. The annual awards program, now in its sixth year, recognizes the most innovative tech firms in the real estate and mortgage finance sector.

Related link: https://maticinsurance.com/

Anow advances to final round of Mortgage Professional America’s Power Originator Summit Awards

RED DEER, Alberta /ScoopCloud/ -- Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, has been named a finalist for Mortgage Professional America's Power Originator Summit Award for Best Technology. Anow was one of just six elite technology providers chosen to advance to the final round of the competition, which culminated in an awards ceremony during the Power Originator Summit held April 4 at the Anaheim Convention Centre.

Nominees for the Best Technology designation, sponsored by Best Rate Referrals, were evaluated by a panel of industry experts from across the mortgage, finance and real estate sectors. Anow was recognized for its technologies that help appraisers meet lenders' "turn-on-a-dime" appraisal demands with extreme speed and accuracy.

"It's our great pleasure to participate in the inaugural Power Originator Summit, and we're honored to be recognized for excellence in mortgage technology," said Anow Founder and CEO Marty Haldane. "Anow lets lenders tap into thousands of independent appraisal firms with proximity-based appraisal order assignment for radically reduced turn times, exceptional valuation accuracy and a superior customer experience."

Anow was featured alongside other finalists in Mortgage Professional America magazine and at the inaugural Power Originator Summit, which brought together more than 500 mortgage professionals to network, learn about new loan programs and access proven strategies for maximizing growth.

ABOUT ANOW:

Anow is an appraisal management software developer that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses. Launched in 2011 by multi-generational appraisal professional Marty Haldane, Anow streamlines a wide range of everyday appraisal processes while offering unmatched business insights to help appraisers compete in today's digital environment. Powerful order tracking, job assignment, collaboration, and scheduling tools allow appraisers and administrative staff to save time, assign appraisals more easily and deliver exceptional service to clients and mortgage lenders from any web-enabled device. Advanced reporting enables business owners to manage fee competition and turn times with ease. Anow is headquartered in Red Deer, Alberta. For more information, visit https://anow.com/ or call (800) 403-7121.

Twitter: @AppraisersNow #appraisaltech @MPAMagazineUS #PowerOriginator

Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, has been named a finalist for Mortgage Professional America's Power Originator Summit Award for Best Technology.

Related link: https://anow.com/

Bank of Southern California NA Appoints Gaylin Anderson to Chief Banking Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Gaylin Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Mr. Anderson previously served as Executive Vice President, Market Executive, and was responsible for the bank's growth within the newly added Los Angeles and Orange County markets.

In his new role, he will lead the company's business development efforts, portfolio management and customer retention.

"Gaylin has been a valuable member of our executive leadership team since he joined Bank of Southern California in 2018 and played a key role in the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Americas United Bank," said Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"I am confident he will continue to be an asset to the organization and will help drive the bank's organic growth," concluded Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients.

The Bank currently operates ten branches in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, as well as production offices in Orange County and West Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Gaylin Anderson Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer. Mr. Anderson previously served as Executive Vice President, Market Executive, and was responsible for the bank's growth within the newly added Los Angeles and Orange County markets.

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

FormFree and Board Member Faith Schwartz Named Finalists for Mortgage Professional America Power Originator Summit Awards

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Both FormFree(R) and Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree's board of directors, were named finalists for Mortgage Professional America's Power Originator Summit Awards. As nominees for the Best Rate Referrals Award for Best Technology and the RCN Capital Award for Woman of Distinction, FormFree and Schwartz were recognized at the inaugural Power Originator Summit at the Anaheim Convention Centre on April 4.

The Best New Technology award honors organizations with "the most outstanding and innovative digital platform for mortgage professionals." FormFree was selected as a finalist in this category for its development of Passport(R), a first-of-its-kind platform that allows originators to obtain 3-in-1 verification of borrower assets, employment and income in a single report.

Additionally, FormFree board member Faith Schwartz was recognized as a Woman of Distinction finalist. The award recognizes female trailblazers in the mortgage industry "whose astounding personal and professional achievements have earned them a place among the industry's best." Regarded as a leader in housing finance, Schwartz was selected for playing a firsthand role in shaping public policy and housing finance best practices over the course of her 30-year career. In addition to serving on FormFree's board, Schwartz is founder and president of advisory firm Housing Finance Strategies.

"After a decade of leadership in the mortgage technology space, FormFree continues to pioneer the frontiers of digital mortgage innovation," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Since joining our board in 2017, Faith has played a prominent role in growing our success. She is well-deserving of this recognition, and we are thrilled to have been nominated alongside one another."

About Mortgage Professional America:

Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage and finance industry's most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis. MPA keeps mortgage and finance professionals up-to-date with breaking news, cutting-edge opinion and expert analysis of the trends affecting individual mortgage businesses and the industry as a whole.

About FormFree:

FormFree(R) is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @MPAMagazineUS @HousingFinance2 #digitalmortgage

Both FormFree(R) and Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree's board of directors, were named finalists for Mortgage Professional America's Power Originator Summit Awards. As nominees for the Best Rate Referrals Award for Best Technology and the RCN Capital Award for Woman of Distinction, FormFree and Schwartz were recognized at the inaugural Power Originator Summit at the Anaheim Convention Centre on April 4.

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

ARMCO Wins HousingWire HW Tech100 Award for Fifth Consecutive Year

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial risk mitigation and compliance solutions, announced that it has won HousingWire's sixth annual HW Tech100(tm) award, which recognizes the 100 most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy. This is the fifth consecutive year that ARMCO has achieved this prestigious designation.

"At ARMCO, being a leader in mortgage technology means more than providing the best software, for us it also includes providing quality intel at no additional cost," said Phil McCall. "We're happy that HousingWire recognizes the quality of our contributions, both for our paid solutions as well as the ones we deliver to the industry at zero cost."

A recognized leader in its segment, ARMCO provides a wide range of mortgage quality control (QC), compliance and risk management technologies, and several zero-cost tools, which include (1) the Quarterly Mortgage QC Trends Report, which reports findings of all loans analyzed by ACES Audit Technology for a given quarter, (2) the Compliance NewsHub, an up-to-date reference library of all credit and compliance news.

Over half the country's top 20 mortgage lenders, and one third of the top 150 servicers and lenders, use ARMCO's technologies as the foundation of their risk management programs. The company's flagship product, ACES Audit Technology, has been documented to increase productivity 40 to 60 percent in the prefunding QC process, 75 to 100 percent in the post-closing QC process, and 50 to 75 percent in the servicing QC process.

"These companies hold the most innovative and impactful technology in mortgage finance, and continue to move markets forward with their new innovations," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "The future is bright for the mortgage industry, and it's because these companies continue to push the edge of what is possible."

"This year's Tech100 list is stronger than ever! We leveraged a highly-qualified selection committee to review all nominations and guide the selection process. This extra layer of expertise and practical exposure to selected companies was influential in helping HousingWire recognize the 100 fintech companies that deserve the honor of being named the greatest players in the game," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "We couldn't be more proud of the innovators and entrepreneurs behind these organizations and we hope you'll join us in celebrating their inclusion on the most prestigious list of its kind - the HW Tech100."

About ARMCO
Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider of risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(tm), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit www.armco.us or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial risk mitigation and compliance solutions, announced that it has won HousingWire's sixth annual HW Tech100(tm) award, which recognizes the 100 most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy. This is the fifth consecutive year that ARMCO has achieved this prestigious designation.

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

NEXT and Housing Finance Strategies Form Strategic Alliance

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- NEXT Mortgage Events, creator of NEXT women's mortgage technology summit, today announced it has engaged in a strategic alliance with Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, DC-based advisory firm led by renowned industry veteran and award winner Faith Schwartz, former executive director of HOPE NOW.

This alliance enables NEXT to establish a Washington, DC presence and expand its footprint into housing policy and regulations. It also allows Housing Finance Strategies to increase its visibility and reach among the NEXT community, which includes thousands of high-ranking women mortgage executives, and the organizations that support them.

The companies plan to collaborate on a variety of projects that advance executives' industry knowledge of housing policy and regulations, and promote effective deal-making.

"This collaboration avails a new level of intel to the NEXT community and puts a lot of power behind our growth plans," said Jeri Yoshida, co-founder of NEXT. "Housing Finance Strategies is respected across the housing industry for its expertise, and Faith is renowned for decades of noteworthy accomplishments. We're thrilled for the advances this collaboration will bring to the industry."

"Having served as the keynote speaker at the NEXT Technology conference earlier this year on behalf of FormFree, I was enamored with the niche NEXT serves," said Faith Schwartz, Owner of Housing Finance Strategies, LLC. "The intersection of my consulting firm -- with clients ranging from big 4 consulting firms to non-banks and fintechs -- and NEXT is a tremendous fit and the timing with all the housing related issues in play is prescient."

"NEXT is known for delivering the type of executive intel that changes business outcomes, as well as individual careers," said Molly Dowdy, co-founder of NEXT. "This strategic alliance will turbocharge what NEXT delivers as Faith and Housing Finance Strategies bring unrivaled thought leadership to the NEXT community on a consistent basis."

The two firms will continue to operate their businesses and corporate entities without a change in structure while leveraging the benefits of the alliance.

About NEXT Mortgage Events LLC:

In January 2018, NEXT Mortgage Events broke the mortgage industry's unspoken barriers that limit women's access to competitive intel and networking-based information exchange, when it introduced NEXT, the mortgage technology summit for women. NEXT is a two-day, tech-focused symposium based on lenders sharing competitive intel with other lending executives. A boutique gathering, each NEXT event is limited to 200 attendees, and targets a select group of decision making executives. Roughly 85-90 percent of lender attendees hold a title of VP or higher and approximately 85 percent of attendees are women. NEXT is held twice a year, in winter and summer. For more information visit NEXTMortgageConference.com, follow @NEXTmtgEvents or email info@NEXTmortgageEvents.com.

About Housing Finance Strategies:

Housing Finance Strategies is a small woman-owned business founded in 2016 to provide Strategic Advisory Services, Government and Industry Relations, Public Policy Expertise, Roundtable and Event Management and Professional Speaking Services. The firm brings 25+ years of expertise to the forefront of mortgage, including leading fintech change, advising on GSE reform and ensuring non bank readiness for regulatory oversight. For more information, visit HousingFinanceStrategies.com or email admin@housingfinancestrategies.com.

NEXT Mortgage Events, creator of NEXT women's mortgage technology summit, today announced it has engaged in a strategic alliance with Housing Finance Strategies, a Washington, DC-based advisory firm led by renowned industry veteran and award winner Faith Schwartz, former executive director of HOPE NOW.

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

FormFree Named to HousingWire’s 2019 TECH100 List of Top Digital Mortgage Technology Companies

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's list of the top 100 innovators in housing technology. Now in its sixth year, the HW TECH100(TM) awards program honors leading technology companies in all sectors of the U.S. housing economy, including residential mortgage lending, servicing and investments.

FormFree was recognized for its leadership in developing asset, income and employment verification technology that significantly streamlines the mortgage underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, resulting in quicker decisions and higher borrower satisfaction. FormFree's flagship technology, AccountChek(R), was selected by Fannie Mae as the first designated vendor for asset validation as part of the Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative. Currently, FormFree is engaged in Fannie Mae's Single Source Validation pilot to obtain asset, income and employment verification in a single Passport(R) report.

"As the fintech pioneer that first brought electronic asset verification to mortgage, FormFree is proud to have changed the way lenders do business," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Since our founding more than a decade ago, we've never taken our foot off the pedal of disruption, and it's an honor to be recognized for our continuing commitment to innovating the digital mortgage underwriting process."

"These HW TECH100 companies hold the most innovative and impactful technology in mortgage finance and continue to move markets forward with their new innovations," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "The future is bright for the mortgage industry, and it's because these companies continue to push the edge of what is possible."

Winners of the 2019 HW TECH100 award are profiled in the April issue of HousingWire Magazine. To view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48513-here-are-the-housingwire-2019-tech100-winners.

About FormFree(R):
FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #2019HWTECH100

FormFree(R) today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's list of the top 100 innovators in housing technology. Now in its sixth year, the HW TECH100(TM) awards program honors leading technology companies in all sectors of the U.S. housing economy, including residential mortgage lending, servicing and investments.

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

Texas Mortgage Bankers Association Releases Details for the 103rd Annual Convention

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced the agenda for its annual convention to be held on April 28 - 30, 2019 in San Antonio at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel. More than 1,000 industry participants are expected to at attend, which consists of comedian Dennis Miller as the keynote address, a list of preeminent speakers, educational tracks, networking opportunities, trending insights and a diverse mix of exhibitors.

The three-day conference will address topics such as the agency of the future, culture driving efficiencies, mergers & acquisitions, outsourcing, production, the economic outlook, an analysis of the data behind efficient and profitable mortgage companies, and more. Throughout the conference, attendees can participate in fun filled activities ranging from a casino party, golf tournament, scavenger hunt, multiple networking events, social mixers and parties.

"Given the current challenges facing our industry, it is critically important to engage trusted peers and leading experts to discuss strategies for weathering any storm that may develop - including cutting costs, leveraging culture to drive efficiencies, recruiting and retaining top performers, and much more," says Paulina S. McGrath, President of TMBA. "On top of these productive networking opportunities, you simply will not want to miss hearing the wit and wisdom of the amazing Dennis Miller."

Speakers & Schedule:
* A complete list along with biographical descriptions of this year's keynote speakers and panelists can be found here: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/speakers.asp
* An overview the daily conference schedule is outlined here: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/docs/schedule.pdf

Event Details:
* Location: Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas
* Dates: April 28 - 30, 2019
* Registration: https://www.texasmba.org/convention/register.asp

To learn more about the event visit, https://www.texasmba.org/convention, call 800-648-4462 or email info@texasmba.org.

About TMBA:
Founded in 1917, the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) has provided leadership, legislative advocacy, and education to the real estate finance industry. We promote fair and ethical lending practices among real estate finance professionals through a wide range of programs. As the oldest and largest statewide MBA, our mission is to advance Texas mortgage banking and serve the mutual interests of our members who support Texas' annual $100-plus billion mortgage market.

For more information, please contact the TMBA office at 512-480-8622 or visit our website at https://www.texasmba.org/.

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced the agenda for its annual convention to be held on April 28 - 30, 2019 in San Antonio at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel. More than 1,000 industry participants are expected to at attend, which consists of comedian Dennis Miller as the keynote address, a list of preeminent speakers, educational tracks, networking opportunities, trending insights and a diverse mix of exhibitors.

Related link: https://www.texasmba.org/

MorVest Capital Hires Larry Charbonneau as Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

SUGAR LAND, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- David Fleig, CEO of MorVest Capital, LLC, a financial services advisory firm specializing in mortgage banking liquidity and capital solutions, announces the addition of Managing Director Larry Charbonneau.

"Larry Charbonneau is a well-respected industry veteran with a formidable reputation in M&A. He pioneered valuation of mortgage companies and has successfully advised on over 90 M&A transactions. Larry perfectly complements our existing executive team and we are truly excited for him to join the firm," said Mr. Fleig.

"My relationship with the executives at MorVest is marked by decades of mutual respect and successful collaboration" said Larry Charbonneau. "Today's market offers unique challenges and opportunities which we believe will result in an accelerated pace of M&A activity. Mortgage bankers increasingly want to understand both how much their company is worth and their long-term exit strategy options. This requires a specific understanding of their business model amidst the current market landscape along with an in-depth perspective on how M&A deals get done."

Going forward, whether buy-side or sell-side representation, the MorVest team will have an unmatched ability to serve as the most trusted advisors in valuing companies and crafting successful M&A deals.

MorVest Capital offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services for banks, mortgage banking C-level executives and industry investors. In 2014, MorVest advised on the roll-out of one of the first and most successful MSR finance offerings post financial crisis. In 2018, MorVest launched a highly successful advisory services channel integrating all aspects of MSR valuation and advisory with balance sheet management to optimize liquidity and capital resources.

Today, MorVest expands with an obvious complement in mergers and acquisitions. MorVest Analytics, a division of MorVest Capital, continues to grow as a premier MSR analytics and valuations service provider with dozens of banks and IMB clients ranging from small players new to the space to some of the largest companies in the industry.

For more information go to https://www.morvestcap.com/ or email team@morvestcap.com.

David Fleig, CEO of MorVest Capital, LLC, a financial services advisory firm specializing in mortgage banking liquidity and capital solutions, announces the addition of Managing Director Larry Charbonneau.

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

NotaryCam Named to 2019 HW Tech100 List

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has been included on the sixth annual HW Tech100(TM) list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This marks NotaryCam's debut on the HW Tech100 list, which recognizes technology companies from all sectors of the U.S. housing economy that "continue to push the edge of innovation to move markets forward."

"NotaryCam introduced remote online notarization to the real estate and mortgage industries and set the standard upon which current industry utilization, as well as existing and pending legislation, is based. The next frontier in digital mortgages is remote online closings, of which remote online notarization plays a critical role. As more partners accept remote online notarization, we fully expect to see the closing ceremony move away from the traditional closing table, providing much-needed convenience, efficiency and cost savings to lenders and consumers alike," said NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola.

"NotaryCam is honored to have HousingWire recognize our efforts to move the mortgage industry forward, and we will continue to push for innovation in the real estate sector."

HousingWire editors noted NotaryCam's position as the first remote online notarization (RON) provider for the mortgage industry, as well as the company's 2018 release of its eClose360 Enterprise Portal. The eClose360 Enterprise Portal makes it easier than ever for mortgage lenders, brokers and settlement companies to upload documents and join a remote online closing (ROC) ceremony. A streamlined dashboard allows companies to manage open and completed transactions in one place. Companies can customize status updates and use built-in reporting to track their performance.

"This year's Tech100 list is stronger than ever! We leveraged a highly-qualified selection committee to review all nominations and guide the selection process. This extra layer of expertise and practical exposure to selected companies was influential in helping HousingWire recognize the 100 fintech companies that deserve the honor of being named the greatest players in the game," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "We couldn't be more proud of the innovators and entrepreneurs behind these organizations, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating their inclusion on the most prestigious list of its kind - the HW Tech100."

The full list of this year's winners is available at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48513-here-are-the-housingwire-2019-tech100-winners.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.

Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

About NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and over 90 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

Twitter: @NotaryCam #ROC #RON #digitalmortgage #emortgage #eclosing #enotary #2019HWTech100

NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has been included on the sixth annual HW Tech100(TM) list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This marks NotaryCam's debut on the HW Tech100 list.

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

LBA Ware Named a HousingWire TECH100 Company for 5th Straight Year

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's 2019 TECH100(TM) list of the housing industry's most impactful technologies. This marks the fifth consecutive year LBA Ware has been named to the list.

The company was recognized for its platform CompenSafe(TM), the only automated incentive compensation and sales performance management software built exclusively for mortgage lenders. To date, CompenSafe has calculated more than $3 billion in compensation and has helped lenders of all sizes motivate, manage and incent their sales and operations teams by aligning compensation plans with organizational goals.

"CompenSafe enables lenders to implement creative compensation plans for attracting and retaining talent, controlling costs and improving profitability - all while eliminating the complexity of managing multiple compensation plans manually," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "We are gratified to be recognized by HousingWire for a fifth straight year and consider it a testament to LBA Ware's ongoing investment in industry innovation."

"This year's Tech100 list is stronger than ever!" said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "We leveraged a highly-qualified selection committee to review all nominations and guide the selection process. This extra layer of expertise and practical exposure to selected companies was influential in helping HousingWire recognize the 100 fintech companies that deserve the honor of being named the greatest players in the game."

Now in its sixth year, HousingWire's TECH100 program recognizes companies whose technologies are "pushing the limits of possible" within the real estate and mortgage sectors. A full list of honorees is available in the April edition of HousingWire magazine or online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48513-here-are-the-housingwire-2019-tech100-winners.

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

About LBA Ware:
Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organizations. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency. For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #2019HWTECH100 #CompenSafe

LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's 2019 TECH100(TM) list of the housing industry's most impactful technologies. This marks the fifth consecutive year LBA Ware has been named to the list.

Related link: https://lbaware.com/