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Optimal Blue to Host Inaugural Industry Summit February 3-5, 2025

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its inaugural Optimal Blue Summit from February 3-5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Set against the scenic backdrop of San Diego Bay, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 will bring together clients from across primary and secondary mortgage networks to connect, learn, and share best practices for pricing and profitability.

Mooresville Ford Receives JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award

MOORESVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mooresville Ford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award, recognizing the dealership's commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences. This accolade is awarded to a select group of car dealerships across the country that have demonstrated a high level of customer satisfaction and integrity in sales practices.

Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a CIA Operative’s Fight Against Trafficking

MADISON, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kay Sparling, an international opera and sacred singer, brings a gripping tale of espionage and intrigue with her new spy thriller, "Mission: THAW" (ISBN: 978-1779419071; released Aug. 2024 through Tellwell Publishing). Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this novel is inspired by true events and follows the daring journey of Kaitlyn Stewart, a high-profile CIA operative, as she navigates a perilous mission to thwart a human trafficking cartel and prevent a global catastrophe.

MMI launches Refinder mortgage refinance tool to help lenders prepare for expected interest rate decline

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a new feature, Refinder, to help lenders uncover refinance opportunities in their database of past borrowers.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund Announces Newest Corporate Partner: Andromeda Division Constellation Software’s Perseus Operating Group

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP has secured its first corporate partner, Andromeda. Andromeda is a Division of the Perseus Operating Group, of Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU; "Constellation").

HitPaw Edimakor Win v3.2.3 Unveils Exciting New AI Avatar and Talking Photo Features with Lip Sync

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The latest HitPaw Edimakor release, v3.2.3, presents two features: AI Avatar and Talking Photo with Lip Sync. These features showcase state-of-the-art AI in an effort to take the level at which users interact with it even a notch higher, thus making digital communication more entertaining and realistic. The update positions HitPaw as a leading company in the field of multimedia content creation, offering solutions for personal and professional needs.

Matrix Advises Singer Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a Robison on its Sale to an Affiliate of Star Group, L.P.

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Singer Energy Group, Inc. and its affiliates d/b/a Robison ("Robison" or the "Company") on the sale of its integrated heating oil distribution and HVAC services business to an affiliate of Star Group, L.P. (NYSE: SGU). Headquartered in Port Chester, New York, Robison is a leading distributor of heating oil and provider of home comfort solutions in and around Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York.

Inaugural Come Over October 2024 Campaign Gains Global Momentum

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Four months into the launch of the Come Over October inaugural campaign which encourages friends, family and colleagues to "come over" during the month of October to share wine and celebrate connection, the co-founders share that the wine industry and other supporters have helped raised over $100,000 in funding. COME TOGETHER - A Community for Wine Inc., creates campaigns and take a strong position on the relevance and significance of wine, historically and contemporarily.

Secured Signing announces On-Demand Notary service, for organizations and individuals to locate a notary

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Secured Signing is thrilled to announce transformative updates to our Notary Community platform, designed to elevate your notary business by connecting you with clients faster than ever. Our new "On-Demand Notary" feature significantly enhances visibility and client engagement, ensuring unparalleled business growth.

MCT Reports a 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Backed by Increasing Refinance Activity

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.33% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Despite a larger increase in rate/term volume, total mortgage volume remains relatively flat.

Magnifi Group Teams up with Kalon Staffing to Launch IEP Physician Search – Specifically Targeting Fellows

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Magnifi Group, Inc. and Kalon Staffing, LLC, today announced the launch of IEP Physician Search - iep-search.com - a Fellows search service to place Orthopaedic, Pain Management and Electrophysiology (EP) Fellows in US Medical Centers.

ACES Quality Management Executive Vice President of Compliance, Amanda Phillips, Selected to Speak at 2024 ACUMA Annual Conference

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips will be speaking at the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Annual Conference taking place September 29 through October 2, 2024 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

LenderLogix’s Patrick O’Brien Recognized as a 2024 HousingWire Vanguard Honoree

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been selected by HousingWire as a 2024 Vanguard Award winner.

Dovenmuehle’s Ron Malik Named a 2024 Vanguard by HousingWire Magazine

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that HousingWire has selected Ron Malik, Senior Vice President of Default Servicing as a 2024 Vanguard winner. This prestigious award recognizes executives in the housing economy for their outstanding leadership.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch Honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguards Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Michael Housch, its chief risk and information security officer (CISO), has been named a 2024 HW Vanguard. The awards program recognizes C-level industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields in the housing and mortgage industries.

Argyle’s Brian Geary honored with HousingWire’s 2024 Vanguard Award

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguard Award. The award recognizes executives and business leaders in housing and mortgage finance whose leadership drives the market forward.

VOC AI and SellerSprite Showcase Cutting-Edge AI Customer Service and Ecommerce Solution at IFA Berlin 2024

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of customer service, VOC AI and SellerSprite stands at the forefront of this revolution. The leading AI customer service solution provider has announced its participation in the upcoming IFA Berlin Global Markets 2024, where it will unveil its innovative omnichannel AI customer service technology.

Attorney Faith Fox Announces Unique Self-Representation Consultation Law Firm in Acknowledgement of Love Litigating Lawyers Day

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- his year on Love Litigating Lawyers Day, August 31, one lawyer is turning the tables. While the date is typically acknowledged as a show of appreciation for lawyers, Attorney Faith Fox is announcing a unique firm that shows appreciation for the client, by putting some of that litigating power back into the client's hands: Fox Legal Consults PLLC.

MMI ranks No. 22 on Utah Fast 50 list of fastest-growing companies

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced it ranks No. 22 on the 2024 Utah Business list of fastest-growing companies in the state. This marks MMI's third consecutive appearance on the list.

Knot It, LLC Launches Macrame and Mead Classes at The Plant

PITTSBORO, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Knot It, LLC, is excited to host its first two macrame and mead classes on September 8 and October 6 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Starrlight Mead. The address is 130 Lorax Lane and is located within "The Plant," a diverse 17-acre eco-industrial park located on the east side of Pittsboro. These one-of-a-kind classes are a creative outlet to enjoy while indulging in mead tasting.

Exploring the Hidden Truths of Child Protection: Jo Cooling’s New Novel Reveals Untold Realities

MELBOURNE, Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- In a powerful and eye-opening new release, Jo Cooling's latest novel delves deep into the uncharted territories of child protection, offering a candid and unflinching examination of the system through the lens of personal experience. Titled "Child Protection Behind Closed Doors" (ISBN: 978-1779418692; released July 25, 2024), Jo Cooling's book is set to shake up public perception and ignite critical conversations about the challenges and failings within child welfare.

FormFree named TAG ADVANCE Award Winner

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, has been named a 2024 ADVANCE Award winner by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Part of the Fintech South conference, the ADVANCE Awards program recognizes innovative U.S. fintech companies with a strong connection to Georgia.

PitBullTax Software Recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for Third Year in a Row

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- PitBullTax Software, the Nation's Leading Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys has revealed it has won a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the 3nd year in a row. PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely on the company's software to prepare their clients' IRS resolution cases.

Temp X Announces Kickstarter Campaign for Revolutionary Smart Water Bottle

LOUISA, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ -- Temp X, a company dedicated to transforming everyday hydration, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Kickstarter campaign for the Temp X water bottle, set to go live soon. Designed with innovation, convenience, and sustainability in mind, Temp X is poised to change how people around the world stay hydrated.

ACES Quality Management Executives Selected to Speak at 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association Risk Management Conference and Expo

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips and Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt will speak at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Risk Management Conference taking place September 22-24, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

Navigo Marketing Announces the Expansion of its Retail Media Network (RMN) Services to include Ulta and Sephora

GREENVILLE, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Navigo Marketing ("Navigo"), one of the top agencies for Beauty and Wellness brands in the United States, today announced the expansion of its Retail Media Network (RMN) Services. Navigo has made a name for itself in the Amazon Beauty space with its deep beauty expertise.

Tax Attorney to Millionaires Among Nation’s Best by Chambers USA, Defends High Stakes Tax Cases Before the IRS

GREENSBORO, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Petrova Law, a boutique tax law firm, which represents high net worth clients and companies nationwide, has been ranked by Chambers USA among the nation's best for its work on complex and high-stakes tax law matters.

Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the 2024 Annual Summit this September

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit.

Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Digital-First LOS Mortgage Machine

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders' operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.

Informative Research Appoints Industry Leader Steve Schulz as Executive Vice President, Product Management

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced the appointment of Steve Schulz as the new executive vice president of product management. This strategic addition highlights Informative Research's commitment to driving innovation and enhancing its product offerings to better serve its clients.

Millions of owner-operated small businesses in the US face looming shut down, according to SBEN

LEWES, Del. /ScoopCloud/ -- Introducing The Small Business Exchange Network (SBEN): A groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way small businesses are bought, sold and transferred. The challenges faced by small business owners in the United States are growing, with less than 20% of small businesses listed for sale actually finding buyers under current business selling options.

‘The Chronicles of Hadúr’ Unveils a World of Magic, Betrayal, and Power

CALGARY, Alberta /ScoopCloud/ -- Fans of epic fantasy are in for a wild ride with the release of "Curse of Ashmedei," the first volume in The Chronicles of Hadúr trilogy (ISBN: 978-1779418036), released by Tellwell Publishing, August 2024. Author Michal Snaerravn weaves a gripping tale where the lines between good and evil blur, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

iMobie Launches Screenify: The Completely 100% Free Screen Recorder with Advanced Features and No Limits, Versatile for All Recording Needs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- iMobie, a leading tech company with over 12 years of experience, has just released Screenify, a 100% free yet feature-packed screen recording tool to make high-quality videos for content creators, educators, marketers, gamers, tech support professionals, and everyone. Users can capture their screens, audio, microphone, and webcam without any restrictions on video time, quality, quantity, or watermarks.

Home Appliance Provider ‘SCHWUA’ Aims to Improve Modern Living with Innovative Products

BEIJING, China /ScoopCloud/ -- SCHWUA is a newly emerged online supplier of home appliances, dedicated to providing high-quality small appliances designed to enhance every aspect of home life. From kitchen essentials to room gadgets, we are committed to offering innovative and reliable appliances that meet the needs of modern households.

Argyle is now an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s AIM

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, is now an approved third-party service provider supporting Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM), a solution that simplifies the mortgage underwriting process for lenders. Argyle's verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution, which includes reports, pay stubs and W-2s, saves lenders 5-7 days per loan and 60-80% in costs compared to legacy VOIE providers.