ACES Q3 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report shows ‘sharp rise in insurance defects’ for second time this year
DENVER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
January Mortgage Lock Data Shows Year-Over-Year Improvement in Refinance Volume Despite Higher Rates
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, revealing a sharp rise in year-over-year (YoY) refinance activity alongside a drop in purchase lock counts. The decline in purchase lock counts marks the lowest January count since Optimal Blue began tracking this data in 2019. Meanwhile, refinance lock volume surged even though the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year ticked above 7% for the first time since May.
ProNotary launches comprehensive training program to help businesses seamlessly integrate remote notarization into their operations
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProNotary, a leading provider of remote online notarization (RON) technology, has launched a new comprehensive training program designed to help businesses seamlessly integrate remote notarization into their operations. This initiative aims to streamline onboarding, reduce knowledge loss due to turnover, and make RON adoption more accessible than ever. [UPDATED]
Informative Research Integrates with Thomas & Company, Expanding Mortgage Verification Platform Connectivity
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced its integration with Thomas & Company, a leading provider of value-added employer services and innovative solutions to support employee relations programs. The integration adds Thomas & Company’s Wage and Employment Verification service to Informative Research’s verification platform.
Argyle launches fully embedded VOIE for mortgage lenders through nCino integration
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, today announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions.
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman spotlights Rate’s Laura Schmidt as February 13 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Laura Schmidt, senior vice president of enterprise risk and internal audit at Rate, a leading residential mortgage lending company based in Chicago. With extensive experience in enterprise risk, internal audits and regulatory management, Schmidt offers valuable insights for lenders looking to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in today’s financial services landscape.
Mortgage Lock Volume Stays Flat in Latest MCT February Indices
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of the latest market trends and dynamics.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of PMI Lubricants to Wallis Lubricants, LLC
RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of PMI Lubricants (“PMI” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Dunne Manning, to Wallis Lubricants, LLC. PMI is a leading Mid-Atlantic provider of lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, and ancillary products to retail, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Virginia and parts of Tennessee, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary to Speak at ACES Quality Management Conference in May
DENVER, Colo., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced that Bill Cleary, vice president of Single-Family Credit Risk Loan Quality at Fannie Mae, will speak at the ACES ENGAGE conference at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 18-20, 2025.
Click n’ Close’s SmartBuy™ Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program expands to Freddie Mac 30-year conventional loans
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced its SmartBuy™ Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program now features a 30-year, fixed-rate conventional option approved by Freddie Mac.
Mortgage Machine Awarded Its First HousingWire Tech100 Recognition
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Machine™ Services (Mortgage Machine), an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced that it has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual TECH100 award, marking Mortgage Machine’s first-ever inclusion on the premier list of mortgage and real estate technology providers. The magazine chose Mortgage Machine for its high efficiency, dedication to security and outstanding client growth outcomes.
Cloudvirga earns eighth consecutive HousingWire Tech100 award for mortgage innovation
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking its eighth consecutive year receiving one of the industry’s top technology awards. The recognition reflects Cloudvirga’s ongoing commitment to innovation, from enhancements to its Horizon suite of point-of-sale solutions to investments in a next-generation platform that will introduce new levels of speed, flexibility and customization for lenders.
iEmergent named to HousingWire’s Tech100 list for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection to HousingWire’s 2025 Tech100 Mortgage list. The prestigious recognition honors iEmergent’s flagship platform, Mortgage MarketSmart, for equipping mortgage lenders with the insights to serve diverse and underserved communities.
Optimal Blue Introduces Seven Major Innovations at Its Inaugural User Summit in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today unveiled a series of new products and features, alongside its major Ask Obi AI assistant announcement, at its Summit user conference in San Diego. These innovation announcements underscore the company’s commitment to delivering high-impact solutions, at no additional cost, that tackle real-world challenges and help lenders maximize profitability.
Optimal Blue Announces Ask Obi, an AI Assistant to Provide Mortgage Lending Executives With Real-Time Business Insights
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue’s inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their operations holistically with data aggregation across Optimal Blue’s comprehensive capital markets platform.
ACES Quality Management Named to HousingWire TECH100 for the 11th Time
DENVER, Colo., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the mortgage industry, has been selected for the 11th consecutive year by HousingWire magazine for its annual TECH100 honors list. The magazine chose ACES for the continual innovation of its flagship ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
NotaryCam honored on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of premier technology providers for the 7th time
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious Tech100 awards program. Now in its 13th year, HousingWire Magazine’s Tech100 program honors the most innovative and impactful organizations in the mortgage and real estate industries.
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman showcases Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell as February 6 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, a leading provider of comprehensive capital markets solutions. With over 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, Tyrrell will share insights for lenders seeking to fine-tune profitability in secondary market transactions and enhance operational efficiency through technology.
Informative Research named to HousingWire’s Mortgage Tech100
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today the company has been named to the prestigious HousingWire Tech100 annual list. Informative Research’s solutions have driven measurable impacts for lenders and consumers alike.
MileageWise is the First to Offer Lifetime Deals for Mileage Tracking Solutions in the U.S.
SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MileageWise is the first company to announce offering lifetime plans for mileage tracking, catering to long-term users. By eliminating monthly or yearly fees, users can significantly reduce software costs over time. Mileage tracker apps have become indispensable for ensuring tax compliance, minimizing audit risks, and maximizing deductions.
Secured Signing Supports Cisco Duo Single Sign-On
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, has announced the integration of Cisco Duo Single Sign-On, a cutting-edge enhancement designed to fortify user login security. This milestone innovation introduces built-in two-factor authentication (2FA) to the platform, setting a new standard in safeguarding digital transactions.
iEmergent launches shareable market intelligence dashboards to help lenders unlock mortgage growth opportunities
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards that make it easy for lenders to slice, visualize, export and share historical and forecasted loan production, real estate listing and demographic data.
Info-Tech Research Group Names EnergyCAP a Leader for 2025 Data Quadrant Report
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, has identified EnergyCAP as the #1 overall Champion in its 2025 Data Quadrant Report. The report findings are based on data from user reviews on the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform, the leading source for insights on the software provider landscape. EnergyCAP is a leading provider of utility bill management and energy tracking software designed to help organizations reduce energy consumption and costs.
Travel Insurance is Critical for This Wave Season as 2025 Demand for Cruise Bookings Boom
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — TravelInsurance.com, the leading platform for comparing and purchasing travel insurance from global providers, makes it easier for cruisers to compare plans and find the most personalized coverage at the best price during the 2025 Wave Season. According to Cruise MarketWatch, 15 new ships with a combined passenger capacity of 38,629 are set to enter the market and are projected to facilitate a total of 33.7 million passengers by the end of 2025, representing a 4.9% increase over 2024 and a 22.4% rise compared to 2019.
NotaryCam Drives Digital Transformation with Record Growth in 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a milestone year in 2024, having completed more than 154,000 RON transactions. The company also experienced a 26% increase in loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, reflecting its ability to address lenders’ needs for efficient borrower support.
The Big Picture webcast dives into housing finance reform with Mark A. Calabria as January 30 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor at nonpartisan public policy research organization the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Drawing on his decades of experience shaping U.S. economic policy, Calabria will share insights into the federal policymaking process.
Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda for second annual Horizon User Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24.
The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Jodi Hall as New CEO and President
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading network of independent mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, and service providers, is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Hall as its new Chief Executive Officer and President.
Concerned Shareholders of WOW issues the following letter to shareholders of WOW and WOW Management regarding the Unsolicited Non-Binding Proposal
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Concerned Shareholders of WOW today issued the following letter to the management of WOW. To the Management and Board of Directors of WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW), We, as concerned stakeholders and shareholders are writing to formally request an update regarding the unsolicited non-binding preliminary proposal submitted on May 3, 2024
CFD Companies Focuses on Building Community with Financial Professionals in 2025
KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced key community building initiatives for 2025. Though the firm has experienced significant growth, it remains committed to fostering a family-like community that is the foundation for delivering exceptional service.
LenderLogix Q4 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Indicates Possible Improvement in Affordability
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.
172 new homebuyer assistance programs and 75 new program providers emerged in 2024 to tackle homeownership affordability
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total number of available programs to 2,466.
Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman features ACUMA President Peter Benjamin as January 23 guest
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Peter J. Benjamin, CMB, president of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA), an organization dedicated to advancing credit union mortgage lending.
Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) Unveils MSRlive! 4.0 – Offering Ground-Breaking Enhancements to MSR Reporting and Transparency
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of MSRlive! 4.0, a groundbreaking enhancement to its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation platform. The latest version offers mortgage servicers an unprecedented level of transparency and business intelligence, equipping portfolio managers with powerful new tools to assess and optimize their portfolios.
MCT Reports 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market dynamics.