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Mortgage Machine Services taps Digital Mortgage Expert Dan McGrew to Lead Company’s Go-to-Market Strategy

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Machine™ Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced Dan McGrew has joined the company as Director of Sales. In this role, McGrew will be responsible for bringing the company's digital mortgage innovations to market, including the company's flagship loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine.

Insurance Industry Pioneer Releases Hybrid Guidebook on Building a Profitable Insurance Agency

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inspirational entrepreneur Tim Gaspar has re-launched his debut book "The Biggest Leap: Building a Profitable Insurance Agency from the Ground Up" (ASIN: B0C3JGZZQR).

ACES Q1 2023 Mortgage QC Trends Report Finds Critical Defect Rate Declines for Second Consecutive Quarter

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 first quarter (Q1) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Selects LenderLogix’s QuickQual to Improve Transparency and Responsiveness During Mortgage Borrowers’ Home Search

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 that Minnesota-based Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) has selected its pre-approval letter generation tool QuickQual to provide borrowers with a white-labeled, digitally-driven entry point into their homebuying experience.

Reagan Foundation and GE Announce Scholarship Application Open Date of October 16, 2023

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, in partnership with GE, are pleased to announce that the 2024 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will open for applications on October 16, 2023. This program awards up to $400,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors across the country in 2024.

Click n’ Close Adds Ken Weislak and Travis Sharpe to Support Continued Growth of Company’s DPA Offerings for TPOs and Correspondents

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced it has hired Ken Weislak as Business Development Manager for the wholesale division and Travis Sharpe as the Operations Manager for the company's correspondent division.

Floify announces launch of verification of income and employment waterfall technology

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH), today announced the launch of verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) waterfall technology. The new features will help lenders and brokers save time and reduce costs during the loan origination process.

Palisade Capital Management Included in CNBC FA100 Ranking

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management is proud to be included in CNBC's Financial Advisor (FA) 100 rankings for the fourth year in a row - one of only two New Jersey-based firms to be recognized in the rankings. The "CNBC FA 100" honors advisory firms that help clients navigate their financial lives and achieve their financial objectives.

Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system built for the digital mortgage era

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced the launch of its namesake platform 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.

Dark Matter Technologies launches to revolutionize mortgage origination with cutting-edge tech, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies LLC, formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies LLC, was rebranded after it was acquired into the Perseus Operating Group (Perseus) of Constellation Software Inc. (Constellation). According to Rich Gagliano, Dark Matter Technologies' chief executive officer, the organization is on a mission to revolutionize the mortgage origination business by supporting, growing and aggressively innovating new and existing products including the popular AIVA® artificial intelligence solution and the comprehensive Empower® Loan Origination Platform.

Toyota and Hang Media Partner to Offer a Grand New and Connected Way to Watch The HBCU NY Classic From MetLife Stadium

NEW YORK, N.Y /ScoopCloud/ -- Toyota, whose first‐ever 2024 Grand Highlander SUV touts "the best views from every row," will be offering fans the best viewing experience when Morehouse College faces Albany State University in the 2nd annual HBCU NY Classic football game at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, September 16. Teaming with HANG, the leading fan-athlete community, Toyota will be hosting a virtual watch party in which fans will mingle with athletes and celebrities in a video chat room while watching the action on TV.

Strategic Benefits Advisors Principal Mindy Zatto honored with EBN’s 2023 Excellence in Benefits Award

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Strategic Benefits Advisors (SBA) today announced that Founding Principal Mindy Zatto is a recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Benefits Award. Presented by Employee Benefit News (EBN), the Excellence in Benefits Awards honor the human resources leaders, tech innovators, brokers and advisors driving change in the employee benefits space.

Flanagan State Bank selects Dovenmuehle for its mortgage subservicing needs

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Flanagan State Bank, a community bank headquartered in central Illinois, has selected Dovenmuehle to subservice its mortgage loan portfolio and deliver enhanced service to the bank's mortgage customers.

ACES Quality Management and ActiveComply Partner to Help Financial Services Firms Address Social Media Compliance and Quality Control Needs

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has expanded its partnership program with ActiveComply, a leader in social media monitoring and website archival for the financial industry.

LenderLogix integrates LiteSpeed mortgage point of sale system with Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology

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 the completion of the integration between LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system designed for mortgage lenders and Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology, part of ICE (NYSE: ICE) and a global data, technology and market infrastructure company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity.

Mortgage Lock Volume Dips Slightly in Response to Rising Rates in September MCT Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a slight 4.76% decline in mortgage lock volume over the prior month. The slight dip in mortgage lock volume is likely attributed to an increase in mortgage rates through the last month.

MMI ranks No. 15 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. 15 on the 2023 Utah Business list of fastest-growing companies in the state. This marks MMI's second consecutive appearance on the list and in the top 15.

Celebrating Growth and Expertise: Matthew Weber Promoted to Principal at KROST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- KROST, a leading CPA and consulting firm, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Matthew Weber to the esteemed position of Principal. Matthew's dedication, experience, and exceptional contributions have led to this well-deserved advancement within the organization.

Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Mystic Oil Company, Inc.

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Mystic Oil Company, Inc. and its affiliates ("Mystic Oil" or the "Company") on its sale to Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc. The Company sells fuels on a consignment and wholesale basis to approximately 150 Gulf, Citgo, ExxonMobil, Shell and unbranded customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and Vermont.

FormFree joins ACUMA as an affiliate member

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, FormFree aims to help credit unions provide more inclusive pathways to homeownership by introducing them to residual income analytics, a methodology for gaining enhanced insight into borrowers' ability to repay loans.

Heidi Iverson named Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at MMI

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, announced that Heidi Iverson has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Iverson will lead sales and customer success efforts focused on strategic relationships in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of H.A. Mapes, Inc.

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised H.A. Mapes, Inc. ("H.A. Mapes" or the "Company") on its sale to Nouria Energy Retail, Inc., a subsidiary of Nouria Energy Corporation ("Nouria").

ACES Quality Management Execs Sharon Reichhardt and Phil McCall to Speak at 2023 MBA Compliance and Risk Management Conference

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced two of its top executives, Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt and President and COO Phil McCall, will be speaking at the 2023 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Compliance and Risk Management Conference taking place September 10-12, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

For the Second Year, PitBullTax Named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America

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 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the second year in a row.

MMI on Inc 5000 list for second consecutive year, ranking No. 1971 in 2023

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. 1971 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment-its independent businesses.

Down Payment Resource debuts on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has earned a spot on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This marks DPR's inaugural year on the list.

MMI provides access to loan originator production data with LO Quick Profiles

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 the release of its new LO Quick Profile search tool, which provides a summary view of a loan originator's (LO) production and top referral partners.

MCT Appoints Steve Pawlowski Head of Technology Solutions to Continue Industry-Changing Innovation

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the appointment of Steve Pawlowski as Managing Director, Head of Technology Solutions. Mr. Pawlowski will be responsible for expanding upon MCT's proven record of driving efficiency and liquidity in the secondary market. He will report directly to MCT's COO, Phil Rasori.

July’s Mortgage Lock Volume Flat Amongst Rising Rates in Latest MCT Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a relatively flat .44% increase in mortgage lock volume over the prior month. Visit MCT's site to download the full report.

Palisade Capital Management Named a Top RIA by FA Magazine

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP has been recognized by Financial Advisor magazine as one of the top registered investment advisors in the country. For over 25 years, individuals and families have turned to Palisade Private Wealth Management for comprehensive wealth management.

MMI Announces Strategic Acquisition of Bonzo Mortgage / Real Estate CRM Platform

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, announced its acquisition of relationship management and mortgage marketing platform provider Bonzo. The Bonzo leadership team, including founder and president Jason Perkins, founder and COO/CRO Miles Miller, and CEO Chad Jampedro, will continue to guide the company as it operates as an independent service.

Northwest Bank Collects Fees within Minutes with LenderLogix FeeChaser

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 Northwest Bank has selected its payment processing platform Fee Chaser to ensure compliant collection of upfront fees and deliver borrowers a five-star digital experience.

Klingenstein Fields Advisors Named as one of America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Financial Advisor Magazine has released its annual Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) rankings for 2023, and Klingenstein Fields Advisors is proud to announce that it has been ranked as one of the top RIAs with $1.0 billion or more in assets.

Christopher Henderson joins Palisade Capital Management

FORT LEE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Palisade Capital Management, LP is pleased to announce Christopher Henderson has joined the firm as Managing Director, Head of Business Development. Chris will focus on further expanding Palisade's institutional business.

LenderLogix Q2 2023 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Shows Slight Increase in Homebuying Activity Despite Affordability and Inventory Challenges

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 the latest 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.