EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants Acquires Trumark Insurance and Financial Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the acquisition of Trumark Insurance & Financial Services, a Pleasanton, CA-based Brokerage/General Agency specializing in the institutional financial advisory market.
EHOP Health Hires Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales
RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — EHOP Health(R), a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, is proud to announce the hire of Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales. A veteran of the insurance industry, Freiberg brings extensive experience working with large employers that are looking for help reducing their healthcare costs.
More than Half of Mortgage Loan Applicants Now Opting to Apply Using Their Mobile Device
LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today released data indicating that, given the choice, a majority of borrowers now prefer a mobile-driven mortgage loan application process. Mobile applications accounted for more than 50% of the 37,157 mortgage applications submitted through the SimpleNexus platform in the month of May.
Memphis-based Venture Capital Firm Innova Announces Sale of Portfolio Company Arkis Biosciences to Integra LifeSciences
MEMPHIS, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ — Innova Memphis, a Memphis-based early stage venture capital firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its portfolio company Arkis Biosciences. Knoxville-based Arkis, a neuro-surgical medical device company, has been acquired by Integra LifeSciences Holding Corporation, a leading medical technology company.
MQMR Bolsters Executive Team with Addition of Mortgage Industry Veteran Stephen Sherman as COO
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that seasoned mortgage and real estate professional Stephen Sherman has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Sherman brings more than 30 years of experience in mortgage servicing, secondary marketing, warehouse lending, commercial real estate sales, corporate consulting and REO management services to his new role at MQMR, where he will be responsible for overseeing MQMR’s day-to-day operations and managing the firm’s long-term growth strategy.
Bank of Southern California NA Announces Justin Roscoe as AVP, Training Officer
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has named Justin Roscoe as Assistant Vice President, Training Officer. In this newly created role, he will lead all learning and development, and career pathing programs for the Bank. In addition, he will be responsible for developing a structured recruiting process and company-wide internship program.
NotaryCam Applauds Texas for Eliminating Roadblock to Recording Remotely Notarized Real Estate Transactions
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — NotaryCam(R) Founder and CEO Rick Triola today praised the Texas legislature for passing SB 2128, which will go into effect on September 1. The bill provides recording jurisdictions with additional clarity when conducting paper recordings of electronically executed documents.
Successful Repayment of $27 Million to EB-5 Investors in New Commercial Enterprise Managed by A&J Capital, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — A&J Capital, Inc. (A&J), a financial services & advisory firm specializing in EB-5, private equity, and investment management, today announced its latest milestone of repaying $27 million of capital to EB-5 investors for one of its managed new commercial enterprises (NCE). A&J serves as a manager of the NCE and oversees its day-to-day activities, including the administration of the EB-5 loan.
OpenClose Bolsters Commitment to Software Innovation and Enhancement of Digital Mortgage Technology, Adds Experienced Technologist as VP of Innovation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Allen Pollack, a seasoned industry veteran that has been instrumental in the digital shift and transformation of the industry, has joined the company in the newly created position of vice president of product innovation.
Appraisal Institute (AI) forms affinity partnership with Anow to equip members with top-shelf appraisal office management technology
RED DEER, Alberta /ScoopCloud/ — Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, has formed an affinity partnership with the Appraisal Institute (AI), the largest real estate appraisal organization in the United States. The partnership makes Anow’s core appraisal office management platform available to AI members (“AI Professionals”) and affiliates at a reduced rate.
SimpleNexus Partners with Informative Research to Expand Credit Integration Options for Its Mortgage Lender Customers
LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced an integration with Informative Research, a Tier-1 CRA and fintech leader in delivering a range of origination solutions for the mortgage industry.
Reconciled named one of the 2019 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for
BURLINGTON, Vt. /ScoopCloud/ — Reconciled, an online bookkeeping firm headquartered in Burlington, was recently named as one of the 2019 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Accounting Today has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees
New API Enables Real-Time Data Transfers Between SimpleNexus, Mortgage Lenders and Third-Party Systems
LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the availability of an application program interface (API) and webhooks that enable mortgage lenders to establish real-time data syncing between SimpleNexus and non-integrated third-party systems.
Bank of Southern California N.A. Announces Second Quarter 2019 Results
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Total assets were $767 million for the second quarter of 2019, a 47% increase compared to the second quarter of 2018. Quarterly net income increased 20% to $1.57 million compared to $1.31 million in Q2 of 2018.
CMG Financial Accelerates Loan Originator Compensation and Delivers Loan-Level Insights to Management with LBA Ware’s CompenSafe
MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, has partnered with CMG Financial to streamline incentive compensation for the lender’s more than 500 loan originators (LOs) and other commission- and bonus-based employees.
Lang Capital Group Presents an Exquisite Dinner Cruise on The Odyssey Lake Michigan with IMAG
CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ — The Lang Capital Group announces the International Multicultural Awards Gala (I.M.A.G) on August 9, 2019. The Gala will raise funds for IMAG of Greater Chicago’s programs to build and repair hope, families, and resources in the greater Chicago communities.
Small Business Grant Offering to Inspire New Entrepreneurs to Get into The Game and Start Their Own Business
COLUMBIA, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Horizon Commercial Leasing hopes to inspire new entrepreneurs to get into the game and start their own business. The property leasing experts have launched its first ever Small Business Grant offering up to $2,000 to potential and existing businessowners.
EPIC adds Surety Specialists Eric Feighl and John Hohlt in Houston Texas
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Eric Feighl has joined the firm as a Principal and Southwest Region Surety Practice Leader.
ReverseVision Taps Sunny Mahdii as Vice President of Operations
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has appointed Sunny Mahdii to the position of vice president of operations. In this role, Mahdii will work with ReverseVision’s professional services, training, implementation, document management and customer success teams to execute a holistic operations strategy.
Former IRS Executive, Mark Bodenstab, Joins KBKG as Director of Research and Development Tax Credits
PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG adds another former IRS manager to their team of experts. Mark Bodenstab joins as the firm’s Director of Research & Development Tax Credits with over 30 years combined at the IRS and in the private sector.
New Capital Partners Invests in ARMCO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ — New Capital Partners (NCP), a private equity firm in Birmingham, Ala., today announces that it has partnered with Pompano Beach, Fla.-based ACES Risk Management Corp. (ARMCO), the leader in web-based quality assurance software for the financial services industry.
Anow Enterprise lets lenders and appraisal firms tap into the industry’s first peer-to-peer appraiser network
RED DEER, Alberta /ScoopCloud/ — Anow, developer of appraisal firm management software that simplifies the way real estate appraisers manage their businesses, today announced the release of Anow Enterprise, a cloud software suite that connects individual appraisal companies to form service networks that can efficiently provide localized service at scale.
Bank of Southern California NA Names Ian McKay Managing Director
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has expanded its business development team with the hiring of Ian McKay as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will focus on developing and managing a portfolio of small to medium sized businesses located throughout Orange County.
Ward Henderson Management – Germany’s Economic Gloom Could Continue
TAIPEI, Taiwan /ScoopCloud/ — Ward Henderson Management – German economy shows signs of weakening further due to downside risks. In May, an important indicator of overall economic health, declined by more than expected. Germany’s manufacturing industry reported poor growth, prompting concerns about the Eurozone’s economic wellbeing.
Level One Bank Enlists CompenSafe to Automate Incentive Compensation After Doubling Its Mortgage Division
MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, announced today that Level One Bank (NASDAQ: LEVL) has chosen CompenSafe(TM) to automate incentive compensation for mortgage loan originators and support staff across the community bank’s mortgage loan center and branch locations
NRL Mortgage Now Offering FormFree’s AccountChek Automated Asset Verification to Borrowers Nationwide
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — FormFree today announced that loan originators and support staff at NRL Mortgage are now offering AccountChek automated asset verification to loan applicants nationwide. AccountChek gives borrowers a convenient and secure way to verify their assets without having to print, scan or fax bank statements.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Further Expands Southwest Operations into Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the expansion of their operations in the Southwest with the hiring of Client Manager Luke Aschermann, Property & Casualty Claims Manager Norma Brehm, and Principal/Senior Client Advocate Belinda Lopes. All join EPIC from Willis Towers Watson.
Do I Need Travel Insurance for the 2019 Hurricane Season? TravelInsurance.com Provides Answers
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — With Tropical Storm Barry expected to become the first named hurricane of 2019, thus begins the storm season that will likely impact hundreds of thousands of travelers, according to TravelInsurance.com. The question many travelers have is “Will my travel plans be affected, and if so, how can I make sure I don’t lose the hard-earned money I’ve invested in this vacation?”
ARMCO QC Trends Report: Defects Related to Loan Package Documentation Doubled from 2017 to 2018
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers both the fourth quarter (Q4) and the calendar year (CY) 2018, and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology.
OpenClose and Vice Capital Markets Integrate for Enhanced Hedging Automation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced the completion of an integration with Vice Capital Markets Inc., an established mortgage hedge advisory firm. Focused on maximizing hedging efficiencies, the new interface reduces the time to prepare and deliver loan data and eliminates the manual intervention that occurs today, automating an ongoing seamless delivery of data.
FormFree Partners with FundingShield to Deliver Enhanced Wire Fraud Protection to FormFree’s Network of More than 1,000 Mortgage Lenders
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — FormFree(R) today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with FundingShield, a fintech firm that safeguards homebuyers, mortgage lenders and title insurance underwriters from wire fraud.
Total Expert and ReverseVision Team Up to Transform the Reverse Mortgage Customer Journey
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced a partnership with Total Expert, creator of the first marketing operation system (MOS) specifically for banks and mortgage lenders. The two companies have deployed an API integration that links the Total Expert MOS with ReverseVision’s RV Exchange (RVX).
Peter Grandich and Company Teams with Major CPA Firm
SPRING LAKE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company, a division of Peter Grandich and Company, announced today that it has teamed with the Sports & Entertainment Division of one of the largest CPA firms in the Tri-State Region, WithumSmith+Brown, PC (“Withum”).
John W. Hanning of KBKG Elected President of American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Nationwide tax specialty firm KBKG announced that their Principal, John W. Hanning, was recently elected President (2019 – 2021) of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals’ (ASCSP) Board of Directors.
Mace Innovations Hires Chris Giles as Director of Business Development
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — Mace Innovations announced today that it has brought in Chris Giles as Director of Business Development. Mace Innovations’ suite of automation products allows companies to streamline time consuming tasks like data input and document delivery, freeing up employees to get more done.