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Traffk Acquires Capsci Health’s Mobile Technology

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Traffk(TM), the Los Angeles art district-based insurance technology company, is excited to announce the acquisition of Portland, Ore.-based Capsci Health. Capsci Health's HIPAA compliant, mobile technology platform personalizes health plan members' benefits, allowing them direct access to their plan's benefits, ID cards, preferred providers and telemedicine.

The addition of Capsci Health's mobile capabilities enables underwriting and risk management to occur at the individual health plan member level by combining Traffk's massive data analytics and insurance underwriting technology with individual member level insights and communications.

"This acquisition is another critical component of Traffk's end-to-end insurance technology solution providing for massive, individualized data collection, analysis of that data through AI, machine learning and proprietary algorithms, and the development of next generation insurance products and services that are personalized, sustainable and actionable," Traffk co-founder, Paul Ford, said.

Capsci's CEO, Chris Logan, is equally optimistic and offered, "We are excited to leverage our mobile technology into Traffk's existing platform and pipeline to allow the true potential to be realized."

Ford continued that, "Traffk's efforts to create the unique capability of synthesizing enormous amounts of data into actionable items for improved insurance underwriting and population health management is now magnified by the ability to directly communicate with and affect consumer behavior in a completely secure environment."

Robert Milligan, the Traffk board member who oversees mergers and acquisitions, commented, "Not only is this a brilliant strategic product move, but working with the capable principals of Capsci led to a creative structure of debt and equity that's of great benefit to each company's shareholders."

For more information, visit: https://www.traffk.com/ and http://www.capscihealth.com/.

About Traffk:

Traffk(TM) modernizes the insurance underwriting process with more accurate data insights and risk profiling that allows risk-bearing companies or health plans to manage profitability, risk, market growth, cross-lines sales, marketing and compliance. Its SaaS platform enables an organization to deploy data mining, analytics and rules automation to manage risk, pricing and utilization.

Traffk helps insurance-related companies manage, use and expand their data to improve underwriting accuracy, manage risk, realize market growth and retention and create data-optimized solutions and product offerings. The insurance-optimized risk management platform is powered by insurance experts, data scientists, machine learning and AI.

Traffk provides:

* Data aggregation and management. It collects, integrates, analyzes and transacts data on its SaaS platform. It's HIPAA-compliant and has successfully passed numerous technology assessments and security platform reviews.

* Traffk Risk Index. It transforms cloud data into actionable, dynamic, multi-variant indexes. Its predictive and responsive, insurance-optimized risk modification index and insights use clients' proprietary data, as well as its rich public information database and proprietary algorithms.

* Consumer risk profiles. It indexes membership into risk profiles to enable efficient and dynamic pricing, risk reduction and underwriting.

* Marketing mining. It helps make data actionable, driving deeper understandings of client and/or consumer tendencies and decision characteristics.

Traffk(TM), the Los Angeles art district-based insurance technology company, is excited to announce the acquisition of Portland, Ore.-based Capsci Health. Capsci Health's HIPAA compliant, mobile technology platform personalizes health plan members' benefits, allowing them direct access to their plan's benefits, ID cards, preferred providers and telemedicine.

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Qualia Connects to AgentNet from First American for Integrated Title Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced it has integrated its namesake settlement platform with AgentNet(R) from First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF).

The integration enables title agents to generate Closing Protection Letters (CPLs) and policy jackets directly from the Qualia system, eliminating the need to rekey data and work across multiple systems. In addition, the integration also allows title agents to calculate rates and fees directly through Qualia, which significantly reduces the possibility of remittance errors.

"The ability for title agents to operate within a single system not only increases overall efficiency, but it also dramatically decreases the number of errors and redundancies that can slow down the title process," said Nate Baker, CEO of Qualia. "Our integration with First American ensures title agents have access to everything they need directly within the Qualia platform, creating a more streamlined title process."

About First American Title Insurance Company:

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances, and equity loans. For more information, visit http://www.firstam.com/title/.

About Qualia:

For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings. The fastest growing software on the market, Qualia's automated task management, real-time reporting, and best-in-class integrations save title companies thousands of dollars in labor and software costs every year. Qualia's incredible ease-of-use and industry-leading support allows new users to learn Qualia in virtually no time.

To learn more about how Qualia can save you time and money, sign up at https://www.qualia.com/demo or call 855-441-5498.

Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced it has integrated its namesake settlement platform with AgentNet(R) from First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF).

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FormFree Announces Integration of AccountChek into Ellie Mae’s Encompass Consumer Connect

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree today announced that its AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service is available through Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect(TM) point of sale loan origination solution, an extension of the Encompass mortgage management solution. Encompass Consumer Connect enables lenders to deliver a state-of-the-art, completely branded and unique self-service online loan origination experience for homebuyers. The seamless integration with AccountChek allows Encompass Consumer Connect users to verify and share asset and deposit information with their lenders in seconds without uploading bank statements.

AccountChek is an asset verification service that streamlines the loan underwriting process for both borrowers and lenders, resulting in quicker decisions and higher borrower satisfaction. The cloud-based app securely connects with virtually any financial institution to consolidate, analyze and verify assets and deposits, delivering a safe and hassle-free experience for borrowers and greater purchase certainty for lenders.

AccountChek is also the first provider of asset verification to participate in Fannie Mae's Day 1 Certainty(TM) initiative, which gives lenders who use the Desktop Underwriter(R) (DU(R)) Validation Service reps and warrants relief for validated components of a loan.

Ellie Mae is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Its Encompass Consumer Connect helps lenders attract prospective borrowers with a customized web experience that allows them to research rates and loan options, request information and complete a loan application all online. The dynamic loan application is designed to make the process easy for the consumer by leveraging services like AccountChek that minimize data entry, ensure high data accuracy and deliver a more complete loan application, thereby reducing overall loan processing time for both borrower and lender.

"FormFree is delighted to partner with Ellie Mae once again," said FormFree Founder and President Brent Chandler. "AccountChek has been an integrated part of Encompass since 2014. With our expansion into the newly introduced Consumer Connect, homebuyers can experience a truly streamlined self-service loan application process."

For more information on Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect, visit http://www.elliemae.com/encompass/sales-marketing/encompass-consumer-connect.

About FormFree

Leading lenders trust Athens, Georgia-based FormFree to deliver automated verification solutions that streamline the loan origination process and provide better intelligence on borrowers' ability to repay. FormFree's flagship app, AccountChek(TM), eliminates the hassle of collecting paper statements from borrowers by using direct-access data untouched by human hands to consolidate, analyze and verify assets. Lender tested and GSE approved, AccountChek securely delivers automated asset verification data and on-demand reports to more than 200 leading U.S. lenders and their millions of customers. FormFree was named one of American Banker magazine's "Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2015.

For more information, visit http://www.formfree.com/.

About Ellie Mae

Ellie Mae (NYSE:ELLI) is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Mortgage lenders of all sizes use Ellie Mae's Encompass(R) all-in-one mortgage management solution, Mavent Compliance Service and AllRegs research, reference and education resources to improve compliance, loan quality and efficiency across the entire mortgage lifecycle.

Visit EllieMae.com or call (877) 355-4362 to learn more.

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FormFree today announced that its AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service is available through Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect(TM) point of sale loan origination solution, an extension of the Encompass mortgage management solution. Encompass Consumer Connect enables lenders to deliver a state-of-the-art, completely branded and unique self-service online loan origination experience for homebuyers.

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HousingWire Lists OpenClose as a 2017 HW TECH100 Mortgage Technology Provider for the Fourth Year in a Row

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that HousingWire has again been recognized as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) list recognizes the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

OpenClose has been experiencing significant growth over the past few years and grew by an impressive 30 percent in 2016. The impetus for growth was the attraction by lending entities to OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS, which is completely web-based and has true multi-channel automation capability from a single platform. In addition, OpenClose has had significant success with its OC Correspondent(TM) module that lenders and aggregators are using to grow existing correspondent/conduit or launch entirely new ones. Lastly, OpenClose enhanced its consumer direct solution, ConsumerAssist(TM).

"It's an honor to again be named one of the leading technology firms in the industry by HousingWire," said JP Kelly, president of OpenClose. "We've been in a growth mode the past few years, which is the result of the innovation solutions we continually develop and enhance, and this award reflects that hard work."

"The companies in the 2017 HW Tech100 cover the entire mortgage finance spectrum. There's hardly a corner of our industry that hasn't been transformed in some way, either by fintech startups focusing on a specific software need or legacy companies evolving to compete in the new environment," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler. "Now more than ever, these companies are delivering the innovation this industry needs to do its most important job: supporting the American Dream."

OpenClose's solutions are in use by medium to large size mortgage bankers, banks, credit unions and aggregators to automate complex lending processes.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(R) is a leading end-to-end, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) provider that cost effectively delivers its platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of 100 percent browser-based solutions for lenders, banks and credit unions. OpenClose's core solution, its LenderAssist(TM) LOS, is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up, thus avoiding the problems that often accompany assembling best-of-breed applications or acquiring disparate technologies in an effort to create an end-to-end platform. The company provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for comprehensive automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit http://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, 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. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com/.

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OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that HousingWire has again been recognized as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) list recognizes the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.

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HousingWire Honors ARMCO as a 2017 HW TECH100 Mortgage Technology Vendor for the Third Straight Year

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that HousingWire has again recognized ARMCO as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) is designed to recognize the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.

HousingWire states that the mortgage industry is leveraging technology like never before, streamlining processes across the spectrum of lending, servicing, investing and real estate. The combination of regulatory pressure and consumer expectations have set a high standard for efficiency and transparency, requiring a significant investment of time, money and talent to hit the right notes for both.

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

ARMCO is well-known for its award-winning ACES Audit Technology(TM), which is the leading web-based quality control software solution for the mortgage industry. The company also recently started assembling and releasing its proprietary Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report on a quarterly basis. The report represents a detailed analysis on loan files and defects trending as well as valuable data that is captured in the ACES Analytics benchmarking system.

"We're very pleased to again be recognized by HousingWire as a technology leader in the mortgage industry," said Avi Naider, chairman and chief executive officer of ARMCO. "We're constantly innovating and enhancing our solution set to deliver the most value for our clients and this award reflects our ongoing efforts."

"The companies in the 2017 HW TECH100 cover the entire mortgage finance spectrum. There's hardly a corner of our industry that hasn't been transformed in some way, either by fintech startups focusing on a specific software need or legacy companies evolving to compete in the new environment," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler. "Now more than ever, these companies are delivering the innovation this industry needs to do its most important job: supporting the American Dream."

ARMCO serves multiple markets in the mortgage space that include origination, servicing, capital markets and outsourcers.

About ARMCO:

ARMCO - ACES Risk Management delivers web-based audit technology solutions, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers, investors and outsourcing professionals. A trusted partner devoted to client relationships, ARMCO offers best-in-class quality control and compliance software that provides U.S. banks, mortgage companies and service providers the technology and data needed to support loan integrity, meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk and drive positive business decisions. ARMCO's flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), is available at any point in the mortgage loan lifecycle, to any size lender, and is user-definable. ACES standardizes audit requirements, ties pre-funding reviews to post-closing quality control audits, enables seamless trend analysis, identifies credit, compliance and process deficiencies and helps create manageable action plans.

For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, 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. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com/.

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ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that HousingWire has again recognized ARMCO as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) is designed to recognize the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.

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S&P Approves Altavera for Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Due Diligence

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, has been approved by Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) as a third-party due diligence provider for U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) rated by that agency.

When assessing third-party due diligence firms like Altavera, S&P uses a systematic methodology and rigorous criteria that encompass mortgage loan data quality, compliance with originator underwriting guidelines, property valuation and regulatory compliance. Altavera joins fewer than a dozen organizations currently included in S&P's list of reviewed third-party due diligence firms that meet these criteria.

Altavera provides investors and correspondent aggregators with a full range of closed-loan file review services for agency and non-QM residential mortgages, including validation of product acceptability to investor guidelines, credit decision and supporting documentation, QM/ATR requirements, regulatory compliance, property valuation and closing documentation. The company's due diligence business is led by thirty-plus-year mortgage operations veteran Jennifer Fountain.

"Our goal is to provide buyers and sellers of mortgage loans with confidence in the value of their collateral through extensive, yet cost-efficient analysis performed by a team of seasoned experts," said Fountain. "S&P's recognition of Altavera as a reviewed due diligence provider for RMBS is a vote of confidence in our ability to help investors make informed decisions."

"Altavera's clients are demanding greater transparency than ever when it comes to loan data and documentation, and that expectation will only intensify when appetite for private-label securities returns," said Altavera President Brian Simons. "Our deep experience and customized approach sheds light on loan quality and consistency and help investors mitigate risk and expense."

S&P frequently relies on due diligence performed by reviewed third-party firms in addition to its own analysis when assigning ratings for new U.S. RMBS transactions because, according to its website, the credit rating agency "believes that using third-party due diligence results in its ratings analysis will increase transparency and strengthen the rating process."

"Altavera's inclusion in S&P's exclusive list of reviewed RMBS due diligence firms is exactly the kind of achievement we expected when we decided to invest in the firm," said Nick Oldfield, CEO of Computershare Loan Services, the umbrella brand for all of Computershare's mortgage servicing businesses. "It's also a natural complement to the clean sweep of high S&P, Fitch and Moody's ratings earned by Specialied Loan Servicing (SLS) and Computershare's UK mortgage servicing businesses."

About Altavera:

Altavera is a leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination and due diligence review services. Its SAFE Act-compliant staff of seasoned, U.S.-based fulfillment specialists helps clients streamline operations, minimize costs and achieve faster cycle times for greater customer satisfaction and profitability. Altavera's fully customizable closed-loan file review services enable investors and aggregators to reduce risk and make better-informed decisions. Based in Denver, Colorado, Altavera is a Computershare company.

For more information, visit http://www.altavera.com.

About Computershare Limited:

Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, mortgage servicing, proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications. We also specialize in corporate trust, bankruptcy, class action and utility administration, and a range of other diversified financial and governance services.

Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in high integrity data management, high volume transaction processing and reconciliations, payments and stakeholder engagement. Many of the world's leading organizations use us to streamline and maximize the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors and customers. Computershare is represented in all major financial markets and has over 16,000 employees worldwide.

For more information, visit https://www.computershare.com.

About Computershare Loan Services (CLS):

Computershare Loan Services (CLS) is a leading international third-party mortgage servicing business, currently administering over $100 billion of assets. We continue to invest in technology and servicing enhancements globally and in mortgage servicing rights across the USA. We help mortgage lenders optimize the performance of their portfolios and support hundreds of thousands of borrowers throughout the lifecycle of every loan. Our expertise, experience and understanding of large volumes of complex financial data also help us provide insight and services to mortgage providers, investors and real estate professionals.

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Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, has been approved by Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) as a third-party due diligence provider for U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) rated by that agency.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Marks Major Milestone Adding 100th Lender Member

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced today that the 100th lender member joined the organization, a milestone reached following their recent Winter Lender Member Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

This continues the steady growth that The Collaborative has achieved adding thirty lender members in the last four months.

"Reaching the 100 lender member milestone is a seminal moment for our network," said Rich Swerbinsky, EVP of National Sales & Strategic Alliances. "The addition of these companies increases the aggregate origination volume of The Mortgage Collaborative's lender members to over $150 billion."

"The Mortgage Collaborative also unveiled 'The Collaboration Lab' at their Winter Conference in Scottsdale. It's an intimate relationship building initiative that focuses on benchmarking and problem solving, receiving rave reviews from our record number of attendees." said David G. Kittle, TMC's Vice Chairman and President. "The value proposition delivered by Rich and our team is clearly being recognized by our preferred partners and lender members."

"I could not be more proud of the success of the Winter Lender Member Conference and our sustained growth," Kittle said.

The cooperative network also released details about recently announced dates and locations for their next two Lender Member Conferences, which will be held from August 20-23, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. and February 11-14, 2018 in San Diego, Calif. The conferences provide The Collaborative's lender members have a unique opportunity to interact with top industry leaders and to attend and participate in a number of powerful compelling educational and peer-to-peer networking sessions. Details on their recent and upcoming conferences can be found at http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced today that the 100th lender member joined the organization, a milestone reached following their recent Winter Lender Member Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Record Attendance Expected at Texas Mortgage Bankers Association’s 101st Annual Convention

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.

Every year the exhibit hall sells out along with sponsorship and other marketing opportunities also filling up quickly. The TMBA is expecting record attendance of more than 1,000 registrants.

The three-day agenda was developed to offer attendees new information, guidance, trends, insight, and emerging strategies in in the mortgage industry. Notable topics include: Conversation with the Honorable George W. Bush; How Changes in Washington D.C Will Affect the Mortgage Industry; Changes to HMDA and Fair Lending Implications; How the Best Originators in the Country Build Predictable Cash Flow; Technology and our Next 100 Years; Leadership Lessons From Ritz Carlton and Disney; Best Use of Social Media to Grow Your Business; and more.

"As an industry, we are operating in an ever-changing, compliance intensive business landscape with a significant degree of uncertainty on the horizon," said President of the TMBA, Mary Pirrello. "This year's conference will provide mortgage bankers with invaluable information on new tactics and strategies to help navigate through industry changes and achieve ongoing success and sustainability."

Keynote speakers include:

* George W. Bush - 43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
* Bill Hart-Executive Coach, Building Champions.
* David Horne-Lobbyist and Consultant, David L. Horne, LLC.
* J. David Motley, CMB-Chairman-Elect, Mortgage Bankers Association.
* Mark K. Updegrove-CEO, National Medal of Honor Museum.

Event details:
* Location: Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas.
* Dates: May 21 - 23, 2017.

To learn more about the event visit https://www.texasmba.org/convention or call 512-480-8622 or email info@texasmba.org. To register for the conference, just go to the TMA's website, which contains show details and also lists those early pre-registration attendees.

About Texas Mortgage Bankers Association:

The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association is committed to being an informative, quality-focused association of real estate finance professionals that provides the best educational resources, government advocacy, and industry interaction. TMBA's purpose is to serve the mutual interests of its members in order to preserve, enhance, and advance the mortgage banking and real estate finance business in the State of Texas.

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

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The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.

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ReverseVision’s Second Annual User Conference Draws Newcomers to Reverse Mortgage Industry

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, drew a record crowd of reverse mortgage lenders, brokers and industry newcomers to its second annual user conference February 8-10 at the Hilton San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa.

More than 90 companies attended the sold-out event, including many "new to the industry" participants who are exploring the possibility of adding the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and related products to their businesses. ReverseVision's opening "HECM Facts Track" session, developed especially for new reverse mortgage originators, kicked off an agenda geared toward bringing traditional mortgage bankers into the reverse mortgage industry. Based on pre-registration figures, ReverseVision projected as many as 50 individuals would attend the session; in reality, attendance nearly doubled those expectations.

Other conference sessions covered a diverse array of topics designed to accelerate attendees' reverse lending efforts in 2017, including compliance, data trends and technology training. Guest speakers from the nation's top reverse mortgage lenders revealed best practices for marketing, networking and wholesale operations, while special session speaker Rob Chrisman and panelists from Fidelity Bank, Banner Bank and Yadkin Bank shared perspectives from traditional bank lending.

"As one of the nation's top 10 reverse lenders, HighTechLending participates in many conventions. ReverseVision's user conference is our favorite because of the great content and great attendance not just by owners, but by producers," said Don Currie, president of HighTechLending. "Our first panel drew an audience of close to 100 lenders, all new to the industry. The next week we followed up by hosting a 'Rock the Reverse World' webinar that over 60 attended. We'll definitely be back next year."

"We are optimistic that so many new mortgage bankers attended to learn more about the HECM product and its essential place as a product or line of business in any mortgage banker's strategy," said Wendy Peel, vice president of sales and marketing for ReverseVision.

Peel elaborated, "Shifting interest rates are encouraging mortgage bankers to find a replacement for their dwindling refi businesses. Considering the more than six trillion dollars in home equity currently held by baby boomers, this lending product cannot be ignored as a viable product line serving a growing population."

ReverseVision has already begun planning its next user conference, which will return to San Diego in February 2018.

"Ninety-five percent of this year's attendees said they are more than likely to return in 2018," said Kelly Kelleher, ReverseVision's director of corporate marketing and events, "so we highly recommend registering early."

Attendees and ReverseVision customers are encouraged to view handouts from this year's conference by visiting http://www.reversevision.com/handouts.

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, offering products and services focused exclusively on the home-equity conversion mortgage (HECM) and related reverse mortgage programs. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology supports more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes reverse mortgage sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A 2017 HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance reverse mortgage lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' reverse mortgage volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

For more information, visit http://www.reversevision.com/.

ReverseVision, Inc., the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, drew a record crowd of reverse mortgage lenders, brokers and industry newcomers to its second annual user conference February 8-10 at the Hilton San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa.

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Ascende – an EPIC Company adds Gary C. McKinney to Southwest Region Business Development Team

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Gary C. McKinney has joined the firm's Southwest Region Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Houston (Ascende - an EPIC Company) as Business Development Manager.

McKinney is responsible for communicating the Ascende/EPIC difference and value to business leaders and the broader community. Through these interactions, he identifies opportunities to improve employee programs and administrative services, as well as to better manage costs and optimize a company's return on investment in their people. He collaborates with executive leadership and Ascende/EPIC subject matter experts to craft tailored solutions to advance each client's specific business goals.

McKinney began his career in HR leadership positions with Schlumberger, Ltd and Compaq Computer Corporation. He also served as the VPHR of Landmark Graphics Corp., a software company that assists the E&P industry with finding and developing hydrocarbons, and a wholly owned company of Halliburton. In addition, McKinney served as the CHRO for Valerus LP, a PE backed energy Services Company, and where he helped to drive 20% YOY annualized growth.

Prior to joining Ascende - an EPIC Company, McKinney worked as a CHRO for several Private Equity backed, rapid growth organizations and focused on leveraging human capital to meet both strategic and operational objectives. His emphasis on talent management and development allowed these organizations to maximize the return on their investments in people.

McKinney has also held leadership positions for professional organizations; the Human Capital Planning Society and the Information Services Human Resources Association, as well as serving on the Board of the Baylor Research Initiative and Collaborative.

McKinney received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Psychology from Presbyterian College. Professionally, he earned the Executive HR Certificate from Stanford University and the University of Michigan.

"Gary brings a wealth of knowledge combining his significant experience as a CHRO for some of the world's most successful organizations and supporting the needs of capital sponsors where private equity investments have been made," said Brett Haugh, EPIC's Managing Principal of the Southwest Region. "He has a solid perspective around the orchestration of benefit plans, communications, and the effective use of HR technology to align with business objectives. Gary is a committed, results orientated individual, with a passion for delivering creative, value-added solutions, and he has a reputation for providing thought leadership and a commitment to building strong, positive relationships that align with our core values. We are excited to have Gary join our growing operation in the Southwest Region and across the country."

Said McKinney, "As a senior HR professional, I am responsible for developing new business relationships, introducing the Ascende/EPIC approach and value, and helping our clients develop strategic solutions in all areas of human capital management and employee engagement and retention. This is truly an exciting opportunity for me."

Gary McKinney can be reached at:
Ascende - an EPIC Company
Office: 832-476-9942
Mobile: 713-557-4152
gary.mckinney@epicbrokers.com

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 1,000 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

More information: http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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408-295-4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Gary C. McKinney has joined the firm's Southwest Region Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Houston (Ascende - an EPIC Company) as Business Development Manager.

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OpenClose Named a 2017 Top 100 Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose, a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.

Winners were arrived at using NMP magazine's proprietary Mortgage Company Employer Score (MECS). The MECS weighs and scores various areas in a company to arrive at the list each year. A polling of NMP subscribers is used with the following criteria: corporate culture; compensation; day-to-day management; internal communications; marketing; training; resources; long-term strategy; ingenuity; speed; technology; and industry participation.

"We are very pleased to have been selected by National Mortgage Professional magazine as one of the top mortgage companies to work for in the country for 2017," said JP Kelly, president of OpenClose. "Our employees are our most important asset and this award reflects their hard work and our commitment to them."

In January, OpenClose announced that it has been experiencing consistent year-over-year growth, which is largely attributed to an increasing marketplace demand for its web-based, multi-channel LOS and correspondent lending platform. The company has been hiring in nearly all functional areas in order to ensure successful software implementations and excellence in customer support. OpenClose has offices in West Palm Beach, Florida and Gig Harbor, Washington.

NMP magazine is one of the mortgage industry's leading go-to sources for extensive news coverage for mortgages, origination, compliance, secondary marketing, servicing, settlement, technology, trending, and more.

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) provider that cost effectively delivers its platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks and credit unions.

OpenClose's core solution, its LenderAssist(TM) LOS, is comprehensive platform that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up, thus avoiding the problems that often accompany assembling best-of-breed applications or acquiring disparate technologies in an effort to create an end-to-end platform. The company provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creating a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence.

For more information, visit www.openclose.com or call (561) 655-6418.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

OpenClose, a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.

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IDS Achieves Sustained Mortgage Document Preparation Growth in 2016

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has achieved another year of sustained growth, increasing its total document volume by 55 percent over 2015. IDS also experienced a 43 percent increase in initial disclosure volume and a 73 percent increase in the use of its E-Signature technology. The company also acquired eMortgage vendor Encomia in September.

"Following the release of TRID, we saw many of our existing customers, who were already using IDS for closing documents, add on initial disclosures and E-Sign to ensure timely, consistent execution of the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure," said Mark Mackey, vice president of IDS. "With the Encomia acquisition, IDS is better positioned than ever to support its customers' journey along the path to eMortgage, wherever they may be in the process."

In addition to new business growth, IDS also experienced significant internal growth, increasing its total staff by 43 percent. Of the employees added in 2016, 48 percent of the new hires were in development, and 33 percent were in customer service.

"IDS has always prided itself on developing its technology in-house and providing exemplary service to its customers so it's no surprise that our continued growth required adding additional staff to these two departments," Mackey added. "IDS remains committed as ever to providing our customers with sophisticated technology and superior customer service and will continue to invest in these areas as growth and need demand."

About IDS, Inc.:

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include electronic signatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes. (http://info.idsdoc.com/)

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has achieved another year of sustained growth, increasing its total document volume by 55 percent over 2015. IDS also experienced a 43 percent increase in initial disclosure volume and a 73 percent increase in the use of its E-Signature technology. The company also acquired eMortgage vendor Encomia in September.

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Northeast’s Largest Independent Insurance Broker The Capacity Group Joins EPIC

MAHWAH, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Capacity Group of Companies and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that they have joined forces.

Established in 1990, The Capacity Group has grown to become one of the largest full-service independent insurance brokerage groups in the nation. Operating multiple brands from 15 locations across the country, The Capacity Group has assembled some of the world's top-rated providers of specialty insurance and financial services solutions. Today, they are a nationally recognized industry leader and one of the nation's fastest-growing full-service insurance brokerage groups.

EPIC, founded in 2007, is already one of the 20 largest U.S. retail insurance brokers and ranks #26 among the top commercial insurance broker/consultants globally, with a belief in and reputation for service excellence, innovation, community, collaboration and having fun - all in the interest of being a "people first" (clients and team members) organization.

"The Capacity Group has been delivering strategic guidance and service around the risk management, insurance and benefit consulting needs of our clients for more than 25 years," said The Capacity Group's President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Lull. "We believe the decision to join EPIC will help us deliver an even broader and deeper set of capabilities and added value to our clients, with the same commitment to service delivery excellence that has always been a hallmark of our firm. We are thrilled to join forces with a unique and successful company like EPIC."

As part of EPIC, the firm will now operate as The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company, and the Capacity Group's leadership team will continue to play vital roles within the larger EPIC organization.

Said EPIC CEO, John Hahn, "We found a strong cultural partner in The Capacity Group, in an important and highly desirable region where we have wanted to be an even larger partner in the community and see strong opportunities for growth. The Capacity Group, under the leadership of their executive team alongside their impressive team of owner-operators, will add significant value to our clients across the country and create further opportunities for our employees' long-term growth and career success."

EPIC Northeast Region President Thomas O'Neil added, "In addition to the integration and expansion of our respective capabilities, The Capacity Group provides a strong platform in the Northeast to extend our risk management, property casualty insurance, employee benefits consulting, program solutions and private client services to companies across the region and nationally."

The addition of The Capacity Group significantly expands EPIC's capabilities, adding more than 280 top professionals in an additional 15 locations and a strong client base centered in the Northeast.

About The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company:
The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company offers an expansive range of standard and customized insurance and financial products, while providing superior customer service for all types of businesses, industries, and individuals. It has a diversified insurance distribution and product platform in Retail, Wholesale and Specialty Program business, as well as all types of personal, commercial, specialty and benefits lines of business. Headquartered in Mahwah, N.J. the firm has grown organically and through a series of acquisitions and strategic partnerships to become one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S. It is currently ranked number 39 by Business Insurance magazine, and is among the Top 25 privately held brokerage firms in the U.S. according to Insurance Journal Magazine. For additional information, please visit https://capcoverage.com/

About EPIC:
EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & 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 across California and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,000 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With more than $250 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
408.295.4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

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The Capacity Group of Companies and EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that they have joined forces. Established in 1990, The Capacity Group has grown to become one of the largest full-service independent insurance brokerage groups in the nation.

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LevelFunded Health Selected For Plug and Play Insurtech Program

BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- LevelFunded Health is excited to announce that it was recently selected as one of the new top innovative insurance businesses by one of Silicon Valley's most active venture group, Plug and Play.

The 12-week program connects promising start-ups, early and growth stage companies, to some of the world's largest insurance corporations. The official corporate partners include Farmers Insurance, Maiden Re, Munich Re, Nationwide, The Hartford, Travelers, Aflac, USAA, AON and many more.

The selection process is vigorous. It begins with 1,000 companies and is then narrowed down to a final 25. Selection criteria are based on factors such as high growth, past proof of concept, current industry traction and products with the potential to be disruptive.

"This is not only a great honor for us, but an amazing opportunity as well. Having been selected into the final 25 we're getting connected to industry powerhouses, which truly benefits our clients with expanded products, services and capabilities from major Fortune 1000 insurance companies," Russ Carpel, CEO of LevelFunded Health, says.

In turn, these market leading companies can invest in new and innovative businesses that promise to enhance the insurance industry's ability to deliver new products and services to clients.

Plug and Play scours the globe for companies that it can invest in and accelerate. And to date, it's apparent that this venture group knows how to pick top entrepreneurs. Companies in its community have raised more than $3.5 billion in funding, with successful portfolio exits that include Dropbox, Lending Club and PayPal.

"Plug and Play clearly provides a platform where new companies and investors can thrive," Carpel says.

About Plug and Play Tech Center:

Plug and Play Tech Center is a global investor and technology accelerator that specializes in growing tech startups. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Plug and Play's network includes more than 300 tech startups, 180 investors, and a community of leading universities and corporate partners.

For more information, visit: http://plugandplaytechcenter.com/.

About LevelFunded Health:

LevelFunded Health is a national, direct to employer wholesale benefits' brokerage focused on level and self-insured benefit programs for small to mid-size employer groups. For businesses with employees ranging from 50 to 1,000, it can help to immediately save these businesses anywhere from $50,000 to $2 million per year on healthcare costs, while simultaneously improving benefits.

For more information, visit: http://www.levelfunded.com/.

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Media Contact:
Russell Carpel
of LevelFunded.com
+1-312-719-9028
russ@levelfunded.com

LevelFunded Health is excited to announce that it was recently selected as one of the new top innovative insurance businesses by one of Silicon Valley's most active venture group, Plug and Play. The 12-week program connects promising start-ups, early and growth stage companies, to some of the world's largest insurance corporations.

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EPIC Insurance Recognized as a Top Specialist Broker for Construction and Design Firms Nationally

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC has been recognized among an elite group of U.S. specialty brokers by Insurance Business America (IBA).

According to IBA, "The foundation of a specialty insurance broker's work is the thorough knowledge of an industry completely separate from their own. Armed with years of education and experience, insurance specialists know the ins and outs of various industry segments, and as such, are able to guide their clients through every risk and exposure. These specialists are the cream of the crop in their respective areas, giving themselves a competitive edge in the modern insurance world."

EPIC points to several factors that were critical in establishing their Construction and Design Solutions specialty practice:
* Building a team of top industry specialists, many of who have worked in Construction and Design or in other professions (e.g. law firms) having a specialty focus on Construction and Design.
* Focusing on their clients' needs using a comprehensive, consultative enterprise risk management approach, rather than simply selling insurance and bonds.
* Staying relevant and not being complacent, and focusing on news, trends and issues that may impact a client's growth and success.
* Creating innovative programs to support their clients in risk management, safety and loss control, insurance products, specialty services and alternative risk financing strategies.
* Building strong, successful, long-term partnerships with underwriters, surety companies and ultimately their clients.

"Construction and Design is a dynamic, innovative and constantly evolving business," said Brian McDonnell, EPIC's National Construction and Design Solutions Practice Leader. "To effectively serve and support clients in this specialty area, you have to constantly continue building knowledge and expertise, stay alert to future trends and opportunities, and move forward with new, unique and creative solutions - or you simply get left behind."

According to EPIC, current challenges facing Construction and Design professionals include limited carrier markets for insurance and bonding, particularly for large, complex construction and design companies designing and building mega projects; a shortage of craft labor; environmental issues that delay projects; government regulations and compliance requirements; onerous contracts and legal issues; promoting and maintaining safety in dangerous work environments; new and evolving risks (e.g. cyber, drones, BIM, LEED, Integrated Project Delivery); an aging construction workforce and its impact on insurance costs and safety; and ever-changing statutory and jurisdictional case law and its effect on insurance coverage and contracts.

"We have worked hard and invested significantly in building our Construction and Design Solutions Practice," said Peter Garvey, President of EPIC. "We are honored and proud to have our commitment to service excellence and status as a trusted and valued client advisor validated by IBA through their recognition of EPIC as a Top Specialist Broker."

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 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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Dave Hock, of EPIC
650.295.4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

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408.295.4309 x104
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC has been recognized among an elite group of U.S. specialty brokers by Insurance Business America (IBA).

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Altavera Extends Mortgage Fulfillment Operations to Ten New States

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that it has received residential mortgage licensing approval in ten new states, bringing to 36 its total number of state licenses. Altavera's origination services are newly available in Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the District of Columbia.

The news follows Computershare's acquisition of Altavera in May 2016 and Altavera's January 2017 announcement that it would expand licensing to several additional states to meet growing demand for its private-label mortgage services. Altavera's customizable, fully SAFE Act-compliant fulfillment solutions include processing and underwriting of conforming, jumbo and non-Qualified Mortgage loans. The company also specializes in closed-loan file review for a variety of loan types.

For complete and up-to-date information on Altavera's licensing status, visit http://altavera.com/licensing/.

"Federal and state laws are abundantly clear. Third parties involved in residential mortgage loan fulfillment, which includes contract processing and underwriting, must be licensed to provide those services. At Altavera, we do not take lightly these legal obligations," said Altavera President Brian Simons, adding that Altavera employs a team of regulatory experts to ensure the company remains compliant.

"When Computershare bought Altavera and Capital Markets Cooperative last May, we emphasized that we would invest in both companies and enable them to build on the success they'd already achieved," said Nick Oldfield, CEO of Computershare Loan Services, the umbrella brand for all of Computershare's mortgage servicing businesses. "We're really pleased to announce this licensing expansion for Altavera and look forward to further expansion of our services throughout 2017."

Typically, both individual mortgage loan originators (MLOs) and companies that engage in mortgage loan origination, including third-party service providers, must hold a license in each state in which they conduct business. Licensing requirements are intended to help borrowers and other purchasers of mortgage origination services verify that their MLO is qualified to conduct mortgage business and has not been convicted of any civil or criminal wrongdoing.

Lenders can verify the licensing status of their third-party fulfillment vendors by conducting a search of the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registery (NMLS(R)) Consumer Access(SM) database at http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org.

About Altavera:
Based in Denver, Colorado, Altavera is a leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services. Altavera's SAFE Act-compliant staff of seasoned, U.S.-based specialists helps clients streamline operations, minimize costs and achieve faster cycle times for greater customer satisfaction and profitability. The firm's service delivery is structured to meet each client's specific needs for loan processing, underwriting, closing and funding.

For more information, visit http://altavera.com.

About Computershare Limited:
Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, mortgage servicing, proxy solicitation and stakeholder communications. We also specialize in corporate trust, bankruptcy, class action and utility administration, and a range of other diversified financial and governance services.

Founded in 1978, Computershare is renowned for its expertise in high integrity data management, high volume transaction processing and reconciliations, payments and stakeholder engagement. Many of the world's leading organizations use us to streamline and maximize the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors and customers. Computershare is represented in all major financial markets and has over 16,000 employees worldwide.

For more information, visit https://www.computershare.com.

About Computershare Loan Services (CLS):
Computershare Loan Services (CLS) is a leading international third-party mortgage servicing business, currently administering over $100 billion of assets. We continue to invest in technology and servicing enhancements globally and in mortgage servicing rights across the USA. We help mortgage lenders optimize the performance of their portfolios and support hundreds of thousands of borrowers throughout the lifecycle of every loan. Our expertise, experience and understanding of large volumes of complex financial data also help us provide insight and services to mortgage providers, investors and real estate professionals.

Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that it has received residential mortgage licensing approval in ten new states, bringing to 36 its total number of state licenses. Altavera's origination services are newly available in Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the District of Columbia.

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Simplifile Announces Integration with Ellie Mae’s Encompass Mortgage Management Solution

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that its Collaboration and Post Closing services will be available this month through Ellie Mae's Encompass(r) all-in-one mortgage management solution. The seamless integration allows Encompass users to collaborate with settlement agents via Simplifile and work together seamlessly on documents and disclosure data from pre-closing to post closing.

Simplifile Collaboration enables lenders to work directly with their settlement agents to share, receive, and validate disclosure data, documents, and transaction details. Simplifile Post Closing provides lenders with real-time updates on the recording status of documents, then closes the loop on the entire mortgage transaction by delivering the final title policy and fee data electronically. Both services automatically record any loan changes, updates, or deficiencies to generate an audit-ready compliance trail.

Ellie Mae is a leading provider of innovative on-demand software solutions and services for the residential mortgage industry. Ellie Mae's Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution provides one system of record that enables banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders to originate and fund mortgages and improve compliance, loan quality, and efficiency.

"Simplifile is delighted to partner with Ellie Mae," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "With this secure, seamless integration, Encompass users gain visibility into settlement agent processes and will experience faster, more efficient mortgage closings. We look forward to a long, successful relationship with Ellie Mae."

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, announced that its Collaboration and Post Closing services will be available this month through Ellie Mae's Encompass(r) all-in-one mortgage management solution.

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Simplifile Recognized as HousingWire TECH100 Winner for Second Year Running

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been selected for HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the most innovative technology companies in housing for the second year in a row.

Now in its fourth year, the HousingWire TECH100 program acknowledges the increasingly important role technology providers play in propelling real estate and mortgage markets forward. Chosen by HousingWire's editorial staff, the award's winners must demonstrate unique solutions that have significant market influence or potential. Since its inception, the program has seen a steady increase in both the number of companies who apply for the award and the breadth of their innovations.

HousingWire recognized Simplifile for its Collaboration service that brings lenders and settlement agents together on a single platform to share, receive, and validate mortgage documents and data in real time. The editorial staff also noted Simplifile's advancements in automating the post closing process by bridging its Collaboration platform with the nation's largest e-recording network.

"It's an honor to see our Collaboration and Post Closing services acknowledged among such a strong field of innovative solutions in this year's HW TECH100," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "We're always seeking new ways to better serve lenders, settlement agents, and counties through technologies that support collaboration and workflow efficiency."

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

For a full list of honorees, visit http://tech100.housingwire.com/.

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.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/ Finance category, 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.

Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been selected for HousingWire's HW TECH100 list of the most innovative technology companies in housing for the second year in a row.

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Qualia Integrates with Old Republic Title

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced it has completed an integration with Old Republic Title's ezJacket and Closing Protection Letter (CPL) software applications. As a result, title agents can now generate policy jackets, policy reports and CPLs directly without leaving the Qualia system.

"Settlement software should improve the title agent's ability to work with key business partners, which is why Qualia is committed to delivering superior integrations with leading title vendors," said Nate Baker, CEO of Qualia. "Through our integration with Old Republic Title, we have streamlined the title process for our mutual agents by centralizing all title work into a single system."

About Old Republic Title:
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the Old Republic Title Insurance Group, Inc. (ORTIG) is comprised of a multitude of title and related services companies. Its underwriters are Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, formed in 1907, and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company, dating back to 1896. Since 1992, no other title insurer has had higher overall financial-strength ratings than the ORTIG.

The ORTIG (known widely as Old Republic Title) offers a full complement of title insurance underwriting and related services such as: IRS Section 1031 exchanges, notary services, commercial real estate due diligence, UCC insurance, bankruptcy reporting, national timeshare and relocation services, document recording, real estate appraisal, commercial real estate transaction coordination, mortgage servicer solutions, default management, flood reporting, and centralized national order placement services. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI), one of the nation's 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations.

About Qualia:
For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings. The fastest growing software on the market, Qualia's automated task management, real-time reporting, and best-in-class integrations save title companies thousands of dollars in labor and software costs every year. Qualia's incredible ease-of-use and industry-leading support allows new users to learn Qualia in virtually no time.

To learn more about how Qualia can save you time and money, sign up here or call 855-441-5498: https://www.qualia.com/demo/.

Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced it has completed an integration with Old Republic Title's ezJacket and Closing Protection Letter (CPL) software applications. As a result, title agents can now generate policy jackets, policy reports and CPLs directly without leaving the Qualia system.

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EPIC Insurance to Sponsor HR West 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at NCHRA's HR West 2017 Conference on March 6-8 at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif. Please visit us at the EPIC Booth 13.

HR West is the West Coast's premier conference for HR professionals. Home to the world's leading-edge companies, the San Francisco Bay Area is the most innovative place on earth. Practicing HR here requires skills beyond the ordinary, and a level of sophistication not found in other parts of the world. This conference addresses how to meet the challenges of globalization, keeping up with the latest hi-tech boom and reacting to ever-evolving definitions of work, all while maintaining a human touch.

HR West will have 100 speakers covering over 80 sessions and separate tracks including compensation & benefits, talent acquisition & retention, employment law & legislation, employee & labor relations, general HR, leadership and business management & strategy. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the best and meet face-to-face with more than 50 exhibitors offering high-quality HR solutions.

Click here to view the full agenda: http://hrwest.org/sessions/.

About Northern California Human Resources Association:

The Northern California HR Association (NCHRA), one of the nation's largest regional HR associations, has been advancing organizations through human resources since 1960. Delivering over 200 programs annually, the association is dedicated to connecting human resources professionals with practice resources, leading California-specific training, legal and legislative developments, quality service providers, and each other -forming career-long networks and partnerships.

Headquartered in San Francisco, NCHRA serves a community of more than 20,000 throughout its twelve regions in Northern California. The San Francisco Bay Area represents one of the most innovative and challenging sectors of the country (and world) in which to practice HR. As such, our membership demands a level of sophistication unparalleled by others. Nationally recognized for quality and breadth of service, this focus on excellence has earned us members in 34 states and several foreign countries.

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 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at NCHRA's HR West 2017 Conference on March 6-8 at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif. Please visit us at the EPIC Booth 13.

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LBA Ware Included on 2017 HW TECH100

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and system integration solutions, announced that it has been named to the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) list published by housing industry trade magazine HousingWire. This is the third consecutive year LBA Ware has been included on the HW TECH100.

"While the industry has been laser-focused on innovating the consumer-facing aspects of loan origination, improving behind-the-scenes elements can also have a transformative effect on the consumer experience," said Lori Brewer, founder of LBA Ware. "The Achilles heel for so many mortgage lenders is redundant data entry, which inevitably results in massively inefficient, error-prone processes. Addressing this vulnerability through advanced systems integration and intelligent process automation is at the heart of LBA Ware's mission. We are absolutely thrilled to have our efforts recognized by the HousingWire editorial staff by being included on the HW TECH100 list."

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100 are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

The HW TECH100 recognizes the top 100 fintech companies that are driving housing technology innovation. LBA Ware was recognized for its ability to provide lenders a centralized system of record through its suite of cloud-based solutions, including CompenSafe(TM) and LOS Talker(TM).

"The companies in the 2017 HW TECH100 cover the entire mortgage finance spectrum. There's hardly a corner of our industry that hasn't been transformed in some way, either by fintech startups focusing on a specific software need or legacy companies evolving to compete in the new environment," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler. "Now more than ever, these companies are delivering the innovation this industry needs to do its most important job: supporting the American Dream."

To view the full list of winners, visit http://www.housingwire.com/articles/39311-the-2017-hw-tech100.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, 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. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

About LBA Ware:
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Macon, Ga., LBA Ware is a leading provider of mortgage and retail banking technology solutions. With over 25 lending-oriented applications still in operation today, LBA Ware provides cutting edge solutions that leverage automation and system integration to ease the pain points of repetitive manual workflow, empowering lenders to maximize productivity and operational efficiency. For more information about LBA Ware and their software solutions, visit http://lbaware.com.

LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and system integration solutions, announced that it has been named to the 2017 HW TECH100 list published by housing industry trade magazine HousingWire. This is the third consecutive year LBA Ware(TM) has been included on the HW TECH100(TM).

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Qualia Recognized with HW TECH100 Award by HousingWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced that it has been selected by HousingWire as a 2017 HW TECH100(TM) award winner, an honor given to the most innovative technology companies in real estate.

"Qualia's mission is to equip title and settlement professionals with modern software that is truly transformational for their business and empowers them to create a better closing experience," said Nate Baker, CEO of Qualia. "To be recognized by the HousingWire editorial team for those efforts validates our tireless efforts to make that vision a reality, and we are truly honored to be included among this year's HW TECH100 winners."

"The companies that make up the 2017 HW TECH100 are the cream of the crop of the entire housing industry, from real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investment," said HousingWire Senior Financial Reporter Ben Lane. "These companies aren't just taking part in the housing industry's technological revolution; they're leading it."

The HW TECH100 recognizes the top 100 fintech companies that are driving housing technology innovation. Qualia was recognized by HousingWire editors for its ability to unify the title and closing process through its cloud-based platform.

"The companies in the 2017 HW TECH100 cover the entire mortgage finance spectrum. There's hardly a corner of our industry that hasn't been transformed in some way, either by fintech startups focusing on a specific software need or legacy companies evolving to compete in the new environment," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler. "Now more than ever, these companies are delivering the innovation this industry needs to do its most important job: supporting the American Dream."

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, 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. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

About Qualia:
For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings. The fastest growing software on the market, Qualia's automated task management, real-time reporting, and best-in-class integrations save title companies thousands of dollars in labor and software costs every year. Qualia's incredible ease-of-use and industry-leading support allows new users to learn Qualia in virtually no time. To learn more about how Qualia can save you time and money, sign up at https://www.qualia.com/demo or call 855-441-5498.

Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced that it has been selected by HousingWire as a 2017 HW TECH100 award winner, an honor given to the most innovative technology companies in real estate. For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings.

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Maxwell Recognized with HousingWire’s HW TECH100 Award

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized as one of HousingWire's TECH100(TM) for 2017. The HW TECH100(TM) is a list of the housing economy's 100 most innovative companies. It is the only list of its kind that evaluates tech innovation across the entire U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investments.

"There's no question that thoughtful technology is changing the way mortgage companies originate loans," said Maxwell CEO John Paasonen. "I'm incredibly proud of our team for this recognition of our dedication to augmenting human ability with software -- this award, along with the $1.5B we've facilitated since launching in 2016, affirm our core philosophy."

Maxwell was nominated for its point-of-sale and workflow automation tool for loan officers and their borrowers. Built by engineers and designers from Silicon Valley, the cloud platform empowers loan officers and their teams by intelligently automating their collaboration with borrowers and real estate agents during the mortgage process. Using Maxwell, mortgage companies increase the capacity of their origination teams, closing loans over 45 percent faster.

For more information on the HW TECH100(TM) award and the full list of honorees: http://www.housingwire.com/articles/39311-the-2017-hw-tech100.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments, and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, 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. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com/..

About Maxwell:
Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. The platform is used by lenders nationwide to serve their customers. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado.

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Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized as one of HousingWire's TECH100(TM) for 2017. Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents.

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ARMCO’s Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report Reveals Both Increases and Decreases in Key Areas of Loan Defects

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it has released its ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends report for the third quarter of 2016. Using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy, the report analyzes post-closing quality control data from loan files and findings captured by the ACES Analytics benchmarking system. Meaningful information contained in the report provides the industry with insight into the current state of loan quality nationwide.

The report notes a continuing downward trend in the critical defect rate, which dropped to 1.27 percent after reaching a high of 1.92 percent in Q1 of 2016. This reflects a 28.3 percent drop in Q3 of 2016, following a 17.8 percent drop in Q2 of 2016, providing an overall drop of just over 46 percent from the high of 1.92 percent from Q2 of 2016.

"During the past nine months, investors and lenders have been able to clarify the impact of TRID-related errors on their operations and fine-tune the associated risks - both short and long term," says Phil McCall, COO of ARMCO.

An analysis of top-ranking defect categories for 2016 highlights Legal/Regulatory/Compliance as an ongoing leading problem area. In fact, the number of total defects associated with the Legal/Regulatory/Compliance category spiked by more than 14 percent in the quarter covered by the report. However, the critical defects within that same category dropped to a 12-month low, comprising 22.69 percent of all critical defects. Changes in lender severity ratings related to TRID are the cause of this decrease, as explained in detail in the report.

Comprising 32.5 percent of all reported defects, Loan Package Documentation comes in as the second highest defect category and is still an ongoing issue within the entire lending process. While this category is known to be problematic across the industry, these defects are generally curable and rarely affect loan salability.

Notably, critical defects associated with Income/Employment led all categories for "Credit Related Defects." The miscalculation of income was the primary reason reported with critical defects in this category.

"The findings in the Q3 Mortgage QC Industry Trends report demonstrate that while the industry as a whole is making progress in mitigating loan defects, there are still recurring trouble areas that must be addressed," said Avi Naider, CEO of ARMCO. "At the same time, as we passed the one year anniversary of the implementation date for TRID, it's fascinating to see a complex picture emerging among our lender base: Essentially, TRID defects still represent a large percentage of overall defects. Yet, lenders are concluding that minor TRID defects do not impact the saleability of their loans based on their experience in the marketplace."

The report also notes that Fannie Mae has provided considerable guidance to lenders as to how defects are reported for "Credit Related Defects" and what causes a defect, the risk associated with a defect, and how to report these defects under a standardized platform. To date, no similar guidance has been provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding TRID. Ultimately, the report concludes, the CFPB should consider offering guidance and establishing standards pertaining to TRID defects, to avoid deviations in reporting of similar defects across industry lenders.

Click here to review the full report: http://www2.armco.us/mortgage-qc-industry-report-2016-q3.

About ARMCO:

ARMCO - ACES Risk Management delivers web-based audit technology solutions, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers, investors and outsourcing professionals. A trusted partner devoted to client relationships, ARMCO offers best-in-class quality control and compliance software that provides U.S. banks, mortgage companies and service providers the technology and data needed to support loan integrity, meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk and drive positive business decisions. ARMCO's flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), is available at any point in the mortgage loan lifecycle, to any size lender, and is user-definable. ACES standardizes audit requirements, ties pre-funding reviews to post-closing quality control audits, enables seamless trend analysis, identifies credit, compliance and process deficiencies and helps create manageable action plans. For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

About the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report:

The ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report represents post-closing quality control analysis throughout the United States using data and findings derived from mortgage lenders utilizing the ACES Analytics benchmarking software. This report provides an in-depth analysis of residential mortgage defects as reported during post- closing quality control audits. Data presented comprises net defects and is categorized in accordance with the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy. View the report here - http://www2.armco.us/mortgage-qc-industry-report-2016-q3.

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ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it has released its ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends report for the third quarter of 2016. Using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy, the report analyzes post-closing quality control data from loan files and findings captured by the ACES Analytics benchmarking system.

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Verify Smart Corporation Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire the Assets of Enabledware, LLC

FERNLEY, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTC:VSMR) a Global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the assets of Enabledware, LLC for cash and stock. Enabledware is a global leader in digital signage with offices in the U.S. and U.K.

Its "Venue" digital signage software platform is an all in one integrated IPTV, Digital Signage and Broadcast content management system. This web-based solution brings together digital content from practically any source allowing users to upload any format and play content instantly to any number of end points and on nearly any size screen. "Venue" is unique in the wide variety of content formats that it can accept, convert, combine and deliver.

Enabledware's proven track record includes such clients as Dimension Data, the Qatar Foundation, United Nations, NBA, Royal and Ancient, and Professional Soccer stadiums in France and the U.K. "Venue" integrates with many other companies and systems such as Cisco Systems, Exterity, Brightsign and Samsung to name a few.

Gross revenue to the company through this acquisition is estimated at 15 Million over the next three years. Projected revenue for 2017 is over one million dollars.

Tony Cinotti, President of Verify Smart stated "We are pleased to report this significant milestone to the market and our shareholders. This acquisition will be the basis to accomplish Verify's goal to create a global digital community. Beginning with a revenue stream is both positive and exciting for an emerging company. We will greatly expand and compliment the 'Venue' platform with additional acquisitions, technology and revenue centers at the same time completing a new website, updating our financials and raising additional capital."

Sean Tabatabai, CEO of Enabledware said, "We are excited about working with Tony and his team to broaden our reach into new markets and opportunities. Our combined resources will provide best of breed technology with innovative security and offer the best pricing options for our customers."

ABOUT VERIFY SMART CORPORATION:

Verify Smart Corp is an international technology company that develops and markets innovative solutions for the global digital market. The company also licenses patented technology for the prevention of debit/credit card and electronic transaction fraud. The company is expanding into the growing digital and technical sector and will market innovative digital solutions for Consumer Brands, Educational Institutions and the Sports and Entertainment industries. More information: http://www.verifysmartcorp.com/.

Contact Info:
Verify Smart Corporation
Info@verifysmartcorp.com
775-575-5897

Enabledware, LLC
www.enabledware.com

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Verify Smart Corp (OTCBB: VSMR / OTC:VSMR) a Global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the assets of Enabledware, LLC for cash and stock. Enabledware is a global leader in digital signage with offices in the U.S. and U.K.

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Two-Thirds of Large Companies Finding New Lease Accounting Standards More Complex than Anticipated

GREAT FALLS, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Enterprise Lease Accounting Software, announced the results of a Progress Report study gauging the readiness of large companies to support the new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) one year after their initial publication. The research study, conducted earlier this month, surveyed over 250 respondents in the accounting and finance functions at large public and private US-based corporations. Key findings of the Progress Report include:

* Companies are starting to take action with two-thirds reporting to be ahead of schedule or on-schedule. Approximately, 70 percent of companies have assigned a formal project manager indicating an executive-level commitment towards resourcing the project. However, fewer than 30 percent have taken the next step of assigning a formal budget for the project. A noteworthy 25 percent of companies reported that the project has not started yet.

* Nearly two-thirds of companies are finding the lease accounting project to be more complex than originally anticipated with the top three implementation challenges being 1) modifying business processes, 2) collecting the data and 3) deploying new software.

* More than one-half of companies have defined the list of data needed to collect and have taken an inventory of their lease portfolio. Approximately one-third of companies have progressed even further by collecting 25 percent or more of their overall lease accounting data. Leases from the IT, fleet and other equipment categories are proving the most challenging to analyze along with leases embedded in service contracts and outsourcing agreements.

* Approximately 70 percent of companies reported having defined a lease accounting software strategy. But less than one-third have issued an RFP, selected a vendor or started loading data. Best-of-breed enterprise lease accounting providers and existing ERP vendors are the most likely to be considered for software needs.

"We have witnessed a significant surge in new business over past six months as more and more Fortune 1000 organizations are moving into the software selection and data collection phases of lease accounting projects," said Michael Keeler, CEO of LeaseAccelerator. "Although most companies report being on-schedule, we would encourage project leaders to adopt best practices in order to mitigate the risk of delays. Appointing an executive sponsor, building a cross-functional project team and scaling resources for data collection will be critical success factors for on-time implementations."

Developed over a period of ten years by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the new lease accounting standards change the way public companies will report leases in their quarterly and annual financial statements. Many real estate and equipment leases, previously only disclosed in the footnotes of investor filings will now be capitalized on corporate balance sheets. The IASB estimates that over $2.2 Trillion of assets and liabilities will transfer onto corporate balance sheets in the coming years. The implementation deadlines for the new standards start in 2019. However, companies will also have to provide three years of comparative income statement, beginning on January 1, 2017 for calendar year end filers.

You can download and read the full report at:
http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/lease-accounting-progress-report-2017.

About LeaseAccelerator:
LeaseAccelerator offers the market-leading SaaS solution for Enterprise Lease Accounting, enabling compliance with SOX, SEC, and current and new FASB and IFRS standards. Using LeaseAccelerator's proprietary asset-based Global Lease Accounting Engine, customers can account for all categories of leases including real estate, fleet, IT, material handling and other equipment at an asset-level. On average, LeaseAccelerator's Lease Sourcing and Management applications generate savings of 17 percent on equipment leasing costs with smarter procurement and end-of-term management. Learn more at http://www.leaseaccelerator.com/.

LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Enterprise Lease Accounting Software, announced the results of a Progress Report study gauging the readiness of large companies to support the new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) one year after their initial publication. The research study, conducted earlier this month, surveyed over 250 respondents in the accounting and finance functions at large public and private US-based corporations.

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EPIC adds Southeast Region Employee Benefits Consultant Richard Duhe

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Richard Duhe has joined the firm's Southeast Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Atlanta as a Benefits Consultant and Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM).

Across a career spanning 30 years, Duhe has focused on assisting clients in a wide range of industries with their health & welfare risk management needs; specializing in the assessment, design, implementation, and management of medical cost containment and employee engagement programs.

Duhe's experience includes development of mobile application strategies and digital media communication, as well as the identification, analysis and management of a broad spectrum of exposures and risks. He has extensive experience working with third party administrators, associations, and pools.

Prior to joining EPIC, Duhe also developed the EPIC MobileEZ(TM) mobile application, a comprehensive digital media communication solution for employers and their mobile workforces.

As a consultant for EPIC's Employee Benefits practice in the Southeast, Duhe will provide client service leadership, including overall strategy, coverage negotiation, and the coordination and management of internal and external resources.

As Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM), he will continue to implement risk mitigation, training, wellness, and safety strategies within a mobile environment for EPIC clients.

Duhe will also focus on relationship management and business development, bringing EPIC's resources in employee benefits to clients across the region.

"Rick founded a successful Atlanta, Georgia-based managed care company called MediCor," said Steve Needle, EPIC Managing Principal, Employer Services SE Region. "He has a proven ability to both manage a team and provide creative, cost-effective employee benefit solutions. We are excited to have Rick join EPIC's growing operations here in the Southeast and across the country."

Duhe was appointed to the Governor's Georgia State Board of Worker's Compensation Chairman's Advisory Council, Rehabilitation and Managed Care Committee in 1996, serving as Chairperson from 2009-2012. He is a former certified disability management specialist, certified rehabilitation consultant, and vocational expert. His entrepreneurial endeavors have been mentioned on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and featured on the cover of Inc. magazine.

Richard Duhe can be reached at:
EPIC
Office: 678-475-5713
Mobile: 404-545-0466
rick.duhe@epicbrokers.com

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 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Richard Duhe has joined the firm's Southeast Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Atlanta as a Benefits Consultant and Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM).

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Philip Stevens joins Optima Group as Director

FAIRFIELD, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Philip C. Stevens has joined Optima Group, Inc. as Director, with responsibility for helping the firm's clients achieve their goals through the development of business and marketing strategies as well as the deployment of communications initiatives. A seasoned executive from the financial services and insurance industries, Philip was most recently with Pappas MacDonnell, Inc., where he worked with a variety of clients in banking, investment management, insurance and business services.

"Philip comes to Optima Group with a valued combination of capabilities," said Kenneth R. Hoffman, President and Managing Director. "He has divided his career between the client and consulting sides of the table, and he balances an analytical mind with a creative flair, which is really at the heart of what Optima Group provides to its clients."

Before his time at Pappas MacDonnell, Philip was a corporate vice president at MassMutual Financial Group, where he was in charge of Institutional Distribution, and before that a senior vice president at Advanta Corporation, where he was also president of the firm's life and health insurance company. He has also held executive positions at Penn Mutual and People's United Bank and was at one time an advertising copywriter on Madison Avenue.

"Philip's versatility will ensure that he will add immediate value to a number of our current assignments," said Hoffman, "while his multifaceted experience will help us broaden our reach into other financial-services sectors as well. We're pleased to welcome Philip into our ranks."

A resident of Guilford, Connecticut, Philip is a Chartered Life Underwriter and an alumnus of Yale College and the Harvard Business School.

About Optima Group, Inc.:

With a single-minded focus on the financial industry, Fairfield, Connecticut-based Optima Group has been helping leading financial services companies grow their businesses for more than three decades. As an ongoing, trusted partner to its clients, Optima Group adds insight, an outside perspective, and fresh ideas. From concept to execution, it helps build its clients' brands by thinking creatively - and guiding them toward effective solutions that work in the marketplace.

For more information, visit: http://www.optimagroupinc.com/.

Philip C. Stevens has joined Optima Group, Inc. as Director, with responsibility for helping the firm's clients achieve their goals through the development of business and marketing strategies as well as the deployment of communications initiatives. A seasoned executive from the financial services and insurance industries, Philip was most recently with Pappas MacDonnell, Inc., where he worked with a variety of clients in banking, investment management, insurance and business services.

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Global DMS Hires Industry Veteran Julie Bussey as Director of National Accounts

LANSDALE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Julie Bussey has joined the company as national accounts director. In this businesses development position, she will play an instrumental role in introducing Global DMS' suite of automated valuation management technology solutions to the mortgage lending industry.

Ms. Bussey has a long-standing track record of successful sales execution in the mortgage banking and financial services industries selling enterprise-level software solutions and services. She has more than 20 years of experience working for a variety of different software organizations and a history of forging strategic business relationships with clients.

"We are fortunate to have been able to recruit someone with the deep industry and adept sales experience that Julie possesses," said Mac Chiles, executive vice president of sales at Global DMS. "Global DMS is currently in a growth mode and Julie will be a key aspect of our sales and business development strategy to continue expanding."

Ms. Bussey has worked at a variety of different technology companies and has a vast background in mortgage and financial services technology. She has held senior positions at Segin Systems; FISERV; Urban Lending Solutions; Intellireal; and others. She brings a wealth of multi-faceted experience to Global DMS.

About Global DMS:
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

The company's solutions include its eTrac valuation management platform, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex, AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS), AMC State Regulations, ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile), and AMCmatch.com. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.globaldms.com or call (877) 866-2747.

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Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
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Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Julie Bussey has joined the company as national accounts director. In this businesses development position, she will play an instrumental role in introducing Global DMS' suite of automated valuation management technology solutions to the mortgage lending industry.

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EPIC’s Brian Tanner, Mary Grandy and Tony Lorber Honored as Risk & Insurance Magazine 2017 ‘Power Brokers’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal Brian Tanner, Senior Vice President Mary Grandy and Senior Vice President Tony Lorber have been recognized as 2017 Power Brokers by Risk & Insurance Magazine.

A Power Broker is defined as an individual who stands out among their peers for the exceptional work they have delivered to their clients over the past year. The brokers awarded Power Broker recognition are judged based on their problem solving, customer service and industry knowledge.

EPIC Principal Brian Tanner, based in Birmingham, Ala., was selected in the Traditional Energy category for his work in helping clients manage the dangers of the oil and gas industry. When a client had a serious, life-threating injury at a worksite, Tanner was instrumental in making sure that the situation, which could have escalated into a large problem, was handled smoothly, efficiently and successfully, due to his experience and knowledge, attention to detail and access to critical resources.

Senior Vice President Mary Grandy, based in Sacramento, Calif., was selected in the Construction category for her ability to find solutions for intractable risk management and insurance problems and challenges. Grandy worked diligently with a client that bought a construction and real-state company to identify and manage insurance needs, keep the program out of state supervision and improve the safety record of the operator.

Senior Vice President Tony Lorber, based in San Francisco, Calif., was selected in the Real Estate category for his unique approach, knowledge and skills, and dedication to providing the highest level of service to his clients. When a client wanted to purchase earthquake insurance on a large portfolio of properties, Lorber identified specific criteria where the client didn’t need to buy coverage on all of its properties by leveraging the use of earthquake models and analytics as well as his deep knowledge of the market.

“There is not much in the way of industry recognition that surpasses selection as a ‘Power Broker,’ and we’re honored that three of our EPIC team members have been recognized by Risk & Insurance Magazine with this prestigious Award,” said Peter Garvey, President of EPIC. “Brian, Mary and Tony personify our core ‘people first’ values, through their professionalism, dedication and leadership, all with the best interests of our clients at the forefront.”

About Risk & Insurance Power Broker Awards:

A Risk & Insurance(R) Power Broker(R) is an individual who stands out among their peers for the exceptional client work they delivered over the past year. While brokers play many key roles in the insurance industry and risk profession, a Power Broker(R) award recognizes problem solving, customer service and industry knowledge.

Our goal is to broadly recognize and promote outstanding risk management and customer service among the brokerage community. Therefore, we don’t select a single winner but instead recognize four to six winners in different industry categories.

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 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal Brian Tanner, Senior Vice President Mary Grandy and Senior Vice President Tony Lorber have been recognized as 2017 Power Brokers by Risk & Insurance Magazine.

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Long-Term Care Leader ACSIA Partners Raises $15,220 to Help ‘Kill the Wicked Witch of Alzheimer’s’

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- A colorful event brightened a long-term care convention on January 14 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Over 100 participants wore purple capes as "wizards" to help "kill the wicked witch of Alzheimer's," the mind-robbing disease that afflicts millions. Their company, ACSIA Partners, is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

The gala gathering raised $15,220 for the Alzheimer's Association, which supports research and services to combat Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

This is the second year that ACSIA Partners has supported the Alzheimer's Association. They raised a similar amount last year at their conference in Austin, Texas.

Why is the company so concerned with Alzheimer's?

"It's one of the biggest reasons people need long-term care," says Denise Gott, CEO. "According to the Society of Actuaries, about 25 percent of LTC insurance claims are due to the disease. And one in nine Americans age 65 and older are afflicted, according to the Alzheimer's Association. And the rate jumps to one in three for those 85 and older. That's huge."

This puts a big burden on American households. "Families must be prepared to care for those who, for mental reasons, can no longer care for themselves," Gott points out. "It's a serious national issue."

"We're proud to contribute to the Alzheimer's Association," says Gott. "We're also glad we can make a difference directly, through our company's services."

When the disease advances, a loved one may forget where they are or when to eat, or have trouble going to the bathroom, Gott points out. "Family members must care for them personally unless a long-term care financial solution is in place -- some way of paying for professional caregiving."

A sound plan can ease the burden, which can include lifestyle stresses and diminished earning capacity.

ACSIA Partners LLC -- http://www.acsiapartners.com -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies serving all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

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A colorful event brightened a long-term care convention on January 14 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Over 100 participants wore purple capes as "wizards" to help "kill the wicked witch of Alzheimer's," the mind-robbing disease that afflicts millions. Their company, ACSIA Partners, is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

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Qualia Achieves SOC 2 Information Security Certification

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced that it has earned the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA's) Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) certification after completing an independent audit process with a third-party certified public accounting (CPA) firm. The certification serves as independent validation of the effectiveness of Qualia's process, procedures and controls for maintaining data security and the confidentiality of client information.

"Qualia is committed to protecting our customers' security using the most advanced technology and highest standards," said Nate Baker, CEO of Qualia. "As mortgage lenders are increasingly expecting their service providers to verify security controls, our customers are able to guarantee best-in-class security without having to undergo a costly and time-intensive security audit."

Per the AICPA, the SOC 2 report is designed to provide a better understanding of an organization's "internal control[s] ... as it relates to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy." Qualia underwent the SOC 2, Type 1 audit, which analyzes an organization's "system and the suitability of the design of controls" to ensure the organization has adequately met the following criteria:

* Security - The system is protected against unauthorized access.
* Availability - The system is available for operation and use as committed or agreed.
* Processing integrity - System processing is complete, valid, accurate, timely and authorized.
* Confidentiality - Information designated as confidential is protected as committed or agreed.
* Privacy - Personal information is collected, used, retained, disclosed and destroyed in accordance with the organization's privacy notice.

"Given the sensitive nature of the information that is exchanged during the closing process, maintaining data security and privacy must be paramount for all parties in the transaction," Baker added. "The SOC 2 certification provides a definitive statement of security assurance, allowing our customers to promote their security practices as a competitive differentiator when financial institutions are evaluating a settlement provider."

About Qualia:
For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings. The fastest growing software on the market, Qualia's automated task management, real-time reporting, and best-in-class integrations save title companies thousands of dollars in labor and software costs every year. Qualia's incredible ease-of-use and industry-leading support allows new users to learn Qualia in virtually no time.

To learn more about how Qualia can save you time and money, sign up at https://www.qualia.com/demo or call 855-441-5498.

Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced that it has earned the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA's) Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) certification after completing an independent audit process with a third-party certified public accounting (CPA) firm.

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ARMCO Named One of American’s Top Mortgage Companies to Work for by National Mortgage Professional Magazine

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.

"We are elated to be named to NMP's annual America's Top Mortgage Employers list this year," said Avi Naider, chairman and chief executive officer of ARMCO. "As we continue to innovate and grow, it is the dedication, employee collaboration, and attention to our clients that is a major contributing factor to ARMCO's success. Being named to NMP's list speaks volumes about our extremely devoted staff and team culture."

The annual award rankings are based on the magazine's proprietary Mortgage Company Employer Score (MECS). The MECS weighs and scores various areas in a company to arrive at the list each year. A polling of NMP subscribers is used with the following criteria: corporate culture; compensation; day-to-day management; internal communications; marketing; training; resources; long-term strategy; ingenuity; speed; technology; and industry participation.

NMP is one of the mortgage industry's leading go-to sources for extensive news coverage for mortgages, origination, compliance, secondary marketing, servicing, settlement, technology, trending, and more.

About ARMCO:

ARMCO - ACES Risk Management delivers web-based audit technology solutions, as well as powerful data and analytics, to the nation's top mortgage lenders, servicers, investors and outsourcing professionals. A trusted partner devoted to client relationships, ARMCO offers best-in-class quality control and compliance software that provides U.S. banks, mortgage companies and service providers the technology and data needed to support loan integrity, meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk and drive positive business decisions.

ARMCO's flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), is available at any point in the mortgage loan lifecycle, to any size lender, and is user-definable. ACES standardizes audit requirements, ties pre-funding reviews to post-closing quality control audits, enables seamless trend analysis, identifies credit, compliance and process deficiencies and helps create manageable action plans.

For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.

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ReverseVision’s Jeff Birdsell Named to MPA Hot 100 for Advancing Reverse Mortgage Industry

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Vice President of Professional Services Jeff Birdsell, CMB, has been selected as one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2017 Hot 100. Birdsell was recognized for his significant contributions to the reverse mortgage industry over a career that has spanned 25 years.

"I'm humbled and gratified to be counted among the accomplished mortgage professionals of the MPA Hot 100," Birdsell said. "The breadth and depth of talent on this list contributes to my strong optimism about our industry's future."

Birdsell has been introducing technology "firsts" to the reverse mortgage industry since the mid '90s as a prime contributor to some of the reverse mortgage industry's most prolific software solutions, including ReverseVision's RV Exchange (RVX) reverse mortgage loan origination software (LOS). More reverse loans are originated monthly using RVX than all other systems combined. Birdsell is also a a respected industry speaker and educator and was a founding member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Assocation (NRMLA).

"Jeff has made enormous contributions not just to ReverseVision, but to the wider reverse mortgage industry," said ReverseVision President and CEO John Button. "His influence as an educator, innovator and ally to the industry cannot be overstated. We're so pleased to see him recognized for his talent and achievements."

MPA delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. Its Hot 100 list is published annually and drawn from nominees submitted by the mortgage community.

About ReverseVision:

Recognized as a Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500(TM) Company, ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, offering products and services focused exclusively on reverse mortgages. More reverse mortgages are originated monthly using ReverseVision technology than all other reverse mortgage LOS combined. ReverseVision has partnered with some of the finest and fastest-growing lending organizations in the U.S. to provide the leading reverse mortgage technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

ReverseVision is recognized as a driving innovator in the reverse mortgage industry. ReverseVision continues to improve its software with frequent new innovations and by building on pioneering capabilities in reverse mortgage interactive graphs, scenario analysis, multi-environment performance analysis and workflow in the origination process.

For more information, visit http://www.reversevision.com/.

ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Vice President of Professional Services Jeff Birdsell, CMB, has been selected as one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2017 Hot 100. Birdsell was recognized for his significant contributions to the reverse mortgage industry over a career that has spanned 25 years.

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National Mortgage Professional Magazine Lists Global DMS as a 2017 Top Mortgage Company to Work For

LANSDALE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual "Top 100 Mortgage Employers" list for 2017.

The winners were arrived at based on what's called the Mortgage Company Employer Score (MECS), which takes into account and scores various areas of the business in order to compile the list. NMP readers are polled using the following criteria: corporate culture; compensation; speed; day-to-day management; internal communications; training resources; marketing support; long-term strategy; innovation; technology; and industry participation.

"We are excited to be recognized by National Mortgage Professional magazine as a Top 100 Mortgage Employer for 2017," commented Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO of Global DMS. "Since our inception in 1999, Global DMS' success has largely been predicated on the dedication, passion and ingenuity of our employees."

NMP is one of the mortgage industry's leading go-to sources for extensive news coverage. The magazine covers the complete gamut of the mortgage industry that includes residential lending, commercial lending, reverse mortgages, origination, compliance, secondary marketing, servicing, settlement, technology, trending, and more.

About Global DMS:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

The company's solutions include its eTrac valuation management platform, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex, AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS), AMC State Regulations, ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile), and AMCmatch.com.

For more information, visit the company's web site at http://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual "Top 100 Mortgage Employers" list for 2017.

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