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Give A Hand Announces Relief Effort for Victims of 2024 Kenya Floods

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of destructive flooding in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, East Africa this spring, nonprofit organization Give A Hand has issued a call for an intensive relief effort to aid impacted families. Give A Hand executives said that while a minimal amount of aid is trickling through, hundreds of thousands of flood victims remain in need.

MCT Expands MSR Valuation Options with AD&Co Prepayment Model

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the integration of the LoanDynamics Model (LDM) from Andrew Davidson & Co. (AD&Co) into their mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation software. LDM is a well-respected prepayment model for residential mortgages that will complement MCT's proprietary prepayment model in MSRlive!

NJ Coalition Fights Destructive Impact of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South Project

BEACH HAVEN, N.J., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a New Jersey citizens group working to protect the ocean and local shore communities from the destructive impact of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South project, has notified federal agencies of its intent to sue Atlantic Shores under the Endangered Species Act and Outer Continental Shelf Act (OCSLA).

Informative Research Adds Consumer-Permissioned Verification of Employment/Income via AccountChek to its Verification Platform

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced the addition of AccountChek to the list of integrated verification providers available within the IR Verification Platform. This latest enhancement empowers lenders to optimize their verification processes using IR's Verification Waterfall, offering a more cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional verification of employment/income (VOE/I) methods.

Rate-and-Term Refinance Locks Surge 700% Over Previous Year Following the FOMC’s September Interest Rate Reduction

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.

Miss Walker Launches New YouTube Episode: ‘How to Start a YouTube Channel’

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miss Walker (Corrinne Walker) gives an in-depth, step-by-step guide on how to start a YouTube channel in the most recent part of her YouTube series. People will learn useful tips to get started on YouTube, such as how to pick the right topic, make content better, and get more subscribers. This episode has helpful insights and tips from an experienced creator that are perfect for people who are just starting out or who want to improve their current channels.

JPMorgan Chase Awards $25,000 Grant to Black Chamber of Arizona to Boost Entrepreneurial Growth and Economic Empowerment

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 seed funding grant from JPMorganChase. This generous contribution will fuel the Chamber's mission to strengthen Black businesses and produce new economic buying power throughout Arizona. The funds will support key programs aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs, providing pathways to financial growth, and fostering greater economic inclusion.

eCaregivers Redefines Private-Pay Senior Home Care with Revolutionary Platform Empowering Families and Seniors

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- eCaregivers is an innovative online platform connecting families with private-pay Care Providers, offering a safe, transparent, reliable, and affordable alternative to traditional caregiving agencies. Designed for both Care Seekers and Providers (companions, aides, LPNs, RNs, PTs), it provides agency-quality tools and features with potential savings of up to 50%. As eCaregivers disrupts the senior caregiving industry, it seeks strategic investors to drive growth and expand its scalable platform, reshaping the future of private-pay home care services.

MCT Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume, Refinance Activity Buoys Market

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.17% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The report highlights key market dynamics, offering industry professionals valuable insights. Industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report for comprehensive insights into the market dynamics.

Apex Leadership Company Partners with Skyhawk Sports Academy to Expand Fundraising and Leadership Programs Nationwide

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apex Leadership Company, a leading provider of fitness-focused youth fundraising programs, has announced a strategic two-year partnership with Skyhawk Sports Academy, a Stack Sports company, to expand its unique fundraising model to even more schools and students across the country. This collaboration unites two strong brands with a shared mission to enhance children's lives through fitness, leadership, and personal development.

As EMF Exposure Increases, Escape Zone Offers Immediate Protection with Cutting-Edge Faraday Products

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the rapid increase in wireless technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is an inevitable part of modern life. As health concerns surrounding EMF radiation rise, Escape Zone is stepping up to offer immediate protection with its range of Faraday bags, backpacks, wallets, and more.

Dr. Anju Mathur Revisits the Legacy of Suzanne Somers During Menopause Awareness Month with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Functional medicine doctor, Dr. Anju Mathur M.D., is honoring the legacy of Suzanne Somers on the anniversary of her passing during World Menopause Awareness Month 2024 in October. Dr. Mathur, founder and medical director of Angel Longevity Medical Center, was first featured in 2014 in Somers' New York Times best seller, "I'm Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause." [UPDATED]

How to Restore Whatsapp Backup From Google Drive to iPhone [Easily]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Migrating WhatsApp backups from Google Drive to iPhone can be particularly difficult for Android users. This difficulty arises from the differing encryption protocols and storage systems used by Google Drive and iCloud, which prevents direct transfers, says Tenorshare.

Beach Automotive Group Helps Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After Hurricane Helene, Beach Automotive Group is helping aid the many communities across upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Beach Automotive Group is facilitating a disaster relief initiative to collect essential items and provide support to those affected by the hurricane.

RMA Hired by the City of Bartow’s CRA for Community Development Feasibility Study

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district.

Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit

HARLEM, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund's fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice.

How to Transfer Whatsapp Messages from Android to iPhone Free and Easy

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As users eagerly await the new iPhone 16, the demand for a easy way to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone free has reached a new level. Traditionally, this process has been fraught with challenges due to the differences between the two operating systems, says Tenorshare.

Optimal Blue Expands Expertise, Market Leadership With Launch of Two In-House Podcasts

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company's capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals.

Fix Pokémon GO Fail To Detect Location Error 12 with No Ban or Jailbreak

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lately, many Pokémon GO players are dealing with 'Pokémon GO failed to detect location 12' error while using a location changer app. Some are turning to unofficial third-party cracking tools to fix it, but these are unreliable and can put accounts at risk. "However, Tenorshare iAnyGo has made a breakthrough to get rid of 'Pokémon GO error 12' for good. It lets you modify your Pokémon GO location without cracked app or requiring jailbreak," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

Luvme Hair Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Successful Pop-Up Shop in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. and NEW YORK. N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, has once again hosted an unforgettable experience for its customers. Following the overwhelming success of previous #LUVMEPOPUP events in New York, Houston, and Atlanta, the highly anticipated Chicago event marked a milestone celebration of Luvme's 10th anniversary.

HitPaw Edimakor Mac 3.2.4 Released with Updates for Advanced AI Avatar and AI Vocal Remover

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw Edimakor Mac 3.2.4 is a powerful update, including exciting features such as AI Avatar with talking photo lip-sync and AI Vocal Remover. The new version further extends its video editing possibilities to enable users to create professional-looking videos with less effort. Whether one is a content creator, marketer, or educator, the array of new features opens creative freedom and will make creating stunning videos easy as never before.

Brimma Tech Unveils Advanced AUS Sandbox Solution for Enhanced Mortgage Underwriting

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brimma Tech, a pioneering software development company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the mortgage industry, proudly announces the latest release of its Vallia AUS Sandbox. This innovative tool is designed to streamline the mortgage underwriting process, offering simultaneous risk and eligibility assessment capabilities with both Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) and Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠).

Steve Clark, Former Senior Editor of The Paris Review, Releases Debut Short Story Collection ‘City Swimmers & Other Stories’ with Black Note Press

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. Now, Clark is making another debut with "City Swimmers & Other Stories" (ISBN: 979-8990416727 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

Crystal Clear Hearing Center: A New Era of Hearing Healthcare

PLACENTIA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Located in Placentia, CA, Crystal Clear Hearing Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive hearing solutions tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. The center combines advanced diagnostic tools with expert audiological services to deliver an unparalleled level of care.

Grand Valley State University and University of Mississippi Fraternities Receive 2024 John Hart Hunter Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heroic Fraternities is proud to announce the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Grand Valley State University and the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at the University of Mississippi as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 John Hart Hunter Award. This award recognizes fraternity chapters for their exceptional work in promoting a heroic vision of brotherhood, leadership, and service.

iEmergent revises 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast downward

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced downward revision of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect ongoing economic conditions, iEmergent now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase mortgage market, while refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage interest rates.

ThriveFEST 2024 at Lutheran Home Celebrates Active Aging, Learning and Community Connection

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home invites the community to discover the art of positive aging at ThriveFEST 2024, celebrating life, learning and longevity. This educational event showcases a 134-year legacy of aging with grace and neighborly care and will deliver valuable insights for everyone - from seniors and caregivers to adult children looking to help their parents enhance their well-being.

M2 Lending Solutions Taps LenderLogix to Provide Automated, Digital-First Borrower Experience

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, recently announced the addition of M2 Lending to its roster of clients utilizing LiteSpeed, QuickQual and Milestone Text Updates.

Eagle Ventures Partners with Keel Point to Combat Human Trafficking Through Technology Investments

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Ventures, through its Eagle Freedom Fund, a leading impact investment vehicle focused on combating human trafficking, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Keel Point, a national private wealth management, family office services, and institutional asset management firm. Keel Point will serve as a Sub-Advisor to the Eagle Freedom Fund, bringing its financial expertise to amplify the Fund's efforts to invest in innovative technologies designed to combat human trafficking globally.

Dark Matter Technologies brings the NOVA LOS under its banner to serve a broader range of mortgage lenders

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the addition of the NOVA loan origination system (LOS) to its product lineup. Bringing the NOVA LOS under its banner alongside the Empower® LOS enables Dark Matter to offer two distinct LOS solutions and cater to a more diverse range of lender business models.

Step into the past and shape the story in ‘Smelling Daisies’ – a love triangle where readers hold the power to choose the ending

LANGFORD, B.C., Canada, Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready to be swept off your feet and into the past with the release of "Smelling Daisies" (ISBN: 978-1779418647), a thrilling new time-travel romance that puts the fate of its characters into your hands. Co-written by Elysia and Mark Stevens, their historical romance debut follows Daisy, a smart-mouthed Canadian soldier, who takes a much-needed trip after serving overseas - only to find herself transported back in time to a war-weary Scotland besieged by the vicious English army.