Friday Harbor joins Community Home Lenders of America as affiliate member
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has joined the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) as an affiliate member. Friday Harbor will serve as an expert adviser to CHLA's lender members on the use of artificial intelligence in housing finance.
DocMagic One launches to unify mortgage production under a single, AI-powered platform
TORRANCE, Calif., Sep. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. today announced the launch of DocMagic® One, a new platform for lenders that eliminates the inefficiencies of juggling multiple systems by bringing every critical loan manufacturing step into a single, intuitive platform. Document preparation, compliance checks, collaboration between borrowers, title agents and settlement agents, and closing coordination all happen in one place. Role-based permissions and organizational hierarchies keep tasks moving without bottlenecks.
Secured Signing Joins Clio’s App Directory to Simplify Digital Legal Document Signing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Secured Signing, a global trusted leader in digital signature and remote online notarization solutions, is excited to unveil its latest integration with Clio, the industry's leading cloud-based legal technology platform. This integration streamlines document signing workflows for legal professionals - boosting efficiency, enhancing productivity, and freeing up more time to focus on what truly matters: their clients.
Refinances surge nearly 70% as purchase activity falls 10% in August
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in purchase locks outweighed the strongest month for rate-and-term refinances this year, which surged nearly 70%.
LumeFlow AI: The Secret AI Video Generator for Viral Social Media Content
NEW YORK, N.Y. and HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A revolutionary AI video generation platform, LumeFlow AI, is here to transform how creators produce content. Built for the era of viral social media AI video, LumeFlow AI quickly turns static images and text into dynamic, high-quality videos in seconds with just a few clicks. It's the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to create viral clips, animated stories, or professional product videos without needing complex editing skills.
New Book, ‘The Crisis Casebook,’ Reveals How the World’s Leading Brands Navigate Disasters and Scandals
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where disruption is constant and crises can strike without warning, a new book by crisis management expert Edward Segal offers a timely roadmap for organizations, leaders, and public figures who want to be prepared for the inevitable. "The Crisis Casebook: Lessons in Crisis Management from the World's Leading Brands" (ISBN: 978-1399822381; hardcover) is published by John Murray Business.
New fund taps into generational investment opportunity in California property
DANVILLE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new mortgage income fund has been launched with a target of $50 million in capital commitments to address California's unique housing and lending gap. Central Mortgage Income Fund (Central) has been founded by Bay Area property veterans Dan and Ben Dianda to invest in short-term, real estate-backed loans across California.
Autism Life and Living Announces Celebrity Paddle Battle 2025 with Jerry Colangelo as Honorary Chair, Benefiting Vulnerable Individuals with Autism
PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autism Life and Living (ALL) today announced the launch of the Celebrity Paddle Battle 2025, a premier table tennis fundraiser set for Friday, November 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will bring together celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and community members to raise much needed funds for Oak Tree Ranch, a first-of-its-kind independent living community for adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
Home equity fintech FirstClose promotes Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation and customer success strategy.
Holzman Laser Vision and Dr. Andrew Holzman Introduce Wavelight Plus Technology to the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Region
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holzman Laser Vision, led by nationally renowned refractive surgeon Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS, is proud to be the first practice to bring the Wavelight® Plus procedure - the latest advancement in laser vision correction - to patients across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.
ReLogic Research Launches ReLogic3D to Bring Metrology-Grade 3D Scanning Solutions to U.S. Industries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReLogic Research today announced the launch of ReLogic3D, a new distribution and solutions company making high-precision 3D scanning technology more accessible to U.S. industries. ReLogic3D is proud to serve as the exclusive U.S. partner of SMARTTECH3D METROLOGY, a European based, industry leader known for its high-quality structured-light systems.
The Light Committee is First Headshot Photography Studio in Los Angeles to Earn 500 Five-Star Reviews
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for providing amongst the best headshots in greater Los Angeles, has become the first such studio to achieve 500 five-star reviews on the map platform of world's largest online search engine. It also means the studio has more five-star reviews than any other headshot photography studio in greater Los Angeles.
Vmake Rolls Out Auto-Captioning Feature to Expand Global Audience Reach for Creators
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vmake, a leading AI Talking video editor, introduced a new tool, "Auto Generated Captions," designed to integrate real-time captions, and it is worth the hype. Powered by AI, it helps businesses and creators to add and customize subtitles for videos in a few clicks. The tool is web-based and can help you add auto-generated captions in any language.
Strong Summer Showing with Another 143 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Project for August 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks new capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization projects.
Enkaytech Empowers Tech Leaders to Retire BizTalk Without the Headaches
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Enkaytech, a trusted name in enterprise integration and cloud solutions, is helping forward-thinking businesses retire Microsoft BizTalk Server - without the stress, downtime, or complexity that often comes with legacy system transitions.
WineAmerica Proudly Sponsors 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus Press Conference and Reception
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8 in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event.
Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS
GLENDALE, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.
Back-to-School Giveaway: Win the Award-Winning Children’s Book ‘Guinea Pig Power’
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Families looking for a fun read this fall can enter a special back-to-school children's book giveaway for "Guinea Pig Power" (ISBN: 979-8322647737; Released May 23, 2024 promoted by All Out Media). Author Ben St. James is celebrating the book's recent 2nd Place win at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards with a Goodreads giveaway of 100 Kindle eBook copies, available to enter September 1-30, 2025.
Friday Harbor announces integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE's latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment.
Click n’ Close launches SmartBuy 5/1 ARM DPA product to help builders address affordability challenges
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance (DPA) product, designed specifically to help home builders address affordability concerns and support new home sales. The SmartBuy 5/1 ARM DPA builds on Click n' Close's established down payment assistance programs.
Mobilfy Worldwide, LLC Welcomes David ‘Dave’ Terlizzi as Director of SMB and Mid-Market Sales
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilfy is proud to announce that David "Dave" Terlizzi joins the company on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales. In this new role, Dave will lead Mobilfy's expansion in the SMB and mid-market segment, driving growth strategies and partner engagement to strengthen the company's position as the premier master agent for T-Mobile for Business.
New Book ‘Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You’ by Merrick Rosenberg Unlocks the Power of Personality to Transform Work, Relationships, and Life
MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Merrick Rosenberg - entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular "bird" framework of personality - announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, "Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's)" (ISBN: 978-1959554080; hardcover), available September 2, 2025.
Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate.
Special Operations Group: Christophe Glasl Returns with the Unflinching Memoir of Life Inside Australia’s Elite Police Unit
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of silence, former Victoria Police officer Christophe Glasl is reclaiming his story. His memoir, "Special Operations Group" (ISBN: 978-1998482726; paperback), is once again available to readers, offering a raw, unfiltered look inside one of Australia's most secretive and dangerous law enforcement units.
DocMagic CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora honored with 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora has been named a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award. This recognition honors C-level professionals and business leaders who are making a significant impact on the housing economy through bold vision, enduring leadership and forward-thinking innovation.
Informative Research Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando Named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward.
LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien honored as 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced its founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award honors C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments, and real estate.
Click n’ Close Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Kara Lamphere, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.
Ryan Abramson, Bucks County Admissions and Marketing Expert, Champions Authentic College Essays for Students
LANGHORNE, Pa., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oakridge Leaders, a Bucks County-based communications consultancy led by admissions and marketing strategist Ryan Abramson, today announced a renewed initiative to help high school students in Bucks County, Langhorne, and the greater Philadelphia region craft authentic, meaningful college application essays that reflect their unique voices and experiences.
Lutheran Home Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art DaVita Dialysis Den
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home, part of Lutheran Life Communities, has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art DaVita Dialysis Den on its Arlington Heights campus. The new six-chair facility, built in partnership with DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), will bring life-sustaining kidney care directly to Lutheran Home residents and, later, to the surrounding community.
StarknightMT to Exhibit at 2025 Sand Sports Super Show, along with a Special Online Sale
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- StarknightMT, a leading provider of aftermarket UTV/ATV parts and accessories, is gearing up for a double celebration this September. The brand will showcase its trail-and-task-tested gear at the 2025 Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, from September 19-21 at Booth #4107-FZ.
Author Kathy Forbes Makes Wedding Planning Easy, Organized, and Joyful in New Book Release
VICTORIA, B.C., Sept. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kathy Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, "Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together" (ISBN: 978-1779621962; June 2025). This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day - without getting overwhelmed.
HANG Media and Wells Fargo Kickoff Fall Fandom Festival
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo, the financial services leader dedicated to serving customers and their communities, and HANG Media, the award-winning fan engagement agency, are teaming up this fall to deliver a series of free virtual watch parties celebrating football and music.
Aztec Link Vodka Launches to Support San Diego State University Student-Athletes
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Craft & Cause today announced the launch of Aztec Link Vodka, a premium spirit developed in collaboration with Aztec Link to provide support for San Diego State University Student-Athletes. With every bottle sold, $3 will be contributed to Aztec Link, helping fund Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities that benefit SDSU student-athletes.
Finturf and Energuy Launch Incentive Program: Contractors Earn $75 for Every Financed Project Using Energuy Services
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GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Finturf, a leading provider of point-of-sale financing solutions, and Energuy, the #1 contractor solution for permits and rebates, have partnered to introduce a powerful new incentive program aimed at supporting contractor success and promoting energy-efficient home improvements.