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Kaushal Shah named 2025 NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association
TROY, Mich., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Kaushal Shah, its chief technology officer, has been named a 2025 NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the national association representing the real estate finance industry. The MBA's NewsLink Tech All-Star awards recognize a few individuals each year who are making measurable and meaningful contributions to the mortgage industry.
PNC Bank Expands Use of Automation from Dark Matter Technologies to Advance Mortgage and Home Equity Innovation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that PNC Bank, part of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will extend its use of Dark Matter's cutting-edge mortgage solutions under a new contract to enhance PNC's mortgage and home equity lending operations.
JOPDF Launches as a Game-Changing, Completely Free PDF Editor with No Registration, Ads, or Hidden Costs
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CHENGDU, China, Oct. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JOPDF is thrilled to announce the official launch of its revolutionary PDF editor, designed to transform how users interact with PDF documents. In an era where digital documentation is integral to work, education, and personal life, JOPDF delivers a 100% free, feature-rich, and user-friendly solution that eliminates barriers to PDF editing - no registration, no ads, and no hidden costs.
What AI ‘Near Me’ Gets Wrong in Atlanta – And How Not to Overpay
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Web Professionals today announced a free 60‑second checklist designed to help Atlanta residents verify AI‑generated "near me" service recommendations and avoid hidden fees. As AI‑powered search now surfaces plumbers, HVAC technicians and locksmiths before consumers even click a website, the company warns that these algorithms often suggest providers across town or with opaque pricing, outdated hours and "24/7" claims, so people need to double‑check before booking.
LumeFlow AI Launches New Features to Enhance AI Video Creation – Sora 2 Accessible!
NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LumeFlow AI has officially released Version 1.1.0 on October 15, 2025, along with new model integration and new video-generating features, the latest update brings Sora 2 model integration and aims to make professional video creation more approachable, imaginative, and enjoyable for users.
FirstClose and Lateral Investment Management announce additional equity funding to support continued growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the completion of an additional round of equity funding, which was led by existing investor Lateral Investment Management, based in San Mateo, California.
FICO Joins CapitalW Collective as Corporate Development Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Industry Education and Innovation
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces FICO® (NYSE:FICO), as a Corporate Development Partner - CapitalW Collective's highest support tier. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to educate, elevate, and empower current and future leaders within mortgage.
Luvme Hair Highlights Protective and Stylish Wig Options for Fall
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a trusted leader in premium human hair lace wigs and extensions, has introduced a stunning new collection of long hair wigs for women, designed to enhance both style and confidence. This fall season, the collection combines the elegance of human hair extensions with effortless versatility, offering protective options that cater to various hair needs.
Optimal Blue continues to debut new innovations across complete capital markets platform ahead of MBA Annual Convention and Expo
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced the launch of a new data solution to deliver increased market transparency, as well as three major platform enhancements focused on pricing accuracy, trade execution and counterparty management. Released ahead of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, and as the company prepares for its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, these innovations reinforce Optimal Blue's commitment to delivering solutions that position lenders to drive operational excellence and boost competitive performance.
California Safe Schools Marks 27 Years of Transformative Environmental Advocacy
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, and ensure transparency in environmental health.
New Jersey’s Save LBI Calls for Accountability on Offshore Wind Decommissioning, Urges U.S. Dept. of Interior to Reverse Previously Approved Deferrals
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to end the egregious practice of letting operators of offshore wind farms postpone providing financial assurance earmarked for the future decommissioning and removal of turbines and related infrastructure.
iEmergent puts HMDA benchmarking, market analysis and broker insights at lenders’ fingertips with newest set of market intelligence dashboards
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced three new market intelligence dashboards that give mortgage lenders immediate, data-driven visibility into competitive benchmarking, market trends and broker performance.
LenderLogix Q3 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Reveals Subtle Shifts in Pre-Approval Volume and Post-App Behavior
BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 16, 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 the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025.
Survey of World’s Archives Yields First Ever Master Directory, Boosting Access to History and Scientific Data
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Newsjunkie, the journalism site known for "Who's Behind the News" articles, announced today the release of Guide to Public Archives, the news industry's first comprehensive directory of historical, cultural, and scientific archives maintained for public access. The Guide is designed to serve researchers seeking information from the astonishing array of curated collections across the globe, some dating as far back as the 13th century.
Neurology, Psychiatry and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC) Launches New Website to Better Support Patients
BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The team at Neurology, Psychiatry, and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC) aims to treat the whole person, including the part that needs information or scheduling functionality online. With that in mind, the practice has retooled its website.
The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara Unveils Intimate Conversations with Entrepreneurs Who Found Purpose After Selling Their Companies
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released "Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit" (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
Clever AI Humanizer Launches as Free AI Humanizer With No Online Ads or Paywalls
NEW CASTLE, Del., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CleverFiles launches Clever AI Humanizer, a free tool that can humanize AI text into natural, human-sounding writing. Clever AI Humanizer accurately detects and removes the language patterns AI detectors are trained to flag, and it does so without any ads or paywalls.
Flottman Company Unveils Revamped Website, Showcasing a Century of Print Excellence
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Flottman Company is thrilled to announce the successful redesign and launch of our new company website, flottmanco.com, developed by our very own full-service marketing division, FusionWrx. This launch marks a significant milestone for Flottman Company, reinforcing our position as an industry leader and demonstrating our dedication to evolving with the digital landscape.
DocMagic awarded dual patents for groundbreaking electronic loan document innovations
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today it has been granted two patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Patent No. 12,175,785 for its system and method of "Determining Similar Loan Documents" and Patent No. 12,169,976 for its system and method of "Enabling Electronic Loan Documents."
Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a national provider of appraisal management and residential real estate valuation services.
Baryons Secures $2.2M Seed Round to Bring Human Flourishing to the Masses with Free Version Available Today
JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Baryons today announced the close of a $2.2 million Seed Round led by Blue Ash Ventures to fuel its mission of making human flourishing accessible to everyone. Anyone can start flourishing today for free at Baryons.com.
Legacy Dental Integrates Advanced AI Tools to Elevate Patient Care and Clinical Precision
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Legacy Dental today announced the full integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its clinical and patient-communication workflows. By adopting a curated suite of AI tools, Legacy Dental is improving diagnostic accuracy, streamlining treatment planning, and enhancing the overall patient experience while maintaining the highest standards of clinical oversight and data privacy.
Cisdem Upgrades its Video Converter with AI Enhancer: Turn Blurry Video into 4K Quality
NEW YORK, N.Y. and HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cisdem has released a significant update to its popular Video Converter, introducing AI-powered video upscaling and intelligent noise reduction. The new version boosts video resolution to 4K/8K while making footage cleaner in the AI module. It also adds support for preserving source-quality audio in the conversion module and delivers underlying optimizations for smarter, more reliable performance.
Optimal Blue report: Rate rally drives 28% surge in September lock volumes
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its September 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which showed a sharp increase in rate-lock activity as mortgage rates fell throughout the month to their lowest levels in nearly a year. Total lock volume rose 28% month over month (MoM), led by a surge in refinance lending as borrowers seized on the opportunity to lower monthly payments. Purchases also climbed 6% MoM, outperforming typical seasonal trends as improved affordability brought more buyers into the market.
Argyle expands income verification with AIM Check integrated Doc VOI
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced the launch of Doc VOI, a new paystub and W-2 based income verification report integrated with Freddie Mac's AIM Check API. Lenders are cutting costs and gaining fast, automated income verifications from uploaded paystubs and W-2s when direct payroll or banking connections are not available.
Floify launches Dynamic AI: embedded intelligence that elevates the mortgage POS experience
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BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the launch of Dynamic AI, a new capability that reimagines the mortgage application process by moving document collection and AI-driven data extraction to the very beginning of the process.
ALCOVA Mortgage partners with Down Payment Resource to expand access to homeownership
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has partnered with ALCOVA Mortgage to expand access to down payment assistance (DPA) programs for homebuyers. The collaboration will help ALCOVA's loan officers match borrowers with available programs more easily, addressing one of the biggest challenges in today's housing market, namely affordability.
Dark Matter Technologies enhances its Empower LOS with full-scale eClosing capabilities
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the expansion of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) to include comprehensive eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer's eOriginal® ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset® Management Platform.
‘Healing a Soldier’s Heart’ Premieres Nationally on PBS.org and Public Television Stations on Veterans Day Weekend 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seventeen U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, a number largely unchanged for over a decade. Yet today, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there is a hopeful approach for treating combat-related PTSD. Moral injury is in clear focus in the documentary, "Healing a Soldier's Heart," Cultural & Educational Media (CEM Productions), the production company for the film, announced today.
When the AI Bubble Bursts, Black Friday Lifestyle Remains: The Brand That Will Never Fade
MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In an age of rapid technological disruption and speculation surrounding the future of artificial intelligence, Empire License, Inc. reaffirms the enduring strength and real-world value of its flagship property: the Black Friday Lifestyle. As AI companies rise and fall in a volatile market, the Black Friday Lifestyle package remains grounded in something far more permanent - a name, tradition, and global phenomenon recognized by consumers everywhere.
IAAPA and The Industry Group – Visit Booth 4634 for kiosks, touchless, signage and accessibility at IAAPA
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The IAAPA Trade Show is the premier global gathering for the attractions industry, bringing together over 40,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors in Orlando to unveil cutting-edge products, breakthrough innovations, and unmatched opportunities for learning and networking. The Industry Group will present the latest in touchless solutions.
Friday Harbor puts lenders in control with underwriting overlays in its AI Originator Assistant
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant can now evaluate loan files against not only baseline program guidelines, but also the lender and investor overlays that ultimately shape salability and risk. By embedding these requirements directly into the workflow of frontline originators, the platform gives lenders greater control over credit quality and secondary market execution.
NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform supports MISMO’s SMART Doc v3 standard for electronic HELOCs
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that its eClose360® platform is fully compatible with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization's (MISMO) newly published SMART Doc® V3 standard for electronic home equity lines of credit (eHELOCs).
From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Robbie Robinson Rebuilds His Life and Business to Create a World of Abundance and Love
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Robbie Robinson, DNP, founder of Prosper Health & Aesthetics in Sioux City, Iowa, Prosper Wellspa in Grand Prarie, TX, ProsperLife Supplements and Wellspa Consulting, has built his life and companies around a single mission: to create a world of abundance full of love by serving the person he once was.
On Ageism Awareness Day, 3rd3rd Marketing Urges Organizations to Rethink How They See Age
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Ageism Awareness Day, 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the "Un-Senior Living Agency," is calling attention to one of the most overlooked forms of bias in modern culture: ageism. Too often, people are defined not by who they are or what they value, but by their age. This leads to limiting stereotypes, exclusionary practices, and missed opportunities for brands to truly connect, according to Cynthia Thurlow, principal of the agency.