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ARMCO Launches ACESXPRESS for Early Payment Defaults

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the lending industry, announced the release of ACESXPRESS(TM) for Early Payment Defaults (EPDs) to bolster lenders' existing audit programs in light of the recent increases in required monthly EPD audit volume.

"With unemployment figures on the rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry is bracing itself for a sharp increase in the number of EPDs on recently originated loans. Furthermore, EPDs are one of the strongest indicators of possible mortgage fraud, the likelihood of which also increases as borrowers feel a greater sense of urgency to secure financing for their home purchase," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "ACESXPRESS for EPDs provides a turnkey platform for managing sudden volume spikes in EPD audits while maintaining compliance with audit requirements. Because the system can be implemented within a week, ACESXPRESS for EPDs also minimizes the burden typically placed on existing staff when onboarding a new system, thus enabling lenders to begin realizing its benefits sooner."

Originally launched in 2016, ACESXPRESS delivers the power of the ACES Audit Technology(TM) platform in an easy-to-implement format for small and mid-sized lenders. Recognizing the need for a similar platform designed specifically for EPD audits, ARMCO refined the functionality of ACESXPRESS to deliver needed EPD audit support with a streamlined implementation timeframe. ACESXPRESS for EPDs includes:

* Minimal setup requirements and the ability to configure within a week;
* Full product support from ARMCO;
* Pre-configured audits, including ACES IQ for conducting EPD reviews; and
* A library of standard report templates.

"Responsiveness is key to managing loan quality," said Gauthier. "As economic and market conditions change, ARMCO is committed to delivering technology that supports lenders' audit needs and helps mitigate lending risk."

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. More than half of the top 25 mortgage lenders, a third of the top 150 lenders and servicers and two of the top five U.S. commercial banks rely on ACES Audit Technology(TM) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs. Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

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

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ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the lending industry, announced the release of ACESXPRESS for Early Payment Defaults (EPDs) to bolster lenders' existing audit programs in light of the recent increases in required monthly EPD audit volume.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Altavera Founder Brian Simons joins Maxwell executive team

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage leader Maxwell has announced Altavera Mortgage Services founder and former CEO Brian Simons has joined the company as president.

Simons comes to Maxwell with 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including capital markets, loan origination and default management. His deep understanding of the mortgage market further heightens Maxwell's capacity to build mortgage software that is tailored to meet the technology needs of its hundreds of small and midsize lender customers.

"We're thrilled to have Brian join the Maxwell team," said John Paasonen, co-founder and CEO of Maxwell. "Brian brings deep expertise in the mortgage industry and experience in organizational development acquired over an impressive career. He will be a huge asset as we enter our next phase of growth and extend our mission to empower lenders to make mortgages simpler and more accessible."

Prior to Maxwell, Brian was the CEO of Credit Risk Solutions at Computershare, which acquired Altavera Mortgage Services, a Denver-based company providing third-party origination, quality control and due diligence services to the mortgage community. Prior to Computershare, Simons founded and built Altavera to be a national service provider that catered to each client's unique outsourcing needs while fostering an environment of diversity and opportunity. Brian's career in the mortgage industry began on Wall Street with Credit Suisse and JPMorgan before becoming a founding executive of Urban Lending Solutions.

"I've spent the last ten years leading operational efficiency in mortgage originations, and it's become clear to me that technology is the key to that efficiency," said Brian Simons. "So many technology providers aim to eliminate humans, but there's nothing more personal than helping someone finance their American Dream. The Maxwell team shares my belief that the crucial benefit of mortgage technology lies in its ability to empower employees to deliver an unparalleled borrower experience. I'm excited to join Maxwell and pursue our common goal to elevate the human relationships at the heart of the mortgage transaction."

Recently named a winner of HW's Tech 100 for the fourth straight year, Maxwell's digital mortgage platform leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data across hundreds of thousands of loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting. This allows lending teams to focus on the human relationship at the center of the mortgage journey. Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell's point-of-sale to originate $5 billion in mortgage loans each month at a cycle time 45 percent faster than the national average.

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders, community banks and credit unions nationwide to serve their homebuyers and real estate agent partners every day. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative. The company is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado.

Connect with Maxwell:
- https://himaxwell.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
- https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

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Digital mortgage leader Maxwell has announced Altavera Mortgage Services founder and former CEO Brian Simons has joined the company as president. Simons comes to Maxwell with 23 years of experience in the mortgage industry, including capital markets, loan origination and default management.

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David and Laura Merage Foundation Donates 500 Toy Boxes to Children of Healthcare Workers

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The David and Laura Merage Foundation launched the Merage Mini Heroes project to bring joy to the children of courageous frontline healthcare workers who are putting in extraordinarily long hours away from their families. Working in partnership with Timbuk Toys and several other local businesses, the foundation created 500 age-appropriate toy boxes that were gifted to parents at St. Joseph's Hospital and Denver Health.

"Our intention is to spark a bit of joy with these toys, and quite simply show these little ones how grateful we are that they are sharing their families with Coloradans in need," stated Sue Renner, Vice President of Philanthropy at the David and Laura Merage Foundation.

In honor of National Nurses Week, the foundation team delivered 500 boxes to the medical and non-medical staff at the two local hospitals. The hospitals then distributed these boxes for staff to pick up, noting the delight that their staff and the children showed when receiving these boxes.

"The Merage Little Heroes project is a humongous success! It is generating lots of excitement and overwhelming joy, and we are so thankful that David, Laura and their organization provided us with this act of kindness," responded Jamie Smith, CEO at St. Joseph Hospital.

This initiative exemplifies the deep commitment that David and Laura Merage have for early childhood education. In addition to Merage Mini Heroes, the David and Laura Merage Foundation has launched two nationwide programs focused on increasing high-quality care and education, Early Learning Ventures (ELV) and CareForAllChildren. Since its founding in 2008, ELV has impacted over 41,000 children and served 550 childcare programs around the U.S.

The CareForAllChildren campaign is paving the way for working parents and advocates to call on presidential candidates to address the childcare crisis. Each of these initiatives aims at supporting our youngest learners, families, and another set of heroes, childcare providers.

The Merage Mini Heroes initiative is unique in providing the opportunity to lift the spirts of our brave parents and their children during this challenging time. If additional hospitals and foundations are looking to participate or expand the current giving program, please contact Catharina Hughey, Operations Specialist, chughey@merage.org.

Learn more: https://www.merage.org/

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The David and Laura Merage Foundation launched the Merage Mini Heroes project to bring joy to the children of courageous frontline healthcare workers who are putting in extraordinarily long hours away from their families. Working in partnership with Timbuk Toys and several other local businesses, the foundation created 500 age-appropriate toy boxes that were gifted to parents at St. Joseph's Hospital and Denver Health.

Related link: https://www.merage.org/

ARMCO Launches ACES Consumer™ Quality Management Platform for Financial Institutions

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the lending industry, announced the official release of ACES Consumer, the next iteration of its ACES Audit Technology(TM) platform designed specifically for financial institutions. The new solution provides both consumer banks and credit unions with a single platform to improve loan quality and gain valuable insights across all consumer lending channels.

"Traditionally, financial institutions have taken a siloed approach to quality control in lending. As a result, organizations may have a different process or platform for managing loan quality in each of their consumer product lines, thereby duplicating efforts and increasing the cost to comply," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "As the leader in quality control audit software for the mortgage industry, ARMCO has amassed a wealth of knowledge on best practices for managing QC and compliance, which we have leveraged in the development of ACES Consumer to provide all financial institutions with a single platform capable of ensuring loan quality and mitigating risk across their entire enterprise."

ACES Consumer is a web-based, user-definable platform that enables financial institutions to easily configure audits across their entire consumer lending portfolio to help reduce audit times by up to 40% and eliminate manual processes. Backed by a dedicated Client Success team, the platform includes automated loan sampling functionality, advanced reporting and dashboarding capabilities and a secure communication portal to streamline the quality control process.

ACES Consumer also uses pre-built questionnaires to ensure compliance with federal consumer regulations covering, but not limited to:
* Consumer direct and indirect lending;
* Truth in Lending Act (TILA);
* Loan applications;
* Branch audits;
* New deposit open end credit;
* Consumer loan servicing;
* Consumer leasing;
* Marketing; and
* Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

"Many financial institutions have been forced to rely on spreadsheets, email and manual processes to power their quality control audits. As organizations grow, these methods quickly become inadequate to the task, which exponentially increases the number of manhours required to complete this mission-critical function. Furthermore, these methods are ill-suited to a remote work environment, as they add unneeded complexity to the process and create multiple opportunities for data to become lost or corrupted," Gauthier said.

"With ACES Consumer, financial institutions can harness the power of web-based automation to streamline the quality control process, thereby ensuring that they have a scalable process in place for managing loan quality and mitigating risk, regardless of their operational circumstances."

For more information, visit https://www.armco.us/products/aces-consumer.

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. More than half of the top 25 mortgage lenders, a third of the top 150 lenders and servicers and two of the top five U.S. commercial banks rely on ACES Audit Technology(TM) to improve audit throughput and quality, while controlling costs. Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ARMCO clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.armco.us or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the lending industry, announced the official release of ACES Consumer, the next iteration of its ACES Audit Technology platform designed specifically for financial institutions.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Sunstate Laboratories Introduces Revolutionary Cleaning Products That Help Eliminate Plastic Waste and Save Consumers Money

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the midst of celebrating Earth Day's 50th anniversary this month, SunState Labs is setting the standard for environmentally-responsible businesses, by employing sustainable production practices and conserving resources along the entire supply-chain. The company's product, DAZZ, is a non-toxic concentrated cleaning tablet, made with natural ingredients and designed to curb the need for single-use plastics.

Historically, household cleaners have primarily been available in ready-to-use (RTU) containers, perpetuating the "use-and-discard" cycle. Consumers buy their cleaning products pre-mixed in spray bottles, then have to toss each spray bottle as they become empty.

DAZZ, however, is breaking this cycle -- their concentrated, easy-to-use tablets are made to be used in any spray bottle, so customers can reuse existing bottles in their homes, over and over again. For the consumer, this not only saves them money, but also allows them to make environmentally-conscious purchasing decisions.

In a world where sustainability is becoming a major concern for the mainstream consumer market, DAZZ is filling that hole in the household cleaning industry, allowing individuals to incorporate greener habits into their cleaning routine.

Each year, over one billion plastic spray bottles are thrown out in the United States. These spray bottles contribute to the growing build-up of plastic waste in our oceans, which, according to Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cleaning up plastic pollution in the oceans, currently amounts to over 5 trillion pieces of plastic. The issue of plastic waste has only increased in relevance, since China stopped purchasing the United States' plastic waste in 2018.

David Shahan, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer for SunState Labs, had this exact issue in mind when he developed DAZZ Cleaning Tablets.

In addition to environmental and economic benefits, DAZZ also boasts high performance when tested against industry leaders. In tests conducted at the TURI lab at the University of Massachusetts, DAZZ Window & Glass Cleaner beat Windex, DAZZ All-Purpose beat Formula 409, and DAZZ Bathroom beat Clorox. Despite costing about 75% less than these leading RTU brands, DAZZ outperforms them when it comes to tackling tough messes.

DAZZ cleaning tablets, when added to a bottle of lukewarm water, dissolve into a powerful cleaning solution, free of fillers and toxic chemicals. The tablet form saves storage space in the household, as well as lessens the cost and environmental impact of transportation. Consumers can order either a Starter Kit, which includes spray bottles and tablet packets, or a Refill Package of just tablets -- either way, no water is being shipped.

Shahan wants to stress the importance of local suppliers in the fight for more sustainable business practices. "I'd like to see local programs foster the ingenuity of local suppliers," says Shahan. "Hiring locally, sourcing locally, and protecting the environment go hand-in-hand with a profitable, sustainable enterprise."

SunState's mission is to create innovative products that are safe, tough on dirt, and encourage environmental sustainability.

Learn more at: https://dazzcleaner.com/

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In the midst of celebrating Earth Day's 50th anniversary this month, SunState Labs is setting the standard for environmentally-responsible businesses, by employing sustainable production practices and conserving resources along the entire supply-chain. The company's product, DAZZ, is a non-toxic concentrated cleaning tablet, made with natural ingredients and designed to curb the need for single-use plastics.

Related link: https://dazzcleaner.com/

ARMCO Updates ACES IQ to Provide Guidance on Regulatory Changes Made in Response to COVID-19 National Emergency Declaration

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced it has created a new question set category within its ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality to house all temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency declaration. The new category provides ACES users with a centralized repository inside ACES Audit Technology to ensure audits are conducted using the most up-to-date compliance standards.

"With new information and guidance being issued seemingly by the minute at all supervisory levels, the task of collecting and tracking these changes can overwhelm even the most robust compliance department," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "In these challenging times, it is more important than ever for ARMCO to support its customers in their compliance, quality control and risk management efforts, and our team is dedicated to staying on top of these temporary provisions to ensure our clients are always working with the most current information available."

To help the industry at large stay informed of these changes as they arise, ARMCO is also tracking compliance news related to COVID-19 in its Compliance NewsHub, a free credit and compliance research library curated by ARMCO's in-house compliance team covering updates from regulators and investors. Readers can search for all COVID-19 compliance updates and news within the "Disaster News" category. In addition, ARMCO's compliance team has added all current dates for temporary compliance provisions related to COVID-19 on the Compliance Calendar, ARMCO's searchable roundup of compliance dates and deadlines, under the tag "COVID-19."

To subscribe to the Compliance NewsHub Weekly Roundup and Compliance Calendar, visit https://www.armco.us/compliance-newshub/subscribe.

About ARMCO

ARMCO is the leading provider of loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics for financial institutions and independent mortgage lenders. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(tm), has set the bar for user definability in its category and is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations across the consumer lending spectrum. Over half of the top 25 mortgage lenders and 33% of the top 150 lenders and servicers combined choose ARMCO. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of risk intel, ensuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies and the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality.

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

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced it has created a new question set category within its ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality to house all temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Refinance Spike Drives Continued Decrease in Critical Defect Rate, According to Q3 2019 ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers third quarter (Q3) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology™.

In Q3 2019, the overall critical defect rate reached 1.56%, representing a 9% decrease from the previous quarter and resulting in the lowest defect rate since Q4 2016. This also represents a 19% improvement from the most recent critical defect rate peak, which occurred in Q4 2018.

"The driving force behind Q3's strong critical defect rate is the increase in refinances, which accounted for 40% of the overall volume of loans reviewed this quarter. Given the current rate environment and overall mortgage market conditions, ARMCO's outlook for both the critical defect rate and the market as a whole remains incredibly strong," said ARMCO Executive Vice President, Nick Volpe.

The report's noteworthy findings include:
* The percentage of government loans reviewed in Q3 fell as the interest rate environment drove more conventional refinances, resulting in a 10% improvement on FHA loan defects compared to the previous quarter.
* Defect performance for purchase loans also improved, with defect categories related to core underwriting and qualification showing improvements over Q2 2019.
* Increase in Property/Appraisal defects driven by lasting effects of Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Humberto and the multiple wildfires in Northern and Southern California.

"While refinance transactions generally result in fewer defects, volume spikes can often have the opposite impact on loan quality," said ARMCO President, Phil McCall. "Leveraging technology helps lenders better manage mortgage volume peaks and valleys while always keeping the focus on loan quality."

ARMCO's Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are based on nationwide post-closing quality control loan data from over 90,000 unique loans selected for random full-file reviews, as was captured by the company's ACES Analytics benchmarking software. Defects listed in the report are categorized using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy. ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are available for download, free of charge, at https://www.armco.us/learn/reports.

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 25 mortgage lenders and 33% of the top 150 lenders and servicers combined choose ARMCO. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology™, has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit www.armco.us or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers third quarter (Q3) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology™.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Kendra Lee to be Featured Speaker at Global Sales Conference

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nationally recognized sales and marketing leader Kendra Lee, president and CEO of KLA Group Inc., Centennial, has been selected to be a featured speaker at OutBound, the "biggest, baddest" conference in the sales profession. The conference, focused exclusively on sales prospecting, pipeline and productivity, will be in Atlanta May 5-8. More than 1,200 attendees from around the world are expected to attend.

Lee, a prospect attraction authority, sales expert, speaker and author, was chosen by OutBound to present after a rigorous selection process of podcasts, interviews and webinars. She will speak to the conference attendees about Email Sales Prospecting: Proven Strategies to Break the Delete Barrier.

"In boxes are cluttered with promotions, updates and, honestly, a lot of spam," says Lee. "You need your messages to pop if you want to catch a prospect's attention."

Learn the strategies you need to break the email delete barrier during Lee's session at OutBound. Area sales professionals are invited to attend the OutBound conference and register with the code "Kendra100" to save $100. Registration information can be found here: https://outboundconference.com/

OutBound attracts more than 1,200 global attendees who are looking to reach higher, upskill, recharge and gain a decisive competitive advantage. Lee joins a powerful lineup of speakers featuring influential authors and thought leaders.

Lee is the author of two award-winning books, "The Sales Magnet" and "Selling Against the Goal." Lee's passion is new business revenue generation: in gaining new clients through sales prospecting and lead generation, in growing existing client accounts, market expansion, competitive differentiation and value creation. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, national sales meetings, and association and industry events across the United States.

About KLA Group Inc.:

KLA Group Inc. is a sales and marketing agency located in the Denver, Colo., area with clients located across the globe. Since its inception in 1995, KLA Group has worked with companies in the IT high tech, telecommunications and other business-to-business industries. The organization helps clients generate more revenue by leveraging its expertise in lead generation, sales prospecting, and sales and marketing hiring and onboarding. For more information, please visit KLA's website, https://www.klagroup.com/ - or call 303-741-6636.

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Nationally recognized sales and marketing leader Kendra Lee, president and CEO of KLA Group Inc., Centennial, has been selected to be a featured speaker at OutBound, the "biggest, baddest" conference in the sales profession. The conference, focused exclusively on sales prospecting, pipeline and productivity, will be in Atlanta May 5-8.

Related link: https://www.klagroup.com/

ARMCO Makes HW Tech100 Mortgage List for Sixth Consecutive Year

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This marks ARMCO's sixth consecutive appearance on the HW Tech100 list, which highlights tech innovation that captures the entire U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate to mortgage lending, servicing and investments.

"At ARMCO, our unrelenting focus is on helping lenders achieve greater loan quality and reducing risk to their organizations. As a result, we are constantly making adjustments and enhancements to our product offerings to ensure we are staying on top of regulatory demands and providing lenders with best-in-class quality control technology," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "We are incredibly grateful to the staff at HousingWire for recognizing ARMCO's commitment to excellence and including us on this year's Tech100 Mortgage list."

"HousingWire's motto for 2020 is growth through focus. With that lens, the Tech100 program underwent mitosis and emerged as two highly focused awards - Tech100 Real Estate and Tech100 Mortgage. While collaboration between real estate and mortgage professionals has never been higher, the tools and solutions that empower these professionals to excel are often entirely different," said HousingWire CEO, Clayton Collins. "The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing. Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

In ARMCO's profile, HousingWire's editors noted ARMCO consolidated QC for mortgage and consumer lending into one central unit and reduced monthly reports for lenders from eight manually compiled reports to one interactive report. ACES Audit Technology™ expedites turn times, increases reliability and imparts standardization, accountability and auditability in virtually any quality control process. In 2019, ACES Audit Technology allowed users to recapture roughly 16 skilled labor hours per month to QC the same volume of loans, reduce turn times for month-end reports from several days to roughly one hour and replace email and spreadsheets with a secure, real-time online platform that enables seamless real-time information sharing among multiple locations.

"This year's Tech100 winners blew past innovation, moving beyond innovation to transformation," HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "In both the real estate and mortgage sectors, fintech companies continue to create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved."

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 25 mortgage lenders and 33% of the top 150 lenders and servicers combined choose ARMCO. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology™, has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit www.armco.us or call 1-800-858-1598.

CES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire.

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ARMCO Enhances ACES IQ with Addition of HMDA Questionnaires

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has added questionnaires related to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to the ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality contained within the ACES Audit Technology™ system. With this set of HMDA-specific questions, ACES users can quickly and easily conduct quality control on their HMDA data before reporting this data to their assigned federal HMDA regulator.

"With the CFPB's 2019 HMDA rule changes now firmly in effect, lending institutions have a better idea of where their individual responsibilities reside in regards to HMDA reporting," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "Given this recent move from yearly to quarterly reporting, ARMCO felt the time was right to introduce HMDA-specific questionnaires to enable our customers to streamline and perfect their data integrity auditing for HMDA."

These additions are the latest in a series of expansions to the ACES IQ content library designed to enhance the compliance support ARMCO provides to its users. Using both managed and custom quality control audit questions, ACES IQ assists lenders in addressing regulations and guidelines set forth by state and federal regulators, private investors, the GSEs and agencies. The module leverages the loan-level data contained within ACES to quickly isolate desired question sets and answer-based logic to dynamically filter question sets down to the most relevant items, enabling ACES users to cut their review times by up to 50%.

Last year, the company added more than 4,000 questions to ACES IQ to ensure broad-based coverage of all lending compliance topics, including HMDA, and ease the burden for compliance teams in conducting loan-level reviews.

"Quality control and compliance go hand in hand - you cannot have one without the other," Gauthier said. "ARMCO has recognized this need from day one and invested considerable resources in proactively building out a compliance library backed by a highly experienced team of compliance experts to ensure the information ARMCO provides to its customers is always up-to-date and comprehensive."

About ARMCO
Over half of the top 25 mortgage lenders and 33% of the top 150 lenders and servicers combined choose ARMCO. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology™, has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality.

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

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has added questionnaires related to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to the ACES Intelligent Questionnaire (ACES IQ) functionality contained within the ACES Audit Technology™ system.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

ARMCO Reports Strong 2019, Eyes Further Growth and Expansion in 2020

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- After a remarkable 2019, ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, is looking ahead to 2020 for what promises to be an outstanding year. In addition to adding several lenders to its growing roster of clients - including Bay Equity Loans, KWIK Mortgage, The KLR Group and multiple top-25 mortgage companies - ARMCO also achieved a company record in 2019 of one million audits conducted in a single year in its flagship audit platform ACES Audit Technology(TM).

ARMCO also launched several product enhancements in 2019, including a parallel workflow capability that saves time and reduces turn times while maintaining the quality of staff output to the ACES Audit Technology platform. Other noteworthy enhancements include an auto-answer feature that automatically answers audit questions based on available loan data, as well as an enhanced single sign-on that can reduce on-boarding time by more than 50 percent. Encouraged by these accomplishments, the company plans to expand its footprint in 2020 to support risk management, compliance and quality control for financial institutions with multiple loan products and lines, including consumer lending.

"One of the biggest strengths of ACES Audit Technology is its ability to function as an enterprise solution - providing organizations with one platform and removing the need for disparate software solutions and manual processes," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "In 2020, ARMCO seeks to share its technology with new markets, as ACES Audit Technology has proven it is not just a tool that can be used for mortgage quality control, but for any loan quality initiative in a financial institution."

2019 marked the beginning of ARMCO's relationship with New Capital Partners. The private-equity firm partnered with and invested in ARMCO, strengthening ARMCO's position in the industry and enhancing continued growth and innovation. ARMCO also bolstered its ranks with several key hires and promotions in 2019 and early 2020, including Gauthier's appointment as CEO in October 2019. Kyle Kehoe was hired as executive vice president of sales and Cassie Vosburgh joined as executive vice president of finance. Additionally, Sharon Reichhardt was promoted to executive vice president of operations. There have also been a number of additional hires within operations, product and engineering to round out the team and industrialize the platform and organization.

Throughout 2019, ARMCO and its employees were recognized for multiple industry awards. ARMCO was recognized as an innovative technology company and earned its fifth consecutive HousingWire Tech 100 award. For the third year running, ARMCO was named to National Mortgage Professional's Top 100 Mortgage Employers list, and individually, Reichhardt was named one of HousingWire's inaugural Tech Trendsetters.

"In addition to our award-winning technology, our staff is one of the biggest assets ARMCO possesses," Gauthier added. "Whether they are on the front lines helping to improve loan quality or behind the scenes keeping the operational wheels turning, our team of highly capable, caring employees are all dedicated to supporting our clients' success, and the key hires and promotions made in 2019 and early this year will help ARMCO continue to fulfill on that commitment."

After introducing an initiative during the 2018 holiday season, ARMCO also launched ARMCO CARES in 2019, a company-matching gift program. Available to both part-time and full-time employees, ARMCO CARES offers a dollar-for-dollar match of employee donations to a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization of the employee's choice.

"Giving back is one of ARMCO's key values. Our employees have always been the fuel behind ARMCO's success, and we are grateful to be able to use our success to support those causes that are near and dear to our employees' hearts," Gauthier said. "To date, ARMCO has contributed thousands of dollars to 25 charities through ARMCO CARES, and we look forward to continuing these efforts in 2020."

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider of risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology(TM), has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing.

ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality.

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

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After a remarkable 2019, ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, is looking ahead to 2020 for what promises to be an outstanding year. In addition to adding several lenders to its growing roster of clients ARMCO also achieved a company record in 2019 of one million audits conducted in a single year in its flagship audit platform ACES Audit Technology.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Latest ARMCO QC Trends Report Draws Correlation Between Lenders’ Profitability and Adaptability to Market

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers second quarter (Q2) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology™.

In Q2 2019, the overall critical defect rate declined for two consecutive quarters for the first time since Q3 2016, falling 5.5% to 1.72%. The industry's two-quarter decline in critical defects coincides with two consecutive quarters of strong but steady loan volume and a three-year high in lender profitability, according to the most recent Quarterly Performance Report issued by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In October 2019, the MBA Economic Forecast predicted 2019 origination volume to reach $2.06 trillion, its highest level since 2007.

The report's noteworthy findings include:
* Loan quality trends are positive: the overall critical defect rate in Q2 2019 fell 5.5% from the preceding quarter, with a 9.0% decline from the 2018 peak rate of 1.93% (Q4 2018)
* In Q2 2019, defects in Income/Employment and Credit, both core underwriting functions, declined 32.0% and 22.0% respectively, from the preceding quarter
* Interest rates in Q2 2019 were roughly a full point lower than Q2 2018 (3.3% vs 4.2%), which fueled a high refi-to-purchase ratio
* In Q2 2019, refinances comprised a higher percentage of all loans reviewed when compared to previous quarters, and were a driver in the quarter's lower critical defect rates
* In Q2 2019, critical defects on FHA loans underperformed conventional loans by a greater percentage than previous quarters

According to Nick Volpe, chief strategy officer at ARMCO, volume fluctuations like those seen in the quarters prior to Q1 2019 and Q2 2019 cause challenges for lenders, which often respond to sudden spikes and dips by adjusting their labor forces through layoffs, downsizing, re-allocating staff and hiring.

"These changes upset the status quo and usually result in more defects, because staff instability increases errors and oversights," he said. "When lenders adapt, usually when the market steadies, defects decrease. It is therefore safe to say that when lenders use technology that improves their scalability, they increase profitability faster than those who rely on manual processes."

"The positive benefits of technology like ACES go way beyond the immediate boost to speed and accuracy," said Phil McCall, president of ARMCO. "As the data reveals, they have a real impact on the speed to which lenders can return to heightened profitability. It's extremely satisfying to know that we're enabling our customers to not just reduce costs, but also to proactively increase profits."

ARMCO's Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are based on nationwide post-closing quality control loan data from over 90,000 unique loans selected for random full-file reviews, as was captured by the company's ACES Analytics benchmarking software. Defects listed in the report are categorized using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy.

ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Reports are available for download, free of charge, at https://www.armco.us/learn/reports.

About ARMCO
Over half of the top 20 mortgage lenders in the U.S. choose ARMCO as their provider of risk management software. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology™, has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit http://www.armco.us/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers second quarter (Q2) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

Digital Mortgage Platform Maxwell Announces Strategic Partnership and Bi-directional Integration with Integra’s EPIC Loan Origination System

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage platform provider Maxwell announced their strategic partnership with Integra to offer seamless, bi-directional integration with Integra's EPIC Loan Origination System.

Maxwell is announced as the preferred partner for Integra, and this blossoming partnership is tightly focused on providing an innovative Digital Mortgage Platform-LOS integration with features not previously seen in any other integration in the industry.

"As we collaborated with Maxwell to build this integration, we were committed to creating an integration that surpassed others of its kind in both quality and functionality," said Mike Picker, VP of Sales at Integra. "Our partnership with Maxwell is a game-changer for the countless lenders who use Integra every day to make their borrowers' dreams of homeownership a reality."

The bi-directional integration between Maxwell and Integra enables lenders to send loan applications, synchronize borrower documents and trigger status notifications to borrowers and real estate agents without ever leaving Maxwell.

"We saw a prescient need in the industry for an intuitive, bi-directional POS integration with Integra's LOS and we're thrilled to partner with them to bring this vital integration to market," said Lindsay Hunt, Head of Product at Maxwell. "We've worked tirelessly to build a strong partnership so we can provide something efficient and beautiful to fill that void and empower lenders that rely on Integra to streamline their process and focus on the relationships at the core of the mortgage experience."

Recently named a winner of HW's Tech 100 for the third straight year, on the heels of receiving Progress in Lending's Innovation Award, Maxwell leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data providers across loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting. This allows loan officers to focus on the human relationship at the center of the mortgage journey. Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell to originate nearly $2 billion in mortgage loans each month at a closing rate 45 percent faster than the national average.

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions 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.

Connect with Maxwell:
- https://himaxwell.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
- https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

About Integra:
Established in 1996 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, INTEGRA Software offers a powerful, web-based loan origination solution, EPIC, to address challenges within Mortgage Lending for retail, wholesale and correspondent lenders. EPIC spans point-of-sale to post-closing and secondary market for lenders interested in efficiencies gained by automating every step of the mortgage loan workflow. For more information about INTEGRA Software Contact: (877) 253-7779, sales@integra-online.com or by visiting https://integraloantech.com/.

Digital mortgage platform provider Maxwell announced their strategic partnership with Integra to offer seamless, bi-directional integration with Integra's EPIC Loan Origination System.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

Gulftech Acquires ABL S.p.A. – Announces Expansion into Fresh Cut Produce Market

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gulftech International, Inc. ("Gulftech") based in Denver, Colorado, USA, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ABL S.p.A. ("ABL" or the "Company"). The Gulftech family of companies are the world's recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale and service of industrial equipment and components serving many of the world's most important food production and processing companies.

ABL, headquartered in Cavezzo, Modena, Italy, is a global leader in the design, manufacture and servicing of fruit processing equipment.

Founded in 1978, by Carlo Ascari and with a minority participation of the private equity fund NEIP III (ITAGO), the Company has earned an outstanding reputation as a market leader in the fresh cut produce market. Committed to innovation and dedicated to customer relationships, ABL has a long history of providing high quality machinery with extraordinary customer service.

"ABL's award-winning innovative designs, outstanding product quality and reputation as a family owned and operated business in the fruit processing industry made them a very attractive integration for Gulftech," said Steven Ferrell, CEO of Gulftech. "The investment in ABL represents an important expansion of Gulftech's capabilities, significantly growing our presence in the fresh cut market segment. We could not be more excited to partner with Carlo, Daniela, Luca and the entire ABL organization. Together, we will provide customers a broader portfolio of products and services, and deeper engineering capabilities for future product development."

"Being a family-owned business, partnered with their extensive experience in the development, manufacture and service of food processing equipment, Gulftech is a perfect partner for ABL, my family, our management team, our employees and our customers," said Carlo Ascari, Founder of ABL. "We are proud of what we have built over the last 40 years and are excited to be a part of Gulftech and its family of companies."

The Ascari family and NEIP III (ITAGO) have been assisted by Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A. as financial advisor and Pavia & Ansaldo as legal advisor, while Gulftech has been advised by Jones Day and Deloitte.

Additional information on ABL can be found on its website at https://www.abl-fruit-machinery.com/ while further information on Gulftech and its family of companies can be found on its website at https://www.gulftech.com.

Gulftech International, Inc. ("Gulftech") based in Denver, Colorado, USA, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ABL S.p.A. ("ABL" or the "Company"). The Gulftech family of companies are the world's recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale and service of industrial equipment and components serving many of the world's most important food production and processing companies.

Related link: https://www.gulftech.com/

Homebot Aims to Improve Prequal-to-App Pull Through with Buyer Enhancements to Its Customer Engagement Platform

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Homebot, a customer engagement platform that delivers financial scenarios to help homeowners build wealth, today announced major enhancements to the homebuying side of its platform. The latest release inserts lenders into the market search process by integrating prompts for buyers to obtain a prequal or preapproval, lock a rate, and inquire about down payment with a single click. And, to instill a sense of urgency, future buyers can see how their buying power has changed over time as well as which markets best match their lifestyle, price point, and buying timeline.

"The market explorer includes several natural conversation starters and instant LO contact to propel buyers toward next steps. Coupled with the enhanced personalization and lifestyle indicators that show the buyer's goals and timeline, LOs can work smart and focus on the buyers that are ready to apply," said Homebot CEO Ernie Graham.

"Homebot has had years of proven success in driving repeat and referral business from our borrowers," said Wes Tool, Retail Branch Manager, Planet Home Lending. "Now, Homebot's buyer tools give our LOs the ability to nurture new relationships earlier in the buying process. This is a powerful tool to help boost the prequal-to-app pull through rate, and to help buyers make smart buying decisions."

Once an LO adds their database of potential clients to Homebot, buyers can search and assess markets with confidence -- using investor-level tools. Homebot reveals in real-time whether an area is a buyer's or seller's market, sets expectations on buying timeline for each area, and tracks purchasing power based on current mortgage rates.

Learn more and see it live: read the Homebot for Buyers blog at: https://homebot.ai/blog/new-homebot-buyer-features-just-went-live-today

To sign up for Homebot, visit homebot.ai or, see what your own home is worth by clicking here: https://get.homebot.ai/?agentId=5c7426e889d5a000fc7b9fc0

About Homebot:
Homebot helps homeowners build real estate wealth. Every month, the award winning company delivers millions of property digests to consumers on behalf of their loan officer or real estate agent. The addictive, personalized digests are chock full of data and information to give homeowners and investors multiple financial scenarios to advise on building wealth. Loan officers and real estate agents leverage the Homebot experience to deliver high engagement campaigns that deliver an average 75% open rate to cement top of mind awareness and maintain the client relationship for life. Learn more: https://homebot.ai/

Want to see it in action? Journalists - please try it for yourself: https://get.homebot.ai/?agentId=5c7426e889d5a000fc7b9fc0

Homebot is based in Denver.

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720-988-6852
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Homebot, a customer engagement platform that delivers financial scenarios to help homeowners build wealth, today announced major enhancements to the homebuying side of its platform. The latest release inserts lenders into the market search process by integrating prompts for buyers to obtain a prequal or preapproval, lock a rate, and inquire about down payment with a single click.

Related link: https://homebot.ai/

The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is Accepting Nominations of Amazing Women, for its Inductee ‘Class of 2020’

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Do you know an amazing woman? The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) reports that there is only two months to go for its "Call for Nominations" for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Hall. The Nominations deadline is August 1, 2019. Representing the "Class of 2020," up to ten women will be inducted in March 2020 during a special celebration in their honor.

Every two years, the CWHF inducts contemporary and historical women with significant ties to Colorado who have made enduring and exemplary contributions to their fields, elevated the status of women and helped open new frontiers for women and society.

"Women, and especially young girls, need role models who share a similar drive and vision in life, education, business, and personal development," says Beth Barela, chair of CWHF. "Too many of today's girls and young women still struggle with low self-esteem, the deeply rooted belief that they 'can't,' or that certain obstacles are insurmountable. Having role models to study, emulate, and help them find ways to succeed is critical in women being able to create a healthy, happy, productive future for themselves."

Nominations are generated by the citizens of Colorado who put forward a wide variety of extraordinary women for consideration. These nominations are evaluated by an independent selection committee comprised of diverse citizens from around the state who are experts in their fields. "We really hope for greater participation from Colorado citizens in submitting nominations this year for 2020," says Barela.

The six contemporary and four historical women inducted into the Hall must meet the following criteria:

* Made enduring contributions in their field
* Elevated the status of women/girls
* Helped open new frontiers for women and society

The Hall believes that individuals, businesses, and organizations that submit nominations for the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame send a strong message that women and their contributions matter.

Nominations are due by August 1, 2019. Tips and more information about the selection criteria as well as both English and Spanish version nomination forms are available to download at: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/inductees/nominate/

About the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame:

Since 1985 the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame has inducted 162 women of various races, backgrounds, economic levels, career choices, political philosophies, and religious beliefs united by their outstanding contributions to society. The lives of these extraordinary women are shining examples of what can be achieved with passion, commitment, spirit, and the willingness to stand tall in the face of obstacles.

They are trailblazers, visionaries, women of courage, glass-ceiling breakers, innovators, and rule changers in all walks of life. Their contributions span Colorado's colorful and storied history, reach to its four corners, and have spread to touch our nation and our world.

They are teachers, doctors, scientists, politicians, social activists, bankers, newspaper publishers, philanthropists, humanitarians, authors, a symphony conductor, a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, a jurist, a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, an historical preservationist, a true Western pioneer, an aviation pioneer, a former Miss America, and a Cheyenne princess, to name a few. While some are well known throughout Colorado and the nation, others were pioneers in their small communities.

To learn more about inductees, visit: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/inductees/women-in-the-hall/

Connect on social media at:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cogreatwomen
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-womens-hall-of-fame-inc/
- Twitter: @ColoradoWHF - https://twitter.com/ColoradoWHF

Do you know an amazing woman? The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) reports that there is only two months to go for its "Call for Nominations" for its next group of extraordinary women to be inducted into the Hall. The Nominations deadline is August 1, 2019. Representing the "Class of 2020," up to ten women will be inducted in March 2020 during a special celebration in their honor.

Related link: https://www.cogreatwomen.org/

Colorado Startup Launches Game-Changing Property Co-Buyer Platform

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- HBU - HomeBuyersUnite.com - a free property co-buyer platform is launching amidst the country's record increase in home prices. Founded in 2018, HBU is a national property co-buying service offering a new process to help property investors and home buyers purchase a primary or investment property.

HBU offers background checks, co-buyer agreements, expert advice to avoid default, and access to lending services and real estate agents.

Buying with HBU helps buyers extend their resources and live richer, more fulfilling lives through property co-buying.

HBU benefits include:
* Free membership
* Access to real estate agents
* Background checks
* Expert advice to avoid default
* Co-Buyer equity agreements
* Lower down payments
* Credit repair referral resources
* No sensitive data storage
* Stronger market position.

"HBU was inspired by the countless hard-working Americans seeking to buy investment property or even a primary residence, but who cannot afford the property they desire, in the community of their choosing, on their own," notes Leena Bella Mayo, HBU Founder.

She continues, "Today's research shows, on average, 30 percent of working-age adults already live with a roommate who is not a family member, love interest or college age student, and that number jumps even higher in more expensive markets like L.A. where it is 45 percent. We have choices in the sharing economy, which includes options like Uber or taxi, Airbnb or hotel and now buy, rent or HBU."

HBU plans to launch in Colorado and then expand to the West, Central and East Coast in 2019 and 2020.

About HBU - Home Buyers Unite:

HBU (Home Buyers Unite), was founded in 2018 in Denver, Colorado and is a co-buying service provider offering a platform and new way to help property investors and homebuyers purchase property. HBU offers, background checks, lenders, agents, and co-buyer agreements with expert advice to avoid default.

HBU helps buyers extend their resources and live richer, more fulfilling lives through property co-buying. Buy with friends, co-workers, relatives, a significant other, or even a verified HBU member and start building your own wealth instead of someone else's!

For more information visit https://www.homebuyersunite.com/

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Media Contact:
Leena Bella Mayo
Phone: 623-224-0842
Email: leenabella@homebuyersunite.com

HBU (HomeBuyersUnite), a free property co-buyer platform is launching amidst the country's record increase in home prices. Founded in 2018, HBU is a national property co-buying service offering a new process to help property investors and home buyers purchase a primary or investment property.

Related link: https://www.homebuyersunite.com/

Reconciled’s New Denver Location Delivers Innovative Online Bookkeeping Services to Local Entrepreneurs and Start-ups

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Denver, Colorado. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a Denver office in partnership with local firm Mile High Bookkeeping Services to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater Denver region.

Founded in 2015 in Burlington, Vermont, Reconciled has since been serving entrepreneurs across the country. The partnership was formed as a part of Reconciled's strategic growth plan to offer improved accessibility of its award-winning bookkeeping services to small businesses in major U.S. hubs.

"As I've gotten to know Cindy Squires, CEO of Mile High Bookkeeping Services, we realized our values aligned: we both have a core mission to serve as many entrepreneurs as possible with our forward-thinking bookkeeping and advisory services," said Michael Ly, CEO of Reconciled.

Reconciled currently provides bookkeeping services to entrepreneurs through a range of industries. The aim of this new partnership is to build services to meet the specific needs of the Denver business community, with the hope of building robust client relationships and expanding into new verticals.

"Our partnership with Reconciled allows Mile High Bookkeeping Services to serve our current customers better than ever, and provide future customers access to Reconciled's industry leading process and team," says Cindy.

Michael and Cindy believe that the combination of Mile High Bookkeeping Services' strong local presence and Reconciled's dynamic and growing team of U.S.-based bookkeepers will bring great benefits to the local business community. Each company brings a unique set of innovative solutions to help businesses streamline and improve their bookkeeping, as well as enhance possibilities for client growth.

For more information about this partnership or about Reconciled's Denver office, please contact Cindy Squires at cindy@getreconciled.co or call 720.318.2545.

About Mile High Bookkeeping Services:

Mile High Bookkeeping Services is dedicated to helping small business entrepreneurs in the Denver area and beyond with all of their accounting needs, including payroll, QuickBooks training, sales and use tax, controller services, and more. Their main goal is to help business leaders ease their burden so that they can focus on achieving their dreams. Owner and CEO Cindy Squires has more than 15 years of experience as a Chartered Accountant. Among her many accomplishments, she is also an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Bill.com Guru, and was recently named as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting. Learn more: https://www.milehighbooks.com/.

About Reconciled:

In 2015, Reconciled opened in Burlington, Vt., with the purpose of using the most innovative, best-in-class digital bookkeeping tools to support entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the U.S. and beyond. Reconciled's dedication to innovative technology use made them Intuit's 2018 U.S. Firm of the Future. Our team of U.S.-based accounting professionals have a broad range of proven industry experience. Reconciled now employs a growing team of 20 dedicated professionals, and has offices in Burlington, Vt., Charlotte, N.C., Denver, Colo. and Los Angeles, Calif. Learn more: https://getreconciled.co/.

Reconciled is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Denver, Colorado. The online bookkeeping firm for entrepreneurs launched a Denver office in partnership with local firm Mile High Bookkeeping Services to expand services to entrepreneurs in the greater Denver region.

Related link: https://getreconciled.co/

Loan Stop now offering Short-term Installment Loans for Colorado and Wyoming with Ability to Apply Online

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We all have unexpected expenses. But for the many of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, those unexpected expenses can be hard - if not impossible - to afford. Loan Stop, a locally owned and operated Colorado business for the past 20 years, has expanded their services to allow customers to apply online or even from a mobile device easily and quickly, at https://www.loanstop.com/.

In Colorado, in compliance with recent laws, these short-term installment loans are up to a maximum of $1000, for a period of 4 months. In Wyoming, these loans can be up to $1000, and can be paid back over 30 days.

Loan Stop is a "judgement free zone," focusing on getting funds to their customers in immediate need, as quickly as possible, and if any problems come up with repayment, they will always try to work with clients to come up with a solution that will work for both parties.

The process is now very easy, since it can be completed from a home computer, or even a cell phone with a camera. There are only two documents that need to be submitted; a recent pay stub or award letter, and a valid, state issued ID.

Once approved, Loan Stop electronically deposits the money into the customer's account by the next business day, usually before midnight. If the customer needs it even sooner, once approved, they also have the option of picking up cash at any one of the many Loan Stop locations in Colorado or Wyoming.

"There are simply some things that come up unexpectedly - you can't always budget for emergencies, and sometimes need money quicker than usual," stated Paul Stratch, of Loan Stop. "These short-term installment loans can make a huge, immediate difference for customers hit with these problems - and the process is quick, convenient and efficient - and now online."

About Loan Stop:

Located in both Colorado and Wyoming, Loan Stop is locally owned and operated. The company and its employees live and work in Colorado and Wyoming and have a clear understanding of local client needs. The company has offered short term loans for over 20 years to the community and continues to make it faster and easier for clients, in this case to online users, and mobile phone owners.

For more information about the Loan Stop Short Term Installment Loans, including the ability to apply and get an immediate answer online, please visit the company website: https://www.loanstop.com/, or call the dedicated customer support team directly at 303-225-0184.

We all have unexpected expenses. But for the many of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, those unexpected expenses can be hard - if not impossible - to afford. Loan Stop, a locally owned and operated Colorado business for the past 20 years, has expanded their services to allow customers to apply online or even from a mobile device easily and quickly.

Related link: https://www.loanstop.com/

Denver and French Sister City Celebrate 70+ Years with Michelin Star Chef

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Denver Sister Cities International announces that Denver's most food-savvy Francophiles will convene on March 4, 2019, at the French-inspired Coohills restaurant, a slow food-friendly eatery in LoDo, for a six-course meal with French wine pairings to honor the relationship of Brest, France, and its sister city, Denver.

This momentous occasion is a collaboration between two top chefs from each city: Denver's award-winning Chef Tom Coohill and Brest's Michelin-starred Chef Nicolas Conraux of La Butte Restaurant (https://labutte.fr/home/).

The menu coalesces flavors from the Rocky Mountains and the Brittany coast. The cost is $85 plus tax and service fee; reservations are highly recommended.

A percentage of the proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Brest Committee of Denver Sister Cities International.

"I'm honored to offer my restaurant as a cultural conduit for Denver and Brest. The palate is the best way to build bridges, and our two cities have a special relationship that deserves an equally inspiring evening of dining," said Chef Tom Coohill.

Denver Sister Cities International, a local nonprofit, is the organizing institution, through its Denver-Brest Committee. The organization bolsters citizen diplomacy through business, cultural, and educational partnerships. This event was conceived in the spirit of former President Eisenhower's vision of the Sister Cities International program and is intended to carry on this legacy through gastronomic-inspired diplomacy.

These two cities' relationship began when Brest rescued 19 of Denver's downed pilots during WWII. The City of Denver reciprocated when its schoolchildren fundraised to build a Children's Medical Center to support the French town's war-torn infrastructure. The relationship has continually evolved into a rich variety of ongoing cultural, business and educational programs, including the creation of a Sister Cities Beer between Renegade Brewery in Denver and Brasserie du Baril in Brest.

SUMMARY:
Date + Time: March 4, 2019, 5 p.m. MST.
Event Location: 1400 Wewatta St., Denver, CO 80202.
The cost is $85 plus tax and service fee; reservations are highly recommended.

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Prior to the dinner, an Economic Development delegation from Brest will be touring Denver in the morning with City officials, companies, and cultural representatives to meet their counterparts, and they will enjoy a welcoming luncheon with President Eisenhower's great-grandson, keynote speaker Merrill Eisenhower. A park dedication ceremony will take place at the City of Brest park, located on Colorado Boulevard, following the luncheon. There also will be a student exchange of 12 high school students from Brest, France, visiting Denver at the same time.

About Denver Sister Cities International:

We are passionate, peace-stirring citizens infatuated with the idea of global friendships. We create exchanges that create community impact and kindle lifelong friendships. President Eisenhower introduced the idea in 1956 in the wake of WWII to support "citizen diplomacy," due in part to the success of the Denver-Brest Sisterhood: https://www.denversistercities.org/.

Eisenhower envisioned an organization that could be the hub of peace and prosperity by creating bonds between people from different cities around the world. By forming these relationships, President Eisenhower reasoned that people of different cultures could celebrate and appreciate their differences and build partnerships that would lessen the chance of new conflicts.

About Coohills:

With a focus on local, regional, and farm-fresh ingredients, Coohills Restaurant and Bar - operated by seasoned restaurateurs and husband-and-wife team Chef Tom and Diane Coohill - is reminiscent of what you might find in bars and restaurants in Europe. The open kitchen and uniquely modern interior design by award-winning architects Semple Brown underscores Coohills style. Located in the hip Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver neighborhood, we invite you to tuck in at your own intimate table for two or more, or enjoy our outdoor terrace for a spirited drink at Denver's only restaurant located along Cherry Creek, which offers nightly views of the sunset over the mountains through their floor-to-ceiling windows.

Fresh crudo salads, homemade breads and desserts, cheese or house made pate and sausage selections, or warm duck leg confit can be enjoyed along with plates of pasta and fresh seafood, roasted game and meats, and locally grown vegetables. Our menu reflects the best and freshest foods from each season. Learn more at: http://www.coohills.com/

Denver Sister Cities International announces that Denver's most food-savvy Francophiles will convene on March 4, 2019, at the French-inspired Coohills restaurant, a slow food-friendly eatery in LoDo, for a six-course meal with French wine pairings to honor the relationship of Brest, France, and its sister city, Denver.

Related link: https://www.denversistercities.org/

New Book, ‘WWI Crusaders’ About Band of Yanks Saving Millions from Starvation Garners National Recognition

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The new nonfiction book, "WWI Crusaders: A band of Yanks in German-occupied Belgium help save millions from starvation as civilians resist the harsh German rule" (ISBN: 978-0990689386), is one of only 100 self-published books named to the prestigious Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018. Authored by Jeffrey B. Miller and published by Milbrown Press, it was released on Veterans Day 2018 to honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Kirkus produces 10,000 book reviews, annually, and only about 750 receive a starred review. The starred review for "WWI Crusaders," reads: "A tour-de-force history...gripping historical narrative...A magnum opus that celebrates the qualities of compassion, honor, and humanitarian virtue."

Miller knows that his book has significantly beaten publishing odds. "Most new print books die an anonymous death," he says. "That's not surprising when reportedly nearly one million new print books are released every year."

According to Bowker, a company that issues ISBN book identifiers, more than 600,000 new print books are self-published in America each year, while more than 300,000 new print books are released by traditional U.S. book publishers.

"WWI Crusaders" tells the long-forgotten, but true story of one of the largest food relief efforts the world has ever seen and represents one of America's finest hours in humanitarian aid. During WWI, the American-led, nongovernmental Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB) worked with its Belgian counterpart, the Comité National (CN), to feed everyday nearly 10 million Belgians and northern French who were trapped behind German lines.

It was a feat thought to be impossible - private citizens of a neutral country feeding an entire nation caught in the middle of a world war. The challenges were immense, from logistical obstacles and international intrigues to internal conflicts between the CRB and CN. But, in the end, the CRB and CN expended nearly 1 billion U.S. dollars (nearly 24 billion today) to save these lives. Conversely, the war took the lives of nearly 10 million soldiers.

The CRB's work also helped change the way the world saw America and how Americans saw their nation's humanitarian role on the world stage.

"WWI Crusaders" is a nonfiction narrative history written for general readers. It follows the leader of the CRB, a handful of CRB "delegates," a 22-year-old Belgian woman, two U.S. diplomats, and the leaders of the Belgian underground newspaper "La Libre Belgique."

The book is available in print ($24.95) and eBook ($9.99) from bookstores, Amazon.com, Ingram and direct from the publisher.

For more information: https://wwicrusaders.com/

The new nonfiction book, "WWI Crusaders: A band of Yanks in German-occupied Belgium help save millions from starvation as civilians resist the harsh German rule" (ISBN: 978-0990689386), is one of only 100 self-published books named to the prestigious Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018. Authored by Jeffrey B. Miller and published by Milbrown Press, it was released on Veterans Day 2018 to honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

Related link: https://wwicrusaders.com/

New Local Colorado Print Web Portal Allows Customers to Design On-Line and Print

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- In today's business environment with increasing competition from internet companies Greenwood Village based Catch Fire Marketing has announced the launch of its Bcardsnow.com internet-based printing platform.

This new platform puts Catch Fire Marketing head to head with the giants in the internet print world, and the company believes the new site is more robust and straightforward than much of the online competition. With a focus on quality, with both traditional full-color printing and digital printing options, clients can have the convenience of 24/7 access to the full suite of printing services. Orders are directly fulfilled from multiple US locations, and drop shipped immediately, reducing shipping time and costs.

The site provides customers a depth and quality of options online that were not previously available to them. Many online printing sites limit their offerings, for example, by reducing the number of products or paper types. Catch Fire Marketing is making virtually all their print and services products available online that are offered in their brick and mortar location.

This allows users to print and design business cards, postcards, booklets, envelopes, rack cards, flyers and brochures, greeting cards, letterhead, NCR forms, roll labels, and much, much more. Large format and specialty items such as PVC, Coroplast and foam core signs, indoor and outdoor banners, flags, adhesive vinyl, large posters, table tents and even restaurant menus can also be purchased and designed on the new site.

Catch Fire is also streamlining client access and administration to mailing projects, allowing online site users to print and directly mail a wide variety of projects using a variety of postage options including bulk rate, first class and EDDM. Again, mailing projects are sent directly mail from facilities all over the country to maximize the efficiency and delivery time of clients mailing campaigns.

"Having a complete, and through online complement to the traditional brick and mortar business is critically important," says owner Steve Bocher. "We recognize that not every business wants to speak to someone or needs to visit our location to touch and feel paper and see examples. This new on-line print platform allows us to compete with anyone in the on-line print space."

About Catch Fire Marketing:

From the company's inception in 2001, Catch Fire Marketing has been working with diverse types of business with the objective of helping them grow their sales through effective marketing throughout Colorado and continental United States. Examples of clients include: schools, non-profits, franchises, professional service providers, restaurants, Realtors, insurance companies, manufacturers, sales organizations and more.

For more information about Bcardsnow or Catch Fire Marketing LLC, including details about their product or services, please visit the company website: http://www.bcardsnow.com or https://catchfiremarketing.com or call directly at 303-789-4663.

In today's business environment with increasing competition from internet companies Greenwood Village based Catch Fire Marketing has announced the launch of its Bcardsnow.com internet-based printing platform.

Related link: https://catchfiremarketing.com/

Maxwell Advances Mortgage Experience with the Release of Maxwell ApplyID – The Next Generation Loan Application and Enrichment API

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage leader Maxwell today announced the release of Maxwell ApplyID(TM), its next generation mortgage loan application and data enrichment API. The new release will enable clients - from brokers to national mortgage lenders - to pre-populate loan application data and develop new customer intelligence capabilities.

The Maxwell ApplyID API unifies a consumer's data fragments from a host of sources into a structured loan application, enabling data-driven organizations to quickly build profiles of their customers. By collecting their consent and verifying the consumer's identity with their mobile carrier, Maxwell ApplyID gathers the borrower's information from its network of data providers to pre-populate fields in a loan application including personal information, employment history, income, real estate owned, financial assets and more. With this new API, clients receive a completed Fannie Mae 3.2 file with minimal input from a consumer.

Along with the release of the ApplyID API, Maxwell's next generation loan application is the first consumer-facing experience built on the API. This new experience enables lenders of all sizes to dramatically streamline the lengthy loan application process by leveraging the API's intelligent data-collecting technology. ApplyID completely transforms the loan application experience, shortening what was once an arduous form into a small number of simple questions.

"We are committed to looking for every opportunity to minimize the complexity and friction in the mortgage process," said Maxwell CEO John Paasonen. "Maxwell ApplyID accomplishes this by dramatically simplifying the application process, reducing the time it takes a borrower to begin a relationship with their lender. Furthermore, as an API, it fully enables data-driven organizations to optimize their businesses and processes in a new way."

Recently named a winner of HW's Tech 100 for the second straight year, on the heels of receiving Progress in Lending's Innovation Award, Maxwell leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data aggregated across loans to enable lenders to accelerate the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting. Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell to close loans more than 45 percent faster than the national average.

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders, banks and community lenders nationwide to serve their customers. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and The Mortgage Collaborative and is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado.

Connect with Maxwell:
- https://www.himaxwell.com
- https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
- https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

Digital mortgage leader Maxwell today announced the release of Maxwell ApplyID(TM), its next generation mortgage loan application and data enrichment API. The new release will enable clients - from brokers to national mortgage lenders - to pre-populate loan application data and develop new customer intelligence capabilities.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

Maxwell Announces New Partnership with HomeServices Lending

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital mortgage software provider, Maxwell, today announced a new partnership with HomeServices Lending of Des Moines, Iowa.

HomeServices Lending, LLC - a subsidiary of HomeServices of America(tm), a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate - selected Maxwell as their technology partner to streamline the mortgage lending process and provide a relationship-driven digital mortgage experience for the hundreds of loan officers, thousands of real estate agents, and tens of thousands of homebuyers who are served by HomeServices of America every year.

"We started by looking for an online application tool with secure document upload capabilities. What we uncovered was a partner that has a much larger vision to transform mortgage lending. Now that we're working with Maxwell, we're excited to bring attention to how HomeServices intends to differentiate ourselves in the marketplace," said HomeServices Lending president and CEO, Maureen Sammon.

With this strategic partnership, HomeServices Lending reaffirmed their commitment to meet the evolving needs of homebuyers, needs that have mortgage lenders across the country scrambling to adapt to the demand for a more efficient, relationship-driven digital process.

"Our teams are doing a better job of meeting clients' needs with Maxwell. Consumers require more help from us than ever before and that relationship goes beyond being a mere transaction," said Harris Laskey, vice president of national sales at HomeServices Lending. "Maxwell's solution naturally complements HomeServices' offerings by powering our front-line loan officers and their teams to deliver a fast and delightful experience that outshines the competition."

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders across the nation with a modern digital workspace that digitizes and automates the home-buying experience, integrating with thousands of financial institutions and leading mortgage technology providers to streamline the lending process and offer a hassle-free experience for every homebuyer on any device.

"We are beyond pleased to partner with the outstanding team at HomeServices," said John Paasonen, CEO and Co-Founder of Maxwell. "We built Maxwell on the premise that technology should empower humans, not replace them - a mantra that HomeServices not only believes in, but uses to guide their own business. In every relationship, we go beyond the typical vendor-client relationship to establish partnerships with mortgage lenders, like HomeServices Lending, who share our dedication to working together to craft an experience that's truly exceptional."

Recently named a winner of HW's Tech 100 for the second straight year, on the heels of receiving Progress in Lending's Innovation Award, Maxwell leverages proprietary algorithms built on its network of data aggregated across loans to enable lenders to move efficiently by accelerating the mortgage lending process from application to underwriting. Today, hundreds of lenders across the United States use Maxwell to close loans more than 45 percent faster than the national average.

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions 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.

About HomeServices Lending:

HomeServices Lending, LLC is a subsidiary of HomeServices of America(r), a Berkshire Hathaway Affiliate.

Connect with Maxwell:
- https://himaxwell.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
- https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

Digital mortgage software provider, Maxwell, today announced a new partnership with HomeServices Lending of Des Moines, Iowa. Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders across the nation with a modern digital workspace that digitizes and automates the home-buying experience.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

Denver-Based Project Resources Group Outsourcing Division Strikes Out On Own – Changes Name to Auxillium

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- As the business process outsourcing (BPO) market continues to grow and evolve, Project Resources Group (PRG) declared independence for its outsourcing division by striking out on its own under a new name, Auxillium.

PRG's BPO division, formerly known as BOSS (Business Optimization Support Services), becomes a completely independent company. The organization's new name, Auxillium is Latin meaning to provide help, aid or to support; a significant defining of the direction the company is taking in delivering a new level of innovation in customer service and quality management for companies who demand the highest level of customer satisfaction.

"Despite our new independence and new name, we are by no means a new company. We have an organization with a combined 70 years of strategic and management experience and more than a decade of experience providing high-quality call center and customer support services for clients of PRG," says Deb Dufour, Director of Auxillium. "We have honed our craft and feel that we offer a level of service and customization that only a nimble and flexible organization can provide. We know from our current customers that there is a strong need for tailored, high-level, high-touch service outside of PRG's typical customer base."

Today, as more and more companies turn over business processes to third-party providers in an effort to reduce costs, streamline operations, and focus on core competencies, the worldwide BPO market has exploded, with the market expected to surpass $400 billion by 2020.

"There is no shortage of business process outsourcing providers, particularly in the call center and customer service arena," continued Dufour. "However, most of these providers are massive operations that take a cookie-cutter approach to every customer, have little flexibility, and experience notoriously high turnover among what is typically a poorly-trained, disengaged staff," she noted.

Auxillium will not attempt to compete with the giant BPOs when it comes to providing high-volume low-touch interactions. The large providers employ thousands of workers (usually offshore) in a single call center and mostly handle the frontline customer service call you might make to your cable provider or wireless company.

Auxillium will focus its efforts on companies that need a more personalized touch with a highly-trained and knowledgeable staff. When Xfinity began rolling out its Xfinity home security service (XH) in certain markets, it relied on Auxillium (PRG BPO, at the time) to provide prospective customers with high-touch, high-quality experience, knowing that they would probably have many questions, concerns, and need for expertise and individualized attention.

"Over the next decade, we will see a lot more automation in the BPO industry, but we believe that specific situations will always require a human touch. Our focus will always be to provide that level of service to our customers, who we consider to be more like partners," says Dufour. "And we can do that because we hire the best people, invest in training, and create an engaged and rewarding culture. As a result, we have some of the lowest turnover rates in the industry."

The process of separating from PRG and rebranding under Auxillium will last approximately 60-90 days, according to Dufour. The changes will have no impact on leadership, employment, job titles, pay, job location, corporate location, or benefits.

For more information about Auxillium and its services, please contact Auxillium at info@auxilliumusa.com or 720-279-7469.

About PRG:

As a leading provider of construction management, plant damage investigation & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, Project Resources Group (PRG) offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. We specialize in back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, application development, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery services.

About Auxillium:

Auxillium provides effective operational support, management, documentation and consultative processes. It works with our partners to design, implement, manage and enhance the customer interaction and data handling environment for organizations seeking greater flexibility, higher operational effectiveness and lower operating costs.

As the business process outsourcing (BPO) market continues to grow and evolve, Project Resources Group (PRG) declared independence for its outsourcing division by striking out on its own under a new name, Auxillium.

Related link: https://auxilliumusa.com/

Helix Painting and Sherwin-Williams Team Together to Help Homeless Shelter in Denver

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Helix Painting is pleased to partner with Sherwin-Williams to revitalize Christ's Body Ministries, an inner-city facility serving poor, homeless, and broken people of all backgrounds.

Christ's Body Ministries' mission is simply to feed, clothe, and share the gospel 365 days a year with Denver's poor and homeless. At its 8th and Lincoln facility, Christ's Body Ministries goal for 2018 is to serve 75,000 meals, give out 80,000 clothing items, share the Gospel with 50,000 poor or homeless men and women, provide transitional housing for 15 men and give respite care for 100 men.

"Helix Painting was there to help us when others walked away. We are blessed to have the Helix team give a much-needed face-lift to our facility's interior," commented Pastor Denis Flierl.

The Helix team was happy to lend a helping hand to the Denver organization.

Helix Painting owner Brandon Homuth shared, "As an organization, we look for ways to improve the community around us. Christ's Body Ministries is providing an important service to many in the Denver area. We are proud to support their noble cause."

For those interested in volunteering with Christ's Body Ministries, please visit: https://www.christsbody.org/volunteer

About Helix Painting:

Helix Painting is an interior and exterior painting company serving residential and commercial customers throughout the Denver metro area. Our vision is to delight our customers by revitalizing and beautifying their homes with a level of service and quality that sets the standard for the painting industry. We are incredibly professional, well-managed and easy to do business with.

We reliably deliver excellent quality and stand by our work - the job's not done until you're satisfied, and we strive to get it right the first time, every time. We aspire to be our best as a company, a team, and members of the community.

To learn more, please visit our website: https://helixpainting.com/.

Helix Painting is pleased to partner with Sherwin-Williams to revitalize Christ's Body Ministries, an inner-city facility serving poor, homeless, and broken people of all backgrounds. The Helix team was happy to lend a helping hand to the Denver organization.

Related link: https://helixpainting.com/

Maxwell Recognized by HousingWire as one of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in Real Estate

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of HousingWire's TECH100(TM) for 2018.

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.

"We built Maxwell on the premise that technology should empower humans, not replace them," said Maxwell CEO John Paasonen. "We believe that personal guidance is critical to the mortgage process and with the right technology mortgage lenders can create the most delightful experience for the borrower. This award, along with the $1B we facilitate every month, affirm our core philosophy."

Maxwell enables mortgage lenders across the nation to collaborate with their homebuyers in a modern digital workspace, on any device, with connectivity to thousands of financial institutions to automate documents and with integrations into other leading mortgage technology providers. Maxwell's proprietary algorithms, built on its network of data aggregated across loans, enable its lenders to move efficiently by accelerating processing and underwriting. Today, lenders using Maxwell are closing loans more than 45 percent faster than the national average.

In late 2017, Maxwell announced its most recent funding round, led by the investment arm of Anthemis Group, with participation from Route66 Ventures and Assurant Inc., along with its existing investors. The new round brings the total capital raised to date by the company to $5 million.

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.

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders, banks and credit unions 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.

Connect with Maxwell:
https://www.himaxwell.com
https://www.facebook.com/maxwellHQ
https://twitter.com/ilovemaxwell

Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of HousingWire's TECH100(TM) for 2018.

Related link: https://www.himaxwell.com/

Maxwell Closes New $3M Funding Round to Accelerate Pace of Mortgage Innovation

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc., a leading provider of B2B digital mortgage cloud software, announced today a new funding round of $3 million, led by the investment arm of Anthemis Group, a company committed to cultivating change in financial services, with participation from Route66 Ventures and Assurant Inc., along with its existing investors. The funding will enable Maxwell to capitalize on its accelerating growth and further increase its pace of innovation. The new round brings the total capital raised to date by the company to $5 million.

"Our latest funding round shows strong investor confidence in Maxwell's mission to power people in the mortgage industry with technology," said John Paasonen, Maxwell's co-founder and CEO. "Our commitment is to elevate growing mortgage lenders with unique technology to maximize the output from their teams, putting relationships at the center of their business strategy, ultimately creating experiences that their homebuyers and referral partners love."

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, the costs to originate a mortgage have skyrocketed 80% in the last 7 years. The national average days to close a loan is now 51 days, up from an average of just 30 days just 7 years ago, as the burden of paperwork and broader requirements to vet borrowers weigh on lenders. Now, as the market shifts to purchase-driven retail sales, the lending industry realizes that efficiency is critical to profitability.

Mortgage lenders powered by Maxwell collaborate with their homebuyers in a modern digital workspace, on any device, with connectivity to over 15,000 financial institutions to automate documents and signatures, and integrations into other leading mortgage technology providers. Maxwell's proprietary algorithms, built on its network of data aggregated across loans, enable its lenders to move efficiently by accelerating processing and underwriting. Since launch in mid-2016, Maxwell's platform has facilitated over $6 billion of mortgage volume - equivalent to the volume of a Top 25 Lender - for tens of thousands of homebuyers across the United States.

"It was clear to us that Maxwell is defining this category with their technology and their thought leadership," said Sean Park, founder and managing partner of the Anthemis Group. "As mortgage lenders invest in customer experience, Maxwell has become the backbone of some of the best mortgage experiences and is now an essential platform for mortgage lenders that want to harness both their people and their technology to compete in the changing mortgage market."

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 hundreds of mortgage lenders nationwide to serve their customers. Maxwell is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado, and is a 2016 graduate of Techstars, the leading global technology accelerator.

Learn more at: https://himaxwell.com/.

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Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc., a leading provider of B2B digital mortgage cloud software, announced today a new funding round of $3 million, led by the investment arm of Anthemis Group, a company committed to cultivating change in financial services, with participation from Route66 Ventures and Assurant Inc., along with its existing investors.

Related link: https://www.himaxwell.com/

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Honors Altavera Mortgage Services with Residential Leadership Award for Diversity and Inclusion

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has honored Altavera with its Residential Leadership Award for Organizational Diversity and Inclusion.

Altavera was recognized for the design and implementation of its Diversity + Inclusion + Advancement + Leadership (DIAL) program, which proactively cultivates leadership opportunities for women, LGBTQ individuals and ethnic/racial minorities and works to remove traditional barriers to their advancement.

"Diversity has been a bedrock Altavera value since our founding," said Altavera President and Founder Brian Simons, who accepted the award on the company's behalf during the opening ceremony of the MBA's Annual Convention and Expo in Denver. "As someone who firmly believes diverse organizations are fundamentally better organizations, this recognition is gratifying both personally and professionally - and accepting it in our hometown of Denver is especially rewarding."

"These award winners reflect the tangible progress our industry is making on diversity and inclusion," said Dave Motley, CMB, MBA Chairman and outgoing Chairman of MBA's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. "But we have a long way to go. The goal of these awards is to celebrate the best initiatives so that they are models for continued progress."

"In only our second year of existence, we were once again inundated with quality submissions and pleased with the numerous initiatives and programs our members have created," Motley added.

The MBA's Residential Leadership Award for Organizational Diversity and Inclusion celebrates and recognizes MBA member companies for their work and dedication in supporting diversity and inclusion as it pertains to hiring, lending and outreach. The program's intent is that these efforts will contribute to the formation of a mortgage banking industry that better reflects and understands its customers.

To learn more about the MBA's Diversity and Inclusion efforts, please visit https://mba.org/diversity. The MBA's Summit on Diversity and Inclusion will be held in Washington, D.C., this December 4-5, 2017.

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 https://www.altavera.com.

About Computershare Loan Services:
Computershare Loan Services (CLS) is a leading international third party mortgage services provider. We currently service over $100 billion of loans globally and support hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the lifecycle of their loans. We provide a variety of services including credit risk solutions, secondary market services, property solutions and third-party servicing. We also operate a mortgage cooperative that gives middle market lenders increased buying power, and we help mortgage lenders and investors optimize the performance of their portfolios. Our expertise, experience and understanding of the regulatory environment, credit and complex financial data help us provide insight and cost-effective services to mortgage originators, investors and real estate professionals. CLS is part of the Computershare group of companies.

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

About the Mortgage Bankers Association:
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 280,000 people in virtually every community in the country. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the association works to ensure the continued strength of the nation's residential and commercial real estate markets; to expand homeownership and extend access to affordable housing to all Americans. MBA promotes fair and ethical lending practices and fosters professional excellence among real estate finance employees through a wide range of educational programs and a variety of publications. Its membership of over 2,200 companies includes all elements of real estate finance: mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, commercial banks, thrifts, REITs, Wall Street conduits, life insurance companies and others in the mortgage lending field.

For additional information, visit MBA's website at https://www.mba.org.

Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has honored Altavera with its Residential Leadership Award for Organizational Diversity and Inclusion.

Related link: http://altavera.com/

Denver Businessman Launches Website to Meet the Woman of His Dreams

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Chances are almost zero I'm the guy for you." That's one of the first lines Nate Rifkin, a single man in Denver, writes in the most bizarre dating profile online today. It's not on any kind of app or dating site. Instead, Rifkin built an entire website entitled "Should You Date Nate" for one purpose: finding the woman of his dreams.

As Nate puts it, "If you're a single woman in your 20s or 30s and you're tired of meeting the same boring guys; if you're interested in meeting someone who truly values you for YOU, loves to listen and cherishes living life to the fullest just as much as you, then this letter might change your life."

His offer is simple. He's willing to take a woman on a dream vacation anywhere in the world. The catch? They have to meet first and feel some chemistry.

He explains his website, appropriately titled ShouldYouDateNate.com, is his special effort to stand out. Nate admits it won't resonate with 99-percent of women.

But for the one-percent of women who appreciate his clever approach, the Denver single paints an enticing picture of how things could end up: "Perhaps relaxing and getting cozy in front of a fire in a mountain-side condo after a fun day skiing Aspen; or enjoying frozen cocktails on a South American beach."

Nate makes sure to mention he's 6-foot 4-inches and doing quite well for himself in business. However, he's certainly not shy about revealing his flaws. The Denver single admits he dropped out of college, went bankrupt, lived close to the poverty line and worked for years on the street-corner wearing a goofy costume.

This may be the first dating profile in history where a man proudly calls himself a "greedy capitalist pig," writes about "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant - Celebrity Edition" and even brings up zombies.

He's bracing himself for the social media uproar this will ignite. Especially his website's most controversial parts, when he brings up his strict political requirements.

Still, Nate's optimistic: "All the hateful messages and embarrassment will be worth it, if I meet the woman of my dreams."

View his bizarre website at http://www.shouldyoudatenate.com/.

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"Chances are almost zero I'm the guy for you." That's one of the first lines Nate Rifkin, a single man in Denver, writes in the most bizarre dating profile online today. It's not on any kind of app or dating site. Instead, Rifkin built an entire website entitled "Should You Date Nate" for one purpose: finding the woman of his dreams.

Related link: http://www.shouldyoudatenate.com/

EPIC’s National Real Estate Practice Invests in Upgrading Computer Lab for Residents of Mercy Housing Lakefront’s Historic Pullman Wheelworks Apartments

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has contributed $32,000 to Mercy Housing Lakefront to upgrade the computer lab at the Pullman Wheelworks Apartments, offering residents state-of-the art online tools to advance their educational and career goals.

Comprised of 210 affordable rental units, the property serves low-to-moderate-income families in Chicago's historic Pullman neighborhood.

One of the largest non-profit affordable housing organizations in the country, Mercy Housing provides services that empower residents to achieve their full potential. The updated computer lab will enable children at Pullman Wheelworks to have greater access to tools to improve their academic performance. Adult residents will benefit from access to continuing education resources, as well as resources to enhance their financial literacy.

"We are grateful to EPIC for their generous support at Pullman Wheelworks," said Mercy Housing Lakefront President Mark Angelini. "In our digital world, having the right tools to connect with the online world is a vital imperative for success, and EPIC understood that and was eager to help. With their support, our residents are well-positioned to achieve their goals."

Since 2015, EPIC has raised more than $100,000 for Mercy Housing initiatives, consistent with the organization's commitment to increasing the national supply of high-quality affordable homes. In past years, EPIC's support has enabled the expansion of summer and after-school youth programming and security system upgrades at Mercy Housing properties in Colorado and California.

"During our three-year relationship with Mercy Housing, we have visited a number of their properties and seen the dramatic impact that a safe, happy, clean and caring environment can have on individuals and families," said Jonathan Griffiths, managing principal of EPIC's National Real Estate Practice. "As our country tries to address an acute shortage of affordable housing, Mercy Housing's operations should be applauded and we are very proud of our association with them."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

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 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 run rate revenues approaching $300 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 10th largest privately held broker in the nation. Soon to be backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country.

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

About Mercy Housing Lakefront:

Mercy Housing Lakefront (MHL) is working to build a region where everyone has an affordable home to use as a springboard to achieve better health, economic security, and a brighter future for their kids. By the end of 2017, MHL will own and operate 52 properties in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, enabling nearly 10,000 people to live in hope. MHL is a regional branch of Mercy Housing, Inc. (MHI), a leading national affordable housing nonprofit headquartered in Denver.

For more information, please visit: https://www.mercyhousing.org/lakefront.

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The National Real Estate Practice of EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants has contributed $32,000 to Mercy Housing Lakefront to upgrade the computer lab at the Pullman Wheelworks Apartments, offering residents state-of-the art online tools to advance their educational and career goals.

Related link: http://www.epicbrokers.com/

Altavera Mortgage Services COO Debora Aydelotte Recognized as HousingWire 2017 Woman of Influence

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte has been named one of HousingWire magazine's 2017 Women of Influence.

Aydelotte, who was also selected to grace the cover of HousingWire's August issue, was chosen for her career-long accomplishments as a mortgage finance executive, outspoken advocacy of diversity and inclusion practices and instrumental role in growing Altavera from industry up-and-comer to leading national provider. She has served the mortgage, banking and fintech sectors for more than 20 years, much of it focused on expansion and profitability at firms such as Wells Fargo, HomeSide Lending and Mellon Bank.

"This honor couldn't belong to a more deserving individual," said Computershare Loan Services CEO Nick Oldfield. "Debora is respected as one of the keenest minds in mortgage banking. Her operational and strategic expertise is an integral part of Altavera's success, and her staunch stance on fairness and inclusion in the workplace continues to define our culture and set the bar for our industry."

"As the mortgage industry continues to do the right thing - increase diversity in the workforce - the housing finance business will likewise keep moving from strength to strength," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "The progress is undeniable; as the number of influential women in housing grows, so does our recognition for the Influential Women of Housing. Our list is bigger and better than ever."

HousingWire's annual Women of Influence list honors "individuals who are making notable contributions to both their businesses and to the industry at large - with a specific focus on contributions made in the most recent 12 months. Their energy, ideas, achievements, as well as commitment to excellence and progress give us a look at the future of the industry." For a full list of honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/40821-women-of-influence-2017.

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 HousingWire:
HousingWire is by far the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.

Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, 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.

Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte has been named one of HousingWire magazine's 2017 Women of Influence.

Related link: http://altavera.com/

Mortgage Professional America Names Altavera Mortgage Services’ Jennifer Fountain a 2017 Elite Woman in Mortgage

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that Senior Vice President of Due Diligence Jennifer Fountain has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's 2017 Elite Women in Mortgage. Fountain was recognized as a distinguished expert in the areas of credit and underwriting policy, operations, due diligence, management and training.

"I know Jennifer to be an unrivaled expert in the fields of mortgage credit risk and due diligence," said Debora Aydelotte, Altavera's chief operating officer and 2014 Elite Woman in Mortgage. "She has played a transformative role both at Altavera, where she built our closed-loan file review service from the ground up, and in the mortgage industry as a whole, where she has left an indelible mark over the course of her 30-year career."

"It's a privilege to be honored among such an influential and experienced field of industry peers," said Fountain. "The challenge of helping loan conduits, aggregators and investors transact their business with total confidence in loan quality and consistency is both a source of personal motivation and a driver of the continuing evolution and innovation of Altavera's service offerings."

Each year, the Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Elite Women in Mortgage list recognizes influential women leaders in the mortgage industry. For a full list of honorees, visit http://www.mpamag.com/rankings/elite-women-2017.

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 Mortgage Professional America:

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry profesisonals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter.

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

Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that Senior Vice President of Due Diligence Jennifer Fountain has been named one of Mortgage Professional America's 2017 Elite Women in Mortgage. Fountain was recognized as a distinguished expert in the areas of credit and underwriting policy, operations, due diligence, management and training.

Related link: http://altavera.com/

Online Marketing and Customer Acquisition Experts Publish Book, ‘How to Acquire Your First Million Customers’

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Digital marketing veterans Ken McDonald and Chris Newton have written and published "How to Acquire Your First Million Customers," a book about growing online businesses through a variety of customer acquisition and online marketing techniques. The book is available this week as a free download on Amazon to celebrate the launch.

The free download period ends on April 14, 2017, at which point the book will be available for purchase.

"We wrote this book because we've seen a lot of success in growing online businesses to 10 million users or more, and people kept asking us how to do it," said Ken McDonald, Co-author. "It was important to us to write the book in a way that was informative, but also, approachable and easy to understand. Anyone can read and learn from this book, regardless of where you are in your career, or what type of business you are involved in."

Ken and Chris are no strangers to growing online businesses. Years ago, they worked together at a photo industry startup company, growing the user base from a few thousand customers to over 12 million. Ken has seen similar successes at other online businesses, including at TeamSnap where he is currently Chief Growth Officer. Chris has helped lead dramatic digital revenue growth at large hospitality companies in recent years, including Hilton and Marriott International.

"How to Acquire Your First Million Customers" begins by explaining (in layman's terms) how to set a business up for success, and how to define and measure growth. It then explores a variety of tactics and channels used for driving customer growth: marketing strategy, digital marketing, social media marketing, SEO, PPC, online partnerships, video and content strategies, influencer marketing, paid advertising, AB testing, offline marketing, and more. The back half of the book explains how to retain new customers, and how to scale a business for growth.

The book also references several common tools that many businesses will find helpful, including Facebook, Google Analytics, YouTube, Hootsuite, Moz, Crazy Egg, MouseStats, Optimizely, Buzzsumo, Mattermark, Alexa, Radian 6, Commission Junction, Share a Sale, AWIN, and others.

Download How to "Acquire Your First Million Customers" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3ZLKQ3/.

About Ken McDonald:

Ken has been involved with customer growth for the better part of 25 years. For example, starting in 1998, he was a leader on Oracle's e-commerce team. There he helped grow Oracle's e-commerce business from a relatively small site to one that was doing hundreds of millions of dollars a year in business. At the time, it was one of the largest e-commerce sites on the web.

Later Ken joined LifePics, an online photo company, where he ran everything from marketing to product management to account management. While Ken was there, he grew LifePics from a few thousand users to a user base of over 12 million.

After LifePics, Ken joined TeamSnap as Chief Growth Officer. At TeamSnap he runs growth marketing, sales, analytics, and ad sales. During his tenure at TeamSnap, he has used cutting-edge analytics to grow TeamSnap from half a million users to 15 million users. He also drove the B2B side of TeamSnap's business from a handful of users to roughly 3,000 customers.

You can reach Ken on Twitter at @kenpmcdonald

About Chris Newton:

Chris has been a thought leader and innovator in the digital marketing space since the early 2000s. He wrote and published two books on Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server while working for QuantumPM. Shortly after, Ken McDonald hired Chris to come work at LifePics. Under Ken's leadership, Chris learned the ins and outs of digital marketing, serving as Director of Online Marketing for the company during the final years of his tenure.

More recently, Chris has led marketing and e-commerce efforts working for both Hilton and Marriott International, overseeing a portfolio of high-profile hotels and resorts, and managing multi-million dollar marketing budgets in major markets such as San Francisco, Denver, New York City, Chicago, and Hawaii.

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

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Digital marketing veterans Ken McDonald and Chris Newton have written and published "How to Acquire Your First Million Customers," a book about growing online businesses through a variety of customer acquisition and online marketing techniques. The book is available this week as a free download on Amazon to celebrate the launch.

Maxwell’s Mortgage Automation Experience Enhanced with The Work Number from Equifax

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, unveiled today a partnership with Equifax Inc., a global information solutions provider, that will provide Maxwell customers and their borrowers with a faster, more seamless experience, beginning with automated employment and income verification through its proprietary database, The Work Number(R) (TWN). Equifax is a launch partner for Maxwell's newly released "Connected Apps" platform built on its powerful API, enabling lenders to customize the experience for their borrowers.

The integration of TWN, the database of income and employment records from Equifax, will enable lenders to access employment and income verifications directly through Maxwell as well as enhance the borrower's loan application experience. TWN is the largest source for up-to-date employment data, providing access to 290 million payroll records from thousands of employers nationwide, including more than 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies.

"Our partnership with Maxwell affirms our commitment to accelerate innovation in mortgage origination," said Gaurav Khanna, general manager of Fraud, Mobile & FinTech partnerships at Equifax. "Lenders using Maxwell will benefit from greater speed of origination and confidence in the information being used for loan decisioning. As the partnership continues to evolve, our access to differentiated assets, advanced analytical tools, and technology will become essential to helping partners like Maxwell drive the mortgage industry forward."

Maxwell revolutionizes the way that mortgage lenders work with their clients to close a mortgage. Lending teams on Maxwell collaborate with homebuyers in an elegant digital workspace, on any device, with connectivity to thousands of data and lending resources. What's more, Maxwell's proprietary algorithms, built on its network of data aggregated across loans, will enable its lenders to move efficiently by delivering insights and workflow adjustments. Maxwell reports that loans on its platform close 22 days faster than the industry average.

"Profitability in the mortgage industry must first be driven by access to reliable data," said John Paasonen, CEO of Maxwell. "Our goal has always been to increase the efficiency of our customers by streamlining access to data for their front-line teams and their borrowers. This partnership with Equifax is a significant step to transform the way the industry originates loans -- most notably in speed, quality and satisfaction."

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 has been named as one of the housing economy's most innovative companies by HousingWire, is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association, and is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about Maxwell at https://www.himaxwell.com/.

Additional information:
Visit our website at: https://www.himaxwell.com/.
Read the Maxwell blog at blog.himaxwell.com.

Connect with Maxwell:
Like Maxwell on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaxwellHQ
Follow Maxwell on Twitter @ilovemaxwell and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/6605907.

For more information, please contact the Maxwell press office at 888-256-6067 or meetmax@himaxwell.com.

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Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, unveiled today a partnership with Equifax Inc., a global information solutions provider, that will provide Maxwell customers and their borrowers with a faster, more seamless experience, beginning with automated employment and income verification through its proprietary database, The Work Number(R) (TWN).