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Shaun Simms of FirstClose named 2025 HousingWire Insider

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Image caption: Shaun Simms of FirstClose.

Since joining FirstClose, Simms has built the PMO from scratch, implementing structured, repeatable processes that promote clarity, consistency and strategic alignment. His efforts have sped up execution across key initiatives, including roadmap planning, go-to-market codification and governance reviews.

“Shaun is the driving force behind FirstClose’s transformation into a more agile, execution-focused organization,” said Corey Smith, COO of FirstClose. “He brings order to complexity and keeps us progressing confidently. His leadership style is quiet, precise, and grounded, which has become essential to how we operate.”

In the past year alone, Simms’ work has elevated FirstClose’s operational maturity, enhanced cross-functional collaboration and reinforced a culture of accountability. Colleagues credit him with keeping projects on track and creating the conditions for teams to thrive.

“The HousingWire Insiders are driving forces behind their organizations’ success,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “… Reviewing this year’s nominees and winners, it’s clear that HousingWire Insiders deliver results while elevating their colleagues and teams.”

HousingWire’s Insider award celebrates industry professionals who are essential to their organizations’ success but may not always be in the spotlight. Honorees are selected based on their reputation for excellence, problem-solving abilities and ability to drive outcomes behind the scenes.

About FirstClose

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, FirstClose, Inc. provides fintech solutions to HELOC and mortgage lenders nationwide. The company’s mission is to increase profitability and reduce cost for mortgage lenders. FirstClose makes this possible through offering systems and relationships that enable lenders to assist the lender’s borrowers more effectively, reduce closing costs, and ultimately shorten closing times. For more information, visit https://www.firstclose.com/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism, and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision. Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

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Informative Research’s Elizabeth Campos named 2025 HousingWire Insider

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, announced today that Elizabeth Campos, Director of Compliance, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Image caption: Informative Research’s Elizabeth Campos.

Campos has been with the company for nearly 40 years and has led compliance operations for over a decade. In that time, she has become a cornerstone of Informative Research’s regulatory integrity and risk management efforts.

“Elizabeth is the embodiment of what it means to be an Insider,” Matt Orlando, Chief Experience Officer, said. “Her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, guide process transformations and build trust across departments has made her an indispensable leader in our organization.”

Over the past year, Campos has improved Informative Research’s compliance and operational systems. She successfully revamped customer onboarding, implemented strong credentialing measures, and ensured alignment with the company’s high standards through careful risk assessment. Her decisive leadership strengthened internal protections and boosted partner confidence while gracefully and efficiently managing resource limitations. Her work has raised operational excellence and reinforced the company’s dedication to regulatory integrity.

Campos also plays a key role in vendor management and audit preparedness. Her detailed oversight ensures that regulatory questionnaires and audit responses are accurate and timely, maintaining Informative Research’s trusted standing in the lending community.

“We are proud to recognize the 2025 HousingWire Insiders — the operational leaders whose leadership, dedication, and innovation power the housing industry from within,” said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler.

Now in its 10th year, HousingWire’s Insiders award honors professionals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication, innovation and impact, often without public recognition. To see the full list of honorees and their profiles, visit https://www.housingwire.com/insiders/.

About Informative Research

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com.

About HousingWire

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

Explore more at www.housingwire.com.

NEWS SOURCE: Informative Research

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Dovenmuehle’s Amber Cowan honored as 2025 HousingWire Insider

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company’s success. Cowan is honored for her transformative leadership and high-impact innovations.

Image caption: Dovenmuehle’s Amber Cowan honored as HousingWire Insider.

Cowan has transformed Dovenmuehle’s default servicing operations through visionary leadership and operational innovation. Overseeing 600 employees across foreclosure, loss mitigation, bankruptcy, and property preservation, she has driven groundbreaking initiatives, including integrating KPIs and SLAs into dynamic dashboards and modernizing borrower engagement through omni-channel outreach and remote notarization. Her automation strategies addressing bulk processing workflow have significantly reduced review timelines by and costs, while her mentorship and people-first leadership have cultivated a culture of growth and excellence that directly supports Dovenmuehle’s reputation as a top-tier mortgage subservicer.

“Amber is the powerhouse driving our default servicing division,” said Senior Vice President of Default Servicing Ron Malik. “Her unwavering commitment to excellence and high-impact strategic innovations have empowered Dovenmuehle, our partners, and our clients. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to celebrate her dedication and expertise.”

“The HousingWire Insiders are driving forces behind their organizations’ success,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “These leaders are the architects of operational excellence, transforming strategic vision into tangible results. Reviewing this year’s nominees and winners, it’s clear that HousingWire Insiders deliver results while elevating their colleagues and teams.”

Explore the full list of HousingWire Insiders here: https://www.housingwire.com/insiders/.

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com/.

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Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s ‘Insiders’ List

Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award recognizes operational leaders who drive innovation behind the scenes to move the housing industry forward

TROY, Mich., Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire’s editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact on their companies and the industry.

Image caption: Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly.

Conolly joined Class Valuation in April 2022, bringing more than 20 years in the appraisal industry and 14 years in Appraisal Management Company (AMC) leadership to her role. She has consistently shown her commitment to excellence by taking on challenging leadership roles that require strategic thinking and adaptability. By leveraging AI technology, she is helping her team work more effectively, detecting subtle problems that might be easily missed and ultimately providing a more precise QC process. This technological integration reflects her commitment to the company’s “passion to win” value and demonstrates her forward-thinking leadership in transforming operational capabilities within the appraisal and valuation industry.

This passion was recognized externally when she became the first female recipient of the prestigious Evaluation Visionary award from the Collateral Risk Network (CRN). This highly impactful peer-nominated award recognizes an individual each year who is making a significant impact on the valuation industry, often through their leadership, innovative approaches and commitment to advancing the field. Conolly was the 10th recipient of the award and the first female recipient, breaking a significant gender barrier in a male-dominated industry.

“Cristy’s long history in the appraisal industry has provided us with deep institutional knowledge and strategic insight as we realign teams and processes,” said John Fraas, chief executive officer of Class Valuation. “During the past 12 months as our EVP of quality, she has been instrumental in transforming our QC team and leading the company through a significant paradigm shift in how it approaches and delivers QC. We are extremely proud to see her achieve this external recognition.”

For full details on the 2025 Class of Insiders, visit HousingWire’s website.

About Class Valuation

Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) renowned for its commitment to fast turn times, exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The company leverages a powerful combination of skilled professionals, innovative products, streamlined processes and advanced technology to empower lenders in fulfilling homeownership dreams. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for its outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned accolades as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit https://www.classvaluation.com/.

Tags: @ClassValuation @HousingWire #appraisal #valuation #lending

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ACES Quality Management EVP of Compliance Amanda Phillips Selected as a 2024 Insider by HousingWire Magazine

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

With more than a decade of experience, Phillips leads a team of compliance experts responsible for updating the ACES Compliance NewsHub, a free online repository delivering the latest financial credit and compliance news. Last year, Amanda's team completed:

* 272 regulatory publication reviews;

* 415 news articles for the ACES Compliance NewsHub; and

* 147 compliance calendar items and notifications for ACES users.

Most recently, Phillips led the compliance efforts in developing ACES PROTECT®, an a la carte suite of automated federal and state regulatory compliance tests available within the ACES platform. Phillips' efforts have expanded ACES customers' auditing capacity by increasing audit speeds by over 50% and improving revenue retention through greater visibility across multiple lines of business.

Phillips and the compliance team also manage a complex set of questionnaires covering the eligibility and regulatory compliance for mortgage lending and servicing, along with multiple specialty questionnaires for consumer lending, call monitoring, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), fraud and more. Last year, Amanda and the team expanded the ACES Managed Questionnaires to include state-level compliance questions. In 2023, the compliance team made 9,131 additions and edits to ACES Managed Questionnaires. Phillips is also a regular speaker on compliance and regulatory issues for CUNA, ACUMA and MBA workshops and the ACES QC Now Webinar Series.

"Mandy is a key contributor to the ACES team and so deserving of this spotlight. Regardless of the forum, she is always committed to providing the industry with valuable and up-to-date content on current and upcoming regulatory requirements," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Mandy's leadership and compliance expertise is the grease to ACES' wheels of making continual updates and improvements to our platform. From the small lender in a singular state to enterprise level, ACES Quality Control is able to serve a variety of professionals with Mandy's compliance expertise and leadership."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities, and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

The 2024 Insiders have been carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole. This year, 70 operational leaders in housing who are working behind the scenes to drive their companies and clients forward were selected. To view the complete list of 2024 HousingWire Insiders recipients, visit https://housingwire.com.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control Software® to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

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, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market, and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

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

Dovenmuehle’s Patricia McCarthy named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine’s annual award program

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

McCarthy's leadership and contributions to Dovenmuehle over the last two years led to her selection. As Vice President of the Escrow Department, McCarthy has implemented the Loss Draft Notification system, significantly streamlining customer interactions and operational processes. This innovative system allows homeowners to submit claims online, receive in-app notifications and access information on their claims, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction. It also provides lenders with timely status updates on outstanding claims, improving overall efficiency.

"Patricia has been instrumental in Dovenmuehle's success. Her ability to foster direct client interactions, implement innovative solutions and adapt to industry challenges exemplifies her dedication to excellence," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Glen Braun. "Her proactive leadership, particularly during crises like the Colorado wildfires, and her commitment to personalized support highlight her as deserving of this recognition by HousingWire."

McCarthy has played a pivotal role in enhancing Dovenmuehle's service delivery through continuous client feedback and data analysis. Her proactive approach includes daily calls with clients and leveraging JIRA system data to drive improvements. Patricia's hands-on leadership and high-touch approach have built strong client relationships, ensuring timely assistance and resolution, particularly in times of crisis. Her efforts have increased operational efficiency and significantly boosted customer satisfaction and trust.

HousingWire's selection committee carefully selected the 2024 Insiders based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry.

"We are thrilled to announce the 2024 HousingWire Insiders, celebrating the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who tirelessly drive their organizations to new heights," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Over the past nine years, this award has highlighted the exceptional achievements of thousands of Insider honorees whose behind-the-scenes dedication and expertise have profoundly shaped the housing industry."

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors, and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

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 more than 125,000 newsletter subscribers daily, one million unique visitors each month and has more than 6,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Informative Research’s Penny Gonzalez Named 2024 HousingWire Insider

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Gonzalez' recognition highlights her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to Informative Research. Her hands-on approach to client management and her strategic insights have ensured the seamless delivery of services, positioning Informative Research as a trusted partner in the industry.

"Penny's unwavering commitment to operational excellence and her ability to optimize resources while maintaining high service standards during periods of increased volume truly set her apart," said Patrick Buckner, COO. "Her leadership in process reengineering and proactive problem-solving skills reflect her dedication to enhancing our capabilities and inspiring those around her."

Over the past year, Gonzalez has led several critical projects, including a major process reengineering initiative focused on improving the company's credit supplement operations. Her strategic insights and implementation prowess resulted in a substantial increase in productivity and significantly reduced processing times. This initiative enhanced operational efficiency and significantly lowered the time and cost associated with obtaining these updates, providing lender clients with faster, more reliable credit assessments.

Additionally, Gonzalez has played a crucial role in managing key accounts, monitoring service times, resolving issues and tracking client requests to identify trends. Her efforts have been instrumental in maintaining high service standards during increased workloads, efficiently managing the higher volume without additional labor.

The 2024 Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole.

"We are thrilled to announce the 2024 HousingWire Insiders, celebrating the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who tirelessly drive their organizations to new heights," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Over the past nine years, this award has highlighted the exceptional achievements of thousands of Insider honorees whose behind-the-scenes dedication and expertise have profoundly shaped the housing industry."

About Informative Research

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit Informative Research.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism, and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

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

Dark Matter Technologies’ Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann honored with 2024 HW Insiders Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

Rebmann was hand-selected by Dark Matter's CEO Rich Gagliano to lead the Empower product integration team in 2011, back when the loan origination system (LOS) had far fewer clients and was in need of a new direction. Over the next 12 years, Rebmann played a critical role in helping transform Empower into the most advanced and one of the most-used core origination technologies, now used by more than 80 lenders. Never one to rest on his laurels, today Rebmann continues to wield great influence as product evangelist, where he works hand-in-glove with Dark Matter Technologies' sales engineers to provide lenders with solutions tailored to their unique business models.

Equipped with exceptional knowledge and passion for Dark Matter's products, Rebmann was appointed product evangelist in 2023. In this role, Rebmann is now passing that product enthusiasm and inquisitiveness on to the Dark Matter sales team. Craig and his team regularly educate sales about product enhancements and best practice applications. He accompanies sales engineers on product demos, delving into lenders' business models and challenges to provide a consultative experience.

During his tenure leading product, Rebmann's notable accomplishments include bringing to market automated, task-based workflows that transform back-office productivity (also known as the Orchestration Engine); building out a more robust integration with the Exchange integration hub; and developing correspondent lending functionality within Empower.

"We are fortunate to have Craig guiding development decisions. His lengthy experience with Empower provides us with valuable insight to help Dark Matter's product and technology specialists identify the needs of customers and match them with the right solutions," said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. "His honesty, work ethic and enthusiasm encapsulate Dark Matter's values and are setting the table for a very bright future. We are so pleased he chose to join us when he did."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency, and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities, and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

The full list of winners is available on HousingWire.com.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

Tags: #fintech #financialservices #marketing #mortgage

Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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

Argyle’s Rowdy Harris honored as HousingWire Insider

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

Over the last 12 months, Harris has helped define Argyle's approach to mortgage customer onboarding and support, driving rapid and effective industry adoption of its award-winning verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution. The customer success team is the fastest-growing division in Argyle and has continued supporting customers efficiently throughout the 10X increase in verification volume and 1000% revenue growth Argyle has experienced over the last four quarters. Harris has served as the primary point of contact for more than 50 lenders, working closely with each to maximize the cost savings, time savings and borrower satisfaction they derive from Argyle and providing white-glove support daily as questions or other needs arise.

"It doesn't matter what your title is; anyone can be a leader," Harris said. "The most impactful leaders lead by example, and that's what I try to do. I share knowledge with my teammates, and they do the same in turn. It's all about taking initiative and communicating results to solve problems and deliver outstanding service."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is the leading provider of real-time income and employment verifications. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) validation service, Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers' ability to pay and improve loan quality-all at 60-80% less cost. Argyle's commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

To stay up to date on all Argyle news, sign up for our newsletter here: https://argyle.com/blog/.

Tags: @withArgyle @HousingWire #fintech #financialservices #innovation #customerservice #mortgage

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Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

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

LenderLogix’s Derrick Enderby recognized by HousingWire Magazine in its 2023 HW Insiders award program

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Director of Customer Success Derrick Enderby has been chosen by HousingWire as a 2023 Insiders Award winner. Through its Insiders award program, HousingWire seeks to recognize individuals who serve their companies in outstanding ways through operations, product development and other ways that make their company successful.

"Derrick's pursuit of excellence has had a tremendous impact on both our customers and LenderLogix's success, so it is no surprise that HousingWire has recognized his efforts," said LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "Not only has Derrick created best practices and systems for our entire customer success department to ensure our clients receive the highest levels of service, but his dedication to helping our users get the most out of our technology is undeniable."

Under Enderby's guidance, the average loan officer using QuickQual has experienced a 27% increase in the number of pre-approvals issued on the platform. He also created an internal customer relationship management system to highlight opportunities to educate clients on ways to expand their use of their existing LenderLogix product. In addition, Enderby authored an internal Customer Success Playbook to outline specific touchpoints that LenderLogix Customer Success Specialists utilize to remain engaged and invested in clients' businesses.

"We publish the HousingWire Insiders award with the goal of shining a spotlight on the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who work ambitiously to support the success of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Since its launch eight years ago, we have been able to recognize the accomplishments of hundreds of Insiders whose dedication and expertise have resulted in enormous contributions to the housing landscape. Accomplishments which can often be behind-the-scenes but garner massive results."

The complete list of HousingWire Insiders Award winners can be found at www.housingwire.com

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

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 more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Director of Customer Success Derrick Enderby has been chosen by HousingWire as a 2023 Insiders Award winner.

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

Dovenmuehle’s Iris Tredway named a 2023 Insider in HousingWire Magazine’s annual award program

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President and Manager of Special Loans and Commercial Servicing Iris Tredway has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Tredway was selected for her leadership and contributions to Dovenmuehle over the last two decades. As Vice President and Manager of Special Loans and Commercial Servicing, Tredway is responsible for more than 100 employees and countless innovations internally at Dovenmuehle. She has spearheaded implementing quality assurance programs and automating more than 200 steps in various processes, resulting in increased efficiency, improved risk mitigation and overall enhanced operations.

"Iris has been instrumental in DMI's growth. Her ability to motivate employees not only has driven operational excellence but also has been showcased by her resilience during challenges posed by macroeconomic conditions. No matter the obstacle, Iris has continuously grown her department and built an engaging culture, not to mention maintaining 20+ year relationships with multiple accounts," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President Glen Braun. "Her commitment to Dovenmuehle and customer service is indisputable, and she is extremely deserving of this recognition by HousingWire."

The HW Insiders represent a wide range of occupations within the housing landscape, from lending and real estate to fintech and much more. The HW Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"We publish the HousingWire Insiders award with the goal of shining a spotlight on the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who work ambitiously to support the success of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Since its launch eight years ago, we have been able to recognize the accomplishments of hundreds of Insiders whose dedication and expertise have resulted in enormous contributions to the housing landscape. Accomplishments which can often be behind-the-scenes but garner massive results."

The HousingWire Insiders award program seeks to recognize operational all-stars. To view the full list of HousingWire's Insiders recipients, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/insiders/

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

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 more than 125,000 newsletter subscribers daily, one million unique visitors each month and has more than 6,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President and Manager of Special Loans and Commercial Servicing Iris Tredway has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach’s Rachel Cunningham and Jacob Gibbs named 2022 HW Insiders by HousingWire Magazine

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced two of its employees - Director of Customer Success Rachel Cunningham and VP of Technology Jacob Gibbs - have been recognized by HousingWire in its 2022 HW Insiders awards program.

"Each year, the HW Insiders award represents a versatile group of unsung heroes who are vital to the smooth functioning of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "While they may operate behind the scenes, the tireless work of these honorees has a huge impact on the larger housing ecosystem. We are honored to recognize this impressive group of industry experts."

As Director of Customer Success, Cunningham oversees the customer success team and their efforts to grow and retain Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's customer base. In her role, Cunningham is both directly and indirectly responsible for many of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's growth metrics. In 2021, prior to merging with Mortgage Coach, Sales Boomerang saw a record 5.1% growth to its customer base while executing 56 customer renewals for more than $8 million in total contract value. Cunningham also created the Planning for Partnership program, resulting in strategic conversations and significant growth of a few key clients, including a large bank that leveraged Sales Boomerang's recommendations and expanded their business with the firm by 200%.

Jacob Gibbs joined Mortgage Coach in 2008 and has played an important role in nearly every aspect of the company's technology growth to date. Now as Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's VP Technology, Gibbs stands at the helm of all things tech by administering internal and third-party software, acting as scrum master and spearheading all product development and integration partnerships. Gibbs leads the development of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach's award-winning Total Cost Analysis (TCA) presentations, which enable consumers to compare how different mortgage loans and strategies perform over time. He also oversees integrations with other technology platforms to help partners best connect technologies and provide customers with maximum benefit.

"Rachel and Jacob are powerhouses of operational efficiency and innovation, making them the perfect candidates for the HW Insiders awards program," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach CEO Richard Harris. "Rachel's passion for ensuring long-term success for our organization and its customers and Jacob's ability to talk code with developers, lead productive teams and earn the goodwill of our customers and partners allow Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach to thrive. Thanks to their influence, our organization is able to help hundreds lenders optimize processes and exceed their business goals with our elegant solutions."

The HousingWire Insiders awards program seeks to recognize team members that are behind the scenes and vital to their organization's success. 2022 HW Insider honorees are featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed on www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach are trusted by more than 300 lenders, including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks to connect borrowers with the right loan at the right time.

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang helps lenders build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To learn more, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning platform that empowers mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower pull-through, repeat business and referrals. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced two of its employees - Director of Customer Success Rachel Cunningham and VP of Technology Jacob Gibbs - have been recognized by HousingWire in its 2022 HW Insiders awards program.

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

ACES Quality Management’s Sharon Reichhardt selected as a 2022 Insider by HousingWire Magazine

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt has been honored by HousingWire magazine in its annual Insiders awards program.

"Each year, the HW Insiders award represents a versatile group of unsung heroes who are vital to the smooth functioning of their organizations," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "While they may operate behind the scenes, the tireless work of these honorees has a huge impact on the larger housing ecosystem. We are honored to recognize this impressive group of industry experts."

HousingWire selected Reichhardt for this year's Insiders award based on her leadership and contributions to the ACES Client Success team. As a former ACES client, Reichhardt has leveraged her unique perspective to develop client-centric, scalable solutions that drive long-term organizational success. Her former hands-on experience as an ACES administrator also contributed to the development of the Certified ACES Administrator Program (CAA), which was announced in late May at the inaugural ACES ENGAGE event.

"From her alignment with our customers' needs and subsequent delivery of functional improvements to the ACES platform to her willingness to mentor everyone around her, Sharon is a valued member of the ACES team," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Having been in our clients' shoes, she brings a level of empathy and camaraderie to those interactions, which makes our clients feel that she's one of them and endears her that much more to them."

To view the complete list of winners, visit http://housingwire.com/.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the United States.

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, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

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 more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Executive Vice President of Operations Sharon Reichhardt has been honored by HousingWire magazine in its annual Insiders awards program.

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

Nomis Solutions Senior Product Manager Erik McNally Honored as a 2021 HousingWire Insider

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced that senior product manager Erik McNally has been named a 2021 HW Insiders Award honoree by industry trade publication HousingWire. The HW Insiders award program honors operational superstars in housing that are driving their companies and clients forward.

According to the publication, this year's list of honorees represents a wide range of occupations within the housing economy, from lending and real estate to fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging behind-the-scenes projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

McNally was specifically recognized for his contributions to the successful launch of Nomis' competitive mortgage technology platform, which generated more than $1 million of contract revenue in its first year alone. Internally, McNally works cross-functionally between teams to continuously develop Nomis' product vision and also serves as a mentor to Nomis' mortgage team, hosting trainings and product demonstrations to further communicate the organization's value proposition and vision.

"Erik is an essential member of the Nomis Solutions team. He never shies away from a challenge and no matter the task, Erik can be counted on to dive in 100% and do whatever is necessary to ensure a successful outcome," said Frank Rohde, president and chief executive officer at Nomis Solutions. "All of us at Nomis are extremely proud of Erik and congratulate him on receiving this tremendous honor."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed-all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better-growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

About Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions is a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider that delivers competitive intelligence to bankers and mortgage lenders to facilitate more advanced pricing strategies. The company's analytics platform and end-to-end pricing tools enable retail banks and mortgage lenders to achieve customer- and borrower-centric pricing backed by real-time, actionable data. The platform also supports banks and mortgage lenders in their understanding and anticipation of the evolving demands of customers and borrowers, competitors, and ever-changing market conditions. For more information, please visit http://www.nomissolutions.com/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit http://www.housingwire.com/ or http://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced that senior product manager Erik McNally has been named a 2021 HW Insiders Award honoree by industry trade publication HousingWire. The HW Insiders award program honors operational superstars in housing that are driving their companies and clients forward.

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

HousingWire Recognizes IDS’ Katie Means as 2021 Insider

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that implementation specialist Katie Means has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insiders Award list. The list honors operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

As an implementation specialist, Means is responsible for guiding new clients through the implementation of IDS' mortgage document software, idsDoc. In her role, she assists by customizing federal, state and lender-specific mortgage documents and making configurations within IDS' in-house software.

With a vast understanding of mortgage documents, Means works every day to provide a high level of customer service. Since last year, Means has led 20 successful implementation projects, onboarding her clients at a highly-efficient pace to provide the best possible experience for the client. During that time, she has also created over 1,000 documents that are used in tens of thousands of mortgage transactions across the country each month and worked on nearly 6,000 help desk tickets with 100% satisfaction feedback.

"Katie's expertise and drive is invaluable to the IDS organization, which has been proven by her strong ability to lead large projects and mentor team members," said Travis Carroll, IDS Director of Implementation Services. "She is definitely a rock star in the residential mortgage space, and I look forward to her continued career growth and success."

The 2021 HousingWire Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging behind-the-scenes projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HousingWire Insiders winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About IDS, Inc.

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

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that implementation specialist Katie Means has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insiders Award list. The list honors operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

MCT’s Paul Yarbrough is named to HousingWire’s 2021 Insiders Award List

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, announced that Paul Yarbrough, Director of the Client Success Group, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insider Awards list. The list is designed to honor an organization's operational all-stars - those insiders who are the company's best-kept secret, yet vital to its success.

The list is composed of 100 winners from across the country, each of whom were selected by HousingWire's editorial staff based on contributions to their company's success in the last 12 months. The deciding factor to earn a spot on the list was not the winners' job title, but rather the way they performed their job. This year's list of honorees represents a wide range of occupations within the housing economy, from lending and real estate to fintech and capital markets.

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies," HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

As the head of client success, Mr. Yarbrough has been able to grow MCT's dedicated client success team from the ground up by seeking out those who also have experience as clients of MCT. He pushes his team forward through mentorship and training, which he carries over to MCT's clients and investors. This puts him in the unique position of being able to listen to different angles of feedback from clients, traders, and investors. His love for educating, training, and assisting clients and investors has helped him push forward MCT's value of client-first interactions.

"I am humbled to be selected for HousingWire's Insider award. I was in the unique situation of first being an MCT client, then working with MCT so I have a great sense of the client experience. Through that, I am able to pull the collaboration of my team and the support from other MCT divisions that helps me ensure the success for our clients," said Mr. Yarbrough. "Being able to create a service-oriented team environment is the pinnacle of the client success group."

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and Texas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, announced that Paul Yarbrough, Director of the Client Success Group, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insider Awards list. The list is designed to honor an organization's operational all-stars - those insiders who are the company's best-kept secret, yet vital to its success.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Promontory MortgagePath’s Chiara Mazzonis and Dean McCall named 2021 HW Insiders by HousingWire Magazine

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced two of its employees - Human Resources Director Chiara Mazzonis and Managing Director of Development Operations and Data Dean McCall - have been recognized by industry trade publication HousingWire in its 2021 HW Insiders awards program.

"Chiara and Dean exemplify what it means to be an operational superstar. Both have been with Promontory MortgagePath from the beginning, and their dedication, hard work and passion for our mission to deliver a faster, more inclusive mortgage origination process have helped the company reach new heights in the past year," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "It is with great pride that we congratulate them both on this well-deserved honor."

Mazzonis was recognized for her efforts over the past year in managing a 91.2% increase in Promontory MortgagePath's workforce - many of whom are remote employees - while also maintaining all-time-high employee satisfaction levels and a less than 1% employee turnover rate during the pandemic. With Mazzonis' help, Promontory MortgagePath has also prioritized diversity and equity as its workforce grows. Currently, more than half of executive-level positions are held by women and/or persons of color, and the company has achieved an 8% year-over-year increase in the diversity of its entire employee base and a 10% increase in the number of female team members.

As the mastermind behind Promontory MortgagePath's cloud infrastructure blueprint, McCall has developed a talent for matching data architecture to unique mortgage-industry problems and incorporating self-service data insights into mortgage operations. In addition to many of his back-end development contributions, McCall led the team responsible for creating Promontory MortgagePath's point-of-sale technology Borrower Wallet®, as well as developing the company's proprietary data collection tools Perfected Qualifying Data® and IncomeAI®. Thanks to his efforts, Promontory MortgagePath has grown from a start-up to more than 200+ employees servicing multiple customers in just a few short years. At Promontory MortgagePath, McCall has been able to channel over 20 years of industry experience into efforts that have helped clients achieve, on average, a 75% increase in the number of loan applications taken per month, with month-over-month increases reaching as high as 255%.

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed - all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better - growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

The HousingWire Insiders awards program seeks to highlight team members that are behind the scenes and vital to their organization's success. Insider honorees have been featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed on www.housingwire.com.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced two of its employees - Human Resources Director Chiara Mazzonis and Managing Director of Development Operations and Data Dean McCall - have been recognized by industry trade publication HousingWire in its 2021 HW Insiders awards program.

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

HousingWire Selects ACES Quality Management Executive VP Nick Volpe as 2021 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced industry trade publication HousingWire has named Executive Vice President of Key Accounts Nick Volpe as one of its 2021 Insiders.

As ACES' internal subject matter expert on loan quality, Volpe is the author of the company's quarterly Mortgage QC Industry Trends report. Additionally, his oversight of the ACES account services team resulted in record-breaking customer retention and satisfaction. As a direct result of his leadership and attention to client service, ACES has seen a 200% increase in its net promoter score (NPS) since the company began tracking this metric in 2016.

"Volpe is a key contributor to ACES' success in so many ways. While most of the industry is familiar with his work regarding ACES' QC trends reporting and the QC Now web series, his work behind the scenes in helping our clients maximize the value they derive from ACES' technology is equally as impactful," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Nick's efforts continue to drive ACES forward, and on behalf of the company, I'd like to extend our congratulations to him and our thanks to the HousingWire team for bestowing Nick with this honor."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

This year's HW Insiders award program honored 100 operational superstars that are driving their organizations forward. Insider honorees have been featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed at www.housingwire.com.

About ACES Quality Management®

ACES Quality Management®, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

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, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced industry trade publication HousingWire has named Executive Vice President of Key Accounts Nick Volpe as one of its 2021 Insiders.

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

Mortgage Coach COO Kelli Hodges honored as 2021 HW Insiders award recipient

CORONA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, the industry's leading platform that enables mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan options for consumers, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 HW Insiders award honoree by HousingWire. Now in its sixth year, the HW Insiders award program honors housing finance professionals who are "operational all-stars" vital to their company's success.

Hodges was recognized for organizational leadership at Mortgage Coach that has enabled the cutting-edge borrower education and sales enablement platform to rapidly scale in recent years. Transformation initiatives introduced by Hodges - including reorganizing Mortgage Coach's training and customer success teams and building out a robust network of partner integrations - have increased customer adoption and elevated customer retention to an astounding 99.8%. In addition to creating a top-shelf experience for Mortgage Coach customers, Hodges has fostered high employee retention as the de facto head of human resources and improved internal operations by introducing and relaunching productivity-enhancing software.

"Kelli's ability to lead with experience and intelligence has helped Mortgage Coach seamlessly scale to serve our expanding customer base while enhancing our platform with functionalities and partnerships that deliver increased value for mortgage lenders," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puthur. "I can't speak highly enough for the success that she's been able to help us create. So much of it is attributable to her unmatched talent and leadership."

"We first met Kelli while collaborating on an integration years ago and were blown away by her talent as a process improver and her rare combination of business and technological acumen," said Dave Savage, co-founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach. "We are thrilled that she is now an integral part of the Mortgage Coach leadership team and are proud of the important contributions she has made."

"During a fast-paced and tumultuous year for mortgage lenders, Kelli Hodges' operational leadership enabled Mortgage Coach to deliver in spades for its lender customers by bolstering partner integrations and enhancing the customer success experience," said Clayton Collins, CEO at HW Media. "Her dedication to helping lenders earn borrower confidence as a consultative partner in the housing finance experience exemplifies what it means to be a HW Insider."

About Mortgage Coach

Mortgage Coach is the leading platform that allows mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan comparisons for consumers. With the Total Cost Analysis presentation, lenders can create a multi-option comparison, offering the borrower a more personalized digital experience. This level of transparency has revolutionized the rate quoting and pricing process allowing borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions and ultimately, increase production and pipeline conversion for lenders of any size. For more information on how to start using borrower education as a competitive advantage, please visit http://www.mortgagecoach.com/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About HW Media

HW Media aspires for audiences to "Come for the content, and stay for the community." By aligning vertical expertise and innovative B2B marketing solutions, HW Media answers the ever-evolving needs of modern professionals, brands and marketers. With a premium suite of advertising solutions, HW Media builds upon this principle, improving reader experience and delivering brand results. Based in Dallas with team members across the country, HW Media was founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire and is owned by Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm.

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Mortgage Coach, the industry's leading platform that enables mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan options for consumers, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 HW Insiders award honoree by HousingWire.

Related link: http://mortgagecoach.com/

HousingWire honors Sales Boomerang CFO Arend de Jong as a 2021 HW Insider

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Arend de Jong has been recognized as a 2021 HousingWire Insider. The award honors 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

De Jong has worked tirelessly to translate Sales Boomerang's No Borrower Left Behind(tm) mission into a workable business model with clearly defined business metrics. As testament to his success, in August Sales Boomerang debuted in the top 3% of the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies after posting revenue growth of more than 3,800% in its first three years of operation.

Outside of finance, de Jong works to ensure that each Sales Boomerang team member understands how they play a part in the company's success. For example, he hosts a monthly meeting, open to all employees, in which he breaks down Sales Boomerang's recent performance metrics, what each means for the business and how individual employees can impact them. This meeting is the most well-attended voluntary meeting Sales Boomerang hosts.

"Arend is an indispensable member of our leadership team," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "He's made a huge impact on our strategic and financial success and has played an outsized role in shaping our culture and maintaining employee engagement."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success, and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

Now in its sixth year, the HousingWire Insiders award program seeks to highlight operational all-stars who are making a big difference behind the scenes. The full list of 2021 Insider honorees can be reviewed at https://www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 125 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $30 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

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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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Arend de Jong has been recognized as a 2021 HousingWire Insider. The award honors 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

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

SimpleNexus CFO and COO Kevin McKenzie honored as a HousingWire 2021 Insiders Awards winner

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, announced that leading housing finance industry publication HousingWire has selected Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer Kevin McKenzie as a 2021 Insiders Awards winner.

Since joining the organization in 2019, McKenzie has led a $108 million capital raise, developed organization-wide performance dashboards to keep SimpleNexus operations aligned with strategy and spearheaded partnership agreements with some of the largest organizations in the industry. His work has played a critical role in helping SimpleNexus grow to become a mortgage technology leader that has connected 40,000 active loan originators with more than 4.5 million borrowers and 141,000 real estate partners to date.

"Kevin has provided the glue between our operations and strategic initiatives that have allowed SimpleNexus to double in growth year over year," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "His incredible business acumen and ability to create systems for collaboration across the disciplines of sales, engineering, product and customer has provided the scaleup platform for the company."

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record-high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed - all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better - growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

The Insiders Awards program recognizes 100 housing industry professionals who are moving mountains behind the scenes, taking on challenging projects and yielding positive results for their organizations. This year's honorees are featured in the September issue of HousingWire magazine and on https://www.housingwire.com.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.housingwire.com/advertise to learn more.

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, announced that leading housing finance industry publication HousingWire has selected Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer Kevin McKenzie as a 2021 Insiders Awards winner.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

HousingWire honors FormFree Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

Wuethrich joined FormFree in January 2018. Initially hired into a sales position, he quickly transitioned to a role on FormFree's business intelligence team that better suited his post-graduate data analytics experience. He now serves as the company's director of product, overseeing the company's flagship AccountChek® asset verification service as well as AccountChek 3n1, which combines automated asset, income and employment verification into a single service. More than 3,000 lender clients, including 60% of the nation's top-50 mortgage lenders, have used AccountChek or AccountChek 3n1. Wuethrich is also heavily involved in the development of Passport®, the first consumer Financial DNA® mobile application.

"Caleb keeps multiple FormFree departments working in sync to create, maintain and continually enhance our innovative product suite. From product development to launch, he is behind it all, soup to nuts," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "He is a vital contributor to the organization and could not be more deserving of this award."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success, and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

Now in its sixth year, the HW Insiders award program recognizes industry professionals who are behind the scenes helping move the needle for their organizations. The full list of 2021 Insiders honorees can be reviewed at https://www.housingwire.com.

About FormFree®

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey®. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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 https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #HWInsiders @RealFormFree #mortgageindustry #fintech #financialinclusion

FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

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

HousingWire Honors DocMagic Director of Client Services Lori Johnson with 2020 Insiders Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its Director of Client Services, Lori Johnson, has been designated a 2020 Insider Award winner by HousingWire for her ongoing success with eClosing implementations.

Now in its fifth year, HousingWire's Insiders Award program selected 50 winners from various sectors of the housing economy including mortgage lending, real estate, investing and fintech. Winners were evaluated closely and determined by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments, with an emphasis on the last 12 months.

In particular, Lori is credited with skillfully on-boarding a sudden influx of new clients, including numerous pandemic-driven lenders in search of eClosing platforms and remote online notarization (RON) technology. Lori handles many operational responsibilities at DocMagic, one of which is new client on-boarding. Over the last year, and during 2020 in particular, Lori and her team have taken multiple marquee mortgage bankers and mega-lenders live.

Strategically, Lori was also faced with another challenge: implementing, training and fully on-boarding new clients remotely. With most organizations now relying on home-based employees, Lori developed and scaled an effective distance-based implementations model involving multiple teams and parties---all performed remotely. Once implemented, each lender was off to the races, executing eClosings with ease and efficiency. In addition, Lori put together a remote learning program to quickly train new DocMagic implementation specialists, effectively scaling in order to manage the tsunami of new eClosing business.

"This award is well-deserved, and we're elated HousingWire selected Lori as a winner. She is a roll-up-your-sleeves, get-it-done executive who puts the customer first in everything she does," stated Dominic Iannitti, President and CEO of DocMagic. "She works tirelessly to ensure that complex eClosing implementations are executed flawlessly, delivering a level of customer satisfaction that lenders and partners rave about long after their first eClosing."

HousingWire states that the 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide-range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. Insiders are the professionals that companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, processes, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit www.docmagic.com.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its Director of Client Services, Lori Johnson, has been designated a 2020 Insider Award winner by HousingWire for her ongoing success with eClosing implementations.

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

Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at Maxwell, Announced as a 2020 HousingWire Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

In its fifth year, HW's 2020 Insiders winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

These 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

HW's 2020 Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

"Bryan Traeger is the definition of someone whose impact in our organization goes beyond his title," said Maxwell CEO and Cofounder John Paasonen. "Bryan brings extensive industry experience and technology expertise to his lender customers. His approach to driving higher adoption across organizations, tech stack evaluations and implementation plans is highly effective, and it plays a big part in why Maxwell is the fastest point-of-sale solution to launch from purchase."

ABOUT MAXWELL

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. A four-time HW Tech 100 winner, 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.

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

We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

HousingWire Recognizes NotaryCam’s Katie Maxson as 2020 Insider

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list. For five years the Insiders Award has recognized unsung heroes within the mortgage industry.

These 50 winners, per the publication, are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

In just 18 months at NotaryCam, Maxson has quickly proven herself to be an "operational all-star," as her work ethic, innovative thinking and commitment to customer success have garnered attention within the organization. After serving as Notary Manager for just over a year, Maxon was promoted to Technology/Product Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead in February 2020, where her responsibilities included quality assurance testing and signing off on all updates to the NotaryCam platform and providing real-time support escalations for over 70 notaries.

To date, Maxon has provided support on over 500 customer support tickets. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maxson's initiative, leadership and problem-solving skills were tested as she created a new workflow process that enabled NotaryCam to manage a 300% increase in demand for RON while maintaining a high level of customer service.

"Since the very beginning of her career at NotaryCam, Katie has found ways to increase internal efficiency and to keep NotaryCam working as a well-oiled machine," said NotaryCam founder Rick Triola. "As someone who prefers to work behind the scenes, Katie has quickly and quietly become one of NotaryCam's most valuable assets, and we are honored to share her successes with the industry. Katie continuously facilitates the change and growth necessary as NotaryCam continues to scale without losing sight of our company's 'entrepreneurial, out-of-the-box thinking' and keen focus on delivering the best overall experience for all customers."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

About NotaryCam

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list.

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

SimpleNexus VP of Product Shane Westra named 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award honoree

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider. Now in its fifth year, the HW Insiders Award program recognizes 50 operational all-stars in the housing industry who are vital to their organizations' success.

Westra was recognized for building the highly passionate and prolific product development teams that have helped SimpleNexus make a name for itself as an innovative leader in digital mortgage technology. Notably, Westra introduced the SimpleNexus "90/90 roadmap," which communicates to customers, prospects and internal teams the product releases expected to go live in the upcoming 90 days with 90% confidence. Westra also reorganized SimpleNexus' product and engineering divisions into customer persona-based teams, turning each development unit into experts on the end users they develop for.

"Every organization requires a strategist to align product development with customer needs, and as organizations grow, that role requires greater sophistication," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "Shane's knowledge and experience has elevated SimpleNexus as a world-class firm that is 100% aligned with our customers' goals."

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

The full list of 2020 HW Insiders Award honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers, real estate agents and settlement service providers to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that VP of Product Shane Westra has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Insider.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

LBA Ware’s Mari Denton Named a 2020 HousingWire Insider

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes people who may not be well known, but whose contributions are integral to their companies' success within the U.S. housing economy.

Since joining LBA Ware in 2018, Denton's focus on customer training, implementation and retention has yielded quantifiable results for the company and its clients. Her restructuring of LBA Ware's client success and implementation processes enabled the company to reduce help requests by 36% at the same time it doubled the number of clients using CompenSafe(TM), an automated ICM platform that bridges the gap between lenders' loan origination and payroll systems. Denton also led the charge to launch turnkey business intelligence platform LimeGear.

"As our inaugural director of client success, Mari defined the position, created a team and built it into far more than I expected," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Her talent, expertise and persistently positive attitude have helped LBA Ware reach the next level of growth."

One of Denton's key accomplishments was the creation of CompenSafe University (CSU), a two-day training program that helps participants and their lender employers derive maximum value from CompenSafe. Launched to address client concerns regarding the transfer of technical knowledge through normal staff turnover, CSU empowers participants as subject-matter experts in their organizations and provides them a marketable professional skill. The venture supports LBA Ware by providing faster, smoother implementation times and even more satisfied clients.

Thanks in part to Denton's efforts, LBA Ware has helped clients achieve stellar results. Clients have cut their incentive compensation processing time by 85% to 95% in comparison with their prior manual processes; reduced the number of staff members required to process payroll; and achieved greater compensation transparency for corporate leadership and employees.

"The winners of our 2020 Insider Awards demonstrate expertise in areas that are critical to the success of the companies they work for," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Especially during this year, which has required rapid adaptation in so many areas, these Insiders have been invaluable to the smooth functioning of the entire housing ecosystem."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About LBA Ware:

LBA Ware(TM) is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://lbaware.com.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

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LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced the selection of Director of Client Success Mari Denton to HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

HousingWire Lists FormFree’s Cindy Snow Among its 2020 HW Insiders

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

Since joining FormFree in May 2019, Snow has focused on creating operational processes to enhance product and service quality for FormFree's more than 1,000 mortgage lenders customers. Her contributions ushered in a 65% year-over-year surge in adoption of AccountChek, the company's market-leading automated verification product that allows lenders to digitally verify borrower asset, income and employment information.

"Cindy has mastered the ability to translate the executive team's ambitious vision into a tactical plan of action at every level of the organization," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She plays a pivotal role in nearly every aspect of our business, from product development to defining our partner relationships to marketing, sales and even compliance. As a direct result of her work, our customers and their borrowers enjoy a faster, easier and safer loan process."

Among the initiatives benefiting from Snow's involvement during the last year are the onboarding of numerous enterprise-level clients; establishment of a partnership to protect closing fund transfers from wire fraud; and development of an income and employment verification capability that retrieves and certifies payroll data.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team members that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners was greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

For a complete list of 2020 HW Insiders Award winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

About FormFree:

FormFree is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek and Passport are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #HWInsiders #mortgageindustry #fintech

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FormFree today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire's list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies' success.

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

Vice Capital Markets’ Shawn Ansley Honored As 2020 HousingWire Insider

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders program recognizes individuals for vital and dynamic contributions to their companies.

According to HousingWire, this year's 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Ansley was recognized for his efforts to improve Vice Capital's connectivity with key investors and major LOS platforms, in addition to the development of proprietary automation models - all of which has fueled Vice Capital's recent success. Over the last year, he has automated many of Vice Capital's day-to-day processes to improve operational efficiency and eliminate opportunities for human error. With the automated systems, enhanced connectivity and improved data access Ansley has established at Vice Capital, the firm was able to steer its clients through the market volatility triggered by COVID-19, collectively netting clients more than $8 million in a single day at the height of the chaos and enabling them to grow their pipelines amidst the uncertainty.

"Having joined our organization shortly after completing his Master's degree in mathematics, Shawn has been a valuable leader within Vice Capital for more than 15 years and is someone who sets examples for others to follow by always making himself available to his co-workers as a source of guidance and assistance," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "Shawn's self-starter mentality has led him to tackle new endeavors with little supervision to improve processes for the entire firm. We are privileged to call him part of the Vice Capital family and proud to share his skills and successes with our clients and the industry as a whole."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has successfully managed interest rate risk and maximized profitability on more than half a trillion of MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders of all sizes. With an average of more than 10 years' experience behind each of the traders on our team, Vice Capital has helped its clients realize, on average, a 25 to 55 bps improvement over their best effort execution, and Vice Capital's proprietary risk-management models and complex investor and agency best execution platform have consistently yielded safe and effective profit maximization for its clients.

Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that its Managing Director Shawn Ansley has been named a 2020 HousingWire Insiders Award winner.

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

ARMCO’s Kacey Olson Named 2020 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners. In its fifth year, the HousingWire Insiders Award honors the industry's unsung heroes who work to propel their companies to success.

According to the publication, these 50 winners are the "go-to" team members in their companies and represent a wide range of occupations within the housing industry, from lending and real estate to investments and fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"This year's Insiders represent the unsung heroes of their companies; the team that, behind the scenes, kept everything on track during unprecedented times," HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "This year, the need for the services of these 50 winners shown greater than ever, and they rose to the challenge."

Olson was recognized not only for her general compliance contributions, but also her coordination and leadership of the swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic within ARMCO and its ACES Audit Technology(tm). As the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact the mortgage industry, Olson and her team 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 provided ACES users with a centralized repository inside ACES Audit Technology to ensure audits are conducted using the most up-to-date compliance standards.

"While Kacey's contributions to ARMCO in the last 12 months are numerous, it has been her contributions in 2020 as related to the COVID-19 pandemic that have demonstrated her irreplaceable value to both ARMCO and the mortgage industry," said ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier. "She is the epitome of a 'behind the scenes' star, and her continuous efforts to keep the mortgage industry up-to-date on all compliance matters has helped ARMCO become and remain the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. For this and so many other reasons, we are proud to see Kacey included on the 2020 HousingWire's Insiders list."

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Insiders, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-hw-insiders/.

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 1.0

million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or

https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About ARMCO

ACES Risk Management (ARMCO) is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Audit Technology(tm) to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:
* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;
* 2 of the top 5 loan servicers; and
* 2 of the top 5 depository institutions.

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 https://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 financial services industry, announced today that its Director of Compliance Kacey Olson has been chosen as one of HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award winners.

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

MQMR’s Steven Sinn Wins 2018 HousingWire Insiders Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that director of administration Steven Sinn has been named a 2018 Insiders Award(TM) honoree by HousingWire (HW) magazine.

"This year's group of Insiders exemplify what it means to get the job done and done right," said HW Online Editor Caroline Basile. "Each of the mortgage and housing professionals we honored made incredible contributions to their companies' successes and we're excited to recognize their achievements."

"Steve is the epitome of a dedicated employee, contributing in all aspects of the business and filling in whenever and wherever he's needed," said MQMR President Michael Steer. "He not only delivers excellence in everything he does, but he also brings out the best in those around him, elevating the personal and professional development of his fellow employees. We included the word 'quality' in our company name for a reason, and no one on our staff embodies that value more than Steve."

Sinn was recognized for his role in helping MQMR achieve its growth objectives by keeping his fingers on the pulse of all aspects of the organization and jumping in as needed to perform a variety of functions. He was instrumental in restructuring MQMR's internal audit department to streamline process workflow and reduce the time it takes to complete a client engagement. In addition to improving MQMR's client-facing operations, Sinn ensures the smooth performance of back-office operations.

"I'm honored to appear on this year's list of Insiders Award honorees," said Sinn. "Whether it's boosting the company's insurance coverage, providing client support, performing training, enhancing operational processes or conducting office lease negotiations, my top priority is ensuring the health, longevity and success of MQMR."

Now in its third year, HW's Insiders Award program recognizes "people who are often their company's best-kept secret: the one person known within the company as a critical part of that company's success, but who may or may not be as well known throughout the larger industry."

Honorees are profiled in the September issue of HW magazine. To view all of this year's Insiders Award winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/46713-hw-insiders-2018.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 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 Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR):
MQMR bridges the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. Since its inception, MQMR has launched multiple products and services to assist lenders in navigating regulatory requirements, including providing mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, conducting internal audit risk assessments and ongoing internal audit support, servicing QC and subservicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements. With 2,000+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being an industry leader in counterparty risk and compliance. To learn more, visit mqmresearch.com, subsequentqc.com, and hqvendormanagement.com.

Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that director of administration Steven Sinn has been named a 2018 Insiders Award(TM) honoree by HousingWire (HW) magazine.

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

Tobias Griffith of IDS Honored as a 2018 Insiders Award Recipient by HousingWire Magazine

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that Implementation Expert Tobias Griffith has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) magazine as a 2018 Insiders Award(TM) honoree.

"With so much leadership change happening in our industry, it seems particularly fitting that we highlight the accomplishments of those who help execute the day-to-day operations at the mortgage finance industry's most important firms," said HW Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "With that, we are honored to present the 2018 HousingWire Insiders."

Griffith was recognized for ensuring new IDS clients have a smooth and overwhelmingly positive on-boarding experience, even in complex implementation circumstances. Griffith walks clients through the handling of customized document utilization characteristics and actively helps clients customize loan document content to ensure the customization process is smooth and meets each client's specific needs. Satisfied clients frequently go out of their way to express their appreciation for Griffith's responsiveness, coding abilities, problem-solving acumen and customer service skills.

"Superior customer service and seamless client on-boarding are more critical than ever," said Mark Mackey, vice president and general manager of IDS. "With every implementation, Tobias goes above and beyond to ensure new clients receive IDS' trademark customer service from day one and become clients for life. I am grateful to have Tobias on our team and commend him on his exceptional work performance."

"Setting clients up for success is crucial to their ability to fully enjoy the process efficiencies of idsDoc from the outset of implementation," said Griffith. "It's an honor to be recognized by HousingWire for my work."

For the third year, HW's Insiders Award program celebrates "people who are often their company's best-kept secret: the one person known within the company as a critical part of that company's success, but who may or may not be as well known throughout the larger industry." Awardees represent each sector of the housing industry and are chosen by the trade publication's editorial staff.

To view the complete list of awardee honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/46713-hw-insiders-2018.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.HousingWire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that Implementation Expert Tobias Griffith has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) magazine as a 2018 Insiders Award(TM) honoree.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

FormFree’s Louann Bernstone Receives HW Insiders Award from HousingWire

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced that its Head of Risk and Compliance, Louann Bernstone, has been named to HousingWire's 2018 HW Insiders Award(TM) list of the mortgage industry's most vital, yet little-known contributors.

Bernstone was recognized for strengthening FormFree's risk management procedures, guiding the company's strategic partnerships with mortgage regulators and GSEs and restructuring its HR function at a time of rapid company growth. She has been integral to the successful completion of several company milestones over the last year, including the introduction of the industry's first borrower report combining income, asset and employment verification for Fannie Mae's Single Source Validation pilot.

"FormFree has transformed the way lenders analyze their borrowers' ability to repay loans. It's incredibly important work - and work that's incredibly important to get right," said Brent Chandler, founder and CEO of FormFree. "Louann is a treasure. Her contributions to the company, our many partners and our customers cannot be overstated."

"With more than 100 vendor integrations, thousands of lender customers and over a million consumers served, managing compliance at FormFree is no small task," said Bernstone. "Fortunately, I love what I do and the team I'm a part of, which makes this recognition all the more rewarding."

"This year's group of Insiders exemplify what it means to get the job done and done right," said Caroline Basile, online editor for HousingWire. "Each of the mortgage and housing professionals we honored made incredible contributions to their companies' successes, and we're excited to recognize their achievements."

2018 marks the third year that HousingWire's HW Insiders Award program has recognized mortgage industry professionals for their outstanding contributions to their respective companies and the industry at large. Honorees are profiled in the September edition of HousingWire magazine and can also be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/46713-hw-insiders-2018.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Its audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals relies on HousingWire to "Move Markets Forward." Visit https://www.housingwire.com to learn more.

About FormFree(R):
FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) reports are used by hundreds of lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. With FormFree, lenders can delight customers with a paperless experience and reduce origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). To date, AccountChek has securely placed more than one million asset reports for over 1,000 U.S. lenders. A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree(R) today announced that its Head of Risk and Compliance, Louann Bernstone, has been named to HousingWire's 2018 HW Insiders Award(TM) list of the mortgage industry's most vital, yet little-known contributors.

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

HousingWire Honors Mike Zarrilli of DocMagic with 2017 Insiders Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its head of operations, Mike Zarrilli, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders Award list for 2017.

The HousingWire Insiders Award honors the "unsung heroes" behind the success of several of the industry's prominent companies. These are the professionals that their companies turn to with some of their most important and challenging projects because their contributions and hard work lead to superior results. Winners are selected by HousingWire's editorial staff based on the individual's contributions with a focus on the last 12 months. The Insiders Award is in its second year. This year's list is comprised of 33 winners from across the country.

DocMagic's Zarrilli was selected based on the impact of his work in strategically aligning DocMagic's enterprise sales team with its customer service department, an initiative that significantly improved transparency, communication and collaboration, and in expanding DocMagic's operations and infrastructure to accommodate the company's rapid growth.

"DocMagic's leadership position in the industry depends on great leadership within our company," said Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "Mike is an example of that outstanding leadership. He has accomplished so many great things during his 26 years here, not just for DocMagic, but more importantly, for our customers, partners and the industry as a whole. Because of leaders like Mike, we're able to make some very positive concrete changes for every business we touch. Mike has been a key contributor in many of those changes and is very deserving of this award."

"The scale of our Insiders award this year is impressive with both its breadth and depth," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire Editor-In-Chief. "The talent on display here is unmistakable and the scope of the work our winners do day-in and day-out is a testament to their accomplishments. It's an honor for HousingWire to publish this award."

Since its inception in 1988, DocMagic has achieved exceptional growth, stability and longevity, transitioning from a loan document preparation company into one of the industry's most adopted and well-respected software providers offering an extensive suite of compliance-centric solutions and comprehensive eMortgage services.

About DocMagic:
DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, eSign, eDelivery and comprehensive eMortgage services for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

About HousingWire Magazine:
HousingWire Magazine is a monthly magazine that provides in-depth context and insight spanning the people, issues and data that matter in mortgage finance and real estate. The magazine offers readers insight on U.S. housing and finance from leading national columnists, as well as exclusive features that tackle hard-hitting issues in real estate finance and bring to life the people that make markets. For more information, visit https://www.housingwire.com/.

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DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its head of operations, Mike Zarrilli, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders Award list for 2017.

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