Tag: Iowa Business
iEmergent revises 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast downward
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced downward revision of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect ongoing economic conditions, iEmergent now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase mortgage market, while refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage interest rates.
iEmergent receives The Mortgage Collaborative’s Lenders’ Choice award for Thought Leadership, Creativity & Innovation
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, was awarded The Mortgage Collaborative's 2024 Lenders' Choice Award for Thought Leadership, Creativity & Innovation. Laird Nossuli, iEmergent's CEO, and Bernard Nossuli, COO, accepted the award on Monday during TMC's "A Mile Above" Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Denver.
iEmergent’s Redlining Roundtable will teach lenders to identify and prevent mortgage redlining while seizing the business opportunity of equitable lending
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a webinar on mortgage redlining on Thursday, September 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. "Redlining Roundtable: Don't Just Dodge Risk, Capture Opportunity" will bring together experts from across the housing finance industry to discuss the high price of modern-day mortgage redlining, the strategies lenders can use to identify and prevent unintentional discrimination, and the long-term value mortgage lenders can build through fair and equitable lending practices.
7th Annual Ice Hole Festival Ticket Sales Hit Record Numbers
LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- International Scuba is thrilled to announce the success of the 7th Ice Hole Festival. The event celebrates the unique thrill of ice diving while promoting scuba diving certifications. The festival is hosted at the Arrowwood Resort in Iowa but draws attention from across the world.
iEmergent’s 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast is now available in Mortgage MarketSmart
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the availability of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect preliminary 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data released by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council in March, iEmergent's latest projections call for modest growth in purchase originations and a gradual increase in refinance loan units and dollars as a percentage of total originations.
Osceola, Iowa’s Housing Boom: Working to Meet All Levels of Housing Needs
OSCEOLA, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- At the beginning of the year, another call into the Clarke County Development Corporation's (CCDC) offices rang, telling Executive Director, Bill Trickey, the Osceola Building Incentive Program is still connecting with home builders and developers. Since its inception in early 2019, the lot program, originally referred to as the "Free Land Program," has resulted in more than a half dozen lots exchanged with developers and home builders in lieu of standard homeowner tax abatements.
Foster Group Recognized as a 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- On March 27, 2024, Foster Group received recognition as a 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner. This is the seventh time Foster Group has received this award, placing them among eleven other companies to achieve this distinction. The award recognizes organizations that have created and remain dedicated to a culture of engagement at the core of their business strategy.
iEmergent brings actionable mortgage market intelligence to credit unions as ACUMA affiliate member
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, announced it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Since its founding nearly a quarter century ago, iEmergent has worked with credit unions and other lenders to identify missed mortgage opportunities and close gaps in market coverage.
Stride Autism Centers Hosts Open House in Coralville, Iowa
CORALVILLE, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Stride Autism Centers ("Stride") is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its center in Coralville, Iowa. Their mission is clear: to become an integral part of the local community while making a meaningful impact in the lives of preschool children with autism.
7th Annual Ice Hole Festival in Lake Okoboji, Iowa Creates Waves, with the Thrills and Chills of Scuba Diving
LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- International Scuba proudly announces the return of the much-anticipated Ice Hole Festival. An event that has become legendary in the scuba diving community. What began as a whimsical idea on a Texan's bucket list has evolved into a thrilling annual gathering of adventurous scuba divers from across the continent. The annual Ice Hole Festival will be Held Feb 8 - 11, 2024.
Stride Autism Centers Hosts Open House in Sioux City, Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Stride Autism Centers ("Stride") is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest center in Sioux City, Iowa. Their mission is clear: to become an integral part of the local community while making a meaningful impact in the lives of preschool children with autism.
Mortgage Bankers Association honors iEmergent for leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion at its Annual Convention and Expo
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has been named the winner of the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) 2023 Residential Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Leadership Award for Market Outreach Strategies - Non-Lender. Laird Nossuli, iEmergent's CEO, accepted the award at MBA's Annual Convention & Expo today in Philadelphia.
iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli named to MPA’s 2023 list of Elite Women in Mortgage
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that CEO Laird Nossuli has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2023 list of Elite Women in Mortgage.
Enthusiasm Filled the Lake as Scuba Divers Came Together for International Scuba’s 6th Annual Ice Hole Festival on Feb 6, 2023, at Lake Okoboji, IA
LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Scuba divers from Canada, Mexico, and the USA joined International Scuba's 6th Annual Ice Hole Festival. The week started off with pro level scuba diving training. There were several people to help gear up. As soon as you are out of the water, our hospitality team takes over, with a cup of hot soup, drinks and more food. All while other divers help take your kit off.
WHO 13 News Spotlights Stride Autism Centers’ ABA Therapy Services During Autism Acceptance Month
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- As part of its Autism Acceptance Month efforts, WHO 13 News - Des Moines's local NBC station - sat down with Brad Zelinger, Founder and CEO at Stride Autism Centers. Not only did they discuss the new Stride location opening up in Des Moines, but Zelinger and Anchor, Erin Kiernan, also explored effective treatment for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
iEmergent shares top takeaways from 2022 HMDA data
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the immediate availability of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. To celebrate providing lenders with early access to HMDA reporting, iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli shared summary observations drawn from the loan-level origination data.
Stride Autism Centers and Blank Children’s Hospital Host Successful Free Workshop Series for Autism Caregivers
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- On March 22, 2023, Stride Autism Centers and Blank Children's Hospital co-hosted a free workshop to help caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The "Orientation to Autism Diagnosis and Treatment" event was designed to provide essential information for parents and other caregivers, with the aim of helping them navigate the challenges of caring for a child with ASD.
Pattison Company Announces the launch of a new revolutionary railcar storage system for the railcar industry
GARNAVILLO, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Pattison Company, a legacy Northeast Iowa Company manufacturing quality proppants and aggregates for the gas, oil, and construction industries, recently launched a revolutionary railcar storage system. Pattison Storage Solution is putting railcar storage costs back on track, said a Pattison Company spokesperson.
iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli honored with National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 2023 Women of Inspiration award
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as one of its 2023 Women of Inspiration. The awards program highlights female visionaries who are paving the way for the next generation of women in mortgage lending.
iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli honored in National Mortgage Professional’s 2023 Industry Titans awards program
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) has selected Laird Nossuli to its inaugural list of 2023 Industry Titans - a new award program honoring housing leaders who represent the mortgage industry with professionalism and pride.
Technology Association of Iowa selects iEmergent as a 2022 Prometheus Award winner
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that it has been named the 2022 FinTech & InsurTech Company of the Year in the Technology Association of Iowa's (TAI's) annual Prometheus Awards program.
MediSked Joins the Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) as a Strategic Business Partner
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URBANDALE, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Furthering its dedication to providing person-centered software solutions in Iowa, MediSked has joined the Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) as a Strategic Business Partner. IACP supports Iowa community providers so they can fully support Iowans in need of behavioral health and disability services.
iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli recognized by Mortgage Banker Magazine as 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized as a 2022 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honoree by Mortgage Banker Magazine. The annual award spotlights women who have made an indelible impact on the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in housing finance.
iEmergent’s Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCP) workshop will prepare mortgage bankers to launch their own diverse lending initiatives
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a virtual workshop on Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) on Wednesday, November 9: "Tapping the Potential of SPCPs: A Hands-on Workshop for Mortgage Lenders."
EPIC Expands Life and Executive Benefits Platform with Acquisition of The National Benefit Corp
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ("EPIC") announced today that it has acquired The National Benefit Corp ("TNBC"). The acquisition further expands EPIC's geographic footprint in the Midwest across its life insurance, executive benefits, and financial advisory distribution businesses under the Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits umbrella.
Change Course is a tuition-free career and community development program designed to educate and empower those living in poverty
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- The objective of Change Course is to provide program participants (referred to as "leaders") with stronger life and career skills. Through personal development courses and career-focused training, this six-month program aims to provide "leaders" connections to a network of business partners and higher-paying job opportunities.
iEmergent appoints Megan Horn as Chief Marketing Officer
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Megan Horn as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Horn will oversee marketing, public relations, brand management and customer experience for the growing company.
iEmergent appoints Chris Richey as Chief Analytics Officer
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Chris Richey as chief analytics officer. In this role, Richey will oversee and expand upon iEmergent's data analytics capabilities, which help mortgage lenders identify gaps in sales coverage and effectively expand into new markets.
Newly Formed Sky Auto Mall Purchases Junge Ford and Junge CDJR in Center Point, IA
CENTER POINT, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Two long standing dealerships located in Center Point, IA have been purchased and are now owned and operated by the newly formed Sky Auto Mall. Formerly Junge Ford and Junge Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM will now be owned by Alex Tovstanovsky, Dealer Principal and General Manager of Sky Auto Mall.
Midland Co., Iowa Shrimp Production Update
STORY CITY, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Located in the heart of the Midwest, Midland Co. continues to stock shrimp in the production facility in preparation for regular monthly production. Midland Co.'s mission is to raise sustainable, ethical, and delicious seafood.
Pattison announces the closing of a $17 million credit facility funded by Amerisource Business Capital
CLAYTON, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Pattison Company, a leading provider of high-quality industrial sand, construction aggregate, armor stone and rail car storage, will use the proceeds to refinance existing term debt and equipment debt, new projects, and working capital.
Stride’s Evidence-Based Autism Therapy Now Available at Four Iowa Locations
DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Stride Autism Centers ("Stride"), a mission-driven provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, today announced that it has expanded to serve families at four centers throughout Iowa. Stride is now actively enrolling clients at all four locations, including Clive and Johnston in the Des Moines metro area, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport in the Quad Cities.
Rural Iowa Manufacturing Jobs Surplus Means Big Opportunities
OSCEOLA, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- It's been a year since the manufacturing industry was hit by the COVID-19 crisis forcing businesses to get creative to manage their workforce assets. In April of 2020, the rural Clarke County, Iowa's unemployment rate jumped from 3.4% to 11.8%, and more than 100,000 workers across the state were displaced, laid off, or simply let go when businesses had to close their doors, says Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC).
Green Janitorial Innovations Spur New Tech Company Focused on Occupant Health
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DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- With over eight years in providing green, sustainable, microbial protection to businesses, schools, and medical facilities throughout the Midwest, The Heritage Group of Des Moines, IA launched a new tech company, SPMC, LLC in the summer of 2020 to be led by SPMC President John Bergman and SPMC Technical Director Joe Johnson.
Addressing Post-COVID Shipping Shock – How One Iowa Manufacturer Proved U.S. Sourced Materials Provide Advantages in Economy and Efficiency
OSCEOLA, Iowa, /ScoopCloud/ -- Miller Products Company in Osceola Iowa, supplier of stock pins and fasteners as well as precision and Swiss CNC machined parts, has seen a significant increase in the demand for quick-turn and custom machining due to the post-COVID shipping challenges.