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Argyle extends its mortgage verification experience to the wholesale channel with the launch of a broker-branded borrower experience

Brokers can now offer proven direct-source income, employment and asset verification under their own name

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced the launch of a new solution that enables wholesale mortgage lenders to extend income, employment, and asset verification across their broker networks with a broker-branded borrower experience. The solution is available through Argyle’s Verification API as well as through Encompass® TPO Connect from ICE Mortgage Technology®.

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Argyle’s verification experience is already used by retail mortgage lenders to move borrowers through income, employment and asset verification in minutes. Extending that same experience to wholesale requires accounting for a different relationship: the broker, not the lender, is the borrower’s primary point of contact. Argyle’s new solution preserves that relationship by including the broker’s name and contact information in verification invites, so borrowers recognize who the request came from and know exactly who to contact with questions.

While the experience reflects the broker relationship, the process behind it is unchanged. Borrowers share their income, employment and asset data straight from the payroll or bank source, and the lender receives GSE-approved direct-source documentation to underwrite the file. Where payroll and banking connectivity isn’t available, brokers can offer document-based income verification within the same flow.

For wholesale lenders using Argyle’s Verification API or Encompass TPO Connect, the new solution delivers:

Faster turn times to clear to close: Standardized, direct-source documentation supports cleaner files, reducing underwriting follow-up and back-and-forth with brokers and borrowers.
One setup across the broker channel: A single configuration generates broker-specific invites, eliminating the need to build or maintain a separate setup for each broker.
A more competitive offering for brokers — Lenders can offer brokers a lower-cost verification option than they absorb today, with document-based income verification available as a fallback.

For brokers, it delivers:

Broker-branded borrower communications: Verification invites include the broker’s name and contact information, so the broker remains the borrower’s point of contact throughout the process.
Lower verification costs: Brokers can access consumer-permissioned verification at a lower price point than traditional verification options.
Less back-and-forth: Direct-source verification can reduce document collection and follow-up, helping brokers move loans forward faster.

“Wholesale is a part of the mortgage market we’ve wanted to serve well for a long time,” said John Hardesty, chief revenue officer at Argyle. “Brokers have earned the trust and relationships they build with borrowers, and now they can offer the same fast, direct-source verification experience under their own name while wholesale lenders extend Argyle across their broker networks.”

“Consistency creates a smoother path from application to closing,” said Rebecca Erb, AVP product manager at PwrTPO. “When income, employment, and asset documentation comes back the same way every time, our underwriters spend less time on follow-up requests and more time clearing loans. Giving our TPO partners a streamlined validation experience that includes their name in borrower communications, reduces documentation, and comes at a lower cost creates real value for both our partners and their borrowers.”

The broker-branded borrower experience is available now to wholesale mortgage lenders through Argyle’s Verification API or through Encompass TPO Connect. Wholesale lenders can learn more or contact us to get started at argyle.com/contact-sales.

About Argyle

Argyle is the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform empowering consumers to share their income, employment, and asset data through consumer-directed payroll and bank connections. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to receive the paystubs and W-2s applicants share, understand applicants’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Mastercard and SignalFire.

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Argyle and The BIG Point of Sale named 2026 Connections Award winners by PROGRESS in Lending

Recognized for embedding payroll-based VOIE directly into the mortgage origination workflow through ICE Mortgage Technology's Encompass Partner Connect

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, and The BIG Point of Sale today announced they have been named winners of the 2026 Connections Award by PROGRESS in Lending. The award honors the most impactful partnerships, integrations and acquisitions advancing the mortgage industry, recognizing the companies for an integration that embeds verification of income and employment (VOIE) directly into the loan origination process through ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Partner Connect® framework.

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“Being named a Connections Award winner alongside Argyle validates the approach we’ve taken from day one: verification should happen where the loan is actually originated, not as a separate step borrowers and processors have to manage on the side,” said Jerry Melia, president at The BIG Point of Sale. “This recognition reflects the work our team has put into making that experience feel seamless for lenders and borrowers alike.”

“Argyle empowers consumers to securely share data directly from their payroll and other income-related accounts with authorized lenders,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “Lenders can embed income and employment verification directly into The BIG Point of Sale, accessing direct-source data earlier in the process and eliminating the manual back-and-forth that has historically slowed things down for borrowers and operations teams.”

Income and employment verification has historically been one of the more manual, time-consuming and expensive parts of the mortgage process. Borrowers are typically required to locate and upload paystubs, W-2s and other documentation, while lenders spend additional time chasing missing information, following up and re-entering data across systems.

With Argyle, The BIG Point of Sale integration changes that by making verification a natural part of the borrower application experience. Loan officers can initiate VOIE requests from The BIG Point of Sale on any device during or after the application process. Borrowers can easily share their real-time income and employment data through consumer-directed payroll connections— no document uploads required. After completing the Argyle connection flow, required data including VOIE, paystubs and W-2s is returned in real time and automatically posted to the Encompass eFolder through native Encompass Partner Connect functionality and workflow automation rules.

The integration also supports GSE-eligible verification data and reference IDs within the same workflow. As an authorized supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider for Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle enables lenders to access direct-source data and GSE reference IDs without leaving the point-of-sale environment or reordering a VOIE through separate systems.

The business impact of the integration is already visible in the field. Since embedding Argyle into the borrower workflow within The BIG Point of Sale, Absolute Home Mortgage increased its automated verification success rate from 10% to 48%. The lender reduced reliance on processor intervention and manual borrower follow-up while improving file completeness entering underwriting—with nearly half of loans submitted for underwriting already including paystubs and W-2s synced through Fannie Mae’s Day 1 Certainty® framework.

Key benefits lenders gain through the integration:

Speed: Payroll-connected VOIE data arrives in Encompass in real time, reducing delays between application and underwriting.
Cost reduction: Automated payroll-based VOIE can significantly reduce verification costs compared to legacy database-driven services.
GSE support: Lenders can qualify for representations and warranties relief through the same workflow, helping reduce repurchase risk exposure.
Better borrower experience: Borrowers complete verification from a mobile device in minutes rather than gathering and submitting paper documents.

ABOUT ARGYLE

ABOUT THE BIG POINT OF SALE

The BIG Point of Sale, a Mortgage Automation Technologies solution, is a configurable point-of-sale platform built to help mortgage lenders simplify and automate the loan origination process. Through native integrations with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Partner Connect framework and verification partners like Argyle, The BIG Point of Sale embeds verification, disclosures and workflow automation directly into the borrower application experience, helping lenders reduce cycle times and manual work from application through closing. The BIG Point of Sale is based in Fairfield, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.thebigpos.com

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Argyle expands consent-based verification platform for state government agencies with new benefits-focused capabilities

Enhanced solution active in 10+ states brings new reporting, reauthentication and employer search features as H.R. 1 tightens benefits eligibility verification timelines

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform, today announced significant enhancements to its government verification solution that bring new capabilities to state agencies responsible for determining applicant eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and related benefits programs.

Image caption: Argyle, the leading consent-based verification (CBV) platform.

The update arrives as states face mounting pressure from H.R. 1 — the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025 — which requires states to implement Medicaid work requirements, also referred to as community engagement requirements, by January 1, 2027. The bill also mandates more frequent, payroll-data-driven verification across Medicaid and SNAP. With roughly seven of 18 months remaining to build compliant infrastructure, agencies need a partner with proven coverage, reliable data and the operational depth to deploy at scale.

“States are past the point of asking whether to modernize verification. They’re asking who to trust to do it,” said Brian Geary, president at Argyle. “These enhancements reflect what we’ve learned working alongside state programs, and they’re designed to close the gaps that matter most: meeting mandated eligibility requirements, creating a frictionless verification experience for applicants and giving caseworkers the clean, current data they need to make fast, accurate determinations.”

Proven Infrastructure

Argyle’s government solution is adapted from the same verification platform it built for the U.S. mortgage industry, where it has emerged as the leading CBV provider. A recent Stifel Research survey found that 43% of mortgage companies are shifting volume away from Equifax/The Work Number, with Argyle as a top alternative winning on coverage, cost savings and support quality. That same infrastructure — including direct connectivity, consent management, data quality controls and audit-ready records — now powers Argyle’s government verification solutions. Agencies working with Argyle are building on technology that has already processed millions of verifications under demanding compliance conditions.

Argyle is currently active in more than 10 states, supporting benefits programs across Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, SSA, and across leading providers including Nava, Steady, Gainwell and Digital Public Works.

Purpose-Built for Benefit Eligibility

Argyle’s verification platform enables applicants to securely connect their payroll, employer, and bank in a single, intuitive experience. Upon connection and certification, the platform handles the complexity of how people actually earn, from gig income and multiple employers to part-time work and variable pay schedules.

Key features of Argyle’s government verification solution include:

Flexible Data Sources: Agencies can verify applicant income and assets across payroll, banking and document sources within a single, unified experience. When one data source is unavailable or insufficient, applicants can seamlessly fall back to another — reducing drop-offs, expanding coverage and ensuring more applicants reach a verified outcome without caseworker intervention or manual follow-up.
Verified Upon Receipt: Argyle pulls income and employment data directly from the payroll provider, employer or other primary source, which the applicant then reviews and certifies. This means Argyle’s reports are verified before they are delivered to the agency and require no additional paperwork, no follow-up requests and no delays between application and determination.
Agency-Ready Reporting: Argyle’s verification reports for state agencies are purpose-built for Medicaid, SNAP and related program workflows, eliminating the need for caseworkers to interpret raw payroll records or perform manual calculations. Reports feature configurable lookback periods matched to each program’s eligibility window, monthly income summaries alongside paystub-level detail and comprehensive handling of variable earnings, irregular schedules and multiple employers consolidated into combined totals.
One-Click Reauthentication: For programs that enable optional data refresh, returning applicants can reauthenticate with a single click without re-entering credentials or starting over. Income data stays current, caseworkers stay unblocked and the administrative overhead of keeping eligibility data fresh doesn’t fall on the applicants who can least afford it.
Enhanced Employer Search: Upgraded matching algorithms and smart filtering make it significantly easier for applicants to locate the correct employer. Franchise locations, similarly named businesses and companies with multiple operating entities — historically a common source of friction — are now handled with meaningfully higher accuracy, resulting in broader payroll coverage, fewer drop-offs, fewer cases falling back to manual review and more applicants successfully verified.

With procurement and implementation timelines compressing ahead of the January 2027 deadline, agencies are encouraged to engage early. State agencies, systems integrators and policy organizations working on benefits eligibility modernization can learn more at argyle.com/government.

About Argyle

Argyle is a consent-based verification (CBV) platform that helps government agencies verify income, employment and assets more accurately, efficiently and at scale. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience serving mortgage, tenant screening and other high-volume regulated industries, Argyle brings proven consent management, data quality controls and audit-ready verification workflows to public-sector programs. With an applicant’s permission, Argyle retrieves verified payroll and financial data directly from source payroll providers and financial institutions, enabling agencies to reduce improper payments, streamline renewals and redeterminations and lower verification costs by up to 90% compared to The Work Number. Available as a standalone solution within state eligibility and renewal workflows, or leveraged as a part of CMS’ Emmy product and through government service providers like DiCIT and SteadyIQ.

For more information, visit https://www.argyle.com/government

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Doherty Enterprises Recognizes Four NYC and Westchester Teachers in 10th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

Students honor impactful educators with essays celebrating their dedication and influence

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County, NY are proud to announce the winners of the 10th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest, recognizing outstanding educators nominated by their students.

Image caption: Doherty Enterprises Recognizes Four NYC and Westchester Teachers in 10th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.

Four exceptional educators – each nominated by their students – have been selected for their outstanding contributions to education. Each teacher will receive a $500 sponsorship check to enhance their classroom for the 2026–2027 school year, along with an end-of-year celebration for their class.*

2026 NYC & Westchester Winners:

Schecter, M.S. 158 (Fresh Meadows, Queens)
Jessica Johnson, P.S./M.S. 164 (Fresh Meadows, Queens)
Reinhard, Montfort Academy (Throgs Neck, Bronx)
Zulei Vargas

The contest provides students with the opportunity to express appreciation for educators who have made a meaningful difference in their lives, while shining a spotlight on the vital role teachers play in the larger community.

“We’re continually inspired by the stories students share about the teachers who motivate and guide them,” said Neesha Seervai, VP of Operations for Doherty-owned Applebee’s in NYC and Westchester County. “It’s a privilege to recognize these educators and celebrate the impact they make every day.”

About Applebee’s®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home.

From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®. Applebee’s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,520 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 17 countries outside the United States as of December 28, 2025. This number does not include 59 company-owned Applebee’s restaurants. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey and New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex, and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 15 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 67th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 26th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve,” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities, and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need. Learn more at: https://www.dohertyinc.com/.

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Argyle’s Thomas Rasmuson named 2026 HousingWire Rising Star

Director of sales recognized for driving mortgage innovation and helping lenders modernize verification workflows

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that its Director of Sales Thomas Rasmuson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by HousingWire. The annual HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes standout professionals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the housing industry through leadership, innovation and measurable business results.

Image caption: Thomas Rasmuson of Argyle.

Rasmuson was recognized for his contributions to Argyle’s rapid growth in the mortgage market and his role in helping lenders modernize income, employment and asset verification workflows. Over the past year, he has led the expansion of key enterprise relationships and worked closely with lenders to replace manual, document-heavy processes with scalable, data-driven solutions powered by direct-source, consumer-permissioned data.

“Thomas has been instrumental in helping lenders rethink how verification should work in a modern mortgage workflow,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “He combines deep industry knowledge with a relationship-first approach, consistently delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers while helping push the industry forward.”

In addition to driving new business, Rasmuson partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and long-term customer impact. His work has helped lenders achieve measurable improvements, including reduced loan cycle times, lower operational costs and stronger borrower experiences.

“I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many talented professionals across the industry,” said Rasmuson. “This recognition reflects the work our team is doing to help lenders adopt more efficient, borrower-friendly verification processes. There’s a real opportunity to improve how this industry operates, and I’m excited to be part of that transformation.”

Rasmuson’s leadership extends beyond sales, as he actively contributes to Argyle’s broader go-to-market efforts and partner ecosystem. He also serves as a thought leader within the mortgage community, helping educate lenders on modern verification strategies and the shift toward automated, consumer-permissioned data.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and bank accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Mastercard and SignalFire.

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Argyle announces integration with Vesta to embed direct-source verifications within the loan origination system

New platform capabilities bring income, employment and asset verification together in a single consumer-permissioned workflow

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, today announced a new integration with Vesta, an AI-native loan origination system (LOS) and agent platform built to automate and accelerate mortgage operations.

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The integration allows lenders to order, view and refresh Argyle’s verification of income, employment and assets directly within the Vesta LOS. By embedding direct-source verifications inside the core origination workflow, lenders can reduce manual processes, eliminate system toggling and streamline file management from application through underwriting.

With real-time payroll and banking connections available natively within Vesta, lenders can increase automation rates, lower verification costs and improve operational efficiency, all without introducing additional vendor complexity.

“Verification is one of the most operationally intensive parts of the mortgage process,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “By integrating directly into Vesta’s LOS, we’re helping lenders automate more of their pipeline within the systems they already use every day.”

“We’re excited to partner with Argyle to bring embedded, direct-source verification capabilities to our mutual customers,” said Mike Yu, CEO of Vesta. “With verification costs top of mind for many lenders,this integration highlights Vesta’s commitment to providing a flexible, interoperable platform that meets the evolving needs of the industry.”

The integration will be available beginning March 30, 2026. Argyle and Vesta are already launching with their first mutual customers and look forward to expanding access in the coming months.

To learn more about Argyle’s verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

About Argyle:

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

About Vesta:

Vesta is the AI-native loan origination system and agent platform for mortgage, powering banks, independent mortgage banks, and fintech lenders. Built on a modern, cloud-native system of record, Vesta gives lenders a single source of truth—every loan, borrower, property, and document is versioned, auditable, and accessible via API—so teams and agents operate from the same trusted context. Vesta blends deterministic rules and configurable workflows with autonomous agents that can interpret documents, call domain tools (e.g., income and asset calculators, conditions, disclosures, pricing and fee workflows), and orchestrate work across teams and third parties with traceable outcomes and human oversight. The result is faster cycle times, lower cost per loan, and a scalable “agent factory” operating model. Founded in 2020, Vesta is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Conversion Capital, Index Ventures, and Zigg Capital. Learn more at www.vesta.com.

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Argyle’s Shelby Bohannon recognized as one of NMP’s 2026 Women of Inspiration

VP of Customer Success honored for leadership, innovation and impact in mortgage lending

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that Shelby Bohannon, Vice President of Customer Success, has been named a 2026 Woman of Inspiration by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The annual recognition celebrates influential women in mortgage lending who are driving meaningful progress across the industry.

Image caption: Shelby Bohannon, Vice President of Customer Success.

Bohannon was recognized for her leadership in building and scaling Argyle’s customer success organization, where she has helped lenders modernize verification workflows while fostering a high-performing, customer-centric team.

Since joining Argyle, Bohannon has played a pivotal role in shaping how lenders adopt and operationalize direct-source verification solutions. Under her leadership, Argyle’s customer success team has become a strategic partner to mortgage lenders navigating rising costs, evolving borrower expectations and the industry’s shift toward automation.

“Effective leadership isn’t about having all the answers,” Bohannon said. “It’s about creating an environment where people feel trusted to challenge ideas, surface risks and contribute meaningfully. When teams operate with confidence and customers see you as a strategic partner, that’s where lasting impact is made.”

The Women of Inspiration award underscores Bohannon’s commitment to raising the standard for verification across the mortgage ecosystem while cultivating a culture of transparency, integrity and innovation. Read NMP’s full profile of Bohannon at https://www.nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About Argyle:

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Argyle launches unified 3-in-1 Verification Suite for mortgage lenders

New verification product brings income, employment and asset verification together in a single, consumer-permissioned workflow

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle today announced the launch of its 3-in-1 Verification Suite, a unified verification product that brings verification of income (VOI), verification of employment (VOE) and verification of assets (VOA) together in a single, consumer-permissioned workflow. The consolidated Verification Suite enables mortgage lenders to manage multiple verification types through one interface, reducing the operational complexity of working across multiple vendors, integrations and contracts.

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The 3-in-1 Verification Suite includes direct source payroll, direct source banking and DOC VOI, which extends automation to document-based income verification when direct-source payroll connections are unavailable. Doc VOI automatically extracts and analyzes data from borrower-uploaded paystubs and W-2s, reducing manual document review while keeping loan files moving forward.

The Verification Suite is designed to streamline pre-approval, processing and underwriting workflows across the mortgage lifecycle. Along with creating a better experience for lending teams, it simplifies the verification experience for borrowers through a combined journey. Argyle is also introducing two-way communication between the point of sale (POS) and loan origination system (LOS), meaning that verifications started in the POS can be viewed and refreshed downstream without the need to toggle between systems.

“In mortgage origination, lenders typically rely on a combination of verification methods to support different borrower scenarios,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “Our 3-in-1 Verification Suite brings income, employment and asset verification together into one experience, helping lenders automate more of their pipeline, reduce manual touchpoints and qualify borrowers faster.”

“It’s a really exciting development, and we’re grateful for the folks at Argyle acting on our feedback,” said Chris Sutherland, director of production strategy at American Pacific Mortgage. “With the success we’ve seen using Argyle for income and employment, adding assets was the obvious next step, and they’ve done some serious development to create continuity between the POS and LOS. The result is an intuitive borrower experience, and makes for a streamlined one-stop-shop for our branches.”

For more information about Argyle’s 3-in-1 Verification Suite, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

About Argyle:

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Argyle named a 2026 Startup Employer of the Year by Forbes

Recognition highlights Argyle's exceptional workplace culture, employee satisfaction and growth

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced it has been named a 2026 Startup Employer of the Year by Forbes, marking the company’s second consecutive appearance on one of the nation’s top employer rankings. This annual recognition spotlights innovative startups across the United States that excel in employer reputation, employee satisfaction and company growth through a rigorous evaluation conducted in partnership with Statista.

Image caption: Argyle logo.

“Being recognized again by Forbes as a Startup Employer of the Year is a tremendous honor and a testament to the culture we’ve built at Argyle,” said Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle. “Our team thrives on ownership, curiosity and collaboration, and it’s this commitment to developing meaningful careers that fuels our ability to innovate and serve customers across industries.”

Argyle has experienced significant growth since its founding in 2018, expanding its platform to serve industries including financial services, mortgage lending, tenant screening, government benefits and background checks with secure, consumer-permissioned data solutions. The company operates as a fully distributed team, providing employees with flexible work arrangements, equity participation and a culture that values transparency, development and long-term impact.

Argyle’s inclusion on Forbes’ 2026 Startup Employer list reflects strong performance across metrics including employee reviews, market reputation and organizational growth and underscores the company’s focus on employee engagement as a driver of innovation.

“To build enduring technology that transforms verification workflows, you need a team that feels empowered, supported and invested in our mission,” Fishman added. “This recognition affirms that we’re creating an environment where people can grow and do their best work.”

Learn more about the Forbes Startup Employer awards and view the full list of honorees at https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/.

About Argyle:

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

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Argyle earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for income, employment and asset verification solutions

Award honors Argyle's continued innovation, including expanded verification capabilities

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. The recognition reflects Argyle’s continued product innovation and measurable impact across the mortgage industry.

Image caption: Argyle logo.

In 2025, Argyle expanded its consumer-permissioned verification capabilities with verification of assets, powered by Mastercard’s open finance technology, and Doc VOI, an automated document-based fallback that expands borrower coverage while reducing manual processing. That same year, the company delivered measurable results for lenders nationwide, including millions of dollars in annualized savings, faster loan-cycle times and increased access to representation and warranty relief from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

“Being named to HousingWire’s Tech100 Mortgage list for the third time is a powerful affirmation of the real-world impact our technology is delivering for lenders,” Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman said. “Over the past year, we’ve expanded our platform to deliver a complete waterfall that includes consumer-based income, employment and asset verifications as well as automated document-based income verifications. That consolidation reduces complexity for lenders and sets a new standard for how borrower data should be verified.”

“The 2026 Tech100 honorees represent the companies pushing housing forward in real, measurable ways,” said Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire. “They’re building technology that solves core industry challenges, from operational efficiency to better consumer experiences, and setting a higher standard for what innovation in housing truly looks like.”

Argyle covers approximately 90% of the U.S. workforce and is deeply integrated with the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale and loan-origination systems, including Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology and the nCino Mortgage Suite, enabling lenders to modernize verification workflows without disrupting existing operations.

Launched in 2013, HousingWire’s Tech100 awards recognize the most innovative and impactful technology organizations in housing, offering industry recognition and increased visibility among potential customers and partners. The program includes two categories: Tech100 Mortgage, honoring companies transforming the mortgage process from origination through secondary markets, and Tech100 Real Estate, which recognizes technology firms reshaping the home sales experience.

The full list of 2026 HousingWire Tech100 winners is available at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/announcing-the-2026-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About Argyle:

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

Tags: @withArgyle

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Argyle secures long-term U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract for income, employment and asset verifications

Agreement gives states a more cost-effective path to modernize Medicaid and SNAP eligibility using consent-based payroll and bank data connections, automated document-based workflows

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced it has secured a contract on the United States General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under contract number 47QTCA26D002N.

Image caption: Argyle secures long-term U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract.

The GSA MAS is a long-standing federal procurement program that gives state and federal agencies streamlined access to pre-vetted technology vendors at pre-negotiated pricing. Argyle’s inclusion enables agencies to procure modern verification capabilities more quickly and cost-effectively. The long-term award contract structure gives agencies confidence in Argyle as a stable, compliant partner as they prepare for increased verification volume tied to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility requirements.

Argyle provides real-time income, employment and asset verifications through consent-based connections to applicants’ payroll and financial accounts. When direct data connections are unavailable, Argyle’s automated document-based verifications serve as a fallback, extracting and validating information from paystubs and W-2s. Both approaches generate structured verification reports that integrate with eligibility and decisioning systems, giving states greater visibility into applicants’ financial eligibility while reducing manual burden and improving accuracy, consistency and processing speed.

“GSA MAS approval gives states a streamlined path to adopt Argyle’s verification technology in a cost-effective way,” said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. “By lowering both procurement friction and the ongoing cost of verification, Argyle helps agencies manage growing eligibility workloads more efficiently while improving the experience for the individuals they serve.”

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has also identified Argyle among technology companies that have made voluntary commitments to support state implementation of Medicaid community engagement requirements. This CMS fact sheet highlights technology providers states may consider as they evaluate more efficient, cost-conscious approaches to eligibility administration: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-pledges-medicaid-technology-companies-support-community-engagement-implementation-related.

About Argyle:

Argyle is a consent-based verification (CBV) platform that helps agencies verify income, employment and assets more accurately, efficiently, and at scale. With an applicant’s permission, Argyle securely pulls verified income data directly from payroll providers and financial institutions using direct-source connections. When direct connections aren’t available, Argyle supports document uploads, processing submitted payroll documents with OCR to accurately classify income and include it in a standardized verification report delivered securely to the agency. By modernizing verification workflows, Argyle helps states reduce improper payments and error rates, streamline renewals and redeterminations, and lower verification costs by up to 80% compared to The Work Number. Argyle can be deployed as a standalone solution within state eligibility and renewal workflows or accessed through a secure verification link. The platform also powers additional consent-based verification tools, including CMS’s IVAAS tool. Named one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024, Argyle supports government benefits programs alongside its work in mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, background checks, and the gig economy.

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

Tags: @withArgyle

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Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s® Launches 2026 Above & ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest in NYC and Westchester

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County today announced the start of its annual Above & “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest. Now in its next chapter, the contest will recognize six deserving teachers – one each from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County – with a $500 sponsorship check for classroom supplies and an end-of-year party for their current class.*

Image caption: Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s Launches 2026 Above & “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest.

The annual contest begins Monday, January 12, 2026, and ends Sunday, March 15, 2026. All essays must be submitted in person to the Applebee’s General Manager or manager on duty at participating Doherty-owned Applebee’s locations no later than 10:00 p.m. ET on March 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on Friday, April 24, 2026, and end-of-year parties must be scheduled before Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

“Teachers shape our communities every day,” said Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises. “This annual contest gives students a meaningful way to say ‘thank you’ while providing teachers with a direct classroom sponsorship. We’re proud to celebrate the educators who work tirelessly to inspire the next generation.”

HOW TO ENTER

Students must nominate a teacher who currently teaches in one of the eligible areas (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, or Westchester County).
Middle and high school students: submit a 500-word essay explaining why their teacher deserves to be Applebee’s Teacher of the Year.
Elementary students: submit a half-page essay on why their teacher deserves the honor.
Essays must be turned in in person to the General Manager or manager on duty at the student’s local Doherty-owned Applebee’s. Limit one entry per student.

PRIZES

One winning teacher from each of the six designated areas will receive a $500 classroom sponsorship check to be used for supplies and classroom needs for the upcoming school year.
Winners will also receive an end-of-year class party at Applebee’s. If a class party cannot be accommodated, the prize will be replaced with two Dinner-for-Four certificates for the winning essay writer.

“This program is a simple but powerful way for our restaurants to support teachers and celebrate their impact,” said Doherty. “We look forward to reading the essays and meeting the outstanding educators nominated by their students.”

WHERE TO ENTER / PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS

Applebee’s Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest entries will be accepted at the following Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in:

NEW YORK CITY:

42ND ST (Times Square)
BROADWAY
THROGS NECK PLAZA
SHEEPSHEAD BAY
GATEWAY CENTER
ATLANTIC TERMINAL
TRIANGLE (Brooklyn Junction)
FRESH MEADOWS
THE BLVD (aka New Dorp)
BRONX TERMINAL MKT
FORDHAM PLAZA
ASTORIA (Long Island City)
QUEENS CENTER
EXPRESSWAY PLAZA
RIVERDALE
OUTER BRIDGE CROSSING
STATEN ISLAND MALL

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY:

HAWTHORNE
NEW ROCHELLE
EXECUTIVE BLVD (Yonkers)
CORTLANDT (Mohegan Lake)
CROSS COUNTY (Yonkers)

*One winner will be selected from each restaurant’s school district. Prizes are subject to change. If end-of-year parties are not viable, class parties will be replaced with two Dinner-for-Four certificates for the essay writer.

**Offer valid only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee’s® locations in NYC and Westchester County, NY. Limit one per person. May not be redeemed on day of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

ABOUT APPLEBEE’S®

Applebee’s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,512 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 16 countries outside the United States as of September 28, 2025. This number does not include 59 company-owned Applebee’s restaurants. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

ABOUT DOHERTY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 15 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey. Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 70th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 24th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need. https://www.dohertyinc.com/.

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HousingWire names Argyle COO Brian Geary among its 2025 Tech Trendsetters

Annual awards program honors housing technology's most influential innovators for their leadership and industry impact

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been recognized as one of HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters of 2025. This award spotlights the top 75 technology and product leaders bringing innovative change to the mortgage and real estate industries.

Image caption: HousingWire names Argyle COO Brian Geary among its 2025 Tech Trendsetters.

Geary was recognized as the driving force behind Argyle’s relentless pursuit of mortgage verification modernization, work that has allowed lenders to benefit from the efficiency of real-time consumer-permissioned data while creating better borrower experiences. In accepting this award, Geary follows in the footsteps of Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman, who was recognized as a HousingWire Trendsetter in 2023.

Argyle first gained recognition for modernizing verification of income and employment (VOI/VOE) through direct-source, consumer-permissioned payroll data. Under Geary’s leadership, the company has evolved into a full-service verification provider. Argyle now supports verification of assets (VOA) with the same direct-source access to consumers’ bank accounts. It also recently launched DOC VOI, a paystub and W-2 based income verification report integrated with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API with document extraction capabilities that allow for automated verification when a payroll or bank connection isn’t available. Together, these advances enable Argyle to meet lenders’ full range of verification needs with a single, trusted platform.

“At Argyle, innovation always starts with our customers,” said Geary. “Lenders want technology that makes their lives easier, not more complicated. By listening closely to what they need—lower costs, automated workflows, faster closings—we’re able to turn their feedback into real solutions that deliver measurable results. That’s what drives our team every day.”

Within Argyle, Geary has reimagined customer success as a strategic function, moving beyond traditional support to establish dedicated support teams that provide expertise and guidance at every stage. This customer-centric philosophy has been instrumental to Argyle’s growth in lenders, partnerships and integrations.

“The 2025 Tech Trendsetters exemplify the creativity and execution that define the next generation of housing innovation,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “Whether it’s advancing AI and automation, strengthening data ecosystems or elevating the digital experience for professionals and consumers alike, these leaders are shaping the future of a more efficient housing sector.”

For a complete list of 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About Argyle:

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

Tags: @withArgyle @HousingWire #HWTechTrendsetters

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Argyle expands income verification with AIM Check integrated Doc VOI

Automated, document-based income analysis streamlines verification waterfalls-cutting costs and helping lenders determine eligibility for Freddie Mac representation and warranty relief related to income calculation

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced the launch of Doc VOI, a new paystub and W-2 based income verification report integrated with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API. Lenders are cutting costs and gaining fast, automated income verifications from uploaded paystubs and W-2s when direct payroll or banking connections are not available. The launch also helps mortgage lenders unlock rep and warrant (R&W) relief from Freddie Mac on income calculations derived from documents.

Image caption: Argyle.

Argyle can retrieve paystubs and W-2s directly from the eFolder within ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass® loan origination system and through the Argyle API for lenders with proprietary systems. Doc VOI then uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract key income data and submits that data to Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA®) AIM Check for assessment. Within minutes, Argyle returns the automated income assessment results in a clear, structured report delivered directly into the LOS. Doc VOI provides visibility into an applicant’s AIM-eligible income earlier in the loan origination process without waiting for a full LPA submission or resorting to traditional manual reviews.

Key benefits of Argyle’s Doc VOI include:

Reduced cost by minimizing reliance on legacy providers: Lenders can shift away from expensive, static database solutions and instead access more timely, dynamic income data.
R&W relief eligibility on more loans: By enabling document-based verifications that would otherwise be handled manually, Doc VOI increases the share of loans assessed by LPA for eligibility of R&W relief.
Faster loan decisions through higher-quality data: Early income assessments accelerate underwriting by equipping lenders with verified income data sooner in the process while supporting cleaner automated underwriting system (AUS) submissions.
Improved operational efficiency: Automating document-based income analysis reduces manual reviews, freeing up teams to focus on higher-value activities.

“Working with Argyle has helped us streamline verifications for both our team and our borrowers. Including Doc VOI in our verification process gives us confidence that we can quickly qualify borrowers using documents when needed. This flexibility ensures a smooth borrower experience and supports timely processing,” said Cindy Keith, chief strategy officer at NFM Lending.

“Argyle’s Doc VOI integrated with Freddie Mac’s AIM Check enables mortgage lenders to maximize their verification waterfall,” said Brian Geary, COO of Argyle. “By combining payroll, banking and docs, Argyle enables customers to run their entire waterfall through one provider, driving more qualifications, less manual work, and higher conversion.”

Doc VOI complements Argyle’s direct-source payroll and banking verification solutions (VOIE, VOE, VOA), which are also integrated with Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor AIM as well as with Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service, a component of Day 1 Certainty®. Together, these capabilities provide comprehensive coverage across applicant profiles, giving providers more tools to meet GSE eligibility requirements and improve the applicant experience.

To learn more about Argyle’s verification platform, including Doc VOI, VOIE, and VOA, visit https://argyle.com or contact sales@argyle.com.

ICE APIs enable the integration of key third-party products and services with ICE mortgage technology solutions. ICE does not own, control, nor endorse any specific industry participant or the product/service provided. Loan originators and servicers are responsible for vetting, selecting, and contracting with the providers of their choosing.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and bank accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Named one of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2025 by Forbes, Argyle serves the mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, government benefits and background check industries as well as the gig economy.

Providers can explore Argyle’s verification platform, including Doc VOI, VOIE and VOA, at argyle.com to schedule a demo.

Tags: @withArgyle #fintech #digitalmortgage

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Argyle’s Shelby Bohannon named to Mortgage Banker Magazine’s 2025 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking list

Vice president of customer success honored for leadership in driving trusted partnerships nationwide

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced its vice president of customer success Shelby Bohannon has been honored as one of Mortgage Banker magazine’s 2025 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking. The annual recognition series spotlights women who are making an impact in the mortgage industry and are fostering the next generation of women leaders in the profession.

Image caption: Shelby Bohannon of Argyle.

Bohannon joined Argyle in 2021 as the company’s second-ever customer success manager and immediately helped onboard its first mortgage client. In the years since, she has played a central role in Argyle’s growth into one of the industry’s most trusted providers and guided its work with more than 150 lenders, including some of the largest in North America. Promoted twice in three years, Bohannon architected Argyle’s onboarding processes, implementation frameworks and customer-facing analytics, all designed to help lenders realize ROI quickly and sustainably.

“It’s an incredible honor to be included among so many accomplished women in mortgage banking,” Bohannon said. “This recognition is a reflection of the entire team at Argyle and the partnerships we’ve built with lenders who are committed to delivering better experiences for their borrowers.”

Internally, Bohannon is recognized as a collaborative leader who bridges the gap between Argyle’s customers and its product teams. She translates customer feedback into product improvements, champions adoption of new features and mentors her team to not just support customers but to advise them. Bohannon has driven a consistently exceptional customer experience, even amid rapid growth.

“Shelby has been instrumental in Argyle’s growth and in shaping how we serve our mortgage customers,” said Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle. “Her leadership ensures that our customers not only succeed with our platform but also feel supported at every step. This recognition reflects the impact she’s had on both Argyle and the industry.”

The full list of 2025 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking honorees can be viewed online in the October 2025 issue of Mortgage Banker magazine.

About Argyle:

A leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned verifications, Argyle provides fast, secure and reliable access to real-time data from consumers’ payroll and banking accounts. With Argyle’s automated verification workflows, mortgage lenders, fintechs and tenant screeners save time and money, reduce fraud and compliance risk and deliver superior product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Mastercard, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.

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

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Argyle secures funding to accelerate open finance infrastructure for verifications

New investment expands access to real-time, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset data

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading verification platform for direct-source income and employment data, today announced a strategic investment round with new participation from Mastercard alongside continued support from current investors Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Rockefeller Asset Management and SignalFire. The investment reflects growing market demand for modern, consumer-permissioned verifications.

Image caption: Argyle, the leading verification platform for direct-source income and employment data.

“This investment is more than capital—it’s validation,” said Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle. “We’re deepening our ability to serve customers with a comprehensive verification platform built on real-time payroll connections and open finance capabilities. By combining these strengths, we’re eliminating friction from verification workflows and giving lenders, fintechs and tenant screeners a smarter path to faster, more accurate decisions.”

Building on the June launch of verification of assets powered by Mastercard open finance technology, Argyle now offers customers a unified platform for income, employment and asset verification that enables customers to:

Access real-time, consumer-permissioned payroll connections covering 90% of the U.S. workforce with Argyle—alongside consumer-permissioned bank connections from Mastercard for complete verification waterfalls
Generate GSE-compliant reports supporting verification of income (VOI), verification of employment (VOE), verification of assets (VOA) and combined verification of assets/income (VOAI) from one platform
Get dedicated, hands-on support from Argyle across all verification types

“Argyle has built critical infrastructure for a category that’s long been overlooked by modern fintech,” said Ajay Agarwal, partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “We’ve supported the company from the early stages, and this latest round reflects our continued belief in their team, their momentum and the long-term potential of consumer-permissioned data to transform verifications across financial services.”

Argyle has become the modern standard for verifying income, employment and now assets through its direct‑source payroll and banking connections, which are further supported by a document‑based verification fallback. Customers across industries are seeing measurable results:

Checkr cut verification timelines from days to seconds at 90% lower cost than legacy solutions.
Snappt increased renter application pull‑through by more than 30% while eliminating fraud using Argyle’s direct‑source data.
Regional Finance automated verifications for more than 65% of borrowers, reducing application processing time by up to 15 minutes.
Mutual of Omaha saved more than $50,000 per month on verification costs.
NFM Lending reduced the time it takes to get loans from application to clear-to-close by 10 days.
Lake Michigan Credit Union saved $100 per loan by switching to Argyle.

The list goes on. Argyle is transforming verification efficiency and accuracy for leading lenders, fintechs and rental and background screeners nationwide.

Argyle’s asset verification, powered by Mastercard, is now available. Learn more at https://argyle.com/use-cases/verification-assets/.

About Argyle:

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

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Pokémon GO Level Cap Rises to 80: LocaChange Guides Trainers into the Next Era of High-Level Play

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pokémon GO is about to enter a new era. Niantic (Scopely) has officially announced that the trainer level cap will be raised from 50 to 80 starting October 15, 2025, marking the biggest progression update in the game’s history since the jump from Level 40 to 50 in 2020, says LocaChange.

Image caption: LocaChange Guides Trainers into the Next Era of High-Level Play.

With this update, trainers will face millions of XP requirements, advanced level-up challenges, and exclusive milestone rewards. To help players prepare, Niantic has launched an XP Celebration event (Aug 25 – Oct 14) featuring boosted XP, Timed Research, and special bonuses for trainers eager to climb the ranks.

WHAT LEVEL 80 MEANS FOR POKÉMON GO

According to Philip Williams, Pokémon GO columnist at LocaChange, this update represents a long-term evolution of the game: “The new Level 80 cap is one of the most significant milestones in Pokémon GO’s history. Trainers will need to rethink their XP strategies and adopt more efficient gameplay methods if they want to stay ahead. This isn’t just about grinding; it’s about adapting to a more competitive and global Pokémon GO community.”

Williams also highlighted that Niantic may not stop at Level 80. Following the game’s progression pattern—Level 40 (2016), Level 50 (2020), and now Level 80 (2025)—a future Level 100 milestone seems increasingly likely, alongside possible features such as global rankings, exclusive tournaments, and elite trainer events.

LOCACHANGE: THE POKÉMON GO EXPERT & PROFESSIONAL LOCATION CHANGER

As trainers look for ways to maximize their efficiency, LocaChange has emerged as both a recognized Pokémon GO expert and a professional GPS modification tool that enhances gameplay across AR titles.

With its advanced features—Teleport, Auto-Walk, Raid Finder, Multi-Spot routing, and PvP rankings—LocaChange allows trainers to:

Instantly access global hotspots for rare spawns and raids
Earn XP faster through optimized routes and automated play
Join international raid groups without the need to travel
Progress safely and efficiently while minimizing risks of detection

“Reaching Level 80 will demand more than just dedication—it requires smarter strategies,” added Williams. “Tools like LocaChange give trainers the ability to compete on a truly global stage, ensuring that they don’t fall behind in this new era of high-level play.”

A MILESTONE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE INDUSTRY

Beyond gameplay, this update signals a strategic push by Niantic to sustain player engagement and strengthen revenue in Q4 2025. Analysts expect that the Level 80 cap, combined with potential high-level exclusive events, will reignite competition and extend the game’s lifecycle.

For trainers, however, the message is clear: the race to Level 80 begins now. And with LocaChange’s expertise and professional-grade spoofing technology, the global community has a trusted partner to navigate this exciting new challenge.

For detailed strategies, trainers can read the full guide here: Pokémon GO Level Cap 80: How to Reach Level 80 Fast

ABOUT LOCACHANGE

LocaChange is a professional GPS modification tool and trusted Pokémon GO expert, designed to enhance exploration across AR games. Supporting iOS, Android, and PC, LocaChange offers teleportation, auto-walk, multi-spot routing, and advanced raid coordination features that empower trainers to maximize their gameplay experience. Learn more: https://www.locachange.com/

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Max Finale Brings Eternamax Eternatus to Pokémon GO – LocaChange Offers 37% Discount for Global Trainers

LocaChange ensures Trainers can join Max Finale from anywhere

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale will take place on August 23–24, marking the grand conclusion of this year’s Pokémon GO Fest season, says LocaChange, a trusted professional virtual location solution. The highly anticipated event features the first-ever appearance of Eternatus in its Eternamax form, challenging Trainers worldwide with some of the most epic Max Battles in the game’s history.

Image caption: LocaChange is a trusted professional virtual location solution.

To help players participate from anywhere, LocaChange is offering an exclusive 37% off promotion code — MAXFINALE — valid for a limited time.

ETERNAMAX ETERNATUS HEADLINES THE MAX FINALE

Eternamax Eternatus will dominate Power Spots during the event, rewarding victorious Trainers with significant amounts of Eternatus Candy and XL Candy. Additional event boosts include:

Increased Power Spot spawns
Higher Max Particle limits
No remote raid restrictions

EVENT SCHEDULE AND HIGHLIGHTS

Dark Skies Prelude: August 18–22 – Accumulate GO Points ahead of the Finale weekend.
Max Finale Weekend: August 23–24, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. local time – Eternamax Eternatus raids, exclusive rewards, and event-specific Timed Research.

GO PASS OPTIONS:

Free Pass: Encounter Eternatus, collect Max Particles, and receive core rewards.

Deluxe Pass: Increased shiny Gigantamax odds, exclusive avatar gear, and extra raid opportunities.

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Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award

Payroll connectivity platform named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle’s growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.

Image caption: Argyle logo.

Argyle’s platform automates verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) by connecting directly to applicants’ payroll accounts, offering a more accurate, real-time alternative to fake paystubs, manually uploaded documents or static databases. With coverage spanning 90% of the U.S. workforce and over 30 gig platforms, Argyle empowers tenant screeners to confirm key income and employment details in just seconds, reducing fraud risk while increasing operational efficiency and compliance.

“Application fraud is a growing threat in rental housing, and property managers are depending on screeners to catch it before it becomes bad debt,” said Justin Stolzenberg, vice president of background and tenant screening at Argyle. “This award validates the work we’re doing to modernize verification for the real estate industry and help our customers make faster, more confident leasing decisions.”

Used by tenant screening platforms including Inhabit, SafeRent Solutions, Snappt and VERO, Argyle’s solution delivers over 170 fields of verified income and employment data, including real-time gross income, job status and hire dates. By removing manual touchpoints from the verification process, Argyle improves compliance, cuts processing time and provides a better experience for applicants.

“With thousands of nominations coming in from all over the world for this year’s PropTech Breakthrough Awards program, the competition was extremely fierce,” said Bryan Vaughn, managing director of PropTech Breakthrough Awards. “The volume and quality of submissions truly encompass the best and brightest companies within the global PropTech market today.”

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a global leader in technology research and recognition programs, the PropTech Breakthrough awards honor standout real estate technology companies, products and services around the world. Now in its fifth year, the annual program is considered one of the industry’s most comprehensive evaluations of innovation and excellence in PropTech.

To learn more about how Argyle supports tenant screening platforms, visit: https://argyle.com/industries/tenant-screening.

The full list of 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award honorees can be viewed at https://proptechbreakthrough.com.

About Argyle:

Named one of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2025 by Forbes, Argyle largely serves the mortgage, personal lending, tenant screening, government benefits, and background check industries as well as the gig economy.

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

Tags: @withArgyle @PropTech_Awards @TopTechAwards #propertymanagement #tenantscreening

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Argyle and LenderLogix partner to embed automated income, employment, and asset verification at the start of the loan process

New integration gives mortgage lenders access to high-quality VOIE and VOA data within LenderLogix's LiteSpeed POS

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.

Image caption: Argyle and LenderLogix partner.

Through the integration, mutual customers of Argyle and LenderLogix can embed verification directly into LiteSpeed, LenderLogix’s modern point-of-sale platform. The result is a more automated, seamless experience for borrowers and more complete, accurate data for lenders from the very start of the application process.

Key integration benefits:

Embedded verification at the point of sale:
Lenders can now request and receive income, employment, and asset verification within the borrower-facing LiteSpeed application experience with no emails, portals or manual uploads required.
Higher-quality loan files from day one:
With real-time payroll and bank data connections, lenders gain access to structured income and transaction data, pay stubs, and W-2s with full consumer permission, reducing manual document collection and accelerating loan file completeness.
Automated data flow across systems:
Verified data can be easily passed from LiteSpeed into downstream loan origination systems (LOS) and automated underwriting systems (AUS), supporting more confident credit decisions.
Improved borrower experience:
Reducing friction and manual touchpoints means a faster, simpler loan experience for borrowers and fewer back-and-forth requests for paperwork.

“Embedding Argyle’s verification technology into LiteSpeed is a natural next step in helping lenders modernize their workflows,” said Patrick O’Brien, co-Founder and CEO of LenderLogix. “We want to give our customers the flexibility to choose the partners that fit their strategy, and Argyle offers a powerful combination of automation, data accuracy and borrower experience that aligns well with our vision.”

“Our integration with LenderLogix is about giving lenders a better way to verify income, employment, and assets that’s embedded, automated and available from the first borrower interaction,” said John Hardesty, vice president of Argyle’s mortgage division. “By combining LiteSpeed’s intuitive borrower experience with Argyle’s real-time data, we’re making it easier for lenders to build complete loan files faster and with greater confidence.”

“With Argyle embedded in LenderLogix’s LiteSpeed, we are able to verify income and employment instantly—right at the start of the application,” said Wayne King, EVP Corporate Relations of Encompass Lending Group. “It reduces our manual collection needs and improves borrower satisfaction. This kind of automation is exactly what we need to stay competitive and aligns perfectly with our concierge customer service mission.”

About Argyle:

A leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned verifications, Argyle provides fast, secure and reliable access to real-time data from consumers’ payroll and banking accounts. With Argyle’s automated verification workflows, mortgage lenders, fintechs and tenant screeners save time and money, reduce fraud and compliance risk and deliver superior product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 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 verification platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software 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/.

Tags: @withArgyle @LenderLogix #mortgageinnovation #digitalmortgage

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Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment

Recognition from PROGRESS in Lending celebrates Argyle's impact on lender efficiency, data accuracy and the borrower experience

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s inaugural Game Changer award. The recognition celebrates technology providers whose products solve real industry challenges and improve the mortgage lending process.

Image caption: Argyle logo.

PROGRESS in Lending has been highlighting breakthrough achievements in housing finance technology since 2011. New this year, the association’s first annual Game Changer award spotlights 17 of the most innovative solutions that are changing the mortgage process for the better.

Argyle was recognized for replacing the mortgage industry’s long-standing reliance on manual, outdated income and employment verification methods with a real-time, consumer-permissioned experience. Unlike legacy solutions that depend on static databases and manual paperwork, Argyle gives lenders direct, digital access to payroll and employer systems with borrower consent—eliminating delays, reducing costs and enhancing transparency. The platform integrates directly into lenders’ existing workflows, from point-of-sale and loan origination systems to automated underwriting systems.

Argyle recently expanded its platform to include verification of assets powered by Mastercard’s open banking technology, broadening its support for lenders with a single, consumer-permissioned platform for income, employment and asset verification.

“This award affirms Argyle’s commitment to transforming the mortgage lending process,” said Shmulik Fishman, CEO at Argyle. “We’ve eliminated outdated verification methods that create delays and costs and replaced them with an efficient, embedded experience that works seamlessly within the tools lenders already use.”

Lenders that leverage Argyle’s flexible verification platform reduce verification costs by up to 80%, reduce loan processing timelines by as much as a week and boost application pull-through. The platform delivers complete, refreshable data that supports rep and warrant relief, helping lenders minimize defects, enhance salability and reduce secondary market risk. Borrowers, meanwhile, benefit from a faster, easier loan experience that puts them in control of their own financial data—no uploading documents, no repeated requests.

Learn more about PROGRESS in Lending’s Game Changer award and view the full list of winners at https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2025-game-changer-award-winners-are/.

About Argyle:

A leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned verifications, Argyle provides fast, secure and reliable access to real-time data from consumers’ payroll and banking accounts. With Argyle’s automated verification workflows, mortgage lenders, fintechs and tenant screeners save time and money, reduce fraud and compliance risk, and deliver superior product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 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 verification platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

Tags: @withArgyle @engageprogress #mortgage #fintech

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Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list for second consecutive year

Fishman honored for leading Argyle's continued growth and delivering measurable value to lenders nationwide

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its founder and CEO Shmulik Fishman has been named one of Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance, his second consecutive appearance on the list. Inman’s editorial team hand-selects distinguished professionals for their role in driving the mortgage and financial services industries forward through leadership, exceptional service and commitment to innovation.

Image caption: Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman.

Inman, a leading independent news publisher for the residential real estate industry, recognized Fishman for transforming income and employment verification through fast, reliable and cost-effective connections to consumer-permissioned payroll data. Since early 2023, Argyle has onboarded over 100 mortgage lenders, enabling time savings of 5–7 days per loan and delivering cost savings up to 80% on verification of income and employment (VOIE).

“Verifying income and employment is one of the most critical steps in the underwriting process, but it should never be a barrier to efficient lending,” said Fishman. “We’ve built a platform that replaces outdated processes with technology lenders can rely on to move faster, improve loan quality, lower costs and deliver a better experience for borrowers. Recognition like this reflects the real value we’re delivering to the industry.”

“In a year that has seen significant shifts and challenges in the mortgage and finance sectors, the dedication and ingenuity of these honorees have been truly inspiring,” said Emily Paquette, Inman CEO. “The 2025 Best of Finance honorees have demonstrated a commitment to empowering homebuyers and investors, and we are incredibly proud to recognize their outstanding contributions to our industry.”

Inman Awards recognizes the most deserving companies and individuals in the real estate industry for their commitment to excellence and service. The Best of Finance Awards are the latest in Inman’s highly regarded real estate awards program.

Read the complete list of winners at https://www.inman.com/best-of-finance-awards/.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and bank accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs, and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 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 verification platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

Tags: @withArgyle @Inman #mortgageinnovation #digitalmortgage #BestofFinance

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Argyle expands verification platform to include verification of assets powered by Mastercard open finance technology

Single-platform access to GSE-approved verifications gives service providers comprehensive insights and centralized support

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders and tenant screening platforms in the United States, today announced the availability of verification of assets powered by Mastercard’s open finance technology. The expanded offering enables lenders to confirm borrowers’ balances, cash-to-close and cash-flow history alongside income and employment.

Image caption: Argyle expands verification platform to include verification of assets powered by Mastercard open finance technology.

By pairing direct-source banking data from Mastercard’s U.S. open finance arm Finicity with Argyle’s payroll connections, service providers can consolidate their verification of assets, income and employment under a single provider, reducing manual document collection and accelerating verifications. The new solution offers Argyle’s customers unique advantages:

Frictionless delivery: Asset, income and employment verifications can be embedded directly in the loan application process at the point of sale (POS), helping lenders evaluate borrowers quickly and efficiently. Reports are generated in seconds and arrive in a GSE‑accepted format.

Rent payment history: Service providers can access up to 24 months of transaction history, enabling the use of rent payment history and cash flow trends in underwriting or applicant decisions. This expanded view of consumer financial behavior supports credit access for first-time homebuyers and borrowers who may lack traditional credit histories.

Centralized support: Argyle’s support team ensures service providers benefit from a streamlined service across all verification types, including payroll, banking and document-based workflows.

“This expansion of Argyle’s platform enables customers to satisfy every major verification requirement—income, employment and assets—through one streamlined relationship,” said John Hardesty, vice president of mortgage at Argyle. “Lenders gain comprehensive insights into their consumers, maximize their verification waterfall conversion and receive world-class service from a centralized team—getting the support they need from a single, trusted partner.”

“Borrowers and lenders alike expect seamless, efficient digital experiences—including their verification services,” said Bart Willaert, executive vice president of open banking, Americas at Mastercard. “Our open finance solutions simplify the process for everyone involved while expanding access to credit for those traditionally underserved. We’re thrilled to broaden these opportunities through our collaboration with Argyle.”

VOA is available immediately to new and existing Argyle customers across mortgage, tenant screening and personal lending. To learn more or request a demo, visit https://argyle.com/contact-sales/.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and financial accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs, and build better borrower experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at 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 verification platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

Tags: @withArgyle @mastercard #openbanking #mortgagetech #fintechinnovation

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Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows

PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections award recognizes Argyle's enhanced integration with nCino

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its integration with nCino, a leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking and mortgage solutions, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award celebrates transformative partnerships and integrations reshaping the mortgage industry through greater efficiency, innovation and collaboration.

Image caption: Argyle.

Initially launched in 2022, the Argyle–nCino partnership brought a fully digital verification of income and employment (VOIE) experience to more than 370 mortgage companies and 52,000 loan officers. Earlier in 2025, the integration expanded to embed Argyle’s VOIE solution directly into nCino’s Form 1003 workflow, enabling end-to-end connectivity from borrower authorization to automated underwriting.

“This award recognizes what happens when two technology leaders align and modernize mortgage workflows from the ground up,” said Shmulik Fishman, CEO at Argyle. “Together with nCino, we’re proving that it’s possible to connect borrower data from the source to the secondary market with less manual work, fewer delays and a much better experience for everyone involved.”

The integration allows lenders to verify income and employment within nCino’s point-of-sale system in real-time, removing the need for third-party portals or borrower document uploads. Verified data flows seamlessly into loan origination systems (LOS) like Encompass and onward to automated underwriting systems such as Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® and Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor®.

With this streamlined, embedded approach, lenders using Argyle have reduced processing time by 5–7 days and lowered verification costs by up to 80%. Borrowers benefit from a faster, easier application process, while lenders gain access to complete VOIE data that improves underwriting confidence and eligibility for rep and warrant relief.

Learn more about the PROGRESS in Lending Connections Award at https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2025-connections-award-winners-are/.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income and employment verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs, and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at 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 verification platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

Tags: @withArgyle @engageprogress #mortgageinnovation #digitalmortgage

NEWS SOURCE: Argyle

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Edimakor V4.0.0 Launches with AI Singing Photos and AI Animation

These updates are designed to give users more flexibility and options when building creative content from images, text, and audio

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw Edimakor, known for its work in smart video editing tools, has announced the official launch of Edimakor V4.0.0. This new version introduces a fresh set of features, including a singing avatar tool, expanded image-to-video templates, upgraded text-to-video capabilities, and more control over background removal. These updates are designed to give users more flexibility and options when building creative content from images, text, and audio.

Image caption: HitPaw Edimakor V4.0.0.

EDIMAKOR V4.0.0 KEY IMPROVEMENTS

AI Singing photo

Upload any image whether it’s a real person, cartoon, animal, or character, and turn it into a singing avatar. The tool supports upload audio, making it suitable for fun projects, education, or creative content.

Image-to-Video Templates

Choose from 80+ ready-made templates designed for different themes and situations.

Update two AI models: model 1 has faster generation speed as well as more stable output; model 2 takes longer to generate and is suitable for complex scenes.
Open correlations, modes, resolutions, and reverse cues to allow the user to change control over the quality of the generated video;

AI Animation

Convert written content into video with five visual styles:

Anime
3D Animation
Comic
Cyberpunk
Clay

Background Removal (Image & Video)

For images: After removing the background, users can apply edge feathering and zooming for a cleaner look.
For video: Two modes are available, Quick Mode for fast edits, and Advanced Mode for more precision. Both modes allow edge feathering and edge scaling.

Subtitle Generator

Adjust subtitle length based on preference.
Apply bilingual subtitle templates with one click.
Choose two-color dynamic subtitle styles.
Set subtitle position anywhere on the screen easily.

CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO PRACTICAL TOOLS

Edimakor V4.0.0 reflects a clear effort to build features that respond directly to how people create and edit videos today. Instead of adding tools for the sake of it, each update is designed to solve specific problems, whether it’s making editing faster, improving visual quality, or giving users more control. The goal remains simple: make content creation more accessible, efficient, and adaptable for anyone working with video.

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Argyle launches new integration, bringing real-time income and employment verification to Byte LOS customers

New integration accelerates loan processing, enhances loan quality and embeds verification in the loan origination workflow

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced a new integration with Byte Software’s loan origination system (LOS). The integration enables lenders to access Argyle’s real-time verification of income and employment (VOIE) services directly within the Byte platform, ensuring verification happens when and where it’s needed to improve loan quality and keep loans moving forward.

Image caption: Argyle launches new integration, bringing real-time income and employment verification to Byte LOS customers.

Accelerated loan processing: Argyle retrieves income and employment data, including supporting documents such as pay stubs and W-2s, directly from payroll providers and employers, automatically importing VOIE data into the loan file and reducing cycle times by 5–7 days per loan.
Improved loan quality: As an approved service provider for Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler and an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service, Argyle gives Byte customers access to immediate GSE assessment of eligibility for representation and warranty relief.
Cost savings: Lenders using Argyle’s integration with Byte can realize up to 80% in verification cost savings over legacy providers, including the ability to re-verify income and employment at no additional cost.
Better borrower experience: Argyle improves borrower satisfaction by eliminating the need for manual document collection, removing friction from the user experience.

Argyle verifies income and employment through secure connections with the borrower’s employer or payroll provider. With real-time access to payroll data, Byte users can generate verification reports that reflect the most current income and employment data available throughout the loan process.

“Our integration with Byte gives lenders access to GSE-approved, consumer-permissioned income and employment data and documents at a significantly lower price point than legacy solutions,” said John Hardesty, vice president of Argyle’s mortgage division. “Income and employment verifications in the Byte loan origination system gives lenders an edge in a competitive market, ensuring loans move forward efficiently with accurate, up-to-date income and employment data.”

Mark Todd, Byte’s EVP of sales and client services, shared similar sentiments: “We are thrilled to partner with Argyle to bring real-time income and employment verification to our platform. This integration aligns with our commitment to providing our clients with innovative technology solutions that enhance the borrower experience and streamline the loan origination process.”

For more information about Argyle’s LOS integrations, visit https://argyle.com/use-cases/loan-origination-systems.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income and employment verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs, and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality – all at 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 VOIE platform, visit https://argyle.com/

Tags: @withArgyle #mortgage #lending

NEWS SOURCE: Argyle

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Argyle debuts integration with Encompass Consumer Connect, upgrades existing integration with Encompass from ICE Mortgage Technology

Integrations work together to pre-populate the URLA while reducing lender costs, accelerating closings and removing borrower friction

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the debut of its integration with Encompass® Consumer Connect™, a digital mortgage point-of-sale solution from ICE Mortgage Technology®, part of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). In addition, Argyle announced the release of significant upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s flagship Encompass® loan origination system. Both integrations are built on the Encompass Partner Connect™ platform, ICE’s latest API framework for third-party mortgage technology service connections.

Image caption: Argyle debuts integration with Encompass Consumer Connect.

NEW: Consumer Connect POS integration

With Consumer Connect, borrowers can complete mortgage applications on any device, accelerating the loan verification and approval process with an engaging and simple digital mortgage experience. By enabling lenders to embed award-winning verification of income and employment (VOIE) in the application when borrowers are most engaged, Argyle’s Consumer Connect integration streamlines the loan process from the very start. Key benefits include:

Higher borrower conversion and faster processing times
Embedding verification helps remove obstacles for lenders and borrowers, leading to higher application completion rates. By capturing income and employment data earlier in the loan process, lenders reduce bottlenecks that typically delay approvals, increasing the likelihood of moving the loan into processing.
Interoperability with Encompass LOS
Borrower income and employment data collected by Argyle in Consumer Connect automatically transfers to Encompass. This enables the origination team to access and refresh additional paystubs, W-2s and 1099s directly in Encompass whenever needed—thus streamlining the loan process from application submitted to funding.
Faster, More Accurate AUS Submission
In addition to W-2s, pay stubs and VOIE reports, Argyle’s raw income data elements automatically populate in the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to accelerate GSE rep and warrant (R&W) determination.

IMPROVED: Encompass LOS Integration
In addition to the new Consumer Connect integration, Argyle has rolled out major enhancements to its Encompass integration, including:

Streamlined order flow
A redesigned, single-page experience that clearly outlines the status of borrower accounts. Easily order, track and reverify—all from one convenient view.
Transparent order tracking for reports
Argyle clearly outlines the status of your verification requests, ensuring you have the necessary data to move the loan forward.
Simplified, automated re-verifications
If the verification is outside of your closing window, Argyle will issue a status update with instructions for re-engaging the borrower and will automatically generate and send the closing verification of employment (VOE) to the Encompass eFolder.
Better support for loan teams
Improved email notifications make it easier for team members assigned to the loan file to follow along the status of a verification.

“Embedding Argyle into Consumer Connect and enhancing our Encompass integration brings a new level of automation and borrower ease to customers of ICE Mortgage Technology,” said John Hardesty, Vice President of Mortgage at Argyle. “By placing verification at the start of the borrower journey and optimizing workflows throughout the loan process, lenders can improve efficiency, reduce processing times and deliver a better experience for both borrowers and origination teams.”

For more information, visit Argyle on the ICE Marketplace.

Encompass Partner Connect enables the integration of key third-party products and services with ICE mortgage technology solutions. ICE does not own, control, nor endorse any specific industry participant or the product/service provided. Loan originators and servicers are responsible for vetting, selecting, and contracting with the providers of their choosing.

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^® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor^® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all with 80% lower verification costs. 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/.

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Argyle integrates with Tidalwave to deliver embedded, real-time verification of income and employment

New integration gives lenders faster, more efficient VOIE while improving the borrower experience

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform. The integration embeds Argyle’s verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution directly into Tidalwave’s borrower workflow, eliminating manual steps and accelerating loan origination as lenders prepare for a more active housing market.

Image caption: Argyle integrates with Tidalwave.

Through this integration, borrowers can connect their payroll provider and verify income and employment data within Tidalwave’s Form 1003 application process, removing the need for separate emails or external verification steps. Loan officers can view verification status in real time and request VOIE at any stage of the loan lifecycle, whether at application or later in the process based on lender preferences.

KEY INTEGRATION BENEFITS:

Frictionless borrower experience: Borrowers link their payroll accounts in seconds during the application process, reducing drop-off and improving conversion rates.
Customizable lender workflows: Lenders can configure verification timing to prioritize speed or cost-efficiency as needed based on a borrower’s self-identified credit score range.
Real-time data flow to LOS: Verified income and employment data, including GSE Reference IDs, is automatically transferred from Tidalwave to loan origination systems (LOS), supporting faster and more accurate submission to automated underwriting systems (AUS).

“Lenders no longer have to choose between borrower convenience and quality verification data; the integration between Tidalwave and Argyle delivers both,” said John Hardesty, vice president of mortgage at Argyle. “By embedding verification at the point of sale, we help lenders move loans through the process faster while ensuring income and employment data remains accurate and complete.”

“Tidalwave leverages agentic AI to keep borrowers engaged while streamlining workflows for lenders,” said Tidalwave Co-founder and CEO Diane Yu. “By integrating Argyle’s verification solution, we reinforce our dedication to delivering an AI-driven mortgage experience that is smarter, faster and more intuitive.”

“At GNB Mortgage, we’re always looking for ways to streamline our processes and better serve our customers. This integration is a testament to what’s possible when technology providers work together—it gives us timely, reliable data that supports faster, more informed lending decisions,” said Paige Hagerhorst, SVP of operations and technology at GNB Mortgage.

Tidalwave supports a range of loan origination systems, including Encompass® from ICE Mortgage Technology®, MeridianLink and Calyx, ensuring seamless data interoperability. The Argyle integration is available now to mutual customers, including Great Northern Bank, with expanded availability expected in the coming months.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income and employment verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs, and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), 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 VOIE platform, visit https://argyle.com/.

About TidalWave:

TidalWave is an agentic AI mortgage POS+ startup that streamlines loan origination through automation and generative AI. TidalWave’s platform integrates directly with Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter and Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor systems, enabling real-time underwriting decisions and reducing manual processes for lenders and borrowers.

Tags: @withArgyle @tidalwave_ai #mortgage #lending

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Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s® Restaurants Honor Six NYC & Westchester Teachers Awarded in 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Contest

Student-nominated educators receive $500 sponsorships and host end-of-year celebrations

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, six exceptional teachers—each celebrated by their students—will be granted a $500 check to invest in their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, along with an end-of-year party for their classroom students at their local Applebee’s.

Image caption: Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s Restaurants Honor Above and ‘BEE’yond Contest Winners.

The 2025 NYC & Westchester County Above and ‘BEE’yond Essay Contest Winners are:

Lipka, Forte Preparatory Academy (Queens)
Gaines, Brooklyn Science & Engineering Academy
Janet Brown, Bedford Village Elementary School (Westchester)
Caro, New Rochelle High School (Westchester)
Kavaler, PM MS 164 (Queens)
Shapiro, St. Edmund Elementary (Brooklyn)

In January, the Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants asked students in local elementary, middle, and high schools to submit essays explaining how their teachers went above and “BEEyond.” A panel of judges selected the top six essays and awarded those special teachers with a check for $500 to better their classrooms and the opportunity to host an exclusive end-of-year class celebration at their local Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurant.

“We are honored to recognize these remarkable educators who inspire their students every day,” said Neesha Seervai, VP of Operations for Doherty-owned Applebee’s in NYC and Westchester County. “It’s a privilege to support their hard work and creativity through this contest.”

Each year, the Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest invites students to nominate their favorite teacher with an essay submitted in person at any participating Applebee’s® restaurant. Winners receive a $500 classroom sponsorship and an end-of-year class celebration.

About Applebee’s®

Applebee’s franchise operations consisted of 1,567 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 15 countries outside the United States, and 47 company-operated U.S restaurants as of December 29, 2024. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchen (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and four Applebee’s international ghost kitchens. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

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Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 Launched with AI Clip Maker and Talking Animals

The AI Clip Maker allows users to extract short, impactful segments from longer footage with a single click

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw Edimakor has officially announced the global release of Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 which is known for its innovation in AI-based creative tools. The latest update introduces a fresh set of features designed to support video creators, storytellers, and content editors through smarter workflows. The update adds functions like AI Shorts, image/text-to-video generation, face swap, talking animal creation, text-based editing, and masking.

Image caption: Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 Launches AI Clip Maker and Talking Animal.

SMARTER FEATURES, SMOOTHER WORKFLOWS

At the heart of V3.7.0 is the all-new “AI Talking Animal.” With this, users can animate animals to speak, offering a fresh take on storytelling or comedic content.

Perhaps the most talked-about addition is the “AI Clip Maker.” which allows users to extract short, impactful segments from longer footage with a single click. This helps creators share key moments faster and reach wider audiences.

Another highlight is the “Image to Video” feature. Static images can now be animated with AI-generated expressions like hugs and kisses giving new life to still photos.

The Speech-to-Text feature has also received a major upgrade. It now includes word-by-word subtitle highlights, allowing viewers to follow along more clearly and editors to match visuals more effectively.

In terms of editing, the updated Sub-track Transition Support brings better control over video transitions. This means smoother scene shifts and more creative freedom in how stories are constructed.

ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR CREATIVE CONTROL

Beyond the headline features, Edimakor V3.7.0 also includes:

AI Text-Based Editing: Cut out unnecessary footage by selecting text from the video’s subtitles. One-click removal of silences or awkward pauses makes the final cut cleaner and easier to watch.
AI Face Swap: Easily change faces in photos or videos. Suitable for fun videos, product mockups, or themed content.
AI Text to Video: Type in your idea and the tool generates a video to match—ideal for creators with a clear script but no footage.
Masking Options: Apply shapes like circles, rectangles, hearts, and even text as masks. Useful for layered video effects or content overlays.
Animation Speed Control: Adjust animation pace and repetition to fine-tune how motion aligns with the content’s rhythm.

FLEXIBLE PRICING OPTIONS

Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 is available with a free trial, while paid plans are structured to fit a variety of user needs, from individual creators to teams requiring more robust capabilities.

ABOUT EDIMAKOR

Edimakor cements its legacy as a pioneer of accessible innovation with Mac v3.7.0’s launch. Merging AI-powered tools like Talking Animal Creator and AI shorts maker with intuitive design, this update reimagines creative workflows for global storytellers – proving cutting-edge technology need not compromise simplicity or artistic vision.

For more information: https://edimakor.hitpaw.com

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HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0: AI Text-to-Video and AI Face Swap Redefine Creation

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw Edimakor, a globally recognized multimedia software brand, has launched the most awaited tool Edimakor V3.7.0. This latest update centers around AI innovation and improved workflow control, with five standout features. These features include AI Face Swap and Text-Based Editing with various upgrades. The new Edimakor helps users produce smarter and more engaging content in less time.

Image caption: HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0: AI Text-to-Video and AI Face Swap Redefine Creation.

FRESH FEATURES AT A GLANCE

HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0 brings a set of tools that make the video creation process very smooth. Each new feature reflects the company’s commitment to providing flexible, easy-to-use tools that support creativity:

AI Face Swap: This tool replaces faces in photos or videos with just a few clicks. Whether for memes, skits, or e-commerce showcases, users can create entertaining or eye-catching results with minimal effort.

Text-Based Editing: This smart feature removes unnecessary parts of a video based on subtitle analysis.

Silence Detection: Pauses and awkward silences? Gone. With one-click removal, creators can maintain viewer attention and keep their videos sharp and flowing.

AI Text-to-Video: Simply type your idea, and Edimakor will generate a unique video for you.

Mask Effects: Users can now add a creative touch with multiple mask options for transitions and layered effects.

GETTING STARTED WITH EDIMAKOR V3.7.0

Using Edimakor is very simple for beginners. The new features are neatly integrated into the main editing interface:

To use AI Face Swap: Import your video or photo, click the “Face Swap” tab, and upload the replacement face. Adjust and preview in real-time.

For Text-Based Editing: Upload your video and click subtitle analysis. The editor will highlight clips with off-topic or repetitive content. One click removes them.

To generate videos with AI Text-to-Video: Go to the “AI Tools” menu, select “Text-to-Video,” enter your script, choose a theme, and click “Generate.”

To apply Mask Effects: Drag a mask shape from the effects panel onto your video clip, then adjust size and placement.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0 is now available for Windows and macOS. For those looking for the full experience, subscription plans are as follows:

Monthly Plan: $19.95
Annual Plan: $49.95
Perpetual License: $69.95 (one-time payment)

Each plan includes access to all updates, including future AI tools and effects, during the subscription period.

About HitPaw Edimakor

HitPaw Edimakor continues to be at the forefront of creative software. V3.7.0 offers more than just features; it provides an environment where creators, marketers, and video hobbyists can build polished content without getting bogged down in complicated steps.

Whether you’re swapping faces for a laugh, trimming footage for a product reel, or turning written ideas into motion, Edimakor V3.7.0 is built to make the process easier.

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Forbes names Argyle one of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2025

Recognition highlights Argyle's commitment to employee satisfaction, workplace culture and company growth

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, today announced its inclusion on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Startup Employers. The annual ranking identifies the top-performing startups in the United States based on employer reputation, employee satisfaction and company growth.

Image caption: Argyle.

To determine the winners, Forbes and Statista analyzed over 7 million data points from more than 20,000 eligible companies, narrowing the list to 500 honorees through a rigorous evaluation process. Argyle’s placement on the list highlights its dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture, empowering employees and driving innovation in financial services.

“At Argyle, we’re not just building technology — we’re redefining how financial services operate by automating income and employment verification with real-time, consumer-permissioned payroll data,” said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. “To do that, we need a team that thrives on ownership, problem-solving and deep collaboration. We embrace new challenges, learn from our mistakes and create products that are built to last. Earning a spot on Forbes’ list is a reflection of our commitment to hiring exceptional talent, trusting them to do great work and providing an environment where they can make a meaningful impact.”

Since its founding in 2018, Argyle has grown into the most trusted payroll connectivity platform, serving financial services businesses across the United States. The company operates as a fully remote team, offering employees flexible work arrangements, meaningful equity and a culture that values transparency, ownership and creativity. Argyle’s emphasis on thoughtful product design and long-term impact, rather than quick fixes, has fueled its growth while cultivating a workplace where people feel empowered to solve complex problems, challenge the status quo and enjoy the process along the way.

Learn more about the America’s Best Startup Employers program and view the full list of winners at https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/.

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical income and employment verification workflows so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle serves industries including mortgage and personal lending, background checks, tenant screening and the gig economy.

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

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Tags: @withArgyle @Forbes #AmericasBestEmployers #companyculture #workplaceexcellence

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Hotdeals Launches New Blog Page – ‘More Saving Tips & Real Coupon Advice From Hotdeals’

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hotdeals, a leading platform for savvy shoppers seeking discounts and deals, is excited to announce the launch of its new blog page, “More Saving Tips & Real Coupon Advice From Hotdeals.” Accessible at https://www.hotdeals.com/blog/, the blog is designed to empower consumers with actionable strategies, expert insights, and insider knowledge to maximize savings and make smarter shopping decisions.

Image caption: Hotdeals Blog.

A HUB FOR SMART SHOPPING EXPERTISE

The new Hotdeals blog expands the platform’s mission to deliver value beyond daily deal listings. It features in-depth articles, guides, and curated tips tailored to help users:

Unlock hidden discounts with advanced coupon strategies.
Navigate seasonal sales (Black Friday, Cyber Mondy holiday shopping).
Compare prices across retailers for the best value.
Avoid common pitfalls in online and in-store shopping.
Discover budget-friendly hacks for groceries, travel, tech, and more.

“In today’s economy, every dollar counts. Our blog bridges the gap between deals and knowledge—teaching shoppers how to stretch their budgets further,” said Jimmy Zhao, CEO at Hotdeals. “Whether you’re a coupon veteran or new to bargain hunting, our content equips you with tools to save smarter.”

WHAT READERS CAN EXPECT

The blog will publish weekly updates, including:

“Deal Deep Dives”: Analysis of trending promotions and their true value.
“Couponing 101”: Step-by-step tutorials for beginners.
“Retailer Spotlight”: Insider tips for major stores like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
“Savvy Shopper Stories”: Real-life success stories from Hotdeals users.

JOIN THE SAVINGS COMMUNITY

Readers can subscribe to the blog newsletter for exclusive early-access deals, bonus tips, and updates. Hotdeals also encourages shoppers to share their own strategies via social media using #Hotdeals for a chance to be featured.

About Hotdeals:

Hotdeals is a leading platform dedicated to helping consumers find the best discounts, promo codes, and shopping tips from top retailers. By offering exclusive deals and expert advice, Hotdeals empowers shoppers to make smarter purchasing decisions and save more on their favorite brands and products. https://www.hotdeals.com/.

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Argyle launches fully embedded VOIE for mortgage lenders through nCino integration

Enhanced integration boosts loan pull-through and quality with direct data flow from the point of sale to the loan origination system

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, today announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions.

Image caption: Argyle.

Argyle and nCino first teamed up in 2022 to bring fully digital verification of income and employment (VOIE)—including reports, pay stubs and W-2s—to the more than 370 mortgage companies and 52,000 loan officers that rely on nCino to manage the loan application process.

The latest enhancements to the integration, now available to all nCino customers, improve application pull-through and loan quality by allowing lenders to embed VOIE directly into the point-of-sale (POS) workflow within nCino’s Mortgage Suite. In addition to retrieving VOIE reports and pay documents from Argyle, nCino now captures data elements like GSE Reference IDs and automatically transfers them to the lender’s loan origination system (LOS).

Key Integration Enhancements:

Friction-Free Verification: Instead of inviting their customers to verify income and employment with an email or SMS, lenders can now simplify borrower interactions and improve application pull-through by presenting Argyle’s VOIE solution as an embedded, in-app experience directly in the Form 1003 application flow within nCino Mortgage.
Customizable Workflows: With Argyle and nCino Mortgage, lenders can tailor VOIE workflows and customize payroll connection lists for each of their business units or operating groups, creating personalized experiences that enhance borrower satisfaction.
Faster, More Accurate AUS Submission: In addition to W-2s, pay stubs and VOIE reports, Argyle’s raw income data elements automatically populate in the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to accelerate GSE rep and warrant (R&W) determination. Argyle’s extensive payroll coverage and focus on data completeness can improve the frequency with which lenders secure R&W relief.
LOS Interoperability & Continuous Synchronization: nCino automatically passes new VOIE data and documents on to the lender’s LOS, enabling a simplified employment re-verification process during the 10-day pre-closing window and ensuring data accuracy across all systems of record throughout the loan lifecycle.

Argyle streamlines loan origination and delights borrowers by eliminating manual document collection, resulting in time savings of 5–7 days per loan and cost savings of 60–80% compared to legacy VOIE solutions. Argyle Vice President of Mortgage John Hardesty expects the enhancements to the nCino integration will drive greater adoption among mutual lender customers, enabling them to fully capitalize on these benefits.

“Our expanded integration with nCino reflects Argyle’s commitment to meeting lenders and their customers throughout the loan journey. Embedding Argyle’s VOIE at the point of sale gets loans through the loan process faster with accurate, complete data lenders and GSEs can trust,” said Hardesty.

“Embedding Argyle directly into the nCino Mortgage Suite makes it easier for lenders to process applications efficiently and provide borrowers with a smooth experience. Our collaboration is all about accelerating VOIE and ensuring borrower data flows smoothly from Argyle to nCino, through LOS platforms and into GSE systems with accuracy,” said Casey Williams, general manager of nCino Mortgage.

To learn more, watch a demonstration of Argyle and nCino working in concert to deliver faster, more accurate loan decisions and a better borrower experience: https://argyle-1.wistia.com/a/czertthflsopxne

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® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), 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 @nCino #mortgage #lending #fintech

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HotDeals Launches New ‘Most Common Coupon Phrases’ Page to Help Consumers Save More

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a coupon website, is excited to announce the launch of its new feature page, “Most Common Coupon Phrases,” designed to make it easier for consumers to understand and navigate common coupon-related terms while shopping. This new page will help shoppers quickly find the best deals by providing clear explanations and direct links to relevant offers, saving time and ensuring they never miss a discount.

Image caption: HotDeals: promo codes you should try that almost always work.

SIMPLIFYING THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR SMARTER SAVINGS

“The ‘Most Common Coupon Phrases’ page is an important addition to HotDeals’ suite of tools designed to improve the user shopping experience,” said Jimmy Zhao, CEO of HotDeals. “With the rapid growth of e-commerce, shoppers can often feel overwhelmed by a wide variety of promotional terms. HotDeals created this page to help users easily understand how to use different types of coupon codes and promotional jargon.”

Whether searching for “Promo Codes,” “Free Shipping,” or “BOGO Deals,” the page provides straightforward explanations and links to active deals, ensuring users can maximize their savings with minimal effort.

TOP 100 COUPON PHRASES, TAILORED TO THE BEST DEALS

One of the standout features of this page is its list of the top 100 most common coupon phrases, curated through the analysis of over one million offers. The page highlights commonly used discount terms and provides users with relevant promo codes and direct links to the best deals.

Some examples include:

OFF – Many discounts offer a percentage off your purchase, and it’s common to combine the word “OFF” with a number (e.g., 10% OFF).
SAVE – Many promo codes let you save a specific dollar amount off your total (rather than a percentage). You can also try combining “SAVE” with numbers (e.g., $10 SAVE).

The page is updated daily to ensure that users have access to the latest and most relevant codes, helping them stay ahead of the curve with fresh, actionable deals.

SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY

The “Most Common Coupon Phrases” page is designed to save users time while shopping by offering easy-to-understand explanations and direct access to discounts. Shoppers can quickly navigate through the most common coupon phrases and find the deals that are most relevant to them. This feature not only simplifies the process of finding discounts but also helps shoppers make more informed decisions, ensuring they always get the best price possible.

Get More Information

For more details about the “Most Common Coupon Phrases” page, visit: https://www.hotdeals.com/feature/most-common-coupon-phrases .

About HotDeals

HotDeals is a leading coupon platform dedicated to providing consumers with real-time discount information and promo code recommendations. Using big data and smart algorithms, HotDeals helps users discover exclusive deals from e-commerce platforms, saving millions of shoppers around the world money on their purchases. https://www.hotdeals.com/.

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Argyle extends its mortgage verification experience to the wholesale channel with the launch of a broker-branded borrower experience

Argyle and The BIG Point of Sale named 2026 Connections Award winners by PROGRESS in Lending

Argyle expands consent-based verification platform for state government agencies with new benefits-focused capabilities

Doherty Enterprises Recognizes Four NYC and Westchester Teachers in 10th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

Argyle’s Thomas Rasmuson named 2026 HousingWire Rising Star

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Argyle’s Shelby Bohannon recognized as one of NMP’s 2026 Women of Inspiration

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Argyle earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for income, employment and asset verification solutions

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Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s® Launches 2026 Above & ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest in NYC and Westchester

HousingWire names Argyle COO Brian Geary among its 2025 Tech Trendsetters

Argyle expands income verification with AIM Check integrated Doc VOI

Argyle’s Shelby Bohannon named to Mortgage Banker Magazine’s 2025 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking list

Argyle secures funding to accelerate open finance infrastructure for verifications

Pokémon GO Level Cap Rises to 80: LocaChange Guides Trainers into the Next Era of High-Level Play

Max Finale Brings Eternamax Eternatus to Pokémon GO – LocaChange Offers 37% Discount for Global Trainers

Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award

Argyle and LenderLogix partner to embed automated income, employment, and asset verification at the start of the loan process

Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment

Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list for second consecutive year

Argyle expands verification platform to include verification of assets powered by Mastercard open finance technology

Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows

Edimakor V4.0.0 Launches with AI Singing Photos and AI Animation

Argyle launches new integration, bringing real-time income and employment verification to Byte LOS customers

Argyle debuts integration with Encompass Consumer Connect, upgrades existing integration with Encompass from ICE Mortgage Technology

Argyle integrates with Tidalwave to deliver embedded, real-time verification of income and employment

Edimakor Mac V3.7.0 Launched with AI Clip Maker and Talking Animals

HitPaw Edimakor V3.7.0: AI Text-to-Video and AI Face Swap Redefine Creation

Forbes names Argyle one of America’s Best Startup Employers of 2025

Hotdeals Launches New Blog Page – ‘More Saving Tips & Real Coupon Advice From Hotdeals’

Argyle launches fully embedded VOIE for mortgage lenders through nCino integration

HotDeals Launches New ‘Most Common Coupon Phrases’ Page to Help Consumers Save More