Tag: Reports and Studies
May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing Near March 2025 Levels with 146 New Planned Capital Projects Heading into Summer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the May 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The report reveals a continuation of robust activity. The Firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 146 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector for May.
Equipment Upgrades Drive the Food and Beverage New Industrial Planned Projects Growth in May 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its May 2025 report on new planned capital project spending within the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm monitors planned industrial activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization projects. Research for the month confirms 43 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector, with equipment upgrades leading the way.
Optimal Blue Releases May Data Findings, Announces Expansion of Monthly Report for More Comprehensive Lender Profitability Insights
PLANO, Texas, June 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released the May 2025 edition of its now-expanded Market Advantage mortgage data report, which features newly added borrower profile and capital market datasets for a more comprehensive picture of early-stage mortgage activity and loan profitability. The enhancements come at a critical time for mortgage lenders navigating heightened interest rates, tighter margins, increased volatility and deepening affordability challenges.
BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List for Q1 2025 Showcases 11 Interesting New Books Worth a Look
TEMECULA, Calif., May 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q1 (Jan.-March) 2025, noting 11 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2025. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses or celebrity authors.
ACES Q4/CY 2024 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report finds quarterly defect rate falls to 1.16% as annual loan quality improves
DENVER, Colo., May 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the fourth quarter (Q4) and calendar year (CY) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
Renovations and Equipment Upgrades Make Up 44% of the 48 New Industrial Projects for Food & Beverage in April 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American Food and Beverage industry, revealing a total of 48 new projects. Notably, renovations and equipment upgrades constituted 44% of this activity. The Firm's tracking encompasses facility expansions, new plant constructions, and key equipment modernization initiatives within the sector.
Lock Volume Rises 3.2% in April, Driven by Uptick in FHA Loans, Despite Economic Volatility
PLANO, Texas, May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its April 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total loan lock volume rose 3.2% month-over-month (MoM) as the spring homebuying season progressed, with purchase locks up 7.5% despite ongoing economic pressures.
New Manufacturing Construction Pipeline Grows: 133 Projects Planned with Renovation & Equipment Focus in April 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Manufacturing construction industry, highlighting a growing new project pipeline. The Firm's tracking of North American activity identified 133 new projects slated for development. This surge includes investments in facility expansions, the construction of new manufacturing plants, and significant equipment modernization projects.
LenderLogix Q1 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Early 2025 Mortgage Market Momentum, Stronger Loan Engagement
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
iEmergent releases 2024 HMDA insights: IMBs dominate, refinances rise, equity gaps persist
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has released its analysis of 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. The insights, shared by iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli, highlight a modest market recovery from 2023 alongside deepening disparities in borrower outcomes and a reshuffling of lender dynamics.
43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, expanding support for more homebuyers
ATLANTA, Ga., April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year (YoY). The number of programs increased by 43 during the first quarter, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,509.
Another Strong Showing to Round Out Q1 with 425 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. Research confirms 147 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new factory builds, and major equipment upgrades.
March 2025 Produced 57 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects with Activity in Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Dakota
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads' March 2025 report on new planned capital project spending in the North American Food and Beverage industry has been released today. The report, which covers facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization, indicates 57 new projects.
Cooler Interest Rates Heat Up Refinances and Spark Early Signs of Purchase Demand
PLANO, Texas, April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its March 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 24% surge in rate lock volume as early spring buyers returned to the market and homeowners jumped at the chance to refinance into lower rates. While still down 2% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, purchase volumes were up 21% month-over-month (MoM). Rate-and-term and cash-out refinances jumped 52% and 20% MoM, respectively, together representing 25% of all lock activity.
Pain Neuromodulation Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2030
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the newsletter Neurotech Business Report, announced the availability of a new market research report that forecasts the growth of the worldwide market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems. According to the newly published report, "The Market for Implanted Pain Neuromodulation Systems: 2025-2030," the worldwide market will be $3.37 billion in 2025, growing to $6.49 billion by 2030, which represents a 12% compound annual growth rate.
VALUECOM Releases New Study on the Rise of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) and Its Impact on Consumer Spending
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NEW YORK, N.Y., March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VALUECOM has released a comprehensive study on the growing adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, a payment method that has reshaped consumer spending habits and merchant strategies worldwide. As BNPL continues to gain traction, it is becoming a preferred financial tool for shoppers looking for flexible and interest-free installment payment options.
A 15% Increase in New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects Reported for February 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its February 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors industrial capital project activity across North America, including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment upgrades. The latest research identifies 149 new projects, with renovation initiatives taking the lead in the industry.
MCT Reports 28% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Heading into Spring Season
SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to download the full report for a detailed analysis.
40% Jump in Rate-and-Term Refis Drives Overall Lock Growth as Purchase Activity Stalls
PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% as homeowners seized the opportunity to lower their monthly payments. Cash-out refinances also edged higher, while purchase lock activity remained subdued for the second consecutive month.
48 New Food & Beverage Capital Projects in February 2025, Including 33 Processing Facilities and 24 Distribution Centers
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., March 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads has published the February 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Food and Beverage industry. Research identified a total of 48 new industrial projects within the sector. The Firm monitors planned industrial capital project activity across North America, including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization initiatives.
2024-2025 Mortgage Industry Insights Released by The Mortgage Collaborative
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leading network of mortgage lenders dedicated to innovation and collaboration, has released its latest Pulse of the Network report, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry in 2025. The survey, conducted with decision-makers-including CEOs, COOs, and department heads from banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs)-highlights how lenders are preparing for a shifting market landscape.
129 New Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Stays Steady to Start the January 2025 New Year
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the January 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm monitors planned industrial capital projects across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades. Research confirms 129 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector for the start of the new year.
ACES Q3 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report shows ‘sharp rise in insurance defects’ for second time this year
DENVER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
January Mortgage Lock Data Shows Year-Over-Year Improvement in Refinance Volume Despite Higher Rates
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, revealing a sharp rise in year-over-year (YoY) refinance activity alongside a drop in purchase lock counts. The decline in purchase lock counts marks the lowest January count since Optimal Blue began tracking this data in 2019. Meanwhile, refinance lock volume surged even though the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year ticked above 7% for the first time since May.
Millionaire Mastermind Academy Expands National Impact, Empowering Over 8,000 Minority Women Entrepreneurs
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Millionaire Mastermind Academy (MMA), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, has released its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report, underscoring its proprietary entrepreneur curriculum and the power of strategic national partnerships in creating pathways to financial independence for minority women entrepreneurs. MMA has supported over 8,000 entrepreneurs, empowering them with the education, mentorship, and resources needed to build and scale successful businesses.
Mortgage Lock Volume Stays Flat in Latest MCT February Indices
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of the latest market trends and dynamics.
LenderLogix Q4 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Indicates Possible Improvement in Affordability
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.
172 new homebuyer assistance programs and 75 new program providers emerged in 2024 to tackle homeownership affordability
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total number of available programs to 2,466.
MCT Reports 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market dynamics.
December Mortgage Lock Data Reveals Year-Over-Year Increases Across All Loan Types Despite Seasonal Downturn
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its December 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showcasing year-over-year (YoY) growth in mortgage activity, even as seasonal trends led to a month-over-month (MoM) decline in rate lock volumes. Overall, December mortgage lock volume was up 26% YoY, driven by an 18% increase in purchase locks, a 43% rise in cash-out refinances, and an 82% jump in rate-and-term refinances.
Publishers Newswire announces BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List for Q4 2024: 15 Great Reads to Check Out
TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
MCT Reports a 15% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Higher Rates
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT's latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and insights for industry professionals and stakeholders.
Mortgage Lock Activity Fell in November as Interest Rates Hit Their Highest Levels Since July
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its November 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting a 25% decrease in month-over-month (MoM) lock volume as interest rates hit their highest levels since early July, creating headwinds for affordability. Purchase lock volume was down 21% MoM, while cash-out and rate-and-term refinance volumes fell 20% and 50%, respectively.
Industrial Manufacturing Reports Accelerated Growth for the Third Month with 151 New Projects Announced for November 2024
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its November 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a significant uptick in activity. The firm, which monitors North American industrial capital project plans, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernizations, identified 151 new projects for the month.
ACES Q2 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report Reveals Second Consecutive Increase in Critical Defect Rate
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software. ACES has altered the timing of this report to better reflect Fannie Mae's accelerated timeline for post-closing quality control reviews.