BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, recently announced the addition of American Pacific Mortgage to its roster of clients utilizing Fee Chaser. Employing Fee Chaser enables American Pacific Mortgage to efficiently and compliantly collect initial mortgage-related fees from […]
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News: iEmergent’s 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast is now available in Mortgage MarketSmart | CitizenWire
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the availability of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect preliminary 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data released by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council in March, iEmergent’s latest […]
News: Floify’s head of marketing Courtney Dodd named to HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders list | CitizenWire
BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Marketing, industry veteran Courtney Dodd, has been named to HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders list. The award celebrates the industry’s most creative and influential marketing minds who have demonstrated a track record of transforming brands, leading teams and […]
News: Dark Matter Technologies VP of Marketing Wes Horbatuck honored as HousingWire Marketing Leader | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its vice president of marketing, Wes Horbatuck, has been honored by HousingWire as one of its 2024 Marketing Leaders.
News: Five Dynamic Divas Building Digital Dynasties Bring the Drama in New Reality Series ‘First Ladies of the Crypto Cartel’ | CitizenWire
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Financial mogul-turned-producer, Michelle Renee, is making waves in the entertainment industry with the recent launch of the innovative reality show, “First Ladies of The Crypto Cartel,” a groundbreaking series spotlighting five stylish, tech-savvy women based in Chicago and Atlanta as they build digital dynasties. Produced by Money Gossip Productions.
News: Dovenmuehle announces strategic business development promotions to support demand for its mortgage subservicing offerings | CitizenWire
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading residential mortgage subservicer, announced two promotions within its business development team – Anna Krogh to Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development and Chris Torres to Vice President of Business Development and Manager of the Western Region.
News: Simpson Senior Living Executives Honored with Distinguished Service Awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania | CitizenWire
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Life Plan Communities, affordable housing, home care, and rehabilitation, announced that Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, and Thomas Lee III, Director of Maintenance at one of their communities, Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, were honored earlier this month with distinguished service awards […]
News: Depth promotes Johnna Szegda to vice president role | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies within the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, announced the promotion of Johnna Szegda to vice president.
News: Avenu Insights & Analytics Enhances Strategic Focus on Payment Solutions with New Board Member O.B. Rawls IV | CitizenWire
CENTREVILLE, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Avenu Insights & Analytics, a leader in software and technology solutions for public sector agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of O.B. Rawls IV to its Board of Directors. This strategic addition enables the company to continue executing its strategy of providing advanced payment processing solutions while strengthening its leadership […]
News: RMA Hired by Downtown Kissimmee CRA for Branding & Marketing Strategy | CitizenWire
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the Downtown Kissimmee CRA (DKCRA) to create a Branding and Marketing Strategy for the district, which also includes the Historic Downtown Kissimmee area. RMA boasts a proven track record of success, having revitalized numerous cities and […]
News: Online notarization is streamlined with Secured Signing’s new features | CitizenWire
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Secured Signing, a leader in remote online notarization (RON) solutions, announces a suite of innovative features designed to streamline the online document signing and notarization process. These enhancements empower both notaries and singers to experience a smoother, more secure, and efficient experience.
News: ACES Quality Management Partners with Digilytics, Provider of AI-Powered Document Indexing, Categorization for QC Reviews | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced a new partnership with Digilytics to provide ACES users access to Revel, an advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
News: Dark Matter Technologies enhances the Empower LOS with native support for mortgage assumptions | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced enhancements to the Loan Assumptions feature in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that make it easier for mortgage lenders and servicers to transfer assumable mortgages to new homebuyers. The […]
News: Doherty Enterprises-Owned New Jersey Applebee’s® Restaurants Announce Winners of 8th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’ | CitizenWire
ALLENDALE, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of their 8th annual “Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.” Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their […]
News: Doherty Enterprises-Owned Long Island Applebee’s® Restaurants Announce Winners of 8th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’ | CitizenWire
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the winners of their 8th annual “Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.” Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on […]
News: Local West Virginia Business Owners Jessica and Martin Herbert Named to NSBA Leadership Council | CitizenWire
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. /CitizenWire/ — Marty and Jessica Herbert, Herbert Insights & Innovations LLC (HI&I), Shepherdstown, West Virginia, were recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Marty and Jessica, recognized leaders in the small-business community, join the […]
News: Cleanup Pro iOS App Launched: AI-Powered to Delete Duplicate Photos and Clean iPhone’s Storage | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Tenorshare, the leading software provider for iOS system repairs and data management, has released a new Cleanup Pro iOS App. With the launch of this new iOS app, iPhone users can now clean up their phone’s storage with AI-powered enhancement.
News: MUSEWIRE ranked #35 among the top 70 Music Industry Blogs for 2024 | CitizenWire
TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs on the web. MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire™) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2005. A publication of Neotrope®. Edited by Christopher Simmons, a working […]
News: Denver Post Names ACES Quality Management a Recipient of Colorado Top Workplaces 2024 Award | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.
News: Truity Credit Union inks deal to implement the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today welcomed Truity Credit Union (Truity) as the latest financial institution to select the Empower® loan origination system. A member-owned credit union with locations in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Truity will […]
News: KROST Acts as the Exclusive Financial Advisor to United Filters International in its Sale to ENPRESS LLC | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — United Filters International (UFI), a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of an expansive range of liquid filtration solutions, was recently sold to ENPRESS LLC, a leading manufacturer of composite pressure vessels and water filtration technologies. KROST was the exclusive financial advisor, and the terms of the transaction were […]
News: Learn the importance of kindness, caring and acceptance with ‘The King and the Ogre’ by William J. Birrell | CitizenWire
WELLAND, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Prepare to be enchanted by a delightful tale that celebrates the universal values of friendship, thoughtfulness, and compassion. William J. Birrell’s debut children’s book, “The King and the Ogre: A Book About Kindness, Caring, and Acceptance” (ISBN: 978-1779411426), promises to touch the hearts of readers young and old alike.
News: New sales workshop ‘Extreme Business Growth’ in Las Vegas | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Win In The USA (WinInTheUSA.com) has announced the launch of the highly anticipated sales workshop “Extreme Business Growth” in Las Vegas. This exclusive workshop is designed to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to achieve explosive growth, even in the most challenging economic climates.
News: Jacqui Pitman Makes Casting Golden! | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — For several decades now, casting director Jacqui Pitman, owner/CEO of Pitman Casting Inc. and PartyPit Productions Inc., has played a crucial role in the success of numerous long-standing TV shows. With her creative insight, Pitman has contributed to over 500 shows, including iconic staples like “America’s Most Wanted,” “Price is […]
News: Optimal Blue Announces ‘Optimize Your Advantage’ to Showcase How Its Capital Markets Platform Puts Lenders in Control of Their Margins | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue announced the launch of its Optimize Your Advantage campaign in advance of the MBA Secondary and Capital Markets Conference. This comprehensive brand initiative highlights the value and innovation the company delivers to clients. Through Optimal Blue’s position as the housing industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform, lenders and other […]
News: Glancy Wine Education Foundation Adds New Board Members and Achieves Platinum Charity Rating | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of several new members to its all-volunteer board, as well as its achievement of Platinum Transparency, the highest rating possible from Candid’s Guidestar charity ratings system. Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation is a registered a 501(c)(3) […]
News: 66 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Reports – Modest Decline in April 2024 | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 66 new projects as compared […]
News: Matrix Leads Capital Raise for G&M Oil Company | CitizenWire
RICHMOND, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on G&M Oil Company’s (“G&M” or the “Company”) syndicated debt financing. Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank.
News: Empowering Women in Finance: Financial Women of San Francisco Announces Scholarship Winners | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names ten students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2024 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than […]
News: Sun Sentinel Names Spodak Dental Group a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2024 Award | CitizenWire
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 25 Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the eighth time that the Group has won the award. The Spodak Dental Group, an Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida’s premier, comprehensive […]
News: Mother-Daughter Team Wins Prestigious Lynn McIntosh Award at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards | CitizenWire
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /CitizenWire/ — In an inspiring celebration of creativity and dedication, author Gwendolyn Mukes and illustrator Alex Wallace, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, have been honored with the Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards, WF Publications announced today. This significant achievement highlights their exceptional contribution to children’s literature […]
News: Dark Matter Technologies appoints former Ellie Mae executive as deputy chief product officer | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as deputy chief product officer. Reporting directly to Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger, Rao is charged with overseeing enhancements to the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and establishing Dark Matter’s developer community, which will help lenders embed automation deeper […]
News: Self Service Kiosk Machine Industry News May 2024 | CitizenWire
WESTMINSTER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — This week the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago starts. Booth 5536 (near Square and Toast) will have 6 different demos from the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA). See the Clover POS kiosk integrated with the Samsung VXT digital menus. Also a Square kiosk with that same integration. Both of those will […]
News: Revo Welcomes Golf Legend and Revo Brand Ambassador Annika Sorenstam for an Exclusive Evening on May 15th in SoHo, NYC | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Revo, the premium, high-quality, performance sunglass company, announced today the exclusive event on May 15th featuring Hall-of-Fame golfer and Revo ambassador, Annika Sorenstam. The event will take place at Revo’s newly-opened retail store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood where fans will have the unique opportunity to take photos with the legendary […]
News: First High Performance electric Defender launched by The Landrovers | CitizenWire
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands /CitizenWire/ — The Landrovers are introducing their fully customized, high performance electric classic Defender. A brand-new Defender, built on an original chassis, has 600 horsepower and 4 in-wheel motors. This beauty accelerates to 60MpH in 5 seconds and has a range of 375 miles. Just like all Land Rovers that are produced […]
News: 23-year industry veteran Jason Mapes joins Floify as head of sales | CitizenWire
BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Jason Mapes as head of sales. Mapes, who previously served as director of sales for nCino’s Mortgage Suite, brings a wealth of experience to spearhead Floify’s national sales initiatives.
News: ACES Quality Management Named 2024 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is an Arizent and Best Companies Group project.
News: Mortgage Purchase Lock Counts See First YoY Gain Since Fed Rate Hikes Began Two Years Ago | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its April 2024 Originations Market Monitor report, which reveals the first year-over-year increase in purchase mortgage lock counts since the Federal Reserve initiated rate hikes in March 2022.
News: Courtney Dodd, Floify’s head of marketing, named a PROGRESS in Lending Sales, Marketing and PR Trailblazer | CitizenWire
BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Marketing, industry-veteran Courtney Dodd, has been named a 2024 Sales, Marketing and PR Trailblazer award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending. Now in its fifth year, the award recognizes the top sales, marketing and public relations executives making […]
News: Robert J. Shearer’s ‘We Were Better Together’ Is a Definitive Couples Guide to Cancer and Elegy to His Late Wife, Melissa | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — “We Were Better Together: Navigating Cancer as a Couple with Love, Practical Advice and Expert Guidance” (published by Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) began in 2014, when entrepreneur Robert J. Shearer and his wife Melissa faced tragic news two years into retirement together: Melissa had been diagnosed with uterine cancer.