BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and LONDON, U.K., Sept. 22, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Wilson Long of the firm’s Birmingham-based National Energy Construction Practice is one of only 35 young insurance and risk management professionals from the U.S. and Canada […]
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NEWS: EPIC’s Thompson Mackey Selected for Elite Lloyd’s Broker Academy in London
ATLANTA, Ga. and LONDON, U.K., Sept. 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Thompson (Tom) Mackey is one of 35 young insurance and risk management professionals from the U.S. and Canada selected to participate in the […]
NEWS: MCT Lands on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Sixth Year in a Row
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that is has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the sixth straight year. MCT had a three-year growth rate of […]
NEWS: Altavera Mortgage Services Selected as Capital Markets Cooperative Preferred Provider
DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination and closed loan review services, announced today that it has been named a preferred provider for Capital Markets Cooperative, LLC (CMC), a nationwide alliance of mortgage bankers.
NEWS: To Protect More of Us, ACSIA Partners Adds Tools from OneAmerica® to Its Long-Term Care Solutions Arsenal
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the cost of long-term care (LTC) continues to rise, the ability to pay for it becomes more critical. But LTC protection is carried by only about 10 percent of those who could benefit from it, according to industry estimates. To serve a larger percentage, ACSIA Partners […]
Mid America Mortgage Adds Delinquent FHA-Insured Loans to Whole Loan Purchase Program
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced the firm will begin purchasing delinquent FHA loans as part of its whole loan purchase program. To be eligible for purchase, loans must have an active mortgage insurance certificate, and the original […]
Mortgage Capital Trading and Fannie Mae Form Strategic Collaboration for the Benefit of Mutual Clients
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry leading hedge advisor and developer of MCTlive!(TM), the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Fannie Mae(R) to facilitate new technology deployment, collaborative planning, and better service to mutual clients.
Renowned Retirement Income Expert Jamie Hopkins Joins ReverseVision Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Jamie Hopkins, Esq., MBA, LLM, CLU(R), RICP(R), has joined its board of directors. A noted expert and frequent speaker on matters of financial planning and retirement income, Hopkins is also […]
ARMCO Releases Inaugural Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced it has released its ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends report, covering the first quarter of 2016. Using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy, the report details the analysis of post-closing quality […]
Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance with a Health Savings Account, ACSIA Partners Suggests
KIRKLAND, Wash., Aug. 29, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Many Americans realize they need long-term care insurance, but balk at the premiums. “Now there’s an easy way to pay,” says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners. “Just use some of the money that’s already in your Health Savings Account.”
Mortgage Financial Services Chooses AccountChek by FormFree to Expedite the Home Loan Process Through Automated Account Verification
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree Holdings Holdings Corp. (FormFree), a provider of automated verification software, today announced that Mortgage Financial Services has selected AccountChek(TM) to automate borrower asset review for an easier, faster home loan application process.
Mid America Mortgage to Purchase eNotes through Its Correspondent Channel
ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced it will purchase eNotes for loans closed electronically from approved sellers through its correspondent lending channel.
ReverseVision Integrates with Informative Research to Expand Credit Report Options for RV Exchange (RVX) LOS Users
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, announced it has completed its integration with Informative Research, one of the nation’s oldest and largest credit reporting agencies. The integration makes it faster and easier for users of RV Exchange (RVX) loan […]
ARMCO Hires Mortgage Industry Veteran Dan Thoms as Chief Revenue Officer
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced it has hired Dan Thoms as Chief Revenue Officer. Thoms possesses a deep background in the mortgage industry, having served in executive capacities for almost 20 years.
ReverseVision Celebrates Major Upgrades to ReverseVision Sales Accelerator (RVSA) Reverse Mortgage Origination Tool with ‘Closed-Loan Challenge’
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision today announced the release of key updates to ReverseVision Sales Accelerator (RVSA), a web-based loan origination tool specifically designed to assist loan officers with the sale of reverse mortgages. ReverseVision will celebrate the release with a “Closed-Loan Challenge” for loan officers who convert RVSA contacts […]
Simplifile Staffs Up to Support Mortgage Lender Initiatives
PROVO, Utah, June 28, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it has made several new hires in order to better support its mortgage lending clients and product lines.
The Mortgage Collaborative Reaches $100B Origination Milestone
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, the industry’s only independent mortgage lending cooperative, has surpassed $100 Billion in originations with the addition of its 59th preferred member, Movement Mortgage.
Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Uniquely Frustrating, says ACSIA Partners
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 27, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If you’re in the market for long-term care insurance, you may be in for a long, exasperating slog, according to ACSIA Partners, one of America’s largest long-term care insurance agencies. “Unfortunately, LTC insurance isn’t an easy thing to buy,” says Denise Gott, the company’s CEO.
Mid America Mortgage Selects AccountChek from FormFree to Support eMortgage Initiative
ATLANTA, Ga., June 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree Holdings Corp. (FormFree), a provider of automated verification software, announced that Addison, Texas-based Mid America Mortgage has chosen AccountChek(TM) to conduct automated reviews of borrowers’ asset accounts as part of its push towards executing a complete eMortgage.
Quandis Unveils Technology Solution to Help Lending Entities Comply with Changes to the Military Lending Act
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., June 23, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management software and services, announced that it released a technology solution to help lending organizations comply with changes to the Military Lending Act (MLA) that take effect on Oct. 3, 2016. The MLA provides a number of new rules […]
Altavera Mortgage Services Names Jennifer Fountain SVP of Due Diligence
DENVER, Colo., June 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, today announced that Jennifer Fountain has been named senior vice president of due diligence and will have oversight of its closed-loan file review business.
EPIC continues steep climb to become one of the 15 largest Employee Benefits Broker/Consultants in the Nation
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 16, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced a significant milestone, having become the 15th largest employee benefits broker/consultant in the U.S. In addition, EPIC ranks #11 among the country’s fastest growing large group broker/consultants, based […]
EPIC adds Mark Millard to Risk Solutions Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and STAMFORD, Conn., June 15, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that risk management professional Mark Millard has joined the firm’s Stamford, Conn.-based EPIC Risk Solutions team as a Principal and Senior Producer.
LeaseAccelerator CEO to Speak at FEI New Lease Accounting Standards Conference
IRVINE, Texas, June 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LeaseAccelerator announced today that its CEO, Michael Keeler, will participate in a panel at the upcoming Financial Executives International (FEI) New Lease Accounting Standard Conference. Issued earlier this year, the new standards, FASB ASU 2016-02 (or Topic 842) for US GAAP and IFRS 16, will require companies […]
ReverseVision Teams Up with Factual Data to Provide Integrated Credit Reporting Solutions to Users of RV Exchange (RVX) LOS
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, has partnered with Factual Data to provide integrated credit reporting solutions to users of RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination software (LOS). Credit information supplied by Factual Data is available in RVX as of […]
Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors Panel Discussion on how to Achieve Your Family’s Philanthropic Goals
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 3, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, recently held an event at the Harvard Club examining the complex topic of family giving. A panel of professionals offered their knowledge and perspectives on how wealthy families […]
Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors Participates in a Day of Service
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, recently volunteered a day of service at God’s Love We Deliver (GLWD), a New York-based charitable organization.
Altavera Mortgage Services Closed-Loan File Review Services Set for Q3 2016 Expansion
DENVER, Colo., May 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, announced today that it will expand its closed-loan file review services beginning in Q3 2016. Closed-loan review, also known as pre-purchase review, is the review and approval of loans prior to investor purchase, or […]
Mike Smith Named Director of Finance of Four Seasons Compassion for Life
FLAT ROCK, N.C., May 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Michael “Mike” Smith, M.B.A., and Certified Health Care Financial Professional (or CHFP), has been named director of finance with Four Seasons Compassion for Life. Smith attributes Four Seasons’ leaders for modeling quality personal growth and professional development.
NEWS: ReverseVision’s Wendy Peel Named a 2016 ‘Elite Woman in Mortgage’ by Mortgage Professional America Magazine
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel is one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine’s 2016 ‘Elite Women in Mortgage.’
NEWS: DocMagic Announces ‘eQC’ Automated Due Diligence Solution for Investors and Correspondent Lenders
TORRANCE, Calif., May 12, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced the formal launch of its fully integrated ‘eQC’ solution that automates due diligence for investors and correspondent lenders.
NEWS: The Mortgage Collaborative Adds 14 New Lender Members
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the addition of 14 new lenders to their national network of originating members, according to the Collaborative’s EVP of National Sales and Strategic Alliances, Rich Swerbinsky.
NEWS: Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors’ SVP Jonathan B. Roberts, CFA, CIC, Delivers Opening Remarks at Investment Adviser Association’s 2016 Annual Leadership Conference
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 11, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jonathan B. Roberts, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President at KFWA (Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, welcomed attendees with insightful opening remarks at the Investment Adviser Association’s (IAA) 2016 Annual Leadership Conference.
NEWS: Simplifile Adds 16 County Recording Offices Across Southeast, Mid-Atlantic
PROVO, Utah, May 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, a leader in electronic document and data workflow technology for lenders, settlement agents and counties, announced it has installed its e-recording solution in 16 additional county recording offices across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
NEWS: Home Point Financial and ReverseVision Partner to Offer Mortgage Lender-Focused HECM Luncheon
SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision, Inc. (ReverseVision) is pleased to announce that it is again offering the popular ‘Home-Equity Loans Facts Track’ seminar for mortgage lenders interested in learning more about the home-equity conversion mortgage (HECM) loan on May 11 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Sandpiper Room from 12:30 […]
NEWS: Simplifile and Landtech Data Corporation Integration Streamlines E-Recoding Process for Settlement Service Providers
PROVO, Utah, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simplifile, the nation’s largest e-recording service provider, has partnered with Landtech Data Corporation (Landtech) to improve recording efficiency and ease payment processing for Landtech’s nationwide customer base. The integration will further advance the efficiency of the e-recording process by allowing settlement service providers to submit and pay […]
NEWS: JenCap Holdings Acquires Trivedi-Capacity Associates
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 21, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — JenCap Holdings, LLC, a consolidator of specialty insurance distribution and program management businesses, including managing general agencies, specialty program underwriters, transactional wholesale brokers and captive managers, has acquired specialist MGA and wholesaler Trivedi-Capacity Associates, LLC. JenCap Holdings, LLC is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.
NEWS: Willow Bend Mortgage Now Offers Reverse Mortgages in 12 States Using ReverseVision Exchange (RVX) Loan Origination Software
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ReverseVision announced today that Willow Bend Mortgage (Willow Bend), an independent mortgage lender serving the South Central United States, has selected RV Exchange (RVX) as its reverse mortgage loan origination software (LOS). A long-standing community lender in its home state of Texas, Willow Bend began expanding […]
NEWS: Altavera Mortgage Services Notes Uptick in Non-QM Activity from Originators, Aggregators and Investors
DENVER, Colo., April 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), the premier provider of third-party residential mortgage origination services, reports a marked uptick in non-Qualified Mortgage (non-QM) inquiries in the first quarter of 2016. According to President and Founder Brian Simons, staffing requests from Altavera’s clients suggest the industry is preparing for increased […]
NEWS: Lacey Johnson, CFP, Joins Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors as Director, Wealth Advisor
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Klingenstein Fields Wealth Advisors (KFWA), a leading wealth management firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce that Lacey Johnson has joined the firm as a Director and Wealth Advisor. In this role, Ms. Johnson will be responsible for advising high-net-worth […]