ANNAPOLIS, Md. /CitizenWire/ — Bay Capital Mortgage Corporation has partnered with LenderLogix to launch LiteSpeed, a modern mortgage point-of-sale platform designed to make the loan process easier for borrowers and more efficient for loan officers.
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News: Kord Fire Protection is highlighting the role of alarm monitoring in commercial buildings with three free months of monitoring | CitizenWire
STUDIO CITY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Kord Fire Protection is highlighting the role of alarm monitoring in commercial buildings and offering three months of fire alarm monitoring at no charge to eligible new commercial customers under a qualifying agreement.
News: Lobo Builders Turns Abandoned Church into Six Townhomes, Reviving River Arts District Corner After Helene | CitizenWire
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville’s River Arts District, one of its most visible abandoned corners is coming back to life. Lobo Builders has restored a landmark historic church as The Treadway, six Mountain Modern townhomes in the district USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards named the No. 1 […]
News: 20 Years Old, with a 50/50 Chance of Survival: Does High-Risk Leukemia in Young Adults Represent a Failure in Research Priorities? | CitizenWire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — While modern pediatric leukemia treatment stands as one of oncology’s greatest triumph stories, a quiet and urgent crisis persists for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with high-risk acute blood cancers. St. Petersburg-based Jackson Copeland Foundation targets the massive survival disparity gap in AYA acute myeloid leukemia, raising funds […]
News: Dark Matter Technologies names new CTO, CFO and general counsel | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in home lending technology, today announced the promotions of Don Oliver to chief technology officer, Chris Medvidofsky to chief financial officer and Blaine Prober to general counsel. All three have been with Dark Matter since it launched in 2023. The timing reflects how […]
News: Strategic Benefits Advisors named HR Consultant/Advisory Partner of the Year | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA), an independent employee benefits consulting firm, today announced it was named HR Consultant/Advisory Partner of the Year in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for Human Resources, earning the category’s sole platinum award, the program’s highest level of recognition. The honor recognizes SBA’s expertise in benefits consulting, with […]
News: Encore Sushi Sets Grand Opening Celebration Oct. 23 With Solana Beach Chamber Ribbon-Cutting | CitizenWire
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Encore Sushi, the new restaurant from chef James La and partner Chris West, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, with a Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Drinks and chef’s samples will be available. Encore is open now at 112 S. Cedros Ave., at […]
News: Capital Automotive Group to Celebrate Salisbury Teen Battling Lupus with Special Make-A-Wish Hawaii Send-Off and $315,000 Commitment | CitizenWire
SALISBURY, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Capital Automotive Group, North Carolina’s largest corporate sponsor of Make-A-Wish, invites local media and community members to join a special celebration on Thursday, October 22, at 3:00 p.m. at Capital Toyota Ford of Salisbury, as the dealership helps make a local teenager’s dream of visiting Hawaii come true.
News: Crest Coating Earns AS9100D Certification, Expanding Its Role as a Coating Source for Defense and Aerospace | CitizenWire
ANAHEIM, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Crest Coating, Inc., a Southern California specialist in industrial powder coating and functional liquid coatings, today announced that it has earned AS9100D certification from Amtivo. The certification covers the application of powder, Teflon, Xylan®, Halar®, and BCS bakeware coatings.
News: How David Duong and His Family Built California Waste Solutions | CitizenWire
The Oakland recycling company approaches 35 years with municipal operations in the Bay Area and waste-treatment infrastructure in Vietnam /CitizenWire/ — California Waste Solutions will mark its 35th anniversary in 2027. Founded by David Duong in Oakland in 1992, the family-owned business now serves more than 343,000 customers across Oakland and San José, supported by […]
News: HotDeals Analysis Finds: U.S. Shoppers Start Researching Black Friday Prices in October | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Consumers may start preparing to compare Black Friday prices as early as October, weeks before the event. HotDeals’ analysis of U.S. search trends and consumer research points to an extended research window rather than a single day when shoppers begin checking prices.
News: Domaine Carneros Unveils Its Elegant 2026 Holiday Gift Collection | CitizenWire
NAPA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Domaine Carneros, the award-winning California grower-producer of Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wines, announces its 2026 Holiday Gift Collection. At its château, inspired by founder Champagne Taittinger’s historic estate in France and set at the gateway to Northern California wine country, the winery has paired its sustainably farmed, estate-exclusive wines with irresistible artisan […]
News: David Duong’s VABA Marks 15 Years of Uniting Entrepreneurs, Strengthening Communities and Expanding Business Opportunities | CitizenWire
OAKLAND, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Vietnamese American Business Association (VABA) marks its 15th anniversary this year, celebrating its growth from a Silicon Valley business organization founded in 2011 into an international network connecting more than 2,200 professionals and 720 businesses across 12 U.S. states and eight countries.
News: Chronilogix Now Listed on Truvo, Putting AI Coaching Within Reach of More Than 3,200 employers as a First Line of Care | CitizenWire
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Chronilogix, an AI behavioral wellness and coaching company, today announced that its platform is now listed on Truvo, the AI benefits assistant from Benepower. The listing gives Truvo’s more than one million users immediate access to Chronilogix as a first line of care: private, judgment-free coaching for stress, mental well-being, […]
News: AnyUnlock MDM Bypass Tool Adds iOS 27 Support for iPhone and iPad | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — iMobie Inc. today announced that AnyUnlock now supports iOS 27 for MDM bypass and removal, extending its Mobile Device Management tools to compatible iPhone and iPad devices running the latest iOS version. The update allows device owners and authorized administrators to address Remote Management screens and locally installed MDM profiles […]
News: DocMagic CIO Jeremy Boyd Honored with 2026 Lending Luminary Award | CitizenWire
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic® announced today that Chief Information Officer Jeremy Boyd has been named a recipient of the 2026 Lending Luminary Award presented by PROGRESS in Lending. The honor recognizes mortgage industry leaders who demonstrate exceptional vision, leadership, and commitment to advancing the future of lending.
News: Avatar Construction Watertown MA Celebrates the Grand Opening of Grand Central Suites in Manchester, NH | CitizenWire
WATERTOWN, Mass. and MANCHESTER, N.H. /CitizenWire/ — Avatar Construction, the Watertown, Massachusetts based design-build firm known for its integrated approach to commercial and multi-family development, today announced the successful completion and grand opening of Grand Central Suites, a 77-unit luxury apartment community at 21 Central Street in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire.
News: Optimal Blue report: Non-QM bucks September slowdown as mortgage rates surge | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its September 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lending continued to expand even as rising rates weighed on broader mortgage activity. Total rate-lock volume declined 2% month over month (MoM), 21% over the past three months and 26% year over year (YoY). […]
News: Friday Harbor launches Safe Harbor QC with insurance-backed warranty from an A+ rated global insurer | CitizenWire
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced Safe Harbor QC, a new pre-closing quality control solution that combines a comprehensive loan review with a warranty backed by a global insurer rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best with […]
News: ViewTech Borescopes to Highlight Inspection Solutions for Manufacturing Efficiency at 2026 Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America | CitizenWire
DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America, October 13-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. The event brings together industry professionals focused on advancements in battery technology, electric vehicles, and manufacturing innovation.
News: Optimal Blue acquires Usherpa to provide originators with tools to win more business by connecting eligibility, pricing and borrower engagement | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today announced it has acquired Usherpa, a marketing automation and borrower relationship engagement platform purpose-built for mortgage professionals. The acquisition expands Optimal Blue’s ability to help lenders win more business by bringing borrower engagement capabilities closer to the product, pricing and eligibility solutions that over 200,000 originators use to […]
News: Optimal Blue Streamlines Best Efforts Lock Execution for Lenders | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today announced that its direct lock functionality now integrates with Fannie Mae’s Pricing & Execution – Whole Loan® (PE – Whole Loan) platform. The integration allows lenders using Optimal Blue’s product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine to execute best efforts locks with Fannie Mae through real-time, system-to-system connectivity without […]
News: LenderLogix and Jerry Help Mortgage Borrowers Secure Home Insurance with One Click | CitizenWire
BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix and Jerry today announced an integration that helps mortgage borrowers proactively secure homeowners insurance once they’ve submitted their mortgage application. Within LenderLogix’s LiteSpeed point-of-sale platform, borrowers can seamlessly shop for homeowners insurance directly from their borrower dashboard.
News: Living Longer Is Only Part of the Story: Simpson Offers Families Guidance on Choosing a Memory Care Community that Supports Independence, Connection and Quality of Life | CitizenWire
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Simpson, a nonprofit senior living organization serving the greater Philadelphia region, is hosting a series of public education sessions at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, with guidance for families evaluating memory care communities. The recommendations encourage families to consider how a community supports daily life, including residents’ freedom to make […]
News: FirstClose collaborates with Cotality to deliver a streamlined home equity lending platform designed for a 7-day close | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for home equity and mortgage lenders nationwide, today announced a strategic alliance with Cotality™, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider that supports 80% of real estate transactions in North America.
News: Leading Executives and Civic Figures Praise California Waste Solutions for Innovation Ahead of Its 35th Anniversary | CitizenWire
OAKLAND, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — California Waste Solutions, Inc. has received messages of support and congratulations from business partners, lenders and civic figures as it approaches its 35th anniversary in 2027. The letters and comments arrive as the Oakland-based company increases investment in recycling technology and pursues environmental infrastructure projects abroad.
News: A $25,000 Prize Waits in Los Angeles. The First Clue Is Inside a Movie | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — What’s in the case? Registration is now open, and players across the US can try to find out. “What’s In The Silver Case?” is a live mystery that begins inside “The Man With the Silver Case,” the black-and-white neo-noir thriller from writer-director Colin Best, and moves into Los Angeles, with […]
News: We’re Not Gonna Take It: Gen X Expects a Different Senior Living Experience | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — On Ageism Awareness Day, leaders at 3rd3rd Marketing, the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” are challenging senior living organizations to take a closer look at the images, language and assumptions they use to communicate with consumers.
News: ViewTech Borescopes to Showcase New Industrial Inspection Screen Replicator at 2026 ASNT Annual Conference | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at the ASNT Annual Conference from October 12-15 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, showcasing its latest advancements in remote visual inspection technology, including a new screen replicator tablet designed to enhance the flexibility and convenience of industrial borescope inspections.
News: DocMagic’s Lori Johnson named a 2026 Powerful Woman of Mortgage Banking | CitizenWire
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic® announced today that Chief Operating Officer Lori Johnson has been named one of Mortgage Banker’s 2026 Powerful Women of Mortgage Banking. The award recognizes women in mortgage banking who stand out as leaders by driving innovation, adapting to change and making a positive impact on their organizations, colleagues and the […]
News: Home equity lenders report an average per-loan impact of $753.04 from execution improvements | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for home equity and mortgage lenders nationwide, today released the results of an independent study by MarketWise Advisors, LLC, examining the value of improvements in operational readiness and execution for home equity lenders. Participating lenders reported an average financial and operational […]
News: Down Payment Resource adds three new team members to support lenders, HFAs and community programs | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading affordability intelligence platform, today announced three additions to its team: Melissa Roy as a partner solutions engineer, April Espinosa as a down payment assistance programs specialist and Jeff Smith as a housing finance agency (HFA) relationship manager.
News: Down Payment Resource adds three new team members to support lenders, HFAs and community programs | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading affordability intelligence platform, today announced three additions to its team: Melissa Roy as a partner solutions engineer, April Espinosa as a down payment assistance programs specialist and Jeff Smith as a housing finance agency (HFA) relationship manager.
News: Analysis: Neighborhood income data understates mortgage access gaps | CitizenWire
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — New analysis from iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, finds that mortgage access gaps for low-income households are substantially wider than neighborhood-level data suggests. The analysis draws on the last five years of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data.
News: Analysis: Neighborhood income data understates mortgage access gaps | CitizenWire
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — New analysis from iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, finds that mortgage access gaps for low-income households are substantially wider than neighborhood-level data suggests. The analysis draws on the last five years of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data.
News: Service 1st marks 100 years in business, extends beyond mortgage lending | CitizenWire
HAMMONTON, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Service First Information Solutions LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage and other industries, is celebrating 100 years in business. Over the past century, Service 1st has expanded well beyond its roots in mortgage credit reporting.
News: PROGRESS in Lending honors ACES Quality Management’s AI advancements with 2026 AI Pioneer 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 today that it has been named one of the AI Pioneer Award winners by PROGRESS in Lending. Honorees include 14 financial technology companies whose AI work spans the loan lifecycle from […]
News: 37.5-percent Growth in $100M New Industrial Planned Projects MoM for September 2026 | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the September 2026 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 156 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing […]
News: California Safe Schools Launches Diesel Idling Education and Reporting Campaign | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — California Safe Schools (CSS), in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), has launched a statewide public-education campaign to help Californians recognize unnecessary diesel idling, understand California’s idling requirements, and report suspected violations near schools, homes, childcare facilities, hospitals, senior facilities, and other sensitive locations.
News: FocusOne Strengthens Digital Mortgage Capabilities with LenderLogix LiteSpeed | CitizenWire
BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software, today announced that FocusOne, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), has implemented its LiteSpeed point-of-sale platform as part of its continued investment in technology designed to help credit union partners deliver a modern, streamlined mortgage experience to their members.