BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category.
News: Down Payment Resource named to 2025 Inc. 5000 after 130% three-year growth | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the […]
News: From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’ | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, “Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education” (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch […]
News: Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. Expands 24/7 Emergency Service into Agoura Hills | CitizenWire
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Agoura Hills residents now have access to 24/7 emergency garage door and electric gate repair services thanks to Gates & Garage Door Express Inc.’s recent expansion into the region. And, there’s no extra charge for after-hours emergency services.
News: Musicful 1.5X Model – Faster, Smarter AI Music Hub for Music Lovers | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Musicful, a leading AI-powered music generation platform, announced the launch of its upgraded 1.5X model, raising the bar for speed, flexibility, and creative possibilities in AI-assisted music creation. Musicful, a fast-growing AI-powered music hub, has attracted over one million registered users worldwide.
News: The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging | CitizenWire
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one’s choice.
News: Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained.
News: Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match | CitizenWire
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, […]
News: Wrap the Woods Pop-up Art Installation to Save One of Asheville’s Last Remaining Urban Forests | CitizenWire
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Save the Woods organization in Asheville, NC, invites volunteers, community members, and activists to an art action: Wrap the Woods on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. UNC Asheville’s 54-acre urban forest and cherished community resource and wildlife habitat (aka “The Woods”) is under threat of development despite its […]
News: Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company’s market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. “Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence – and our new brand embodies that,” said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of […]
News: Two Prominent Professors to Keynote 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that two prominent figures in the field of neurotechnology will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum, which takes place November 5-6 in San Francisco. Edward Chang, chair of the department of neurological surgery at UC San Francisco, will discuss […]
News: CCHR Calls for Clinical and Financial Audit of U.S. Mental Health System | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is calling for a clinical and financial audit of the U.S. mental health system, warning that plans to involuntarily commit individuals experiencing homelessness could worsen mortality rates while escalating healthcare costs. The group emphasizes that psychotropic drugs commonly used in psychiatric facilities […]
News: Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union’s continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central […]
News: UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y, /CitizenWire/ — Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.
News: Luvme Hair Kicks Off Back to School Sale with Limited-Time Discounts Up to 35% | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a renowned brand in premium human hair wigs and extensions, is excited to kick off its Back to School Sale, offering limited-time discounts of up to 35% on select styles. This exclusive event invites customers to refresh their look for the new school year with Luvme’s top-quality real […]
News: Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects Remain Strong in July 2025 | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — In July 2025, the Food and Beverage industry continued to show strong growth with 55 new capital projects planned across North America. The July planned projects total is consistent with the 56 new industrial projects reported in June 2025, showing a steady pipeline of activity. These projects, which include new […]
News: Secured Signing Expands Capabilities with In-Person Electronic Notarization Upgrade | CitizenWire
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signature and online notarization technology, has announced a significant upgrade to its In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) solution. The revamped IPEN experience is now fully integrated into the same intuitive dashboard used for Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Digital Signatures-enabling notaries to manage in-person […]
News: Informative Research Enhances Mortgage Prequalification Insight with The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax | CitizenWire
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the addition of The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax to its integrated suite of mortgage credit and verification tools.
News: ‘The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills’ Get Glitzy Debut at Comic-Con | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The glittering facade of Beverly Hills just got a serious makeover in the pages of “The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills” illustrated novel. Writer and longtime comic-book scribe Steve Stern (“Zen Intergalactic Ninja”) said, “It’s the story of four students at Beverly Hills High who receive some wild powers during […]
News: New book, ‘Whispers from the Shadow,’ spotlights suicide’s silent struggle: A psychologist’s battle with his own shadow | CitizenWire
TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — What if the very voice that drove you to save others was the same one urging you toward the edge? Icy Peaks Publishing is proud to announce the release of “Whispers from the Shadow: Confronting the Call of Suicide” (ISBN: 978-1069171009) by Dr. Jacques A. Frigault. Dr. Frigault holds a doctorate […]
News: Simple Electric Steps Up for Vulnerable Seniors in Scottsdale | CitizenWire
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.
News: Eclipse Integrated Systems Unveils Next-Gen Quantum-Resilient MMDC Platform Powered by IBM Enterprise Storage | CitizenWire
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM’s latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.
News: New Jersey’s Save LBI Petitions Trump Administration to Rescind Permits and Cancel Leases for Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Projects | CitizenWire
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to cancel the leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind […]
News: Argyle and LenderLogix partner to embed automated income, employment, and asset verification at the start of the loan process | CitizenWire
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
News: LenderLogix Q2 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Increased Loan Quantities as Borrower Activity Holds Steady | CitizenWire
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, 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.
News: Bucks County Consultant Ryan Abramson Releases Free Toolkit to Help Families Access Private School Financial Aid | CitizenWire
LANGHORNE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of […]
News: ‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents and what this truly means in life | CitizenWire
LEICESTER, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children’s book, “Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love” (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) – […]
News: AI Meets Demolition: Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC Releases Instant Budget Calculator for Property Owners | CitizenWire
AMESBURY, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.
News: Author Ann Hood joins Todos Santos Writers Workshop faculty for 2026 Baja creative writing retreat | CitizenWire
TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur, Mexico /CitizenWire/ — Bestselling author Ann Hood has joined the faculty of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) for the 13th annual Winter Session, January 31 – February 7, 2026. Hood’s international bestsellers include “The Knitting Circle,” “The Obituary Writer,” and “The Book That Matters Most.”
News: CCHR: Coercive Psychiatric Commitment Worsens Homeless Crisis at High Cost | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns that proposals to expand involuntary psychiatric commitment of the homeless will not solve homelessness but will worsen it-by increasing trauma, violating civil liberties, and fueling massive public spending on a failed system.
News: The Big Picture webcast’s August lineup features experts on mortgage broker advocacy, construction finance, mortgage advice innovation and housing public policy | CitizenWire
CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its August guest lineup featuring four accomplished leaders who will explore diverse topics including mortgage broker advocacy, the future of mortgage advice and technology, construction finance and how emerging housing public policies are shaping […]
News: Shaun Simms of FirstClose named 2025 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
News: Informative Research’s Elizabeth Campos named 2025 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, announced today that Elizabeth Campos, Director of Compliance, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
News: Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s ‘Insiders’ List | CitizenWire
TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire’s editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact […]
News: Dovenmuehle’s Amber Cowan honored as 2025 HousingWire Insider | CitizenWire
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company’s […]
News: Informative Research EVP Mike Hall honored among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | CitizenWire
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, today announced its Executive Vice President of Business Process Management Mike Hall has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Insider. Recognizing operational all-stars, the award spotlights the indispensable individuals who transform internal […]
News: Derrick Enderby of LenderLogix honored with place among 2025 HousingWire Insiders | CitizenWire
BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its Director of Customer Success, Derrick Enderby, is a 2025 HousingWire Insider honoree. The award honors the unsung heroes of mortgage and real estate; the insiders who drive efficiency, compliance, and growth without seeking the spotlight.
News: Dark Matter’s newly minted Chief Technology Officer Vikas Rao named to HousingWire’s 2025 ‘Insiders’ list | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving […]
News: Edimakor V4.2.0 Ignites New Era of AI Video Creation Powered by Google Veo 3 | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw Edimakor, the trusted AI-powered video editing platform for creators around the world, has officially launched Version 4.2.0, bringing a major leap forward in immersive content creation. This exciting update integrates Google Veo 3, allowing users to generate video, ambient sound, sound effects, character dialogue, and subtitles-all in one seamless […]
News: StarknightMT Celebrates 8 Years with its Biggest Anniversary Sale Yet | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Eight years ago, StarknightMT began with a simple idea: UTV/ATV owners shouldn’t have to choose between quality and cost. Built for riders who push their machines every weekend – whether hauling, exploring, or working the land – StarknightMT has spent eight years growing alongside the community it serves.