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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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News: Simpson Foundation Awards $75,500 In Employee Scholarships Across Three Communities | CitizenWire

WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — The Simpson Foundation has awarded a total of $75,500 in employee scholarships to 25 dedicated team members across three Simpson communities: Jenner’s Pond, Simpson Meadows, and Simpson House. The scholarship recipients – ranging from teens just beginning their academic journey to adult learners advancing their careers – were honored in […]

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News: Dr. Andrew Holzman Named a Top Doctor in Arlington Magazine’s July/August 2025 Edition | CitizenWire

MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Holzman Laser Vision is proud to announce that founder and medical director Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS has been named a Top Doctor in the July/August 2025 issue of Arlington Magazine. This prestigious honor is based on peer nominations and outstanding patient outcomes, recognizing Dr. Holzman’s decades of service and leadership […]

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News: Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to America’s Top RIAs by Financial Advisor Magazine | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2025 Survey & Ranking, released on July 11, 2025, for firms managing $1.0 billion or more in assets.

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News: Informative Research’s Shannon Santos Named MPA Elite Woman Award Honoree | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and a leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, announced today that its executive vice president, Shannon Santos, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Elite Woman Award recipient.

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News: EKC PR Client Michael Naizu’s Film ‘Bound For Glory,’ Starring Janel Parrish, Named Finalist in Gold House’s AAPI Renaissance Rally | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Janel Parrish (“Pretty Little Liars,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) will star in the feature adaptation of “Bound For Glory,” an emotionally resonant indie drama from rising AAPI filmmaker Michael Naizu, EKC PR announced today.

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News: Click n’ Close Honored as Top USDA Wholesale Mortgage Lender Award for Second Consecutive Year | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced it has been honored for the second year in a row as a 2025 Top Wholesale Lender Champion by the United States Department of Agriculture. This recognition underscores Click n’ Close’s continued commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative […]

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News: Floify’s head of product Sydney Barber receives 2025 Mortgage Star Award | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, head of product, has received a 2025 Mortgage Star Award. The Mortgage Star awards honor exceptional women in the mortgage and housing finance industry who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to advancing the profession.

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News: Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment | 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, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s inaugural Game Changer award. The recognition celebrates technology providers whose products solve real industry challenges and improve the mortgage lending process.

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News: Floify receives inaugural Game Changer award from PROGRESS in Lending | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced today that its no-code Dynamic Apps engine has been selected as the first-ever Game Changer Award recipient by PROGRESS in Lending. The technology tailors every loan application to a borrower’s exact purpose while ensuring airtight compliance.

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News: FirstClose’s SVP of HR Katie Smith named 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced its Senior Vice President of Human Resources Katie Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence. The national award recognizes her exceptional leadership, commitment to company culture and impact on […]

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News: Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.

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News: Class Valuation’s Melinda Lesinski named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Melinda (Mindy) Lesinski has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list. HousingWire’s Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses […]

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News: American Pygmy Goat Champions Crowned at National Convention | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Champion Challenge held in Porterville, California June 20, 2025. Hosted by the Sequoia Pygmy Goat Association, How the West Was Won National Convention brought together the best animals from across the country for a chance to […]

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News: Dark Matter CEO Sean Dugan named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its CEO, Sean Dugan, has been named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list. Now in its third year, the award is a prestigious industry recognition honoring professionals in the mortgage and financial services sectors who demonstrate exceptional […]

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News: Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list for second consecutive year | 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 that its founder and CEO Shmulik Fishman has been named one of Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance, his second consecutive appearance on the list. Inman’s editorial team […]

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News: Inman honors Cloudvirga CEO Maria Moskver with third consecutive Best of Finance award | CitizenWire

IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that CEO Maria Moskver has been named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list. Moskver has earned a place on the list every year since its creation in 2023, making this her third consecutive recognition.

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News: Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Inman’s Best of Finance list for 2025 | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has been named a recipient of Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance award. Unlike many awards where leaders are nominated by their companies, this award is managed entirely by the Inman editorial team to […]

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News: MMI’s Kortney Lane-Schafers Named a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, proudly announces that Kortney Lane-Schafers, Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy, has been recognized as a 2025 Most Powerful Woman in Fintech by PROGRESS in Lending.

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News: California Safe Schools – A Global Voice for Environmental Health Honors Youth Heroes | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — For more than 27 years, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been a leading advocate for environmental health, dedicated to upholding the highest standards for clean air, water, and soil, and advancing the fundamental right to a safe and healthy environment. Founded by Robina Suwol, a bold and visionary leader in […]

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News: Announcing The World Fertility Awards: Celebrating Global Change Agents Advancing Fertility Awareness, Innovation, and Inclusion | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, announces the inaugural World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in New York City in December. Award nominations are now open at and will be accepted until August 1, 2025. Pregnantish is uniquely positioned to host this […]

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News: MMI’s Melissa Sike named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — MMI (Mobility Market Intelligence), the sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution for the lending and real estate finance industry, is proud to share that Melissa Sike, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.

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News: Christopher Simmons’ MuseWire again ranked among the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs for 2025 by Feedspot | 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 for 2025. Ranked #30 this year (#35 last year). MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2006. A […]

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News: Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its integration with nCino, a leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking and mortgage solutions, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award celebrates […]

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News: Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Progress in Lending’s 2025 most powerful women in fintech list | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its president and general manager, Sofia Rossato, has received the 2025 Most Powerful Women in FinTech award from Progress in Lending (PIL). The PIL award is a prestigious, annual recognition celebrating professionals who are innovating, optimizing processes and shaping the […]

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News: Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025 | CitizenWire

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Raymond James Financial Services is pleased to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025, marking 3 straight years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking.

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News: iEmergent honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection as a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The recognition honors iEmergent’s instrumental role in CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector initiative led by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to […]

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News: Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | CitizenWire

IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced it has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award. The award honors strategic partnerships and integrations that are reshaping the mortgage industry by advancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

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News: Mooresville Ford Earns Prestigious President’s Award for Third Consecutive Year | CitizenWire

MOORESVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has once again received the Ford President’s Award, marking the third consecutive year the dealership has earned this distinguished title. Mooresville Ford is the only Ford dealership in the region to receive this award three years in a row, a testament to its unwavering […]

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News: Edupoint Synergy Named ‘SIS Innovation of the Year’ in 7th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program | CitizenWire

MESA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform, today announced that Synergy has been selected as the winner of the “SIS Innovation of the Year” award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions […]

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News: Craig Leabig of Informative Research Named HousingWire 2025 Marketing Leader | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — nformative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that Senior Vice President of Marketing Craig Leabig has been named a 2025 HousingWire Marketing Leader. This year’s award honors 55 professionals reshaping how mortgage and real estate companies engage prospects and […]

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News: HousingWire selects Depth EVP Lindsey Neal as 2025 Marketing Leader | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies serving the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, today announced that Executive Vice President Lindsey Neal has been named a recipient of HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders Award.

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News: At Commencement, The Woodlands at Furman Graduates to ‘Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)’ Status | CitizenWire

GREENVILLE, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Woodlands at Furman, a 350+ resident senior living community in partnership with Furman University, has met criteria to be recognized as a “Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC),” the highest category among more than 85 University Retirement Communities (URCs) nationwide.

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News: Courtney Dodd of Floify named to HousingWire’s 2025 Marketing Leaders list for a second year in a row | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Courtney Dodd, head of marketing, has been named to HousingWire’s prestigious Marketing Leaders list for 2025. She was also a 2024 Marketing Leaders recipient. The Marketing Leaders award honors the outstanding accomplishments of mortgage and real estate marketing executives who […]

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News: Hillcrest CEO Matthew Neeley Recognized as Outstanding Community Leader for Compassionate Leadership and Community Service | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Matthew Neeley, President and CEO of Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, was recently honored as an Outstanding Community Leader at the NAACP Pomona Valley Branch 6th Annual Freedom Fund Event. Through his compassionate leadership and steadfast commitment to serving others, Neeley has led efforts that uplift individuals, bridge […]

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News: Kelly Auto Group Celebrates Top Dealer Awards for Nissan, Toyota, and Hyundai Dealerships | CitizenWire

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Kelly Auto Group is proud to announce that Kelly Nissan, Kelly Toyota, and Kelly Hyundai of Hamburg have each earned the Top Dealer Award by their respective manufacturers. This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, performance, and unwavering passion that each store brings to their brand, their customers, and the greater […]

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News: Joel Brouwer Honored as CFO of the Year – Small to Midsize Company at 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne, proudly announces that Chief Financial Officer Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA, has been recognized as the CFO of the Year in the Small to Midsize Company category at the 2025 LA Executive Leadership Awards, an event celebrating leaders across Southern California who exemplify excellence, […]

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