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Friday Harbor joins Community Home Lenders of America as affiliate member | National News
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has joined the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) as an affiliate member. Friday Harbor will serve as an expert adviser to CHLA's lender members on the use of artificial intelligence in housing finance.
Refinances surge nearly 70% as purchase activity falls 10% in August | National News
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in purchase locks outweighed the strongest month for rate-and-term refinances this year, which surged nearly 70%.
LumeFlow AI: The Secret AI Video Generator for Viral Social Media Content | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. and HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A revolutionary AI video generation platform, LumeFlow AI, is here to transform how creators produce content. Built for the era of viral social media AI video, LumeFlow AI quickly turns static images and text into dynamic, high-quality videos in seconds with just a few clicks. It's the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to create viral clips, animated stories, or professional product videos without needing complex editing skills.
New Book, ‘The Crisis Casebook,’ Reveals How the World’s Leading Brands Navigate Disasters and Scandals | National News
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where disruption is constant and crises can strike without warning, a new book by crisis management expert Edward Segal offers a timely roadmap for organizations, leaders, and public figures who want to be prepared for the inevitable. "The Crisis Casebook: Lessons in Crisis Management from the World's Leading Brands" (ISBN: 978-1399822381; hardcover) is published by John Murray Business.
Autism Life and Living Announces Celebrity Paddle Battle 2025 with Jerry Colangelo as Honorary Chair, Benefiting Vulnerable Individuals with Autism |...
PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autism Life and Living (ALL) today announced the launch of the Celebrity Paddle Battle 2025, a premier table tennis fundraiser set for Friday, November 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will bring together celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and community members to raise much needed funds for Oak Tree Ranch, a first-of-its-kind independent living community for adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
Home equity fintech FirstClose promotes Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success | National News
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation and customer success strategy.
Holzman Laser Vision and Dr. Andrew Holzman Introduce Wavelight Plus Technology to the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Region | National...
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holzman Laser Vision, led by nationally renowned refractive surgeon Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS, is proud to be the first practice to bring the Wavelight® Plus procedure - the latest advancement in laser vision correction - to patients across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.
ReLogic Research Launches ReLogic3D to Bring Metrology-Grade 3D Scanning Solutions to U.S. Industries | National News
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReLogic Research today announced the launch of ReLogic3D, a new distribution and solutions company making high-precision 3D scanning technology more accessible to U.S. industries. ReLogic3D is proud to serve as the exclusive U.S. partner of SMARTTECH3D METROLOGY, a European based, industry leader known for its high-quality structured-light systems.
Vmake Rolls Out Auto-Captioning Feature to Expand Global Audience Reach for Creators | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vmake, a leading AI Talking video editor, introduced a new tool, "Auto Generated Captions," designed to integrate real-time captions, and it is worth the hype. Powered by AI, it helps businesses and creators to add and customize subtitles for videos in a few clicks. The tool is web-based and can help you add auto-generated captions in any language.
Strong Summer Showing with Another 143 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Project for August 2025 | National News
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks new capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization projects.
Enkaytech Empowers Tech Leaders to Retire BizTalk Without the Headaches | National News
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Enkaytech, a trusted name in enterprise integration and cloud solutions, is helping forward-thinking businesses retire Microsoft BizTalk Server - without the stress, downtime, or complexity that often comes with legacy system transitions.
WineAmerica Proudly Sponsors 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus Press Conference and Reception | National News
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8 in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event.
Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS | National News
GLENDALE, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.
Back-to-School Giveaway: Win the Award-Winning Children’s Book ‘Guinea Pig Power’ | National News
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Families looking for a fun read this fall can enter a special back-to-school children's book giveaway for "Guinea Pig Power" (ISBN: 979-8322647737; Released May 23, 2024 promoted by All Out Media). Author Ben St. James is celebrating the book's recent 2nd Place win at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards with a Goodreads giveaway of 100 Kindle eBook copies, available to enter September 1-30, 2025.
Friday Harbor announces integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass | National News
SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE's latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment.
Click n’ Close launches SmartBuy 5/1 ARM DPA product to help builders address affordability challenges | National News
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance (DPA) product, designed specifically to help home builders address affordability concerns and support new home sales. The SmartBuy 5/1 ARM DPA builds on Click n' Close's established down payment assistance programs.
Mobilfy Worldwide, LLC Welcomes David ‘Dave’ Terlizzi as Director of SMB and Mid-Market Sales | National News
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobilfy is proud to announce that David "Dave" Terlizzi joins the company on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales. In this new role, Dave will lead Mobilfy's expansion in the SMB and mid-market segment, driving growth strategies and partner engagement to strengthen the company's position as the premier master agent for T-Mobile for Business.
New Book ‘Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You’ by Merrick Rosenberg Unlocks the Power of Personality to Transform Work,...
MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Merrick Rosenberg - entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular "bird" framework of personality - announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, "Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's)" (ISBN: 978-1959554080; hardcover), available September 2, 2025.
Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate.
Special Operations Group: Christophe Glasl Returns with the Unflinching Memoir of Life Inside Australia’s Elite Police Unit | National News
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of silence, former Victoria Police officer Christophe Glasl is reclaiming his story. His memoir, "Special Operations Group" (ISBN: 978-1998482726; paperback), is once again available to readers, offering a raw, unfiltered look inside one of Australia's most secretive and dangerous law enforcement units.
LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien honored as 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced its founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award honors C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments, and real estate.
Click n’ Close Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Kara Lamphere, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.
FirstClose CEO Tedd Smith named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tedd Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.
Class Valuation Chief Operations Officer Andrew Bough named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
TROY, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Operations Officer Andrew Bough has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard, a prestigious recognition honoring C-level executives whose leadership is advancing the housing and mortgage finance industry.
NotaryCam President and CEO Brian Webster honored as HousingWire Vanguard | National News
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that President and CEO Brian Webster has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.
Dark Matter Technologies Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.
Ryan Abramson, Bucks County Admissions and Marketing Expert, Champions Authentic College Essays for Students | National News
LANGHORNE, Pa., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oakridge Leaders, a Bucks County-based communications consultancy led by admissions and marketing strategist Ryan Abramson, today announced a renewed initiative to help high school students in Bucks County, Langhorne, and the greater Philadelphia region craft authentic, meaningful college application essays that reflect their unique voices and experiences.
Lutheran Home Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art DaVita Dialysis Den | National News
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home, part of Lutheran Life Communities, has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art DaVita Dialysis Den on its Arlington Heights campus. The new six-chair facility, built in partnership with DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), will bring life-sustaining kidney care directly to Lutheran Home residents and, later, to the surrounding community.
Author Kathy Forbes Makes Wedding Planning Easy, Organized, and Joyful in New Book Release | National News
VICTORIA, B.C., Sept. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kathy Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, "Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together" (ISBN: 978-1779621962; June 2025). This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day - without getting overwhelmed.
HANG Media and Wells Fargo Kickoff Fall Fandom Festival | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wells Fargo, the financial services leader dedicated to serving customers and their communities, and HANG Media, the award-winning fan engagement agency, are teaming up this fall to deliver a series of free virtual watch parties celebrating football and music.
Pokémon GO Level Cap Rises to 80: LocaChange Guides Trainers into the Next Era of High-Level Play | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pokémon GO is about to enter a new era. Niantic (Scopely) has officially announced that the trainer level cap will be raised from 50 to 80 starting October 15, 2025, marking the biggest progression update in the game's history since the jump from Level 40 to 50 in 2020, says LocaChange.
‘The Logic of Psychology’ 2nd Edition Unveils a Bold New Framework for Understanding the Human Mind | National News
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "The Logic of Psychology: Of Science at Large, and Everyday Life" (2nd Edition; ISBN: 978-1779625847; released by Tellwell Publishing) by Peter McQuaig is now available, delivering a bold new framework for understanding human psychology and its place within science.
Mooresville Ford Hosts ‘Justin’s Wish’ Celebration in Support of Make-A-Wish | National News
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mooresville Ford is proud to support Make-A-Wish(r) in bringing joy to a local teen through a heartwarming wish event. The dealership recently hosted a special surprise celebration on August 6th to honor Justin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, as his dream came to life.
The Big Picture’s September webcast breaks down loan servicing, housing regulation, secondary markets and valuation tech with key industry players |...
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its September guest lineup featuring four expert voices centered on best practices in loan administration, regulatory trends shaping the mortgage industry, the role of mortgage tech in secondary markets and innovation within the appraisal space.
2025 MocPOGO Pokémon GO Spoofer Update: Location Spoofing on iPhone Without a Computer | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MocPOGO, a pioneer in mobile location simulation technology, has announced the launch of its Pokémon GO Spoofer iOS solution that lets users spoof location on iPhone without computer. This breakthrough makes it easier than ever for Pokémon GO trainers to explore the world virtually, catch rare Pokémon, and join global raids - all from the palm of their hand.
New Jersey’s Save LBI Unveils Plan to Secure Reliable and Affordable Electricity, Urges Lawmakers to Act on Escalating Energy Crisis and...
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.
Labor Day event with new finance options happening at reopened Virginia American Freight stores | National News
NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Virginia, with locations in Newport News and Norfolk. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
NotaryCam helps major credit card issuers fight fraud and reduce time to resolution with RON-based identity verification | National News
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry.
‘My Husband Almost Killed Me’ is a powerful memoir of survival and resilience | National News
VICTORIA, BC, Canada, Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In "My Husband Almost Killed Me" (ISBN: 978-1779626462; Released June, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing), the late author Linda Beason shares her harrowing true story of abuse, survival, and the strength to rebuild a life for herself and her children. The book has already resonated with readers worldwide, appearing on more than 1,200 reader lists on Goodreads.
Gates & Garage Door Express Inc Launches Smart Access Control Upgrades for Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. has launched a new access-control upgrade service across Los Angeles, offering homeowners and business owners modern electric gate systems, keyless garage entry and smart-home integration solutions. The company says the initiative will help clients secure their properties while making access more convenient for deliveries, guests and employees.
Greene Tree Care in Ventura County Helps Local Residents Prepare for Wildfire Season with Defensible Space Service
VENTURA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, property owners face dual threats: wildfires and insurance cancellations. In an effort to help their clients manage both, Greene Tree Care - a family-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, California - has expanded its defensible space services.
The Virtual Artist CAYDEN is Reimagining Emotional Pop Music, Drops Debut Single ‘Esperanza’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Meet Cayden: not just the future of pop music, but a voice from another world literally. Hailing from a richly imagined parallel universe, Cayden makes his debut on Earth with the release of "Esperanza," an emotionally charged single that blends cinematic pop production with an urgent call for compassion, Sixth P Media announced today.
Scrubblade Comes to Walmart Stores: a 17-Year Entrepreneurial Journey Hits the Fast Lane
TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Scrubblade, a leader in advanced windshield wiper technology, announced a nationwide partnership with Walmart, bringing their highly anticipated Black Edition silicone wiper blades to shelves across the U.S. This monumental milestone reflects the culmination of a 17-year journey marked by persistence, ingenuity, and grit, driven by founder Billy Westbrook's vision to revolutionize driver safety.
Over 50 Influencer, Makeda Smith, Announces New Amazon Live Book Series: Flying Over 50 at Any Age
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Veteran entertainment industry publicist and wellness influencer, Makeda Smith is solidifying her commitment to 'senior soft life' living. The 64-year-old grandmother, who started pole dancing as a fitness hobby over 14 years ago, is expanding her pro-aging brands, the dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 (and online coaching portal, The Makeda Method. Makeda is launching a new book series on Amazon Live, with one of the platform's Top Five influencers, Cyrus Webb.
PNW announces Q4-24 ‘BOOKS TO BOOKMARK’ List with 15 Great Reads to Check Out for the New Year
TEMECULA, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
Ryan Kaufman of Informative Research Named to 2024 National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 List
IRVINE, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager of Integrations, has been named to the National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 40 Under 40 list. This honor recognizes exceptional professionals who are influencing the future of the mortgage industry.
BHERC festival will feature over 60 short films, screening of three feature films – William Allen Young to Host
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) returns with their fan-favorite event, "A Great Day in Black Hollywood," which honors ground-breaking talent, community leaders, and organizations making a difference both in Hollywood and the community. This opening celebration kicks-off their 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF).
Environmental Trailblazers Honored by CSS for Protecting the Environment, Human Rights and Inspiring Youth
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Safe Schools (CSS) a non-profit organization was born of a near-tragic incident involving a six-year-old student in the Los Angeles Unified School District, who, along with his classmates, was accidentally sprayed with a hazardous pesticide by a school gardener in a hazmat suit, as they arrived at school. When the cloud of chemicals enveloped them, one child had a severe asthma attack and had to be taken for medical treatment by his mother.
