Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.
2017 NAMB East Association of Mortgage Professionals Convention: Lender Price to Unveil the Lender Price Marketplace
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions announced today that it is launching the Lender Price Marketplace at the 2017 NAMB East Association of Mortgage Professionals Convention exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia on March 16 - 18.
Attorneys from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh Attend Manasota Trial Lawyers Board CLE Seminar
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Managing partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Dinner and CLE seminar. Held at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch Florida, the event featured a CLE accredited seminar that focused on accident reconstruction entitled "How to Effectively Work With Accident Reconstruction to Better Present Your Clients' Case."
Traffk LLC Acquires Capsci Health’s Mobile Technology Platform
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Traffk(TM), the Los Angeles art district-based insurance technology company, is excited to announce the acquisition of Portland, Ore.-based Capsci Health. Capsci Health's HIPAA compliant, mobile technology platform personalizes health plan members' benefits, allowing them direct access to their plan's benefits, ID cards, preferred providers and telemedicine.
OpenClose Honored as a 2017 HW TECH100 Mortgage Tech Provider for Fourth Year in a Row
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that HousingWire has again been recognized as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) list recognizes the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.
ARMCO Honored as a 2017 HW TECH100 Mortgage Technology Vendor for Third Straight Year
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that HousingWire has again recognized ARMCO as a top 100 mortgage technology provider. The annual HW TECH100(TM) is designed to recognize the most innovative technology firms in the U.S. housing economy.
Qualia Labs Connects to AgentNet from First American for Integrated Title Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced it has integrated its namesake settlement platform with AgentNet(R) from First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF).
FormFree Announces Integration of its AccountChek into Ellie Mae Encompass Consumer Connect
ATLANTA, Ga., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that its AccountChek(TM) automated asset verification service is available through the Ellie Mae (NYSE:ELLI) Encompass Consumer Connect(TM) point of sale loan origination solution, an extension of the Encompass mortgage management solution. Encompass Consumer Connect enables lenders to deliver a state-of-the-art, completely branded and unique self-service online loan origination experience for homebuyers.
NJMEP to Hold First Annual State-of-the-State New Jersey Manufacturing Event
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., March 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) announced today that it is holding the first annual N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing event to be attended by New Jersey's leading manufacturing business executives and elected state officials. The N.J. State-of-the-State Manufacturing Event will be held in two locations: in Trenton on Wednesday, March 29 and then again in Florham Park on Friday, March 31, 2017.
Oracle Group International announces book: ‘MAKE YOUR MARK: Personal Branding Through On-Purpose Living’ by Courtney R. Rhodes
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Oracle Group International is thrilled to announce the publication of "MAKE YOUR MARK: Personal Branding Through 'On-Purpose' Living" (paperback; on sale March 14, 2017; $20; ISBN: 978-0692833919) by award-winning, brand strategist, entrepreneur and author Courtney R. Rhodes.
Marking Major Milestone, The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes 100th Lender Member
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced today that the 100th lender member joined the organization, a milestone reached following their recent Winter Lender Member Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Altavera approved by S&P for Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Due Diligence
DENVER, Colo., March 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, has been approved by Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) as a third-party due diligence provider for U.S. residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) rated by that agency.
Record Attendance Expected at 101st Annual Texas Mortgage Bankers Association Convention
AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.
Second Annual ReverseVision’s User Conference Draws Newcomers to Reverse Mortgage Industry
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, drew a record crowd of reverse mortgage lenders, brokers and industry newcomers to its second annual user conference February 8-10 at the Hilton San Diego Mission Bay Resort and Spa.
Gary C. McKinney joins Ascende – an EPIC Company’s Southwest Region Business Development Team
HOUSTON, Texas, March 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Gary C. McKinney has joined the firm's Southwest Region Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Houston (Ascende - an EPIC Company) as Business Development Manager.
TravelInsurance.com Research Suggests Comparing Travel Insurance Coverage is Easy Way to Save Money, Improve Protection
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travel insurance should be an essential part of your vacation planning. Yet after hours spent researching destinations, air travel and hotel rates it's too often an afterthought; a "take-it-or-leave-it" click during checkout on one of the major travel sites. Research conducted by travel insurance comparison site TravelInsurance.com shows that consumers can greatly expand their options.
iPhone Data Recovery from iDR Studio Updated with iOS System Recovery Function
BEIJING, China, March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iDR Studio updates their iPhone Data Recovery software with iOS System Recovery function. The latest version of iPhone Data Recovery can detect your iPhone's iOS problems and fix them easily without losing any data on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Florida’s OpenClose Named a 2017 Top 100 Mortgage Employer by NMP
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) mortgage software provider, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.
Superfood Author Stephanie Pedersen Launches 2017 ‘Spring Back to Roots’ Book Event
MANHATTAN, N.Y., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spring always makes super foods author Stephanie Pedersen dig her fingers into dark, rich earth and plant anew. That's why she launches her week-long blog party, "Spring Back to Roots," on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2017. The event celebrates the publication of her latest book, "Roots: The Complete Guide to the Underground Superfood" (ISBN: 978-1454921424).
Broadway-LA: Art-In-Relation Features Cavalcade of Talent in Unique 2 Night Engagement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Jonas Sills, founder and executive producer of Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), announces a grand benefit performance of "Broadway-LA." After three successful seasons of theater in the Long Beach area, Art-In-Relation made its move to Los Angeles with two acclaimed productions, "Andrew Lippa's Wild Party" and "Frankenstein, A New Musical" in the fall of 2016. They were honored to receive rave reviews and an "Ovation Recommendation" from the LA Theater Alliance.
Vegetarian Alcoholic Press to Release Georgia Lundeen’s First Poetry Book, ‘Spare’
MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Minnesota poet Georgia Lundeen, who made a name in verse through her popular blog Shrinks Aren't Cheap, is set to release her first physical collection of works, titled "Spare" (ISBN: 978-1-940129-69-3), on April 21, 2017, Vegetarian Alcoholic Press announced today.
Wondershare Announces Launch of a Nokia 3310 Consumer Survey
LONDON, U.K., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With the constant battle of global tech giants raging, brands such as Apple, Google, Sony and Samsung are forever pushing the limits of consumer tech further than ever before, says tech firm Wondershare. Yet whilst stretching the technological horizon is the ultimate aim of every self-respecting brand, a small Finnish start-up has rocked the mobile industry by announcing the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310.
The Capacity Group acquired by EPIC Insurance Brokers
MAHWAH, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Capacity Group of Companies and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that they have joined forces. Established in 1990, The Capacity Group has grown to become one of the largest full-service independent insurance brokerage groups in the nation.
International Document Services (IDS) Achieves Sustained Mortgage Document Preparation Growth in 2016
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has achieved another year of sustained growth, increasing its total document volume by 55 percent over 2015. IDS also experienced a 43 percent increase in initial disclosure volume and a 73 percent increase in the use of its E-Signature technology. The company also acquired eMortgage vendor Encomia in September.
FotoJet Photo Editor Offers Extremely Easy Way to Edit Photos, Easier than Photoshop
CHENGDU, China, March 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FotoJet, developed by PearlMountain Limited, is an excellent photo editor that can help users to get brilliant photos with a straightforward interface and powerful functions. It gives users a lot of room to beautify the photos with numerous editing choices.
LevelFunded Health Selected for Insurtech Program by Silicon Valley Venture Group, Plug and Play
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LevelFunded Health is excited to announce that it was recently selected as one of the new top innovative insurance businesses by one of Silicon Valley's most active venture group, Plug and Play. The 12-week program connects promising start-ups, early and growth stage companies, to some of the world's largest insurance corporations.
Altavera Mortgage Services Extends Mortgage Fulfillment Operations to 10 New States
DENVER, Colo., March 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that it has received residential mortgage licensing approval in ten new states, bringing to 36 its total number of state licenses. Altavera's origination services are newly available in Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
Simplifile Announces Collaboration with Ellie Mae for Encompass Mortgage Management Solution
PROVO, Utah, Mar. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that its Collaboration and Post Closing services will be available this month through Ellie Mae's Encompass(r) all-in-one mortgage management solution.
RodeoHouston: Largest Livestock Show and Rodeo In World to be ‘Cowboy Connected’ by 5 BARS
HOUSTON, Texas., March 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 BARS(R) installed a state-of-the-art carrier-grade Wi-Fi network to ensure the performance required for the crowds of the largest rodeo in the world, The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, one of the City of Houston's "signature events."
Atlanta-based FormFree Named to HWTECH100 List of Most Innovative Tech Companies, Fourth Consecutive Year
ATLANTA, Ga., March 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced that it has been named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the most innovative technology companies in mortgage finance and real estate for the fourth year in a row. FormFree has been featured in the TECH100 list since 2014, when the company also won a special category prize for most unique solution.
John Cannon Homes Honored at South Florida 2017 Parade of Homes Ceremony with 27 awards
SARASOTA, Fla., March 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Florida residential luxury custom home builder John Cannon Homes received four "Best Overall" awards and an additional 23 awards in individual and sub-contractor categories at the 2017 Parade of Homes Ceremony held Thursday evening at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Simplifile Recognized as 2017 HousingWire TECH100 Winner – Second Year Running
PROVO, Utah, March 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been selected for HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the most innovative technology companies in housing for the second year in a row.
Reverse Mortgage Innovator, ReverseVision Named to HousingWire’s HW TECH100 for Second Time
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of software and technology for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW TECH100(TM) list of the housing economy's most innovative technology companies for a second time. Previously recognized in 2015, ReverseVision is the only reverse mortgage loan origination software (LOS) provider to be selected for the prestigious award in 2017.
Attorney Bernard Walsh Attends 2017 Southern Trial Lawyers Assoc. Mardi Gras Conference
NEW ORLEANS La., March 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard F. Walsh Esq. of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh attended the 29th Annual Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference. Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.
Mortgage Analytics Firm, Lender Price Included on 2017 HW Tech 100 List
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in real-time, competitive mortgage analytics and product pricing & eligibility (PPE) solutions complete with full mobile functionality and advanced business intelligence, today announced it has been included in the 2017 HW TECH100 list published by housing industry trade magazine HousingWire.
EPIC Insurance to Sponsor NCHRA’s HR West 2017 Conference in Oakland
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor and exhibit at NCHRA's HR West 2017 Conference on March 6-8 at the Oakland Convention Center in Oakland, Calif. Please visit us at the EPIC Booth 13.
Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, saves Graham Local Schools in Ohio more than $400K over 3-years
TIPP CITY, Ohio, March 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just three years after contracting with Energy Optimizers, USA, on a project to reduce energy usage and save taxpayer dollars, Graham Local Schools has far exceeded initial projections for energy savings.
Qualia Labs Recognized with 2017 HW TECH100 Award by HousingWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Qualia, the fastest growing provider of title settlement software, announced that it has been selected by HousingWire as a 2017 HW TECH100(TM) award winner, an honor given to the most innovative technology companies in real estate. For title settlement professionals, Qualia provides an all-in-one solution for more efficient and seamless closings.
LBA Ware Included on 2017 HW TECH100 – Third Consecutive Year Honored
MACON, Ga., March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and system integration solutions, announced that it has been named to the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) list published by housing industry trade magazine HousingWire. This is the third consecutive year LBA Ware has been included on the HW TECH100.
International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) Makes Fourth Appearance on HW TECH100
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has been named to the 2017 HW TECH100(TM) list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. IDS was part of the inaugural TECH100 list in 2014, and 2017 marks the fourth consecutive year IDS has made the list.
Coding Strategies and Revenue Cycle Merge to Expand Healthcare Consulting Services
AUSTIN, Texas, March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Medical and radiation oncology consulting firm Revenue Cycle and healthcare coding and compliance consulting and education firm Coding Strategies announce a merger that will bring the two companies together for the benefit of the healthcare industry. (Press Release)
Maxwell Financial Labs Recognized with 2017 HousingWire HW TECH100 Award
DENVER, Colo., March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized as one of HousingWire's TECH100(TM) for 2017. Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to be more connected, productive and successful by intelligently automating their workflow with homebuyers and real estate agents. (Press Release)
ARMCO’s Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report for Q3/16 Reveals Both Increases and Decreases in Key Areas of Loan Defects
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it has released its ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends report for the third quarter of 2016. Using the Fannie Mae loan defect taxonomy, the report analyzes post-closing quality control data from loan files and findings captured by the ACES Analytics benchmarking system. (Press Release.)
Artist Don Troiani Recreates The Infamous Boston Massacre
SOUTHBURY, Conn., March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nationally renowned Southbury Connecticut artist-historian Don Troiani has unveiled his painting of the momentous Boston Massacre. That encounter on a cold March night set forth a series of antagonistic events that climaxed in the start of the American Revolution 5 years later. (PRESS RELEASE.)
Huntron Inc.’s Access RF Prober improves ‘Sniffer Probe’ Approach to RF diagnostics
MILL CREEK, Wash., March 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Huntron Inc. has announced the addition of the Huntron Access RF probing station to its product line up. The Huntron Access RF provides reliable and repeatable Near Field measurements of RF signals. (PRESS RELEASE.)
SUDC Foundation Awards Grants to Establish National Guidelines for Investigation of Sudden Deaths of Children
CEDAR GROVE, N.J., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The SUDC Foundation, the only organization worldwide dedicated to sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), has awarded nearly $100,000 to the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) to work collaboratively with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to investigate and establish national practice guidelines surrounding the investigations of sudden unexpected deaths in infants and young children, to determine research needs and the sensitive care of families affected.
In North Miami Beach, RMA’s Redevelopment Strategies Spur $200M in Land Sales
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) announced that their award-winning redevelopment strategies for North Miami Beach have spurred land sales of over $200 million, with an estimated $500 million in new construction now underway or approved. The firm was hired to reinvent the city to compete with other thriving municipalities.
Verify Smart Corp (VSMR) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire the Assets of Enabledware, LLC
FERNLEY, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTC:VSMR) a Global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the assets of Enabledware, LLC for cash and stock. Enabledware is a global leader in digital signage with offices in the U.S. and U.K.
New Tech Advisory Board Helps Launch Clarke County Iowa Career Academy Program
OSCEOLA, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2017 marks the inaugural year for the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy program in the rural town of Osceola, Iowa. School administration, instructors, and local businesses have set forth a program focused on helping local students build a deeper understanding of how their education is integrated into future career options as well as learning the skills needed for trades available outside "traditional" secondary education tracks.
New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Heads to Capitol Hill on 2017 ‘Hill Day’
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), the non-profit organization that provides resources and support to the state's manufacturing companies, announced today that CEO John Kennedy and several of NJMEP's manufacturing clients are headed to Capitol Hill on March 7 through 9, 2017 for Hill Day.
John Cannon Homes is Sarasota’s ‘Best Residential Builder’ Reader’s Choice Winner for 25th Consecutive Year
SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Cannon Homes continues to prove to be southwest Florida's recurring Best Builder taking home the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers' Choice award in the Residential category for an unprecedented 25th consecutive year. Renowned for incomparable waterfront designs and luxury custom homes, John Cannon Homes has garnered 345 awards across four counties in over 100 prestigious communities.
