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Mid America Mortgage CEO Jeff Bode Recognized by MPA in ‘2018 Hot 100’
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that owner and CEO Jeff Bode has been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine in publication's sixth annual Hot 100 list of mortgage industry professionals who have made a notable impact over the past year.
TRK Connection CTO Randy Abbey Named to MPA’s 2018 Hot 100
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Chief Technology Officer Randy Abbey has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2018 Hot 100. He was recognized for contributing unique technology-based innovations in mortgage quality control (QC) and risk management.
Cloudvirga’s Kyle Kamrooz Named to MPA Hot 100 List of Top Mortgage Industry Innovators
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga(TM), developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, today announced that its Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Kyle Kamrooz has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's annual Hot 100 list of the leaders and visionaries making the biggest impact on America's mortgage industry. Kamrooz was recognized for spearheading Cloudvirga's transformative contributions to reducing mortgage back-office costs through digital mortgage technology.
Mortgage Professional America Names Matic Co-Founder Ben Madick to Its Hot 100 List of Industry Visionaries
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and COO Benjamin Madick has been named one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's "Hot 100." Madick was recognized for his career-long contributions to the mortgage industry and for establishing the strategic partnerships that have fueled Matic's rapid growth.
FormFree’s Brent Chandler Named Among Mortgage Professional America’s Hot 100
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that company founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been recognized by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine in its annual Hot 100 list of mortgage professionals whose contributions are shaping America's home finance future. Chandler was recognized as the creator of AccountChek(R) - the mortgage industry's first automated asset verification tool - and for advancing innovative approaches to income and employment verification using asset data and augmented intelligence (AI).
ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel Included in MPA’s 2018 Hot 100
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, announced today that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's Hot 100 list. Peel was selected for her influential role in bringing HECM loans into the mortgage mainstream as part of a Generational Lending approach to serving borrower needs across the consumer lifecycle.
Will Victims of Irma Also Be Subject to Insurance Policy Renewal Surcharges? asks Florida’s Claim Forward
BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 500,000 residential property owners across the State of Florida have already incurred substantial out-of-pocket expenses due Irma losses because of high hurricane claim deductibles, according to Consumer Insurance Trust LLC (ClaimForward.com). The standard hurricane deductible across most insurers is usually 2 percent of the dwelling value.
Movement Mortgage Implements LBA Ware CompenSafe to Automate LO Compensation
MACON, Ga., Feb. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that South Carolina-based Movement Mortgage has implemented CompenSafe(TM) to automatically calculate commissions for its loan originators (LOs) located in 700 branches across 49 states.
Wave Season 2018: Importance of Travel Insurance for Those Booking Cruises This Year
NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Season, the period when cruise companies provide some of the most attractive deals of the year, is in full swing. As would-be cruisers book their dream vacations, TravelInsurance.com reminds anyone taking advantage of cruise bargains to remember to protect their purchases with a travel insurance plan.
Lorrie Osterhage Joins Greyling/EPIC in St. Louis as VP
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Lorrie Osterhage has joined the firm's Architects and Engineers Practice (Greyling - a Division of EPIC) in St. Louis, Mo. as a Vice President.
Restaurant Owners Survey Shows Optimism: Over 880 U.S. Independent Restaurant Owners Voice Their Thoughts on 2018
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has released the report of their 2018 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 880 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their 2017 financial performance as well as their 2018 expectations.
Critical Loan Defect Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Quarter, says ARMCO
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report for the second quarter of 2017.
Neurotech Reports Announces 2018 Investment and Management Conference for Bioelectronic Medicine in NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced the launch of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, the first investment and management conference for the bioelectronic medicine industry. The inaugural event will take place on March 22, 2018 at the Millennium Broadway Times Square in New York, N.Y.
Paragon Insurance Holdings Announces Equity Investment from Edgewood Partners Insurance Center and Oak Hill Capital Partners
AVON, Conn., Jan. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, announced today that Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Oak Hill Capital Partners have taken an equity stake in the company. The investment from EPIC and Oak Hill will further propel Paragon's organic and M&A growth strategies and create greater opportunity for Paragon's agency, carrier and reinsurance trading partners.
LBA Ware’s CompenSafe Hits $1 Billion in Lifetime LO Compensation Calculations
MACON, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced their sales incentive platform CompenSafe calculated $1 billion in lifetime origination commissions and operational bonuses in 2017. LBA Ware also experienced notable year-over-year growth, marked by a 152 percent increase in total compensation processed and a 130 percent increase in the number of lenders using LOS Talker, the company's systems integration solution.
The IRS Lien and Levy Holiday is over – If you owe back taxes, notices are coming again and soon
STUART, Fla., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a temporary break during the hurricanes and the holidays, the Liens, Levies and Garnishments that were held back by the IRS are starting again and will be en route to your mailbox to those that owe back taxes, says Jeffrey Schneider EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow, and principal at SFS Tax Problem Solutions.
Addition of 23 Jurisdictions in the Eastern U.S. Pushes Simplifile E-recording Network Past the 1,700th Mark
PROVO, Utah, Jan. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 23 additional recording jurisdictions throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast have adopted Simplifile's e-recording platform.
Paragon Insurance Holdings Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President, Reinsurance Operations
AVON, Conn., Jan. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon's CEO.
Fintech Leader, FormFree Celebrates Its Tenth Year of Operations with Broader Investor Acceptance
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree - and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.
New book, ‘The Mindset of Retirement Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life’
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his new book, "The Mindset of Retirement Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life" (ISBN: 978-0999641408), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Rodger Alan Friedman, delivers blunt advice to anyone who has been putting off retirement planning.
JenCap Holdings LLC to Acquire Genesee General, a Specialty Insurance Business founded in 1982
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Genesee General, a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The transaction is expected to close in January 2018. Financial terms were not disclosed.
David Lykken, founder of Transformational Mortgage Solutions, Names Beth Ozenghar President and COO
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) today announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of senior executive advisor with TMS since 2016. TMS Founder David Lykken will retain the title of founder and chief transformation officer, focusing on spearheading the firm's management consulting engagements.
Senior Citizen Travel Advice: Top 5 Considerations for Retirees Purchasing Travel Insurance in 2018
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelInsurance.com today outlined five key points retirees should consider in regard to travel insurance before they hit the road in the coming year. 'While travel can be complicated at any age, retirees are faced with additional considerations, especially when it comes to medical coverage,' said Stan Sandberg, co-founder.
Rittenhouse Capital Advisors’ CEO George Johnson Discusses Current State of the Commercial and Multifamily Finance Market
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Jan. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rittenhouse Capital Advisors (RCA) is a commercial real estate finance advisor with over 60 years of combined banking experience. Currently in its fourth year of operation, Rittenhouse Capital has increased its loan production volume by a minimum of 30 percent year-over-year by delivering creative commercial financing solutions for their real estate investor clients.
TRK Connection’s VP Colton Hansen Named to 2017 NMP ’40 Under 40′ Mortgage Professional List
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Vice President of Business Development Colton Hansen has been named one of "The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" for 2017 by industry trade magazine National Mortgage Professional.
AccountChek Automated Asset Report by FORMFREE Now Accepted for VA Loans
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that asset reports generated by its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service meet all underwriting guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for loans guaranteed by its Loan Guaranty Service. The announcement follows the VA's December 29, 2017, release of Circular 26-17-43, which was issued in response to increasing lender interest in automated verification of borrower assets for VA loans.
Global DMS’ Fintech Now Integrated with Black Knight LoanSphere Exchange Technology
LANSDALE, Pa., Jan. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it has integrated with Black Knight's LoanSphere Exchange platform, an online, collaborative technology that connects more than 25,000 mortgage industry service and solution providers.
Supreme Lending Branch Partners with May We Give for Love in San Diego CA
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Supreme Lending, a nationwide lender, has announced that its San Diego, California branch has partnered with May We Give for Love, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that provides financial contributions and volunteer support to several local charitable causes.
Michael Cooksey of Mid America Mortgage Named One of NMP Magazine’s 2017 ’40 Under 40′
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that its founder Michael Cooksey has been named one of "The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" for 2017 by industry trade magazine National Mortgage Professional.
Mortgage Software Leader, OpenClose, Adds AFR Flood Services to its LOS via Seamless Interface
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that it partnered with AFR Services (AFR) to enable customers to access the company's complete suite of flood services. Using the interface makes it quick and easy to order AFR's various flood services directly from within OpenClose's LenderAssist(tm) LOS.
ARMCO Announces New Loan Data Validation Tools for Mortgage Lenders
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), has announced the release of a new technology for mortgage lenders and servicers that improves data validation in the QC process.
TravelInsurance.com Predictions for 2018: Weather Disruptions, Demographics, Shifts in How We Shop are Key to High Growth in Travel Insurance
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2012, travel insurance has been growing consistently at more than ten percent (10%) per year*, with recent activity driving even more interest, according to TravelInsurance.com. For 2018, Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com, predicts similar growth, bringing the overall U.S. travel insurance market to nearly $3.5 billion.
Waterstone Mortgage to Manage QC Audits Using TRK Connection’s Insight RDM
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Wisconsin-based Waterstone Mortgage Corporation has chosen the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) platform to conduct its internal quality control (QC) audits.
FormFree Provides Mortgage Industry’s Most Complete Analysis of Borrower Ability to Pay with Data from Envestnet Yodlee
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced its expanded partnership with Envestnet(R) | Yodlee(R) (NYSE:ENV), a leading data aggregation and data analytics platform powering dynamic, cloud-based innovation for digital financial services. By leveraging Envestnet | Yodlee Risk Insight Solutions, FormFree will have access to new data points that help to reinforce its position as provider of the most complete and reliable asset, employment and income verification reports in the mortgage industry.
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. Closes New $3M Funding Round to Accelerate Pace of Mortgage Innovation
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc., a leading provider of B2B digital mortgage cloud software, announced today a new funding round of $3 million, led by the investment arm of Anthemis Group, a company committed to cultivating change in financial services, with participation from Route66 Ventures and Assurant Inc., along with its existing investors.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Eric Hays in Pittsburgh, PA as Regional Director, Employee Benefits
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Eric Hays as Regional Director, Employee Benefits. Hays will be based in EPIC's newest location in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mr. Sam Elliott Joins EPIC Brokers as Executive VP Business Development & National Sales and Marketing Leader
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today that insurance brokerage industry veteran Sam Elliott has joined the firm to lead EPIC's new business development efforts nationally.
FormFree Appoints Housing Finance Expert Faith Schwartz to its Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that housing finance expert Faith Schwartz has been elected to its board of directors. Among the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry, Schwartz has played a firsthand role in shaping current housing finance best practices and public policy.
TRK Connection Welcomes David Pack to Mortgage QC Team as Product Manager
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has hired David Pack as product manager. In this role, Pack will be responsible for the delivery and support of TRK's market-leading solutions, including the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) mortgage quality control (QC) auditing platform.
Fintech News: OpenClose Adds New Hires to its Software Development Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that it hired four senior developers to arm the company with additional resources to architect new products and enhance existing solutions.
‘Tis The Season: How Travel Insurance Can Protect Your Family During 2017-18 Winter Travel
NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Winter is a wonderful time to travel, but it's a time of year that calls for extra precautions when trip planning, TravelInsurance.com reminds us. Whether it's holiday travel, cold-weather adventures or sunny Caribbean beaches calling, smart travelers can plan ahead for the inevitable winter weather delays.
NIF Group, Inc. Acquires Agency Intermediaries, Inc. and and A.I.I. Insurance Brokerage of Mass., Inc.
MANHASSET, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NIF Group, Inc., a leading wholesale broker, program administrator and managing general agency and their parent company, JenCap Holdings LLC announces that they have agreed to acquire privately held Agency Intermediaries, Inc. and A.I.I. Insurance Brokerage of Mass., Inc. (A.I.I.). Both affiliated entities serve as MGA/contract binding authorities and wholesale insurance brokerages, respectively located in Guilford, Connecticut and East Douglas, Massachusetts.
Texas-based Mid America Mortgage to Purchase Assets from Two Oklahoma Lenders
ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced it has signed a letter of intent to purchase the assets of Oklahoma City-based American Southwest Mortgage Corp. and an affiliated firm, American Southwest Mortgage Funding Corp. As part of the agreement, Mid America will incorporate American Southwest's operations into Mid America's mortgage platform and secure an interest in their respective pipelines and select assets. Further, Mid America will also offer employment to loan production staff members from each organization.
MCT Trading Announces Complimentary Webinar Addressing Changes to FINRA ‘Mark to Market’ Rule
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it will be holding a complimentary educational webinar discussing many important changes to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Mark to Market Rule. The webinar, hosted by the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (CMLA), will guide lenders through all of the mandated rule changes in advance of the required implementation date of June 25, 2018.
Guaranteed Rate Selects ARMCO ACES Audit Technology
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, has announced that Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, has selected the company's award-winning quality control and compliance software, ACES Audit Technology, for its quality control processes.
Mortgage Bankers Assoc. Honors Denver’s Altavera Mortgage Services with Residential Leadership Award for Diversity and Inclusion
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has honored Altavera with its Residential Leadership Award for Organizational Diversity and Inclusion.
SimpleNexus Adds AccountChek from FormFree to Its Mobile Mortgage App
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced it has entered a partnership with SimpleNexus, a leader in bringing the home mortgage process to mobile devices. The integration of the two companies' technologies will make FormFree's AccountChek(R) automated verification service for asset, employment and income a seamless part of the loan application experience for borrowers applying for a loan using SimpleNexus' mobile technology.
Mike Klaschka of EPIC to Present on Financial Risk at Nov. 7 DC Alternative Investment Consortium Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Managing Principal Mike Klaschka will present at the DC Alternative Investment Consortium (DC-AIC) on Tues., Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. at The Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C.
Mid America Mortgage Launches Click n’ Close, Partners with NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close(TM), a division of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., has entered into official partnership agreements with the sanctioning body, NASCAR, and one of the most iconic race teams in the sport, Richard Petty Motorsports. The collaborations designate Click n' Close as the "Official Mortgage Provider of NASCAR(R)" in addition to becoming a partner of Richard Petty Motorsports.
Michael Nischan of EPIC to Present on Risks for Motor Carriers at GMTA Leadership Conference in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.
