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Get Ready for Next Tax Season with New Tax App Designed for People with Homes in More than One State
NAPLES, Fla., April 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With this year's tax season in the rear-view mirror, there's no better time to start prepping for the next round. TaxBird - a new tax app developed by ware2now, LLC - helps people with homes in more than one state ensure they don't exceed their residency threshold. It's useful to tax professionals and estate planners too.
MCT Wins PROGRESS in Lending Association’s 2018 Innovation Award for its New Bid Auction Manager (BAM) Whole Loan Trading Technology
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that PROGRESS in Lending Association, the industry's premier mortgage technology focused organization, presented the company with its annual Innovation Award for the rapid adoption and impact of its Bid Auction Manager(TM) (BAM) within the whole loan trading market.
Fintech Innovator, IDS Inc., Adds Hybrid eClosing Capabilities to Its Mortgage Doc Prep Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced that its clients now have the capabilities to conduct hybrid electronic mortgage closings through its flagship mortgage document preparation platform, idsDoc.
EPIC’s Chuck Simpson to Present at AESC Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference & Tradeshow in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Association of Energy Service Companies (AESC) Safety, Wireline, Trucking Conference and Tradeshow on Wed., April 18 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Marriot Hotel in Texas.
IDS Advises US Mortgage Lenders to Address UCD Warnings Prior to June 25 Deadline
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor, International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), has announced it is advising all lenders to begin troubleshooting warnings from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD) portal regarding missing information in their UCD files. Effective June 25, 2018, the GSEs will fire a fatal edit in their Loan Delivery systems if the UCD status is "Not Successful" or a UCD was not submitted. (UPDATED)
Alterra Home Loans Selects LBA Ware’s CompenSafe to Contain Operating Costs
MACON, Ga., April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that top ranking Nevada-based retail mortgage lender, Alterra Home Loans has chosen CompenSafe to automate commissions for its 65 branch offices licensed to operate in 30 states and deliver operational insights to executive management on its branches and sales staff.
FinKube Launches New Web Portal for its Innovative Chatbot: ELSA
DALLAS, Texas, April 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FinKube, a company that provides AI-powered Platform-as-a-Service solutions for a range of industries, announced today that it has launched a new website for its intelligent, conversational chatbot, ELSA. The arrival of the new site, which can be found at elsabot.com, coincides with FinKube's expanding role as an AI provider for industries beyond US financial services.
Community Bank in Iowa Helps Foster Future Leaders with Support of ‘Leader In Me Program’
OSCEOLA, Iowa, April 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clarke County State Bank, through the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, continues to support Clarke Elementary School as an official school in "The Leader in Me" program. Since 2012, CCSB has been a strong contributor to the program providing the base funding for its launch with foundation grants and bank donations.
FormFree Selected to Showcase at MBA Technology Solutions Conference and Expo 2018 in Detroit
ATHENS, Ga., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree announced that it has been selected to present at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Technology Solutions Conference and Expo 2018, taking place April 15-18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
National Mortgage Professional Mag Designates Quandis a 2018 Top Mortgage Employer
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., April 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) Top Mortgage Employers list for 2018. Quandis was one of only ten companies to be included in the publication's 'Services Providers' award category.
HousingWire Honors Matic as Top Innovator in Housing Tech for 2018
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a fintech company whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2018 Tech100 list of the most innovative tech providers in the housing industry.
HousingWire Names ReverseVision to TECH100 List of Housing’s Most Innovative Tech Companies for a Third Year
SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of innovative housing technology companies for a third time. Previously recognized in 2015 and 2017, ReverseVision is the only provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) technology to receive this distinction.
Maxwell Recognized by HousingWire as one of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in Real Estate
DENVER, Colo., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maxwell, the emerging leader of digital mortgage automation software, announced today that it has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of HousingWire's TECH100 for 2018.
Simplifile Recognized as an Innovative Mortgage Technology Company on 2018 HW Tech100
PROVO, Utah, April 4, 2018 (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 included on the fifth annual HW Tech100 list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This year marks the third consecutive year Simplifile has made the Tech100 list, which recognizes, "the most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate, mortgage lending, mortgage servicing, and investments."
Cloudvirga Named to HousingWire’s TECH100 List of Most Innovative Tech Companies in Real Estate and Housing
IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2018 TECH100 list of the most innovative technology companies in U.S. real estate, mortgage lending, mortgage servicing and investments.
LBA Ware Named to 2018 HW Tech100 List of Innovative Housing, Mortgage Tech Companies
MACON, Ga., April 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that it has been named to the 2018 HW Tech100 list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. The HW Tech100, which is in its fifth year of existence, recognizes, "the most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate, mortgage lending, mortgage servicing and investments."
BeSmartee and FormFree Integration Gets Loans to Initial Underwriting Faster
ATHENS, Ga., April 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree(R) today announced that its flagship AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service is now part of BeSmartee's next-generation mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform. The integration will make BeSmartee's already-streamlined digital loan process even speedier thanks to faster and more accurate assessment of borrowers' ability to pay from FormFree.
Thintri, Inc. report says Minor Metals Rebound, with Growing Opportunities
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new market study by Thintri, Inc., shows how minor metals, having endured a period of slack demand for many commodities, are now facing a brighter future with improving markets. In some cases the metals face rapid growth in demand in some of today's hottest markets while others will track the overall economy, and a few will see declining demand.
The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes Partners Credit & Verification Solutions to Preferred Partner Network
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of credit and verification solutions firm Partners Credit & Verification Solutions to its Preferred Partner network. Partners Credit offers TMC members a suite of comprehensive and customized credit related products and services.
In Utah, Simplifile Reaches $100K in Donations through Simplifile Cares
PROVO, Utah, March 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has reached $100,000 mark in charitable donations made through its philanthropic initiative Simplifile Cares.
PitBullTax University Launches with First PitBullTax User Conference May 2018 in Fort Lauderdale
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., March 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PitBullTax Software, The Leading IRS Tax Resolution Software provider for CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Tax Attorneys received accreditation to be a Continuing Education Provider for tax professionals who are involved in IRS tax resolution and for those who plan to practice in this lucrative specialty. This is yet another milestone in a long history of accomplishments for PitBullTax, and another example of how this company maintains its dominant position in the tax resolution arena.
Mortgage Industry Veteran Tom Rice Joins OpenClose as VP Enterprise Account Executive
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that long-time industry veteran Tom Rice has joined its growing sales team. Mr. Rice has experience with multiple LOS platforms as well as other enterprise-class mortgage technology solutions. He will be responsible for covering the West Coast territory.
TAX TIME! Life-preserving tax tips, quips and advice in book from Jeffrey Schneider, now available in a Kindle Edition
STUART, Fla., March 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SFS Tax Problem Solutions Press announces the release of the eBook and Kindle Edition of "Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!" (B079XWL8P9) by Jeffrey Schneider. "Now What?" is also available in paperback (ISBN: 978-0692997154) and will be published in an audiobook version in June 2018.
Simplifile Debuts Enhanced Post-Closing Service to Automate Trailing Mortgage Documents
PROVO, Utah, March 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has enhanced its Post Closing service to help lenders automate the return of trailing loan documents. This new service is designed to save lenders time on final Closing Disclosure (CD) reconciliation, eliminate time-consuming post-closing document management tasks, and provide a complete audit trail to reduce regulatory risk.
FinTech News: FormFree Returns as Sponsor of Ellie Mae Experience 2018
ATHENS, Ga., March 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second year, automated verification provider FormFree(R) will sponsor Ellie Mae's (NYSE: ELLI) annual user conference. Ellie Mae Experience 2018 takes place March 19-21 at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.
AccountChek by FormFree Integrates with Black Knight’s LoanSphere Exchange Digital Solution
ATHENS, Ga., March 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree(R) today announced that its award-winning AccountChek(R) asset verification service will integrate with LoanSphere Exchange Digital, a centralized application programming interface (API) marketplace for the mortgage industry. LoanSphere Exchange Digital is offered by Black Knight, Inc., a leading provider of integrated software, data and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries.
EPIC’s Renee Crow to Present on ‘Litigation Impact Awareness’ at CLM Annual Conference in Houston TX
HOUSTON, Texas., March 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Vice President, Hospitality Practice Leader Renee Crow will present at the CLM Annual Conference on Thurs., March 15 at 10:10 a.m. at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas.
EPIC’s Chuck Simpson Presents on Hazard Recognition at Arklatex ASSE Meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Arklatex American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Bi-Monthly Chapter Meeting on Thurs., March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Shane's Seafood and BBQ in Bossier City, La.
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC Invests in Cloud Business Intelligence to Enhance its Analytics Capabilities
AVON, Conn., March 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ('Paragon'), a national multi-line specialty MGA, has selected LeapFrogBI, LLC, an agile business intelligence provider, and Sisense, Inc., to develop an advanced data warehouse and enable enhanced reporting capabilities.
National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Names OpenClose a 2018 Top Mortgage Employer for the Second Year in a Row
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that was it was again honored as a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional magazine (NMP) for 2018. OpenClose was one of only ten companies to be included in the Services Providers category.
International Luxury Coach and Transportation (LCT) Show: Andrea Racanelli of EPIC to Present on Social Media Marketing
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Marketing Communications Manager Andrea Racanelli of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company will present at the International Luxury Coach and Transportation (LCT) Show on Tues., March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.
More Millennials Will Be Covered by Travel Insurance Than Ever This 2018 Spring Break
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spring break travel is upon us, and as millennials hit the road this spring, more are doing so with travel insurance, based on data from TravelInsurance.com. While all segments of the travel insurance market have grown significantly over the last year, millennials represent a larger and faster growing share of travel insurance purchases for spring break 2018.
Quest Advisors Picks TRK Connection Insight RDM Mortgage QC Audit Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that outsourced mortgage quality assurance firm Quest Advisors has selected Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) to power its third-party mortgage QC reviews.
Simplifile Approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State as E-Notary Vendor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 6, 2018 (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 approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State as an electronic notary (e-notary) service provider. As a result, Simplifile users in the 23 Arkansas recording jurisdictions in Simplifile's e-recording network will now have the ability to electronically notarize documents, thus streamlining their processes and allowing them to keep as much of the real estate transaction electronic as possible.
Inlanta Mortgage Integrates LBA Ware’s CompenSafe with LendingQB
MACON, Ga., March 5, 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 Wisconsin-based Inlanta Mortgage has completed integration between LBA Ware's CompenSafe(TM) automated compensation calculation platform and LendingQB's cloud-based loan origination solution (LOS). Through the integration, Inlanta is able to leverage real-time loan production data to automatically calculate compensation for each of its 100+ loan originators (LOs).
East Coast Braces for Bombogenesis 2018: TravelInsurance.com Explains What Travel Insurance May Cover for Travelers Affected by Storm
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Northeast is getting ready for a powerful nor'easter as Winter Storm Riley is expected to bring coastal flooding, high winds and heavy, wet snow to the area. For travelers whose plans will be impacted by the storm, travel insurance comparison website TravelInsurance.com offers helpful information about coverage for those affected by weather-related delays and cancellations.
International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) Gains Market Share in 2017 Despite Industry Downturn
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it increased its share of the mortgage document preparation market in 2017, even though the industry overall experienced a decline in volume.
EPIC’s Suzannah Gill Presents on Millennial Brokers at Employee Benefit Adviser’s Workplace Benefits in NJ
ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.
Virginia Cybersecurity Startup CounterFlow AI Inc. closes $2.7M Seed Round
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI announced last week that it has raised $2.7 million in seed funding from Osage University Partners, the Charlottesville Angel Network, and a number of individual investors who also supported the founders' previous venture, nPulse Technologies (acquired by FireEye in 2014).
EPIC Integrated Risk Solutions in Houston adds Maurice Edwards, Walter Palmer to Risk Solutions Team
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a leading retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Enterprise Risk Management veteran Maurice (Moe) Edwards, retail Loss Prevention expert Walter Palmer, and their team of Risk Assurance and Asset Protection professionals.
Travel Insurance Comparison Website TravelInsurance.com Offers New Tips for 2018 Solo Travel
NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solo travel will always represent one of the largest segments of the travel market. And, as intrepid lone travelers hit the road this year, TravelInsurance.com recommends some special planning tips to help them travel safely. Here are five things solo travelers can do in 2018 to minimize risks and ensure a smooth adventure.
Fintech News: CUMAnet Selects Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing Services
PROVO, Utah, Feb. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that CUMAnet has begun using Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing services to provide credit union clients with a centralized platform that facilitates the effortless exchange of information with settlement partners. CUMAnet intends to expand usage to facilitate electronic document recording for mortgage satisfactions.
FINTECH NEWS: LendingQB Makes FormFree’s AccountChek Asset Verification Part of Its ‘Lean Lending’ Loan Origination Software
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced the availability of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service within LendingQB's web-based loan origination software (LOS). The integration enables lenders to order AccountChek Asset Reports directly from LendingQB's verifications dashboard.
NEXT Mortgage Conference Announces Jan. 2018 ‘NEXT Who’s Who’ Winners
EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of NEXT, the mortgage technology conference for women, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2018 NEXT Who's Who list. The NEXT Who's Who recognizes NEXT conference attendees who are demonstrating leadership in the mortgage industry.
New Help with Tax Notices Book ‘Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!’
STUART, Fla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SFS Tax Problem Solutions Press announces the release of "Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!" (ISBN: 978-0692997154) by Jeffrey Schneider. "Now What?" is available nationwide today in paperback. It will be published in an eBook edition in March and an audio book edition in June 2018.
At American Truck Dealers 20 Group Meeting, Frenkel & Company’s Michael Feinstein Presents on Cyber Liability
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Michael Feinstein, executive vice president of Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company, will present at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 20 Group Meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Delta Care Rx Now Integrates with Electronic Medical Records from Suncoast by Complia Health
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Feb. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Care Rx, a leading pharmaceutical innovator in end of life care, announces a robust integration with Suncoast by Complia Health, a leading global provider of home health care and hospice software solutions.
OpenClose Bolsters Software Integration and Support Teams from Fintech Industry
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it has added staff to its integration and customer support departments. The new hires will help enhance OpenClose's existing software products, facilitate digital mortgage processes, produce fintech-level innovation and provide excellence in customer support. The company also recently added three senior software engineers to its development team.
Florida-based ARMCO Named a ‘Top 100 Mortgage Employer’ for Second Consecutive Year
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced that was named among National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2018. This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognized with this distinction.
NEXT Mortgage Conference 2018: Pavaso Leads Charity Effort Benefiting Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas
EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Pavaso, a mortgage industry leader in eClosing and consumer management technology solutions, led a charity effort that raised over $2,200 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, at NEXT, the mortgage industry's only technology-centric conference for women executives.
