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News: NPA IMPACT Fellowship Program Class of 2027 announced by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In advance of National Postdoc Appreciation Week, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) introduced the six members of its Class of 2027 IMPACT Fellowship Program (IMPACT). The sixth IMPACT cohort consists of postdoctoral scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds and research disciplines who will engage in a 16-month program designed to provide comprehensive personal and professional development.

News: Mortgage lenders can now leverage Mezzo’s unlimited ecosystem of verification providers from one orchestration gateway

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mezzo, creator of the mortgage industry's first one-to-many operating architecture for third-party services, today announced an integration with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system (LOS) and agent platform built to automate and accelerate mortgage operations. Mezzo launches with a single gateway across verification providers.

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News: Vice Capital Markets announced that its capital markets platform now supports the inclusion of VantageScore credit scores

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, today announced that its capital markets platform now supports the inclusion of VantageScoreā„¢ credit scores on mortgage bid tapes, providing lenders and investors with greater visibility into loan-level credit characteristics during the secondary market execution process.

News: Friday Harbor AI pre-underwriting fintech integrates to the Freddie Mac Income Calculator API

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its integration to the Freddie Mac Income Calculator API. Lenders can now determine calculated monthly income for wage earners, including borrowers with variable income, in minutes while helping preserve eligibility for certain representation and warranty (R&W) relief tied to the income calculation.

News: Optimal Blue announces initial speaker lineup for 2027 Summit, registration now open for premier event

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced its initial speaker lineup for its 2027 Optimal Blue Summit, including Analyst, ESPN Monday Night Football, 3-Time Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback, Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. The third annual event shaping what's next in mortgage will take place February 1-3, 2027 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

News: JUNYUN LIMITED’s LagoFast Brings Years of Game Acceleration Experience to Gamescom 2026

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- JUNYUN LIMITED, the company behind LagoFast, today shared highlights from LagoFast's participation in gamescom 2026. Bringing years of game acceleration experience to the exhibition, LagoFast showcased network optimization, FPS features and gaming utilities designed to support more stable connections and smoother PC gameplay.

News: Safety Alert Patrol, a national nonprofit, announces a formal partnership with Safe Hiring Solutions

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Safety Alert Patrol (SAP), a national nonprofit that connects vetted, retired military veterans and law enforcement officers with schools and churches as trained, free security guardians, today announced a formal partnership with Safe Hiring Solutions (SHS), a professional background screening firm whose advisory board includes former FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Navy SEAL leadership.

News: REPORT: Industrial Manufacturing Capital Projects Sees Four Month Growth with 160 New Planned Projects in August 2026

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today that momentum in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continues to build, with August 2026 marking the fourth consecutive month of steady growth in planned capital project activity. Following an upward trend through May, June and July, August saw 160 new planned industrial projects tracked across North America. These projects include new facility construction, expansions and equipment modernization.

News: ACES Quality Management subject matter experts to address AI, mortgage quality at leading 2026 industry conferences

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality ManagementĀ®, the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that three senior professionals will speak at two fall industry conferences including MBA's Compliance and Risk Management Conference, Sept. 27-29 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., and the America's Credit Unions Lending Council Conference, Nov. 3-6 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

News: Cloudnium LLC Now Accepting Colocation Deployments at Arizona Data Center

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Cloudnium LLC today announced that its Phoenix-area data center at 1005 W Geneva Drive in Tempe is now accepting new colocation deployments, with capacity ranging from single-server placements and locking cabinets to full racks and private caged environments. The facility is positioned for enterprises, hosting providers, infrastructure operators and Neo-Cloud deployments that need flexible space, power and network options in the Phoenix market.

News: Fairway Home Mortgage Announces Opening of New Phoenix AZ Branch

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Fairway Home Mortgage and the Kanyur Reverse Team are proud to announce the opening of a new branch location in Phoenix, Arizona. The new office, located at 11811 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 1002, Phoenix, AZ 85028, represents an exciting milestone in the team's continued commitment to serving homeowners throughout Arizona with specialized retirement lending solutions.

News: Argyle announces expanded integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI platform that automates the full U.S. mortgage lifecycle

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced an expanded integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI platform that automates the full U.S. mortgage lifecycle from application through closing. Argyle and Tidalwave partnered in 2025 to embed Argyle's verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution into Tidalwave's borrower workflow through payroll connectivity.

News: Mortgage industry veteran Blake Priest named director of whole loan trading at Click n’ Close

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that mortgage industry veteran Blake Priest has joined the company as director of whole loan trading. In this role, Priest will lead the company's scratch and dent purchasing, giving correspondent partners another outlet for loans that fall outside traditional investor guidelines.

News: Rotary District 5130 will carry the World Polio Torch through communities across Northern California

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Rotary District 5130 will carry the World Polio Torch through communities across Northern California from October 2 through October 24, 2026, raising awareness and support for Rotary's decades-long commitment to eradicate polio worldwide.

News: Biotin Xtreme Launches Natural Scalp Support Program for Hair Thinning from GLP-1 Use

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As GLP-1 receptor agonist medications continue to revolutionize metabolic health and weight management worldwide, healthcare providers and patients are observing a frequent, distressing side effect: sudden, widespread hair shedding. Biotin Xtreme Hair Care - a leader in clean hair restoration founded by veteran salon specialists with over 30 years of clinical expertise - today announced the official rollout of its Natural Scalp Support Program for Post-Weight Loss Hair Thinning.

News: Optimal Blue report Aug. 2026: Mortgage demand slips below year-ago levels as rate-and-term refi activity plunges

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage activity continued to soften in August even as rates leveled off. Total rate-lock volume declined 9% month over month (MoM) and slipped 3% below August 2025 levels. Purchase lock volume fell 10% from July but remained 6% higher year over year (YoY), with purchase loans accounting for nearly 81% of total lock volume.

News: Local Texas Culinary Evolution – Taste on Main Becomes TasTe Italian Steakhouse

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Taste on Main, a longtime Buda restaurant, is evolving into an Italian Steakhouse concept pairing Texas beef with classic Italian flavors. The restaurant embraces the new Italian direction, while preserving its celebrated steaks, East Coast oyster bar, and craft cocktail program. The transformation of the dining room is underway, culminating in the official launch of TasTe Italian Steakhouse on September 24.

News: Nominees for the First Annual Maggie Awards announced, and Fans Will Decide Every Winner

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Soap Opera Magazine, a leading digital publication covering daytime television, today announced the nominees for the first annual Maggie Awards, a new honors program recognizing outstanding performances and storytelling across all five American daytime dramas. The Maggies celebrate work that aired during the 2025 calendar year, and every winner will be chosen by fan vote. Winners will be announced October 1, 2026.

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