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News: Joy Ziminskas named national sales director at Service 1st for the southeast region
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the addition of Joy Ziminskas as national sales director for the Southeast region to lead revenue growth and expand relationships with lenders, banks and financial institutions across Texas, Florida and surrounding markets.
News: The Mortgage Collaborative partners with The Zebra to deliver a seamless home insurance shopping experience for borrowers
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced a strategic partnership with TheZebra.com, the easiest way to compare and buy insurance, that will give TMC's lender members a direct way to connect borrowers with home insurance options at the point of mortgage origination.
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News: Kathy Gault of Down Payment Resource named 2026 Women of Tech Award winner
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Kathy Gault, DPA Program Specialist, has been named a 2026 Women of Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine, recognizing her impact on advancing mortgage technology and expanding access to affordable housing.
News: Lisa Binkley of Service 1st named to 2026 Women of Mortgage Tech Award list
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today that Lisa Binkley, Chief Operations Officer, has been named a Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine for 2026. The award recognizes individuals shaping the future of mortgage technology through innovation, leadership and meaningful industry impact.
News: Significantly Rare Achievement by 17-year-old Garrett Jones Showcases Exceptional Character
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- A Birmingham Scouting America Youth has accomplished an extremely rare and challenging feat that few have attained since the Scouting program began in 1910. Seventeen-year-old Garrett Jones, a member of Troop 4, in Vestavia Hills Alabama has achieved an extraordinary milestone by earning every merit badge in the Scouting America's premiere national leadership training program.
News: Corey Hampton, Informative Research VP of Product Management, Honored Among Mortgage Women Magazine’s 2026 Women of Tech
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Corey Hampton, Vice President of Product Management, has been named among the 2026 Women of Tech by Mortgage Women Magazine (MWM). The award honors influential women who are driving innovation, advancing technology and shaping the future of the mortgage industry.
News: REPORT: ACES Q4 and CY 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends show critical defect rate falls to annual low
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q4 2025 and the full calendar year (CY) 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
News: Andria Lightfoot of FIRSTCLOSE named 2026 Women of Tech Award Winner by Mortgage Women Magazine
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- FirstClose, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Andria Lightfoot, vice president of client success, has been named a 2026 Mortgage Women Magazine (MWM) Women of Tech Award winner, recognizing her leadership, innovation and impact advancing mortgage technology and supporting women in the industry.
News: 30 Years in the Utah Mountains: Landmark Cancer Survivor Event Marks a Historic Milestone
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- What began in 1996 with twelve cancer survivors carrying handwritten flags to the summit of Utah's highest peak has grown into one of the state's most powerful annual traditions, presented by Survivor Wellness. This July, Survivors at the Summit celebrates its 30th year -- a milestone that speaks not just to the longevity of an event, but to three decades of resilience, community, and hope in the face of cancer.
News: From Ferrara to Anheuser-Busch: 56 Food and Beverage Industy Projects Advance in April 2026 Report from Industrial SalesLeads
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2026 results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities.
News: The Jackson Copeland Foundation Awarded $10K Grant from Duke Energy Foundation as Supporting Communities Across Florida
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Jackson Copeland Foundation to help ensure families can afford essential living expenses following a blood cancer diagnosis.
News: ACES Named One of Best Places to Work in Financial Technology 2026, Fourth Consecutive Year
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and Best Companies Group.
News: Charles Burkett for Florida Governor Campaign 2026 Announced as a ‘No Party Affiliation’ Candidate
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Charles W. Burkett, four-term Mayor of Surfside and lifelong Floridian, today announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election as a No Party Affiliation candidate.
News: The Light Committee Opens New Photography Studio in NYC
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for creating some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has opened a second studio in New York City just about 10 years after its first studio in LA. The New York city studio will provide similar services to the LA studio.
News: Service First Information Solutions (Service 1st) names Lucas Jones SVP of operations
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the appointment of Lucas Jones as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, Jones will lead operational strategy and execution, with a focus on driving efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the company's next phase of growth.
News: PoKeep Announces Major Update to Its Free Pokémon GO IV Calculator
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- PoKeep, a resource for Pokémon GO players, today announced a significant update to its IV Calculator, making it easier for trainers to interpret hidden stats, check combinations against their power-up dust tier, and see league-oriented ranking context for competitive play.
News: Musicful Launches its AI Model v3.0 with Voice Customization for Reusable Voice Profiles
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Musicful AI Music Generator, an AI music generation platform, released its v3.0 model with a new voice customization feature that enables users to create and reuse personalized AI voice profiles across music compositions.
News: OptiFunder Announces Launch of OptiExchange, Connecting Lenders to Trusted Industry Solutions
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- OptiFunder today announced the launch of OptiExchange, a partner network designed to connect mortgage lenders with a curated ecosystem of technology providers, warehouse and capital partners, and service solutions across mortgage lending.













