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United Wholesale Mortgage announces that it has launched a new product, dubbed ELITE

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that it launched a new product, dubbed ELITE, that offers the best conventional rates and pricing in the industry. Recognized industry-wide for first-class customer service, UWM is pleased to provide their signature service combined with the most aggressive rates and pricing in the industry for elite borrowers.

Success with HARP 2.0: 360 Mortgage Group Now Helping Significant Number of Qualified Underwater Borrowers

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage banker, officially began accepting applications for HARP 2.0 loans on Monday, March 19, 2012, specifically serving challenged and underwater borrowers. Subsequently, 360 has experienced a significant increase in loan volume, resulting in the largest active pipeline since the company's 2007 founding.

PCM Celebrates 40 Years in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PCM (Professional Community Management of California, Inc.), celebrates 40 years of service and growth. In 1964, the company began as a non-profit that managed Laguna Woods Village. PCM officially incorporated in 1972 to manage a diverse range of homeowner associations or Common Interest Developments including Huntington Landmark and Sun Lakes Country Club.

Lake Forest Community Association launched a new Community Spirit Team with Professional Community Management of California

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PCM (Professional Community Management of California, Inc.) announced today that the Lake Forest Community Association launched a new Community Spirit Team. With a $300 starter fund from the Board of Directors, the team will help neighbors with home repairs in order to remain in compliance with the association's rules.

Madiera Canyon Home Owners Association and Clark County School District Work Together to Move Dangerous Bus Stop

HENDERSON, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ -- General Manager Karla Pearson-Call recognized that the bus stop adjacent to the Club at Madeira Canyon, the homeowners association that she manages, posed a potentially dangerous situation. The children who rode the bus had to cross traffic to access the pedestrian gate leading to the Club, said Professional Community Management of California, Inc.

Jon Tinsley joins 360 Mortgage Group to Serve Growing Northern California Market

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, welcomes Jon Tinsley, the latest addition to 360's growing unit of California-based account executives. In his 27 years of mortgage sales, management and operations experience, Tinsley has demonstrated an acute ability to listen, analyze, and respond with solid solutions to brokers', loan officers' and borrowers' needs.

Tuscany Hills master planned community to be managed by Professional Community Management of California Inc

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) was selected by the home owners association board of directors to manage Tuscany Hills, a master-planned community located in Lake Elsinore, California. The master-planned community is comprised of 1,148 single-family homes, pools, clubhouse, playgrounds and sports fields as well as Tuscany Hills Elementary School.

Randolph Watkins, PCM's Las Vegas Executive to Chair Nevada State Commission

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ -- Randolph Watkins, Vice President of Nevada Management at Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) was appointed Chair of the State of Nevada Commission for Common Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels.

Wholesale mortgage bank, 360 Mortgage Group, now licensed to provide mortgages to residents in the Mid-Atlantic region of U.S.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- With the goal of expanding its wholesale services to all fifty states, 360 Mortgage Group, a privately owned wholesale mortgage bank, is announcing that they are now licensed to provide mortgages to residents in the Mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

FreeMovingQuote.com is Taking Steps to Reach More Movers than Ever

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The moving facilitator, Free Moving Quote (FreeMovingQuote.com), has not only weathered the recession, they have found ways to thrive in this difficult environment. FreeMovingQuote.com strives to be a one-stop shop for movers looking to find moving companies both at their departure locale and their destination.

International Document Services survey details top priorities for mortgage lenders and compliance

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has compiled the results of its 2011 annual client survey to determine lender experiences and expectations regarding initial disclosure documents, an element of mortgage origination targeted by new regulations in recent and coming years.

Community Associations Institute Orange County honors PCM Staff

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Professional Community Management (PCM) proudly announced General Manager Jerry Storage, Towers Director Judie Zoerhof and Government and Governmental and Public Affairs Manager Wendy Bucknum at Laguna Woods Village were honored at the California Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter Excellence in Community Awards Dinner on Friday, February 3.

Professional Community Management of California announces Michelle Thomson named regional director West Coast Associa Services

LAKE FOREST, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) and Associa announced the promotion of Michelle Thomson to Regional Director of West Coast Associa Services.

MCT Trading COO, Philip Rasori, will speak on a panel session on the subject of risk management advisory

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading hedging and risk management firm, announced that its COO, Philip Rasori, will speak on a panel session on the subject of risk management advisory in the secondary market at the Texas MBA's Southern Secondary Market Conference. The panel is being held at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center in Woodlands, Texas on Wednesday, January 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

UWM plans to continue with its aggressive growth strategy as they remain focused on originating high quality loans in excess of...

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that in 2011 it significantly expanded its business in all functional areas, hired top executives, increased its workforce, implemented new technology and launched several new products. UWM plans to continue with its aggressive growth strategy as they remain focused on originating high quality loans in excess of $3.5 billion in 2012 and upwards of $8 billion by 2014.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. has announced the hiring of Ben Itkin as Senior Trade Desk Executive

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, has announced the hiring of Ben Itkin as Senior Trade Desk Executive. In this role, Mr. Itkin will be responsible for co-managing MCT's Trading Desk operations along with Head Trader and COO, Philip Rasori, as MCT continues to expand its team of mortgage traders due to growth in new client engagements.

United Wholesale Mortgage among the first to Implement HARP 2.0 Program

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced today that it has successfully implemented the government's enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP 2.0) that went into effect December 1, 2011.

Got Movers makes Searching for Moving Companies Easier than Ever

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Searching movers has never been easy for customers who wish to relocate but do not have any information about moving companies. However, thanks to GotMovers.com things have become quite easy as it offers the most professional, appropriate information about moving companies that are operating locally and nationally.

United Wholesale Mortgage is now offering an exclusive true jumbo product to all of its brokers

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced today that it has a unique jumbo product with loan amounts up to $2.5 million and LTV's up to 80 percent. This product is exclusive and has extremely competitive low fixed rates in the mid 4s along with multiple ARM options if the borrowers choose.

Chicago Apartment Locating Service Has New Website

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Blue City Chicago Apartments, Inc. has recently launched a re-designed website that offers Chicago apartment renters an easier and faster means to help them find their next apartment.

Capitol Hill's Old Naval Hospital restored by Conservatory Craftsmen

WASHINGTON D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Conservatory Craftsmen is honored to have been chosen to work on the Hill Center project with Bell Architects to restore the Old Naval Hospital on Capitol Hill.

Calton, Inc. Announces Change of Corporate Name to Second Street Capital, Inc.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., /eNewsChannels/ -- Calton, Inc. (CTON.PK / PINK:CTON) announced today that The Company has raised $600,000 in a private offering of Common Stock and The Company's corporate name has been changed to Second Street Capital, Inc.

United Wholesale Mortgage announces new functionality added to existing broker portal

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced that it has implemented a proprietary decisioning solution within its broker portal that was custom developed in-house. The new functionality returns accurate pricing and product eligibility on up to ten programs at once with the click of a mouse.

Bank Owned Properties reports that Foreclosure Follows Unemployment in Alabama and Georgia in the First Half of 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- Bank Owned Properties reports that Alabama and Georgia showed a drop in bank foreclosures in March of 2011 but then spiked upwards in April and continues to grow in both states. Behind this activity is the cumulative effect of foreclosure processing delays which masked the reality of the foreclosure effect.

A new book, 'Why People Don't Buy New Homes,' proposes a solution to improve the numbers of new homes being sold

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- A new book, 'Why People Don't Buy New Homes' (ISBN: 978-0692014387), proposing a solution to improve the numbers of new homes being sold, has just been announced by Sales Superiority Publishing. Written by Steve Weston, a new home salesperson with 30 years experience, this book makes the case that it is possible for builders and their own salespeople to re-energize their sales efforts and improve their sales.

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