Tag: Finance
LenderLogix adds mortgage sales expert Ben Head as account executive
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced Ben Head has joined the company as an account executive responsible for expanding LenderLogix' market share.
iEmergent receives The Mortgage Collaborative’s Lenders’ Choice award for Thought Leadership, Creativity and Innovation
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, was awarded The Mortgage Collaborative's 2024 Lenders' Choice Award for Thought Leadership, Creativity & Innovation. Laird Nossuli, iEmergent's CEO, and Bernard Nossuli, COO, accepted the award on Monday during TMC's "A Mile Above" Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency in Denver.
Rate-and-Term Refinances Surge 109% MoM in August as Mortgage Rates Decline
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which reveals an overall 1% rise in rate lock volume despite the typical seasonal slowdown in purchase lending. Lock volume growth was driven by a surge in refinance activity as homeowners reacted to declining mortgage rates.
Optimal Blue to Host Inaugural Industry Summit Feb. 2025
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its inaugural Optimal Blue Summit from February 3-5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Set against the scenic backdrop of San Diego Bay, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 will bring together clients from across primary and secondary mortgage networks to connect, learn, and share best practices for pricing and profitability.
MMI launches Refinder mortgage refinance tool to help lenders prepare for expected interest rate decline
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a new feature, Refinder, to help lenders uncover refinance opportunities in their database of past borrowers.
TMC Emerging Technology Fund Announces Newest Corporate Partner: Perseus Operating Group
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP has secured its first corporate partner, Andromeda. Andromeda is a Division of the Perseus Operating Group, of Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU; "Constellation").
Matrix Capital Advises Singer Energy Group, dba Robison, on its Sale to an Affiliate of Star Group
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Singer Energy Group, Inc. and its affiliates d/b/a Robison ("Robison" or the "Company") on the sale of its integrated heating oil distribution and HVAC services business to an affiliate of Star Group, L.P. (NYSE: SGU). Headquartered in Port Chester, New York, Robison is a leading distributor of heating oil and provider of home comfort solutions in and around Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York.
On-Demand Notary service, for organizations and individuals to locate a notary, launched by Secured Signing
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Secured Signing is thrilled to announce transformative updates to our Notary Community platform, designed to elevate your notary business by connecting you with clients faster than ever. Our new "On-Demand Notary" feature significantly enhances visibility and client engagement, ensuring unparalleled business growth.
Mortgage Capital Trading Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Backed by Increasing Refinance Activity
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.33% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Despite a larger increase in rate/term volume, total mortgage volume remains relatively flat.
2024 ACUMA Annual Conference: ACES Quality Management EVP of Compliance, Amanda Phillips, Selected to Speak
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips will be speaking at the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Annual Conference taking place September 29 through October 2, 2024 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Mortgage Collaborative Participates in FHFA 2024 TechSprint Showcasing Innovative Generative AI Solutions for Housing Challenges
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Represented by its president and COO, Melissa Langdale, The Mortgage Collaborative's (TMC) "Open Angels" team were among the notable solutions recognized for their impact and potential at The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)-hosted Velocity TechSprint, spotlighting the transformative potential of generative AI in addressing the current housing market's pressing challenges.
FormFree named TAG ADVANCE Award Winner for 2024
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, has been named a 2024 ADVANCE Award winner by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Part of the Fintech South conference, the ADVANCE Awards program recognizes innovative U.S. fintech companies with a strong connection to Georgia.
PitBullTax Software Recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for Third Year
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- PitBullTax Software, the Nation's Leading Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys has revealed it has won a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America for the 3nd year in a row. PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely on the company's software to prepare their clients' IRS resolution cases.
ACES Quality Management Execs Selected to Speak at 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association Risk Management Conference and Expo
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips and Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt will speak at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Risk Management Conference taking place September 22-24, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.
iEmergent’s Redlining Roundtable will teach lenders to identify and prevent mortgage redlining while seizing the business opportunity of equitable lending
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, will host a webinar on mortgage redlining on Thursday, September 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. "Redlining Roundtable: Don't Just Dodge Risk, Capture Opportunity" will bring together experts from across the housing finance industry to discuss the high price of modern-day mortgage redlining, the strategies lenders can use to identify and prevent unintentional discrimination, and the long-term value mortgage lenders can build through fair and equitable lending practices.
Tax Attorney to Millionaires Allie Petrova Among Nation’s Best by Chambers USA
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Petrova Law, a boutique tax law firm, which represents high net worth clients and companies nationwide, has been ranked by Chambers USA among the nation's best for its work on complex and high-stakes tax law matters.
Fintech Innovator, Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Digital-First LOS Mortgage Machine
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has completed its integration with Mortgage Machine™, an out-of-the-box, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) designed to accelerate lenders' operational velocity and support an end-to-end digital origination process.
Informative Research Appoints Industry Expert Steve Schulz as Executive Vice President, Product Management
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced the appointment of Steve Schulz as the new executive vice president of product management. This strategic addition highlights Informative Research's commitment to driving innovation and enhancing its product offerings to better serve its clients.
Fintech Innovator, Argyle is now an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s AIM
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, is now an approved third-party service provider supporting Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM), a solution that simplifies the mortgage underwriting process for lenders. Argyle's verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution, which includes reports, pay stubs and W-2s, saves lenders 5-7 days per loan and 60-80% in costs compared to legacy VOIE providers.
Mortgage Machine Enhances AI-Powered Fintech System to Accelerate Loan Processing Speed
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced the launch of Auto Split, an enhancement to the Click n' File document management system embedded into the Mortgage Machine™ loan origination system (LOS).
Informative Research Unveils Enhancements to Its Suite of Mortgage Portfolio Monitoring Alerts
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced the launch of new alert types to enhance the portfolio monitoring service offered by Informative Research Data Solutions. These advanced alerts offer sophisticated monitoring capabilities, enrich lenders' portfolio monitoring and borrower engagement strategies and solidify Informative Research as a data solutions leader in the mortgage industry.
Teal Makes the Inc. 5000, at #2093 in 2024, for the 6th Time on List
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Inc. revealed today that Teal ranks No. 2093 with a three-year revenue growth of 251% on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment-its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.
Accountable CRM Launches Activity-Based Software for Mortgage Teams and Loan Officers
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- 90-Day Sales Manager proudly launches the first activity-based CRM with built-in coaching and accountability for mortgage teams at credit unions and community banks. The 3-in-1 platform provides mortgage departments an affordable solution to help loan officers stay productive during challenging times.
July 2024 Refinance Activity Hits Highest Levels Since September 2022
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today released its July 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed that mortgage refinance demand surged to levels not seen since September 2022 amid softening interest rates. The lower interest rates seen in July also coaxed increased purchase activity, which, combined with greater refi activity, drove a 3.5% month-over-month (MoM) increase in mortgage rate lock volumes.
Matrix Capital Advises Watershed Car Wash on the Successful Recapitalization of the Company
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading independent investment bank, announces that it served as lead advisor on the recapitalization of Watershed Car Wash's ("Watershed" or the "Company") portfolio comprised of 30 express tunnel car wash sites.

























