Tag: Texas Business
Austin-based Autocraft Bodywerks Is Certified For Mercedes-Benz Collision Repair!
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Autocraft Bodywerks, now celebrating 40 years of excellence in automotive collision repair, located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has met all the program standards in the certification process for the Mercedes-Benz Elite Certified Collision Program, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder announced today. Completion of the Mercedes-Benz certification program confirms Autocraft Bodywerks' commitment to restoring Mercedes-Benz vehicles back to original factory specifications and showroom condition.
Rate-and-Term Refinance Locks Surge 700% Over Previous Year Following FOMC September Interest Rate Reduction
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.
Optimal Blue Expands Expertise, Market Leadership, Launches Two In-House Podcasts
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company's capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals.
Eagle Ventures Partners with Keel Point to Combat Human Trafficking Through Technology Investments
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Eagle Ventures, through its Eagle Freedom Fund, a leading impact investment vehicle focused on combating human trafficking, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Keel Point, a national private wealth management, family office services, and institutional asset management firm. Keel Point will serve as a Sub-Advisor to the Eagle Freedom Fund, bringing its financial expertise to amplify the Fund's efforts to invest in innovative technologies designed to combat human trafficking globally.
Optimal Blue Rolls Out Innovative New UI, Gen AI, Originator Capabilities and New No-Cost Solutions
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced its extensive plans for innovation across its complete capital markets technology ecosystem leading up to its Optimal Blue Summit, where innovations will be unveiled live. New capabilities will be introduced into the core platform beginning in mid-September and continuing through the Optimal Blue Summit, a national user conference being held in San Diego in February.
NotaryCam welcomes Sam McPherson as new Head of Customer Success
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the appointment of Sam McPherson as the new Head of Customer Success. In this role, McPherson will oversee customer relationships, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience while driving retention and advocacy.
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.
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").
System4 Facility Services Management Expands in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
eNewsChannels NEWS: -- System4 Facility Services Management ("System4"), an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that a new office has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. System4 DFW takes an existing office in Tarrant County and adds Collin, Denton, Johnson and Rockwell Counties to their service area.
