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ACES Q1 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report reveals early signs of loan quality risk amidst mounting market pressures

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

‘Unforgiving Thresholds’ – Book Five in ‘The Shaman Speaks’ Series by Don Trudeau Calls Urgent Attention to Humanity’s Tipping Points

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Canada, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of “Unforgiving Thresholds” (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed ‘The Shaman Speaks’ series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.

Life Plan Humboldt Unveils Humboldt Commons, a National Model for Community-based Aging

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Life Plan Humboldt (LPH), the nonprofit organization creating Humboldt County’s first resident-driven senior living community, proudly announces the name of its first community: Humboldt Commons. The name was selected from more than 300 submissions gathered through a community-wide naming campaign that invited the entire Humboldt community to participate.

Gates & Garage Door Express Inc Launches Smart Access Control Upgrades for Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. has launched a new access-control upgrade service across Los Angeles, offering homeowners and business owners modern electric gate systems, keyless garage entry and smart-home integration solutions. The company says the initiative will help clients secure their properties while making access more convenient for deliveries, guests and employees.

NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont’s enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital notarizations in the state.

Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF

MANKATO, Minn., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot. [UPDATED]

Informative Research named 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending for innovation in mortgage credit and verification technology

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, announced it has been named a 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending, honoring the company’s pioneering work in delivering automation, efficiency and cost savings to mortgage lenders across the U.S.

Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company’s clients and integration partners, along with thought leaders and experts from across the mortgage industry, for three days of insights, connection and strategy.

RECA Reauthorized: Expanded Compensation Offers Renewed Hope to Radiation Exposure Victims

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After years of advocacy and policy delays, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has been reauthorized and expanded through December 31, 2028, the Law Office of Laura J. Taylor PLLC announced today. Signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, this legislation reinstates a critical federal compensation program for individuals harmed by nuclear weapons testing and uranium industry work during the mid-20th century.

All Injuries Law Firm’s Back-to-School Giveaway Supports Port Charlotte Students and Families

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — All Injuries Law Firm, P.A., a long-standing advocate for Southwest Florida residents, recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at its Port Charlotte office to help local students start the academic year prepared and confident. The event welcomed area families to select free backpacks filled with essential school supplies.

Steady Summer for Industrial Manufacturing with 141 New Projects Recorded in June and Again July 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads reports a consistent summer for the industrial manufacturing sector, with 141 new capital projects announced in both June and July 2025. The Firm’s monthly report, which tracks planned new capital projects including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects across North America, confirms this consistent level of activity. This sustained growth indicates a strong and stable period of planned capital spending within the industry.

Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that three senior professionals from its team will participate in major industry conferences throughout September and October, showcasing ACES’ leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management and loan quality.

Floify wins 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award for Best Loan Origination Solution

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award winner for Loan Origination Solution of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies, products and services shaping the future of real estate.

Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association

HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program’s Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey’s council meeting on August 11, 2025. Nate’s graduation represents the completion of a rigorous, two-year registered apprenticeship.

Osborne Mint Hosts Striking Ceremony for 2025 ANA Show Eagle Coin

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Osborne Mint in Cincinnati hosted a striking ceremony on July 23rd for the 2025 ANA Show Eagle coin, celebrating history, artistry, and numismatic tradition. This marks the second release in the acclaimed ANA Show Eagle series, which debuted at the 2024 World’s Fair of Money.

Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle’s growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.

Cloudvirga honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, announced that Tropos, its next-generation borrower portal, has been named Loan Application Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. Launched in May, Tropos empowers lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences that drive conversion.

Floify named NMP Originator Choice winner for 2025

BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category. While Floify continually releases updates, the company’s introduction of Dynamic Apps in 2025 is particularly notable.

Down Payment Resource named to 2025 Inc. 5000 after 130% three-year growth

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list.

From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, “Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education” (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.

The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one’s choice. With a new name comes a renewed strategic direction—one centered on delivering hands-on services, consulting, and coaching to communities throughout the aging services sector.

Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained. Mortgage rates rose MoM across all loan types.

Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match

LA VERNE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, wellness-centered living and a true sense of belonging – especially for those entering this next chapter on their own.

Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company’s market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. “Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence – and our new brand embodies that,” said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue.

Two Prominent Professors to Keynote 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that two prominent figures in the field of neurotechnology will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum, which takes place November 5-6 in San Francisco. Edward Chang, chair of the department of neurological surgery at UC San Francisco, will discuss future applications of implanted brain sensing and stimulation devices.

Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union’s continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central Texas.

UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services

NEW YORK, N.Y,, Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.

Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects Remain Strong in July 2025

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In July 2025, the Food and Beverage industry continued to show strong growth with 55 new capital projects planned across North America. The July planned projects total is consistent with the 56 new industrial projects reported in June 2025, showing a steady pipeline of activity. These projects, which include new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects, were tracked by Industrial SalesLeads.

Secured Signing Expands Capabilities with In-Person Electronic Notarization Upgrade

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signature and online notarization technology, has announced a significant upgrade to its In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) solution. The revamped IPEN experience is now fully integrated into the same intuitive dashboard used for Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Digital Signatures-enabling notaries to manage in-person signings with greater speed, convenience, and consistency.

Informative Research Enhances Mortgage Prequalification Insight with The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the addition of The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax to its integrated suite of mortgage credit and verification tools. The Work Number Report Indicator empowers lenders by delivering a first-in-market solution: an Equifax credit report alongside an indicator of employment status earlier in the mortgage qualification process.

‘The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills’ Get Glitzy Debut at Comic-Con

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The glittering facade of Beverly Hills just got a serious makeover in the pages of “The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills” illustrated novel. Writer and longtime comic-book scribe Steve Stern (“Zen Intergalactic Ninja”) said, “It’s the story of four students at Beverly Hills High who receive some wild powers during a cosmic event at Griffith Observatory, are immediately outed by a tabloid reporter, and then given their own reality TV show.” He added with a smile, “What could possibly go wrong?”

New book, ‘Whispers from the Shadow,’ spotlights suicide’s silent struggle: A psychologist’s battle with his own shadow

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What if the very voice that drove you to save others was the same one urging you toward the edge? Icy Peaks Publishing is proud to announce the release of “Whispers from the Shadow: Confronting the Call of Suicide” (ISBN: 978-1069171009) by Dr. Jacques A. Frigault. Dr. Frigault holds a doctorate in psychology and breaks decades of silence to share a most personal and haunting story – his own. His work is especially timely with September marking National Suicide Prevention Month and World Suicide Prevention Day observed on September 10.

Simple Electric Steps Up for Vulnerable Seniors in Scottsdale

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.

Eclipse Integrated Systems Unveils Next-Gen Quantum-Resilient MMDC Platform Powered by IBM Enterprise Storage

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM’s latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.

Argyle and LenderLogix partner to embed automated income, employment, and asset verification at the start of the loan process

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.

LenderLogix Q2 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Increased Loan Quantities as Borrower Activity Holds Steady

BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025.

Bucks County Consultant Ryan Abramson Releases Free Toolkit to Help Families Access Private School Financial Aid

LANGHORNE, Pa., Aug. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.

‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents and what this truly means in life

LEICESTER, U.K., Aug. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children’s book, “Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love” (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) – this inspiring story is now available worldwide.

AI Meets Demolition: Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC Releases Instant Budget Calculator for Property Owners

AMESBURY, Mass., Aug. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.

The Big Picture webcast’s August lineup features experts on mortgage broker advocacy, construction finance, mortgage advice innovation and housing public policy

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its August guest lineup featuring four accomplished leaders who will explore diverse topics including mortgage broker advocacy, the future of mortgage advice and technology, construction finance and how emerging housing public policies are shaping the mortgage industry.