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SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE’s latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment.

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance (DPA) product, designed specifically to help home builders address affordability concerns and support new home sales. The SmartBuy 5/1 ARM DPA builds on Click n’ Close’s established down payment assistance programs.

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobilfy is proud to announce that David “Dave” Terlizzi joins the company on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 as Director of SMB & Mid-Market Sales. In this new role, Dave will lead Mobilfy’s expansion in the SMB and mid-market segment, driving growth strategies and partner engagement to strengthen the company’s position as the premier master agent for T-Mobile for Business.

MARLTON, N.J., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Merrick Rosenberg – entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular “bird” framework of personality – announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, “Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else’s)” (ISBN: 978-1959554080; hardcover), available September 2, 2025.

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate.

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora has been named a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award. This recognition honors C-level professionals and business leaders who are making a significant impact on the housing economy through bold vision, enduring leadership and forward-thinking innovation.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 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 its founder and CEO Patrick O’Brien has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award honors C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments, and real estate.

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Kara Lamphere, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tedd Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.

TROY, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Operations Officer Andrew Bough has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard, a prestigious recognition honoring C-level executives whose leadership is advancing the housing and mortgage finance industry.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that President and CEO Brian Webster has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.

LEESBURG, Fla., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, September 6, Gator Harley-Davidson will transform into a high-energy casino floor for a cause that touches lives nationwide. The annual St. Jude Fundraiser, organized by Jan Wideman, will once again partner with Casino Party Planners Florida to create a Vegas-style experience benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

LANGHORNE, Pa., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oakridge Leaders, a Bucks County-based communications consultancy led by admissions and marketing strategist Ryan Abramson, today announced a renewed initiative to help high school students in Bucks County, Langhorne, and the greater Philadelphia region craft authentic, meaningful college application essays that reflect their unique voices and experiences.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Home, part of Lutheran Life Communities, has begun construction on a new state-of-the-art DaVita Dialysis Den on its Arlington Heights campus. The new six-chair facility, built in partnership with DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), will bring life-sustaining kidney care directly to Lutheran Home residents and, later, to the surrounding community.

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — StarknightMT, a leading provider of aftermarket UTV/ATV parts and accessories, is gearing up for a double celebration this September. The brand will showcase its trail-and-task-tested gear at the 2025 Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, California, from September 19-21 at Booth #4107-FZ.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is recommending that parents shield their children from invasive mental health screening in schools. To assist families, CCHR provides a downloadable Parent’s Exemption Form Prior to Mental Health and Psychological Screening or Counseling.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wells Fargo, the financial services leader dedicated to serving customers and their communities, and HANG Media, the award-winning fan engagement agency, are teaming up this fall to deliver a series of free virtual watch parties celebrating football and music.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Craft & Cause today announced the launch of Aztec Link Vodka, a premium spirit developed in collaboration with Aztec Link to provide support for San Diego State University Student-Athletes. With every bottle sold, $3 will be contributed to Aztec Link, helping fund Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities that benefit SDSU student-athletes.

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Finturf, a leading provider of point-of-sale financing solutions, and Energuy, the #1 contractor solution for permits and rebates, have partnered to introduce a powerful new incentive program aimed at supporting contractor success and promoting energy-efficient home improvements.

BUENA PARK, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Educational institutions from preschools to universities adopt AI-powered communication platform that eliminates traditional website barriers, GPT AI Corporation, Inc. today announced the launch of EdGPT.ai, an advanced conversational AI platform specifically designed for educational institutions, while declaring that “websites are a thing of the past” based on comprehensive research showing widespread website accessibility failures.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced today that its Mortgage Tech Day will take place September 14 at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston as part of its Fall conference, “CHEERS! Where Everyone Knows Your Name.”

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pokémon GO is about to enter a new era. Niantic (Scopely) has officially announced that the trainer level cap will be raised from 50 to 80 starting October 15, 2025, marking the biggest progression update in the game’s history since the jump from Level 40 to 50 in 2020, says LocaChange.

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mooresville Ford is proud to support Make-A-Wish(r) in bringing joy to a local teen through a heartwarming wish event. The dealership recently hosted a special surprise celebration on August 6th to honor Justin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, as his dream came to life.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its September guest lineup featuring four expert voices centered on best practices in loan administration, regulatory trends shaping the mortgage industry, the role of mortgage tech in secondary markets and innovation within the appraisal space.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MocPOGO, a pioneer in mobile location simulation technology, has announced the launch of its Pokémon GO Spoofer iOS solution that lets users spoof location on iPhone without computer. This breakthrough makes it easier than ever for Pokémon GO trainers to explore the world virtually, catch rare Pokémon, and join global raids – all from the palm of their hand.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Virginia, with locations in Newport News and Norfolk. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Tennessee, with locations in Chattanooga and Goodlettsville. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Widely regarded as “the CES for aviation,” FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport, returning to Long Beach, California in 2025. Join The Industry Group for this landmark event, once again co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, forming the largest and most influential gathering of air transport executives in North America.

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry.

ST. ALBANS, W.Va., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in West Virginia, with a location in St. Albans. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Ohio, with locations in Boardman, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, East Lake, Elyria and Massillon. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Pennsylvania, with locations in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Missouri, with locations in Independence, St. Joseph, Springfield, St. Louis and Warrensburg. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sokal is pleased to announce its official certification as a preferred provider for the INFINITI Retailer Website Program, effective August 18, 2025. As a certified partner, Sokal is now authorized to deliver website solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services to INFINITI retailers through the INFINITI Digital Program.

DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Michigan, with locations in Lansing, Livonia and Warren. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Medical Ethics has revealed that nearly 60% of people subjected to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), commonly called electroshock, reported they were not adequately informed about its serious risks. The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), which has documented psychiatric abuses for more than five decades, said the findings confirm what its own investigations have long shown: gross violations of informed consent rights.