Business, Reports and Studies

MCT Reports a 20.9% Increase In Mortgage Lock Volume Amidst Rising Rates

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has reported a 20.9% increase in mortgage lock volume in February compared to the previous month. To gain comprehensive insights into the market dynamics, industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report.

This month's increase comes against a backdrop of rising interest rates, a robust jobs market, and a stronger-than-predicted CPI report. Despite the prevailing market conditions, the twenty percent increase in mortgage lock volume showcases positive buyer sentiment within the industry. However, it's important to note that this month-over-month uptick represents a relative change, reflective of the traditionally slower winter buying season.

Looking ahead, the Federal Reserve will closely monitor forthcoming non-farm payroll and inflation reports to inform decisions regarding potential rate adjustments. Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director and Head of Trading at MCT, emphasized the significance of these impending reports, stating, "The upcoming non-farm payroll and CPI reports will have a significant impact on the decision for the upcoming Fed meeting in terms of forward guidance. If we continue to see higher than anticipated job and inflation reports, we could see market expectations start to push rate cuts out to Q3 or later which could act to depress mortgage volume."\Bottom of Form

To access the comprehensive insights provided by MCT's Lock Volume Indices, interested parties are encouraged to download the full report - https://mct-trading.com/press-release/20-percent-increase-mortgage-lock-volume-amidst-rising-rates/.

MCT's Lock Volume Indices present a snapshot of rate lock volume activity in the residential mortgage industry broken out by lock type (purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance) across a broad diversity of lenders (e.g., sizes, products/services offered, business models) from MCT's national footprint.

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT's stewardship. MCT's technology and know-how continue to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, hedged, traded, and valued - offering clients the tools to perform under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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Awards and Honors, Business

Down Payment Resource’s Veronica Khandelwal named to National Mortgage Professional’s 2024 Women of Inspiration list

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Vice President, Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Relations, Veronica Khandelwal, has been named to the 2024 Women of Inspiration list by National Mortgage Professional, an American Business Media publication.

Khandelwal combines her passion for affordable lending with broad mortgage product development experience to help lenders connect consumers with homebuyer assistance programs nationwide. She was brought on by DPR to manage its HFA relationships, and she has since been promoted twice for her exemplary leadership. More recently, Khandelwal has helped hire, train and manage DPA and HFA experts dedicated to taking the industry-first homebuyer assistance platform to the next level, nearly doubling the size of the team.

Prior to Down Payment Resource, Khandelwal worked in mortgage product development at Fifth Third Bank, where she was the go-to subject matter expert for all affordable lending programs.

"We are extremely proud of Veronica and agree wholeheartedly that she's an exemplary woman of influence on many fronts," said Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource. "Her passion for helping historically underserved homebuyers is only matched by her passion for helping lenders uplift buyers by training them on programs designed to help consumers afford the upfront costs of a mortgage loan - one of the most significant financial barriers to homeownership."

"Being recognized on the Women of Inspiration list is a profound honor and a testament to the collective effort of our team at Down Payment Resource," said Khandelwal. "This accolade not only highlights my personal commitment to making homeownership more accessible but also shines a light on the importance of affordable lending programs in empowering consumers and transforming lives. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this mission and to be part of a movement that champions inclusion and equality in the mortgage industry. Together, we are breaking down barriers to homeownership and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future."

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions. With a database that tracks more than 2,200 programs and toolsets for mortgage lenders, multiple listing services and API users, DPR helps housing professionals connect homebuyers with the assistance they need. DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 600,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

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Awards and Honors, Business, Porch Group Inc

Floify’s Sofia Rossato honored with National Mortgage Professional’s 2024 Women of Inspiration award

BOULDER, Colo. -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that President and General Manager Sofia Rossato has been recognized as a National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 2024 Woman of Inspiration. The award recognizes women who are trailblazers, visionaries and leaders in the mortgage industry.

Rossato was tapped to lead Floify in Spring 2022 after its acquisition by Porch Group. Taking the helm of a fintech during a historically brutal housing market, Rossato proved her mettle as a leader by strengthening Floify's market footprint with customer empathy and business acumen.

During her time at Floify, Rossato has overseen the rapid rollout of features to help lenders and broker customers optimize operations and improve borrower service, such as verification of income and employment waterfall and dual Automatic Underwriting System functionality. Rossato also oversaw the roll-out of Floify Broker Edition and led the company to become a Technology Industry Partner for NAMB.

"I am deeply honored to be named a Woman of Influence, a recognition that reflects the collective effort and dedication of the entire Floify team," said Rossato. "Together, we have navigated through challenging times, driven by our commitment to innovation and excellence in service to our clients. Our goal has always been to make the mortgage process more accessible, efficient and user-friendly for everyone involved, from lenders and brokers to the end borrowers. This accolade reinforces our mission to transform the mortgage industry through technology and compassion. I am inspired by the progress we've made and am excited for the future."

Prior to Floify, Rossato was managing director and COO for the billion-dollar information division of $17B fintech, IHS Markit. She also was CEO of SnapEngage, an omni-channel messaging platform and early adopter of AI.

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Business, Industrial SalesLeads Inc, Manufacturing, Reports and Studies

February 2024 Jumps to a Strong 150 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the February 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector as compared to 150 in January 2024.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

* Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 134 New Projects

* Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 61 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

* New Construction - 46 New Projects

* Expansion - 38 New Projects

* Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 68 New Projects

* Plant Closings - 15 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

Ohio - 16

Indiana - 12

Georgia - 10

New York - 9

Texas - 8

Illinois - 7

Massachusetts - 7

Michigan - 7

North Carolina - 7

Quebec - 7

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of February, our research team identified 19 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Micron Technology Inc., who is planning to invest $100 billion for the construction of a 7.2 million sf manufacturing complex in CLAY, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in phases, with completion slated for 2030.

TOP 10 TRACKED INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING PROJECTS:

NEW YORK:
Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $12 billion for the construction of a 358,000 sf manufacturing facility on their manufacturing campus in MALTA, NY. The project includes the expansion of their existing plant. Construction is expected to start in 2025.

NORTH DAKOTA:
Mining company is planning to invest $2 billion for the construction of an iron manufacturing facility in UNDERWOOD, ND. They have recently received approval for the project.

NEW YORK:
EV mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility in BUFFALO, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA:
Battery mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a 500,000 sf manufacturing facility in GREENVILLE, SC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2025, with completion slated for late 2027.

FLORIDA:
Clean hydrogen and solar technology company is planning to invest $450 million for the construction of a hydrogen processing and solar panel manufacturing facility in KISSIMMEE, FL. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2024, with completion slated for 2027.

GEORGIA:
Solar panel glass mfr. and recycling company is planning to invest $344 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in CEDARTOWN, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

WISCONSIN:
Plumbing equipment mfr. is planning to invest $340 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in DICKEYVILLE, WI. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

MARYLAND:
Biopharmaceutical company is planning to invest $300 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a recently leased 84,000 sf processing facility at 9950 Medical Center Dr. in ROCKVILLE, MD. Completion is slated for 2026.

WASHINGTON:
Wood pellet mfr. is planning to invest $250 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in PORT OF LONGVIEW, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in Summer 2024, with completion slated for early 2025.

INDIANA:
Recycled paper products mfr. is planning to invest $130 million for the construction of a 350,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility on Park Rd. in ANDERSON, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for your internal sales team. Visit us at salesleadsinc.com.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including:

* Industrial Manufacturing

* Plastics

* Food and Beverage

* Metals

* Power Generation

* Pulp Paper and Wood

* Oil and Gas

* Mining and Aggregates

* Chemical

* Research and Development

* Distribution and Supply Chain

* Pipelines

* Pharmaceutical

* Misc. Industrial Buildings

* Waste Water Treatment

* Data Centers

LEARN MORE: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

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Business, Software

LenderLogix Announces POS Integration with Informative Research’s AccountChek to Enhance the Mortgage Borrower Experience

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, announced the integration of AccountChek by Informative Research into its point-of-sale system LiteSpeed. This integration blends AccountChek's pioneering verification technology into LiteSpeed to seamlessly enhance the borrower experience and optimize the loan origination process to ensure a smooth experience for borrowers and users alike.

"Enhancing our clients' tech stacks with simple, digital-first tools is the foundation of our company's mission, and it's integrations like these that help us further that mission," said LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "By leveraging AccountChek's advanced verification capabilities, we can provide LOs with greater efficiency and accuracy, ensuring all parties experience the highest service standards."

AccountChek by Informative Research streamlines the lending process by providing advanced verification capabilities and seamless data integration for lenders and borrowers alike. With AccountChek's Verification of Assets (VOA), LenderLogix clients can expect enhanced efficiency and accuracy in the loan origination process, with VOA orders routed through the Encompass loan number and documents and data populating directly into the Encompass loan file. The VOA data will flow directly into the automated underwriting systems at the GSEs, allowing the lender seamless access to programs like Day 1 Certainty®, Asset and Income Modeler (AIM) and pre-close employment verifications.

"The integration of AccountChek into the LenderLogix LiteSpeed platform demonstrates our shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction while also enabling LenderLogix's clients to streamline the underwriting process by obtaining key verifications at the point of application," said Informative Research's Head of AccountChek Brian Francis. "We look forward to continuing our partnership to deliver impactful innovation to the mortgage lending community and help lenders advance their digital transformation efforts."

About Informative Research:

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves over 3,000 mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com/.

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.informativeresearch.com/accountchek/

https://lenderlogix.com/litespeed-point-of-sale

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Business, Donald Adamov DPM

Longstanding Spring Hill Podiatrist Is Now Part of Modern Foot & Ankle

SPRING HILL, Fla. -- Modern Foot & Ankle has entered Hernando County. A top Spring Hill, Florida, podiatrist, Donald Adamov, DPM, recently joined Modern Foot & Ankle, which now operates the location of his former clinic. Dr. Adamov will continue to serve as the sole practitioner of the office while leveraging the group's advanced resources to better help his established and new patients.

Dr. Adamov says he eagerly welcomed the opportunity to join the renowned Florida healthcare group.

"I am excited to tap into the resources that the group can provide to continue to deliver exceptional care to my patients," he said. "I look forward to caring for my neighbors and friends for years to come."

Additionally, Dr. Adamov feels that his practice philosophy aligns with Modern Foot & Ankle's approach.

"I have already met with the management of this group, and they share the same approach that I do, which is to put the patient first," he explained. "Too many practices are being more and more driven by the money-first approach. It's refreshing to work with a group that keeps patient well-being a top priority."

Dr. Adamov brings more than 20 years of expertise to Modern Foot & Ankle and specializes in bunion surgery and minimally-invasive procedures. He has been a trusted podiatric resource in Spring Hill for the past 10 years.

"Many of my patients return years later and send family members to me as well, which makes me feel good as a provider," Dr. Adamov shared.

Modern Foot & Ankle's expansion into Hernando County represents its dedication to bringing high-quality, patient-focused care to new and different areas. Located at 10441 Quality Drive in Spring Hill, this addition also marks a significant milestone: it is the group's 17th clinic. The other locations are spread throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Palm Beach, Florida.

For appointments and inquiries, patients can visit http://book.mfahealth.com/ or call 1-844-MODERN9.

About Modern Foot & Ankle(r):

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.(r) Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics across Florida. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule. For more information, visit https://www.modernfootankle.com/.

RELATED LINKS:
https://www.modernfootankle.com/podiatrists/dr-donald-adamov
https://www.modernfootankle.com/locations/spring-hill
https://www.modernfootankle.com/podiatric-clinics/all-locations

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Awards and Honors, Business, Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue’s Mike Schommer Honored as a 2024 HousingWire Finance Leader

PLANO, Texas -- Today, Optimal Blue announced its vice president of finance, Mike Schommer, has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Finance Leader. The award program celebrates senior finance executives who have exhibited exceptional leadership in corporate finance, capital markets, and accounting within the mortgage and real estate sectors.

Schommer is a veteran financial professional with over 30 years of experience operating in the housing finance industry. His significant contributions to Optimal Blue include leading the company's spin-off from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and constructing a best-in-class financial planning and analysis function. Schommer's proficiency in managing third-party audit relationships and his skill in engaging with the investment community have set him apart as a leader in his field. A valued member of Optimal Blue's executive team, Schommer is relied on as a steady source of advice and counsel.

"Mike Schommer's impact on Optimal Blue cannot be overstated. His strategic financial management, coupled with his unwavering dedication to our team and values, has been a driving force behind our success," said Optimal Blue interim CEO Scott Smith. "This recognition by HousingWire is a testament to his hard work, expertise and leadership. We are incredibly proud to have Mike as part of our executive team and are excited to see his continued influence on our growth and innovation."

"Even the best business operators, innovators and entrepreneurs have no chance at winning or growing without creative, diligent and strategic financial management and execution," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The executives recognized in the 2024 HousingWire Finance Leaders program represent the strategic finance leaders that unlock and empower progress. They navigate capital markets, execute strategic growth initiatives and facilitate accretive M&A deals. The 2024 Finance Leaders exemplify excellence."

About Optimal Blue:

Optimal Blue is a market leader in mortgage secondary marketing technology. The company facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants through its Marketplace Platform, actionable data, and technology vendor connections. The platform supports a range of functions for originators and investors to automate and optimize core processes related to product, pricing, and eligibility, hedge analytics, MSR valuation, loan trading, social media compliance, and counterparty oversight. The company's premier products are used by 68% of the top 500 mortgage lenders in the U.S. For more information on Optimal Blue's end-to-end secondary marketing automation, visit OptimalBlue.com.

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author George Tanabe, Books and Publishing, Business, Entertainment, General Editorial, Product Launches

The Shady Side of Virtue – Japanese Transgressions in Early 20th Century Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Set in the tumultuous world of colonialism, technological revolution and intercultural entanglements in early 1900s, Deuxmers Publishing releases "Miki's Mad" by George Tanabe (ISBN: 978-91944521219). A telling of love, family, pride, and delusions arising from the collisions between perception and misperception, sanity and madness, and virtue and vice.

Tanabe, who is a recipient of the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation and the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun awards, tells the tragicomic story of a Japanese immigrant: On a steamship from Japan to Hawaii, Shuzo Taga discovers Miki, a young woman who is slowly going mad-angry, insane and wildly funny - and yet she, sustained by the spirit of a devious cat, enables him to turn his fantasies into cash.

This picaresque tale plays on stereotypes that our protagonist hijacks as he out-whites the haoles, out-yellows the Japanese, out-browns the Hawaiians, and in the end, outsmarts himself.

While "Miki's Mad" portrays a charming but conniving protagonist, it should be remembered that the honest and hardworking issei pioneers also had shadier sides to their lives involving adultery, moonshining, theft and prostitution. In 1901, for example, 93 percent of the known prostitutes in Honolulu were Japanese women under the control of a certain Masudo-san. "Miki's Mad" taps into this underside and portrays the adventures of lovable characters freely deploying guts and ingenuity as they search for better lives.

Further information: https://www.deuxmers.com/authors/george-tanabe/mikis-mad

About George Tanabe:

George Tanabe, Professor Emeritus of Religion at the University of Hawaii, earned a Ph.D. in Japanese religions (esp. Buddhism) from Columbia University. His academic books have been published by university presses at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Hawaii. For promoting cultural understanding between Japan and the United States, he was awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation in 2007 and the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun in 2012.

About Deuxmers Publishing:

Founded in 2011 in Hawaii, Deuxmers Publishing is an independent publisher of fiction, poetry and photography books, with a mission of preserving individual voices and visions to be made available for future generations. Learn more at: https://www.deuxmers.com/.

Related link: https://www.deuxmers.com/

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Advertising and Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships, Business, iSport360, Software, Sports and Activities, youth sports software

Sports Parenting Email Newsletter Surpasses 3.5M Subscribers, Now the most read Newsletter in Youth Sports

PLANO, Texas -- Six months ago iSport360 partnered with Stack Sports to launch a free weekly newsletter which has now become the largest sports parenting newsletter in youth sports today. With 3.5 million sports parent readers, many of whom are also coaches and sports organizers, the newsletter focuses on helping families play more and worry less. The curated newsletter includes stories about understanding the sports parent psyche, helping coaches and parents work together, nurturing empowered young athletes, nutrition and hydration for a healthy athlete, supporting players' physical and mental health, and so much more.

Why is this important and necessary?

Today's sports parents are heavily invested in their kids' activities both financially and emotionally. With over 60 million kids playing organized sports in the US, there are millions of parents seeking quality information, trusted guidance, empathy, and some light-hearted humor to help them be a positive force for their athletes.

"Like so many sports parents and volunteer coaches, my inbox is bombarded with sales and marketing emails disguised as helpful newsletters. We wanted to provide a genuinely free, helpful, positive, and fun newsletter that sports parents would value and engage with," said Ian Goldberg, CEO of iSport360 and Editor of the newsletter.

"We know that the health and success of athletes in Youth Sports is heavily impacted by how parents view and interact with sports. We want to help parents sift through the noise to find quality content that can help them," said Brandon Shangraw, SVP of Innovation and Marketing. "For us, this is more than a newsletter, it's an opportunity to help families play more while ensuring the next generation of athletes have fun while competing."

With an average engagement rate of 65%, the newsletter is not only well-received by readers but also by world-class companies that want to support the youth sports community. Sponsors such as Marriott, Avis, Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young are engaging readers in a contextually relevant way that is impossible on other social channels and youth sports platforms.

"We are connecting our sports parent readers with world-class, perfect-fit partners in travel, healthy foods and snacks, hydration, health and wellness, and athletic apparel, and because we value our readers, we are extremely choosy about what partner we will work with. Our goal is to provide value to our readers in all facets of our newsletter," said Amy Masters, Head of Marketing for iSport360 and newsletter co-editor.

To sign up for the newsletter and start receiving valuable insights and resources for youth sports, visit https://isport360.com/the-youth-sports-survival-guide/ and subscribe today.

About iSport360:

iSport360 is a revolutionary youth sports software platform that is changing the culture of youth sports. Over 3.5 million youth sports athletes, sports organizers, coaches, and parents depend on iSport360 to set goals and share training videos, practice assignments, schedules, 360-degree feedback, player evaluations, sticker rewards, best practices, and a virtual team locker room. Our newsletter, app, and eBooks help all stakeholders collaborate so players can develop athletic skills and life skills. That's why we have been endorsed and recognized by the biggest organizations in youth sports.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations.

Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Business, Software

MCT Releases Custom TBA Indications to Provide Price Discovery for Illiquid Coupons

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of pricing indications for the to-be-announced mortgage-backed securities (TBAs) used by mortgage lenders to hedge their open mortgage pipelines. TBA indications improve transparency in illiquid market segments and act as a key reference point on lenders' unique executions - critical data for generating accurate front-end borrower pricing.

"TBA indications can now be electronically requested ad hoc by mortgage lenders from multiple approved broker-dealers," said Phil Rasori, COO at MCT. "For the first time, lenders have a custom reference point to their own TBA execution rather than working solely from market-wide pricing that may not be applicable to them."

TBAs are the forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities used across the industry to hedge open mortgage pipelines against changes in interest rates during the origination process. With this latest development, MCT clients are able to make timely, on-demand pricing indication requests for specific coupons in the TBA market. This new price discovery is a significant benefit to mortgage lenders, since traditionally only the most liquid coupons are visible on standard market pricing reference tools.

"I needed pricing visibility on the GNMA 7.5% coupon, but there was no screen pricing available," said Nick LaClair, Pricing Strategy and Analytics Manager, AVP at Embrace Home Loans. "Being able to electronically request and receive these indications enabled me to navigate the illiquid segments of the market and produce more accurate pricing, allowing us to offer more pricing options to our customers in a very challenging environment."

MCT is proud to offer this new pricing service that is made possible through a technology licensing arrangement with leading fintech Agile Trading Technologies. Agile operates a request for quote (RFQ) platform that connects mortgage lenders with broker-dealers of all sizes.

Please contact MCT to learn more about how TBA indications help improve secondary market performance, at: https://mct-trading.com/contact/.

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT's stewardship. MCT's technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged - offering clients the tools to perform under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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