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Rate-and-Term Refinances Surge 109% MoM in August as Mortgage Rates Decline
PLANO, Texas — 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 February 3-5, 2025
PLANO, Texas — 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….
Mooresville Ford Receives JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Ford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award, recognizing the dealership’s commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences. This accolade is awarded to a select group of car dealerships across the country that have demonstrated a high level of customer satisfaction and integrity in sales practices….
Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a CIA Operative’s Fight Against Trafficking
MADISON, Wis. — Kay Sparling, an international opera and sacred singer, brings a gripping tale of espionage and intrigue with her new spy thriller, “Mission: THAW” (ISBN: 978-1779419071; released Aug. 2024 through Tellwell Publishing). Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this novel is inspired by true events and follows the daring journey of Kaitlyn Stewart, a high-profile CIA operative, as she navigates a perilous mission to thwart a human trafficking cartel and prevent a global catastrophe….
MMI launches Refinder mortgage refinance tool to help lenders prepare for expected interest rate decline
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — 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: Andromeda Division Constellation Software’s Perseus Operating Group
AUSTIN, Texas — 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”)….
HitPaw Edimakor Win v3.2.3 Unveils Exciting New AI Avatar and Talking Photo Features with Lip Sync
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The latest HitPaw Edimakor release, v3.2.3, presents two features: AI Avatar and Talking Photo with Lip Sync. These features showcase state-of-the-art AI in an effort to take the level at which users interact with it even a notch higher, thus making digital communication more entertaining and realistic. The update positions HitPaw as a leading company in the field of multimedia content creation, offering solutions for personal and professional needs….
Matrix Advises Singer Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a Robison on its Sale to an Affiliate of Star Group, L.P.
RICHMOND, Va. — 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….
Inaugural Come Over October 2024 Campaign Gains Global Momentum
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Four months into the launch of the Come Over October inaugural campaign which encourages friends, family and colleagues to “come over” during the month of October to share wine and celebrate connection, the co-founders share that the wine industry and other supporters have helped raised over $100,000 in funding. COME TOGETHER – A Community for Wine Inc., creates campaigns and take a strong position on the relevance and significance of wine, historically and contemporarily….
Secured Signing announces On-Demand Notary service, for organizations and individuals to locate a notary
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — 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….