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FirstClose and Lateral Investment Management announce additional equity funding to support continued growth
AUSTIN, Texas — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the completion of an additional round of equity funding, which was led by existing investor Lateral Investment Management, based in San Mateo, California….
FICO Joins CapitalW Collective as Corporate Development Partner, Reinforcing Commitment to Industry Education and Innovation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces FICO® (NYSE:FICO), as a Corporate Development Partner – CapitalW Collective’s highest support tier. The partnership reinforces a shared mission to educate, elevate, and empower current and future leaders within mortgage….
Luvme Hair Highlights Protective and Stylish Wig Options for Fall
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Luvme Hair, a trusted leader in premium human hair lace wigs and extensions, has introduced a stunning new collection of long hair wigs for women, designed to enhance both style and confidence. This fall season, the collection combines the elegance of human hair extensions with effortless versatility, offering protective options that cater to various hair needs….
Optimal Blue continues to debut new innovations across complete capital markets platform ahead of MBA Annual Convention and Expo
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today announced the launch of a new data solution to deliver increased market transparency, as well as three major platform enhancements focused on pricing accuracy, trade execution and counterparty management. Released ahead of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, and as the company prepares for its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, these innovations reinforce Optimal Blue’s commitment to delivering solutions that position lenders to drive operational excellence and boost competitive performance….
California Safe Schools Marks 27 Years of Transformative Environmental Advocacy
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Since its founding in 1998, California Safe Schools (CSS) has been at the forefront of protecting children, educators, and communities from toxic exposures. Through tireless advocacy, innovative policies, and community engagement, CSS has led groundbreaking efforts to promote safer school environments, advance environmental justice, and ensure transparency in environmental health….
New Jersey’s Save LBI Calls for Accountability on Offshore Wind Decommissioning, Urges U.S. Dept. of Interior to Reverse Previously Approved Deferrals
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to end the egregious practice of letting operators of offshore wind farms postpone providing financial assurance earmarked for the future decommissioning and removal of turbines and related infrastructure….
iEmergent puts HMDA benchmarking, market analysis and broker insights at lenders’ fingertips with newest set of market intelligence dashboards
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced three new market intelligence dashboards that give mortgage lenders immediate, data-driven visibility into competitive benchmarking, market trends and broker performance….
LenderLogix Q3 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Reveals Subtle Shifts in Pre-Approval Volume and Post-App Behavior
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 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 third quarter (Q3) of 2025….
Survey of World’s Archives Yields First Ever Master Directory, Boosting Access to History and Scientific Data
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Newsjunkie, the journalism site known for “Who’s Behind the News” articles, announced today the release of Guide to Public Archives, the news industry’s first comprehensive directory of historical, cultural, and scientific archives maintained for public access. The Guide is designed to serve researchers seeking information from the astonishing array of curated collections across the globe, some dating as far back as the 13th century….
Neurology, Psychiatry and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC) Launches New Website to Better Support Patients
BLUE BELL, Pa. — The team at Neurology, Psychiatry, and Balance Therapy Center (NPBTC) aims to treat the whole person, including the part that needs information or scheduling functionality online. With that in mind, the practice has retooled its website….