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Optimal Blue Brings AI-Powered Originator Assistant to Market, Helping Originators Present Best Possible Loan Options to Borrowers
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Originator Assistant, a powerful addition to the Optimal Blue PPE. Leveraging generative AI, Originator Assistant eliminates human bias in the loan structuring process and helps originators identify all options for a borrower, providing more ways to help consumers realize the American dream of homeownership….
Cloudvirga launches Tropos, a modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
IRVINE, Calif. — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences from initial application through clear-to-close. Designed with the flexibility to support a variety of consumer lending products, Tropos enhances Cloudvirga’s POS ecosystem with a modular, customer-first solution that helps lenders drive engagement, reduce time to close and establish lasting borrower relationships….
Vandalia Rental Launches Specialized Onsite Services for Trench Shoring Equipment, Elevating Safety and Efficiency in the Construction Industry
DAYTON, Ohio — Vandalia Rental is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new Specialized Onsite Services (SOS) focused on Trench Shoring equipment. This significant expansion underscores the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the construction industry while prioritizing safety and efficiency on job sites….
Tune into Timeless Elegance: The Retro Radio Collection by Vooglam
AUSTIN, Texas — Vooglam invites you to dial back to a golden era of charm and sophistication with the Retro Eyewear Collection. Evoking the spirit of classic airwaves and vintage soundscapes, this collection harmonizes the timeless beauty of the past with today’s contemporary flair. Designed for those who believe that true style never goes out of fashion, these frames are a perfect tribute to an era when every detail mattered….
Envoy Mortgage expands down payment assistance reach with Down Payment Resource partnership after successful pilot
ATLANTA, Ga. — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading provider of technology that connects homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Envoy Mortgage (Envoy) will implement DPR’s suite of software tools across its national footprint. The move follows a successful pilot and reflects Envoy’s commitment to expanding down payment assistance (DPA) offerings while maintaining operational efficiency and reducing repurchase risk….
Klingenstein Fields Advisors Expands Its South Florida Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Klingenstein Fields Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Havlicek, Client Development, Managing Director, to its South Florida team. He joins John A. Pavela, CFA, Senior Advisor, Partner, and Michael S. Schiff, J.D., AEP, TEP, Client Development, Managing Director, in its offices located at 515 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach….
iEmergent releases 2024 HMDA insights: IMBs dominate, refinances rise, equity gaps persist
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has released its analysis of 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. The insights, shared by iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli, highlight a modest market recovery from 2023 alongside deepening disparities in borrower outcomes and a reshuffling of lender dynamics….
Redox Therapeutics Signs Exclusive License Agreement with The Curators of the University of Missouri to Create Filtration Technology to Address Healthcare and Environmental Needs
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Redox Therapeutics announces the signing of an exclusive license agreement with The Curators of the University of Missouri acting by and through the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) for a patented polymer nanoparticles technology designed for endotoxin removal from fluids such as water, protein solutions and plasma….
Victorian Finance Switches to LiteSpeed by LenderLogix for Point-of-Sale
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 that Victorian Finance, an independent mortgage lending company, has implemented LiteSpeed™ to replace its legacy point-of-sale (POS) system. Victorian Finance will use LiteSpeed to provide borrowers with an automated, digital-first mortgage experience….
Honoring Monroe’s Birthday: New Study Highlights His Drafting of America’s First Organic Territorial Law
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — The James Monroe Memorial Foundation proudly announces the publication of “United States in Congress Assembled Delegate James Monroe: Architect of America’s First Organic Territorial Law,” a new paper by historian Stanley Y. Klos….