California Business
The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry’s greatest strength: connection….
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
IRVINE, Calif. — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems….
PDFgear for iPad Brings Liquid Glass Design and Best Free PDF Editing to Everyone
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — PDFgear today introduced a stunning new version for iPadOS 26, reimagining how PDFs look and flow on the iPad. Built on Apple’s Liquid Glass design language, the new version delivers a fluid, dynamic PDF editing experience. With refined visuals and intuitive multitasking, PDFgear for iPad offers users a more productive, elegant way to work with PDFs….
Richburg Entertainment’s King Gaines to Release New Conscious Rap Single ‘Grinding All My Life’ on November 14, 2025
RICHMOND, Calif. — Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single “Grinding All My Life” on November 14, 2025 through Richburg Entertainment. The track delivers a raw and uplifting message of perseverance, ambition, and personal growth, representing the heart and soul of Richmond, California….
Champion Women and Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief in Ninth Circuit Challenging NCAA Settlement That Entrenches Inequity and Silences Athletes’ Voices
OAKLAND, Calif. — Champion Women, together with Wrestle Like A Girl, the Women’s Golf Coaches Association, and the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, announced today that they have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (No. 25-4190). According to Liberty Law, Inc., the filing supports a slew of objectors challenging the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion settlement….
A New Kind of Welcome: Hillcrest Invites Older Adults to Try Its Wellness Lifestyle – Before Moving In
LA VERNE, Calif. — Hillcrest, one of Southern California’s leading Continuing Care Retirement Communities, invites older adults to join a truly special health and wellness program. For a limited time, anyone who joins Hillcrest’s Resident Registrant List will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Hillcrest Aquatic and Fitness Center….
OC Videography Launches Officially in Orange County, Expanding Professional Video Production for Businesses, Events, and Podcasts
SANTA ANA, Calif. — OC Videography, a full-service video production company, has officially launched its new website, offering commercial, podcast, event, and documentary production services throughout Southern California….
Secured Signing and Reality Defender Partner to End Deepfake Fraud
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We’ve partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services….
Informative Research EVP of Product Management Steve Schulz Named 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Product Management Steve Schulz has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is transforming the housing and mortgage finance industry….
DocMagic’s Brian D. Pannell earns second HousingWire Tech Trendsetter honor
TORRANCE, Calif. — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that its Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell has been named one of HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters. This marks Pannell’s second time receiving the award, an uncommon distinction that highlights his enduring leadership and influence in advancing digital mortgage transformation….