San Diego Business
SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — SIP San Diego announces their first event of 2025, the SIP @ Seaport Art & Wine+ Festival! Featuring a day filled with art, delicious drinks, food and good vibes, the event happens Saturday, June 21, 2025 in the Lighthouse District at Seaport Village. Guests sip on locally crafted wine and other libations, explore artists’ work, snack on charcuterie, and enjoy live music in the beautiful setting of Seaport Village….
Deemed Wild and Dangerous – But Fish & Game Can’t Produce a Single Document or Respond to Our Records Request
LA MESA, Calif. — On February 12, 2025, a formal Public Records Act (PRA) request was submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission seeking documentation to justify the classification of domestic ferrets as “not normally domesticated in California” by LegalizeFerrets.org. The request specifically asked for any scientific studies, internal memos, environmental risk assessments, or correspondence used to uphold the ongoing prohibition of domestic ferrets under Title 14, Section 671 of the California Code of Regulations….
Mortgage Lenders Lifted by Collaboration During Extended Period of Margin Compression, Regulatory Chaos, and Technology Transformation, reports The Mortgage Collaborative
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety….
The Mortgage Collaborative Welcomes New Lender Members and Preferred Partners to Its Expanding Network
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, proudly announces the addition of several new lender members and preferred partners to its growing community. These organizations join TMC’s network of industry leaders committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence….
The Mortgage Collaborative Helps Lender Member Resolve VA Loan Issue, Restoring Lender Authority
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has once again demonstrated the power of its network by swiftly assisting lenders to resolve a critical VA lending issue that had stalled loan processing nationwide. Through rapid collaboration, direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the persistence of key TMC members, impacted lenders regained their VA underwriting and insurance authority in just one week-ensuring veterans could move forward with their home purchases….
CapitalW Collective Collaborates with Citizens to Advance Women in Mortgage Capital Markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — CapitalW Collective, a leading non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation of women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Citizens as a Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets industry by providing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, particularly for underrepresented professionals….
California Ferret Advocates Push Forward – Support Needed for Petition 2025-003!
LA MESA, Calif. — Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California’s outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today….
Collaboration Between MCT and Fannie Mae Improves Pricing for Mortgage Sellers on Select Loans
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced their integration with Fannie Mae’s new Loan Pricing API. By combining various price factors and utilizing a broader set of data found in bid tapes, the new API provides greater price transparency on certain loans. This is the latest in a series of recent collaborations between MCT and Fannie Mae intended to provide additional benefit and value to mortgage secondary market participants….
Local Author Launches New Non-Profit Called Neighbors as Family Inspired by her First Novel, ‘A Walk Down Rushville’
LA JOLLA, Calif. — La Jolla resident Barbara Burton (also known as Barbara Graf) has launched the non-profit organization Neighbors as Family (NAF), aimed at supporting individuals to make connections and create a chosen family in their neighborhoods. There are many people who are no longer connected to their birth family, whether because of dysfunction, estrangement, loss or other reasons….
MCT Reports 28% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Heading into Spring Season
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to download the full report for a detailed analysis….