Texas Business
One Man’s Tragedy Becomes a Treasure: Announcing the Release of ‘Concrete Dreams’
AUSTIN, Texas — A local Austin man, Woody Shea, stood at the pinnacle of his career as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a multinational corporation. A leader, innovator, and problem-solver, his days were filled with high-stakes decisions and groundbreaking technology. But in 2019, life took an unexpected turn, leading him to release a book of poetry, “Concrete Dreams” (ISBN: 979-8328164092)….
Mortgage Interest Rate Sensitivity Triggers 25% Spike in May Rate-and-Term Refinance Activity
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today released its May 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a 25.6% month-over-month (MoM) spike in rate-and-term mortgage refinances. The spike was a response to a modest drop in the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming rate, which ended the month at 7.02%….
Optimal Blue Names Joe Tyrrell Chief Executive Officer
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today announced the appointment of Joe Tyrrell as CEO. Tyrrell succeeds interim CEO Scott Smith of Optimal Blue’s parent company, Constellation Software Inc. Tyrrell brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage, finance, and technology industries to Optimal Blue….
ProNotary Enhances Business Efficiency with Advanced Remote Online Notarization Solutions
DALLAS, Texas — ProNotary, a pioneering force in the remote online notarization industry, is proud to announce its continued commitment to transforming the landscape of notary services through cutting-edge remote online notarization (RON) solutions. Founded in 2018, ProNotary has been at the forefront of innovation, providing businesses with a comprehensive suite of notarization software designed to meet the evolving needs of the digital age….
Click n’ Close to Receive Top Lender Award at USDA’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program Ceremony
ADDISON, Texas — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that it will be honored with a top lender award at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program ceremony. This recognition underscores Click n’ Close’s commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative loan programs….
Optimal Blue Announces ‘Optimize Your Advantage’ to Showcase How Its Capital Markets Platform Puts Lenders in Control of Their Margins
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue announced the launch of its Optimize Your Advantage campaign in advance of the MBA Secondary and Capital Markets Conference. This comprehensive brand initiative highlights the value and innovation the company delivers to clients. Through Optimal Blue’s position as the housing industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform, lenders and other market participants have greater control of their profit margins, giving them distinct advantages, regardless of market conditions….
Mortgage Purchase Lock Counts See First YoY Gain Since Fed Rate Hikes Began Two Years Ago
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today released its April 2024 Originations Market Monitor report, which reveals the first year-over-year increase in purchase mortgage lock counts since the Federal Reserve initiated rate hikes in March 2022….
Stack Sports launches Stack Rewards to Save Youth Sports Families $100M
DALLAS, Texas — Stack Sports, the leading provider of youth sports software has launched a new rewards program delivering significant savings to youth sports families in the United States and North America. With Stack Rewards, families can earn cashback on everyday shopping and access special offers and deals to help pay for sports, resulting in projected savings of $100 million annually….
Elevated Roofing Launches Emergency Response Team for Hail Damage in the Dallas Area
DALLAS, Texas — Elevated Roofing is pleased to announce its emergency response team equipped to handle the urgent needs of homeowners in the aftermath of hail storms across the Dallas area. Elevated Roofing promises to deliver 24/7 emergency roof tarping and repair services, mitigating further damage to properties affected by severe weather….
Stack Sports Surges Forward: Doubles in Size and Reaches 50 Million Users Globally in 2023
DALLAS, Texas — Stack Sports, the largest provider of sports management solutions, camps, recruiting, and elite player development software, proudly reflects on a year of unprecedented growth and success in 2023. Building upon its commitment to grow participation and transform the sports experience, Stack Sports has doubled in size over the past three years, now serving over 50 million users worldwide….