Terry Windall

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- BlipCut, the leading AI video translation platform, is thrilled to announce an incredible 60% discount in this Halloween season. With cutting-edge AI technology, you can effortlessly transform your videos into over 130 languages, makeing your content worldwide. This is a golden opportunity for video creators to enhance their projects and break language barriers.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw is a leading multimedia solution provider specializing in photo and video, audio editing tools. This Halloween, HitPaw is stirring up some thrilling surprises! We are proud to announce our Halloween Co-Branded Campaign, featuring exclusive bundles in collaboration with Tenorshare and 4DDiG with up to 75% off.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- The New Jersey citizens group Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI) today rebuked the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for issuing a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that blatantly ignores critical environmental impacts for offshore wind development in six lease areas off the coast of New Jersey and New York in a region known as the New York Bight. The area lies to the north of the controversial Atlantic Shores South project (OCS-A 0499) off the southern coast of New Jersey, which received federal approval in July.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- Loosid, the leading sober app dedicated to building a supportive community and safe dating space for those in recovery, is excited to announce the launch of the Loosid Marketplace. This innovative initiative offers Loosid members exclusive discounts on a wide range of services and products that align with a sober lifestyle, reinforcing the message that sobriety is not the end of fun but the beginning of countless new opportunities.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, today announced several enhancements to its customer acquisition marketplace, FormFree Exchange (FFX). Topping the list of enhancements is the auto-matching capability, connecting borrowers and lenders in seconds.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights Italy (CCHR) demands an end to involuntary commitment and other human rights violations. Hundreds marched through the streets of Milan last month to the Milan Fiera City Convention Center, demanding that the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) annual congress implement the UN's October 2023 mental health guidelines.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today an improvement to functionality through customizable duration analysis for specified loan products. Mortgage lenders using the comprehensive capital markets platform MCTlive! now have the ability to increase, review, and refine the granularity of their spec durations, leading to more precise hedging and reduced basis risk.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- The holiday spirit will be brought to life once again with the "Holiday Pops Spectacular" taking place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. This will be the Golden State Pops Orchestra's long-awaited return to the venue, last performing in Redondo Beach back in 2015.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the launch of its "Done For You" eClosing program. This innovative offering provides lenders with the fastest path to eClosings while requiring minimal effort, effectively addressing common hurdles that have traditionally impeded eClosing implementation.

Massachusetts Newswire: -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced two significant enhancements to its Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program. These updates will help make homeownership more accessible and financially advantageous for a broader range of buyers in today's competitive housing market.

LONDON, U.K., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Transmonkey, a cutting-edge AI translation company, today announced the launch of its comprehensive translation suite, designed to break language barriers across various media formats. The suite includes tools for document, video, image, and audio translation, supporting over 130 languages.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Domaine Carneros, grower producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, announces the unveiling of one of wine country's swankiest new venues, the Salon des Rêves. Imagined as a speakeasy style lounge where locals and visitors can experience luxury offerings of oysters, caviar, ceviche and tinned fish, in addition to the winery's wide selection of accompaniments including local charcuterie, smoked salmon, vegan cheese and macarons.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw, a leading multimedia software developer, is about to launch the highly anticipated version 2.2.0 of HitPaw VoicePea. HitPaw VoicePea V2.2.0 introduces a new and powerful Audio Enhancer feature to help users get a higher quality audio experience.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the iPhone 16 hits the market and sells out quickly, users are eager for a seamless way to move their WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone. The transition has always been tricky, but Tenorshare is here to simplify it.

FAIRFAX STATION, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Communications Services, a joint venture between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS) and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), proudly announces its selection as one of ten (10) awardees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. With a total ordering ceiling of $2.44 billion, this IDIQ will play a vital role in transforming VA's digital services, ultimately enhancing experiences for millions of Veterans and VA employees.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced US Mortgage Corporation, a nationwide mortgage lender, has selected LiteSpeed to automate its mortgage process and provide its borrowers a digital-first borrower experience.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 1st Edge, a leading Small Business provider to the Department of Defense, has been awarded a $35.8 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract by the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). The three-year contract focuses on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) prototypes to enhance space and missile defense mission effectiveness.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that RanLife Home Loans (RanLife) based in Sandy, Utah, has signed a seven-year agreement for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and additional Dark Matter technologies.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Movement Climbing Yoga and Fitness, the nation's largest community of indoor climbing, yoga and fitness facilities, is thrilled to announce a special event featuring Red Bull athlete and Olympian Natalia Grossman at their Movement RiNo gym in Denver on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deeply spiritual entrepreneur Fadi Arnout is the focus of an intriguing new biography by author E. A. Peters, titled "The Power Of His Bread: True Life Story Of Fadi Arnaout" (ISBN: 978-0228888246; released August, 2024 through Tellwell Publishing). This captivating narrative explores Arnout's remarkable journey, detailing his struggles and successes in America, all through the lens of his prophetic dreams that have shaped his life and continue to guide his future.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced it has made its Verification Platform solution available in the Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) Exchange℠ service network to streamline verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) for more lenders.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) proudly reflects on the success of A Mile Above: TMC Denver, a conference environment renowned for its ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry by fostering collaboration and innovation among attendees. The event, which took place from September 7-10, 2024, provided a truly memorable experience, beginning with an energetic opening reception at Meow Wolf and concluding with a stunning sunset reception at Red Rocks Trading Post.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Thomas Padlan-Malm, an American Postal Workers Union presidential candidate, has launched "If I Were Postmaster General" to exhibit the strategic thinking and planning mistakes most make. The union advocate uses the United States Postal Service's activities from 2019 to 2024 as a case study to show a cascade of common strategic planning flaws.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q3 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The Q3 report saw the number of national homebuyer assistance programs increase by 29 to 2,444.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) President Sandra J. Evers-Manly is pleased to announce the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF), will take place November 15, 2024; and is kicking off with its historic opening event, "Great Night in Black Hollywood," the weekend of November 15, to open the occasion's weekend.

TEMECULA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope®, a 40+ year old marketing and entertainment company, announced today that it is now accepting applications from U.S. based 501(c)(3) charities "doing good" for its JL Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants program. For 2025 ten worthy causes will each receive $3,000 of in-kind donations for PR and marketing support via Send2Press® Newswire, for a total program value this year of $30,000. Neotrope is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2025, while Send2Press celebrates the 25th anniversary of the brand.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of "Overload the Polls," a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (BWR), Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda (People's Agenda), RISE, Black Youth Vote, and other advocacy organizations, the initiative rolled out in 32 counties across the state, aiming to drive a surge in voter participation.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Los Angeles Sports Council, the region's premier sports trade association, and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) released the fourth annual economic impact of sports report today, cementing the region's stature as a hub of sports activity and commerce.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 2024.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sacramento SPCA announced today the appointment of Jennifer Brent as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 14, 2024. Brent joins the Sacramento SPCA with more than 16 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and animal welfare sectors, serving the past 8 years as Executive Director of The California Wildlife Center (CWC).

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Dana Safety Supply, Inc. (DSS) to AEA Investors. Prior to the sale, DSS was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scott McRae Automotive Group, LLLP (SMAG).

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hilbish Ford, a cornerstone of the Kannapolis and Concord community for the past 70 years, is entering a new chapter under the ownership of Capital Auto Group. To celebrate this "family to family" transition, Hilbish Ford and Capital Auto Group are teaming up with Make-A-Wish to fulfill a heartfelt dream for a local teenager.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With winter travel just around the corner, savvy travelers are preparing not only for the possibility of harsh weather conditions but also the kind of technological issues that plagued the summer 2024 travel season leaving thousands stranded, frustrated, and with unbudgeted additional costs. TravelInsurance.com underscores the importance of safeguarding travel investments against unforeseen disruptions - natural or manmade - with a comprehensive travel insurance policy.

VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Angel and Tracey Jimenez are excited to announce the launch of their new children's book series and brand, Safety Dog Diego. Their debut book, "Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted" (ISBN: 979-8341058088), introduces the heartwarming tale of a lively French Bulldog puppy, Diego, who is adopted and becomes an important safety figure, teaching kids practical tips on staying safe in their everyday lives.

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Hurricane Helene & Milton wreaked havoc across Florida's Gulf Coast, employees at Pure Polymer Solutions (PPS) took extraordinary action. Nick Strazzulla, a lead water treatment specialist at PPS, requested special permission from the company's founder, Bob Davis, to use a company boat to deliver emergency supplies and assist in rescue operations in some of the hardest-hit areas, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Barrier Island, and Boca Ciega.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Director of Business Development Brock Miller, CMQ/OE has been selected to speak at the America's Credit Unions Lending Council Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., November 3 - 6, 2024.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting 48 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs in 13 states that are specifically designed to support Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) in conjunction with Native American Heritage month in October.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, announced today the launch of limit orders, a new quote request type for the To-Be-Announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA) market. Limit orders allow traders on Agile to request a specific price level, rather than conducting an open-ended bid process, giving them greater confidence and freeing precious time, especially during periods of market volatility.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) proudly announces Ron Busby, President & CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., as the keynote speaker for its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala, to be held on December 13, 2024, at the SRP PERA Pavilion in Tempe, AZ. Presented by SRP and JP Morgan Chase, the gala will be a night of celebration, networking, and recognition of influential partners whose contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing BCAZ's mission to support Black-owned businesses and underserved entrepreneurs across Arizona.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California Safe Schools (CSS) a coalition dedicated to children's environmental health and environmental justice, renowned for spearheading the most protective pesticide policy in the nation for K-12 schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, hosted their 26th Annual 'Your Life Is Now' Forum on October 9th at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its latest MiR Report today, reporting the September 2024 results for the Industrial Manufacturing industry's planned capital project spending. This comprehensive overview report tracks North American industrial capital project activities, encompassing facility expansions, new plant constructions, and significant equipment modernization projects.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Autocraft Bodywerks, now celebrating 40 years of excellence in automotive collision repair, located at 5411 Wasson Rd, Austin, Texas, has met all the program standards in the certification process for the Mercedes-Benz Elite Certified Collision Program, Autocraft Principal Chris Raeder announced today. Completion of the Mercedes-Benz certification program confirms Autocraft Bodywerks' commitment to restoring Mercedes-Benz vehicles back to original factory specifications and showroom condition.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports announced that executives from several emerging neurotechnology startups will present for the first time at the 2024 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. Among the new presenters are Paxos Medical, a firm that has developed a novel neuromodulation therapy for non-obstructive urinary retention.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that AccountChek® supports new enhancements to Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service designed to streamline the digital pre-close verification of employment (VOE), significantly enhance overall efficiency and improve the borrower experience.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) updates for October 2024 announced. As we gear up for IAAPA in Orlando this November, we're excited to showcase our expertise in the kiosk market. Our demos will include self-order, digital wayfinding, cash-to-card, and accessibility. These solutions are particularly well-suited for amusement parks and cruise ships, where self-service, self-order, and digital signage (such as wayfinding) are in high demand.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 12 PM and 4 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 the first day of early voting, the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, RISE, Georgia Black Women's Roundtable, GA Black Youth Vote, Equity for All, and other women's and youth groups are launching "Overload the Polls," an initiative mobilizing women and students in 25 counties across Georgia to turn out to vote en masse.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SattvaLife AI (SattvaLife.ai), a digital wellness company, today announced the launch of its AI-powered holistic wellness chatbot - SattvaLife Chatbot. Available immediately on their website and android mobile app, this unique chatbot provides holistic wellness guidance, combining Generative AI technology with comprehensive holistic health principles.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PoGoskill, the leading GPS spoofing tool, releases iOS App version 2.10.0. Pokémon GO players can now auto-walk official Routes to explore new regions with ease. Quickly view Taiwan Field Research tasks and earn Buddy Candy faster.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare is excited to announce the release of version 2.10.0 of their widely-used iAnyGo iOS app. This update brings significant enhancements designed to improve game user experience, allowing players to spoof Pokémon GO on iOS 18 without a computer.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Legalize Ferrets, the grassroots organization advocating for the legalization of domestic ferrets in California, has announced a strategic pause in its ongoing lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court. The decision follows the filing of a petition for regulatory change with the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL), marking a new approach in the effort to challenge the state's longstanding ban on ferrets.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CapitalW Collective, the glass shattering 501(c)(3) benefiting women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, today announced Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP as a new corporate sponsor. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in CapitalW Collective's mission "to create more inclusive mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time."

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Secured Signing is excited to announce its official integration with Okta, a leading identity management solution, to deliver seamless and secure Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. This integration enhances user experience and security for employees, contractors, and business partners, ensuring they have quick, reliable access to the tools they need to perform at their best.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The latest version (2.2.0) of iAnyGo Android APP from Tenorshare is now available on Google Play, offering users a better experience with slight adjustments in functionality - a new message notification bar. Players can participate in activities more comfortably and conveniently, maximizing the efficiency of hatching eggs.

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the availability of Floify Verify, a native electronic verification of income and employment (VOIE) service powered by Argyle. Designed to streamline the mortgage origination process, Floify Verify allows lenders to verify income and employment at a cost-effective price point without the hassle of managing additional third-party vendors.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- South Bay Music Association announced today that on November 2, 2024, in Redondo Beach, CA, the South Bay Wind Ensemble will perform "Lord of the Rings: A Symphonic Concert." The concert will take place at the Riviera United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. (375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90277).

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since its release, iOS 18 has excited users around world with a range of new features and improvements like redesigned Photos app and Apple Intelligence. Millions of users have already upgraded to test out latest functionalities. Tenorshare, a top provider of iOS solutions, has quickly adapted to iOS 18.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crush Wine Experiences (formerly New York Wine Events) is pleased to present its long-running sommelier-curated event, the NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival(tm) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in the spacious grand ballroom at 630SECOND, located on 2nd Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets in Midtown East. The 10th annual fall tasting event includes a choice of two sessions: Afternoon: 1-4 p.m. or Evening: 5-8 p.m.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IEP Physician Search concluded a physician placement agreement with Capitol Pain Institute (CPI), a leading pain management center based in Austin, Texas, with facilities in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, Colorado, and Indiana. IEP Physician Search, with the largest database of Pain and Orthpaedic surgeons in the US, will leverage its unique position in the medical education and staffing industries to assist CPI in finding its perfect match.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker line-up for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 18 - 20, 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced ZillowHousing24 (tag: #ZillowHousing24), a virtual housing event broadcast in partnership with Zillow Home Loans and presented by Housing Finance Strategies on December 3, 2024.

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of destructive flooding in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, East Africa this spring, nonprofit organization Give A Hand has issued a call for an intensive relief effort to aid impacted families. Give A Hand executives said that while a minimal amount of aid is trickling through, hundreds of thousands of flood victims remain in need.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the integration of the LoanDynamics Model (LDM) from Andrew Davidson & Co. (AD&Co) into their mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation software. LDM is a well-respected prepayment model for residential mortgages that will complement MCT's proprietary prepayment model in MSRlive!

BEACH HAVEN, N.J., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a New Jersey citizens group working to protect the ocean and local shore communities from the destructive impact of the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South project, has notified federal agencies of its intent to sue Atlantic Shores under the Endangered Species Act and Outer Continental Shelf Act (OCSLA).

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced the addition of AccountChek to the list of integrated verification providers available within the IR Verification Platform. This latest enhancement empowers lenders to optimize their verification processes using IR's Verification Waterfall, offering a more cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional verification of employment/income (VOE/I) methods.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.