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Andrea Racanelli of EPIC to Present on Marketing in the Transportation Industry at International LCT Show

LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Marketing Communications Manager Andrea Racanelli of The Capacity Group - an EPIC Company will present at the International Luxury Coach and Transportation (LCT) Show on Tues., March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

Mortgage Compliance Vendor MQMR Grows Sixth Consecutive Year Serving Lenders and Servicers

LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that 2017 was a banner year for the company, marked by the launch of two new auditing programs and the addition of senior-level staff members.

More Millennials Will Plan for Travel Insurance This 2018 Spring Break

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spring break travel is upon us, and as millennials hit the road this spring, more are doing so with travel insurance, based on data from TravelInsurance.com. While all segments of the travel insurance market have grown significantly over the last year, millennials represent a larger and faster growing share of travel insurance purchases for spring break 2018.

EPIC’s McGarey, Ormaza and Hefter Honored as Risk & Insurance Magazine Power Brokers

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Managing Principal Suzanne McGarey and Senior Vice President Matias Ormaza have been recognized as 2018 Power Brokers by Risk & Insurance Magazine. Principal Louis Hefter was named a finalist.

Quest Advisors Picks TRK Connection’s Insight RDM Mortgage QC Audit Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that outsourced mortgage quality assurance firm Quest Advisors has selected Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) to power its third-party mortgage QC reviews.

Simplifile Approved by Arkansas Secretary of State as E-Notary Vendor

PROVO, Utah, March 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State as an electronic notary (e-notary) service provider. As a result, Simplifile users in the 23 Arkansas recording jurisdictions in Simplifile's e-recording network will now have the ability to electronically notarize documents, thus streamlining their processes and allowing them to keep as much of the real estate transaction electronic as possible.

Bank of Southern California, NA Names Amanda Conover VP, Director of Marketing

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. ( OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL ), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, Calif., has named Amanda Conover as Vice President, Director of Marketing. She will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic marketing plan that strengthens brand awareness and drives growth, further supporting the Bank's efforts to increase its presence as it continues its expansion in the Southern California region.

Inlanta Mortgage Integrates LBA Ware CompenSafe with LendingQB cloud-based loan origination solution (LOS)

MACON, Ga., March 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that Wisconsin-based Inlanta Mortgage has completed integration between LBA Ware's CompenSafe(TM) automated compensation calculation platform and LendingQB's cloud-based loan origination solution (LOS). Through the integration, Inlanta is able to leverage real-time loan production data to automatically calculate compensation for each of its 100+ loan originators (LOs).

US East Coast Braces for Winter Storm Riley: TravelInsurance.com Explains What Travel Insurance May Cover for Travelers Affected

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Northeast is getting ready for a powerful nor'easter as Winter Storm Riley is expected to bring coastal flooding, high winds and heavy, wet snow to the area. For travelers whose plans will be impacted by the storm, travel insurance comparison website TravelInsurance.com offers helpful information about coverage for those affected by weather-related delays and cancellations.

RoundPoint and Matic Automate Mortgage Servicing

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., March 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, today announced a wide-ranging integration with RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation (RoundPoint), a mortgage loan originator and one of the nation's largest non-bank mortgage servicing companies. The integration will make Matic's one-click "get quote" button available to both customers and employees of RoundPoint.

IDS Inc. Gains Market Share in 2017 Despite Finance Industry Downturn

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it increased its share of the mortgage document preparation market in 2017, even though the industry overall experienced a decline in volume.

Virginia-based Startup CounterFlow AI closes $2.7 MIL Seed Round for Cybersecurity Solutions

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI announced last week that it has raised $2.7 million in seed funding from Osage University Partners, the Charlottesville Angel Network, and a number of individual investors who also supported the founders' previous venture, nPulse Technologies (acquired by FireEye in 2014).

Employee Benefit Adviser Workplace Benefits Renaissance: Suzannah Gill of EPIC Presents on Millennial Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 28, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that EPIC Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill will present at the Employee Benefit Adviser's Workplace Benefits Renaissance on March 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

EPIC adds Maurice Edwards, Walter Palmer and their Risk Solutions Team in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a leading retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the addition of Enterprise Risk Management veteran Maurice (Moe) Edwards, retail Loss Prevention expert Walter Palmer, and their team of Risk Assurance and Asset Protection professionals.

Leading Travel Insurance Comparison Website Offers Safety Tips for 2018 Solo Travelers

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solo travel will always represent one of the largest segments of the travel market. And, as intrepid lone travelers hit the road this year, TravelInsurance.com recommends some special planning tips to help them travel safely. Here are five things solo travelers can do in 2018 to minimize risks and ensure a smooth adventure.

Matic Insurance Challenges Mortgage Lenders, Insurers to Help Families Achieve Affordable Housing

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, is calling on mortgage lenders, realtors and insurance providers nationwide to support Housed & Hopeful, a public/private partnership with non-profit Mortgage Professionals Providing Hope (MPPH) that aims to house America's homeless families.

MERGERS NEWS: Bank of Southern California, N.A.(BCAL) and Americas United Bank to Merge

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A., San Diego, Calif. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) and Americas United Bank, Glendale, Calif. (OTC Pink: AUNB), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Agreement") whereby Americas United Bank will merge with and into Bank of Southern California. The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all regulatory approvals and the approval of the shareholders of AUB and BCAL, and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018.

CUMAnet LLC has selected Simplifile’s Collaboration and Post Closing Services

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that CUMAnet has begun using Simplifile Collaboration and Post Closing services to provide credit union clients with a centralized platform that facilitates the effortless exchange of information with settlement partners. CUMAnet intends to expand usage to facilitate electronic document recording for mortgage satisfactions.

LendingQB Makes FormFree AccountChek Asset Verification Part of Its Lean Lending LOS

ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced the availability of its AccountChek(R) automated asset verification service within LendingQB's web-based loan origination software (LOS). The integration enables lenders to order AccountChek Asset Reports directly from LendingQB's verifications dashboard.

Book ‘Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!’ released by SFS Tax Problem Solutions Press

STUART, Fla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SFS Tax Problem Solutions Press announces the release of "Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!" (ISBN: 978-0692997154) by Jeffrey Schneider. "Now What?" is available nationwide today in paperback. It will be published in an eBook edition in March and an audio book edition in June 2018.

NEXT Mortgage Conference Announces ‘NEXT Who’s Who’ Winners for Jan. 2018

EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of NEXT, the mortgage technology conference for women, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2018 NEXT Who's Who list. The NEXT Who's Who recognizes NEXT conference attendees who are demonstrating leadership in the mortgage industry.

Frenkel & Company – an EPIC Company’s Michael Feinstein Presented on Cyber Liability at American Truck Dealers Meeting:

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Michael Feinstein, executive vice president of Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company, will present at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) 20 Group Meeting on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz.

OpenClose Bolsters Software Integration and Support Teams for Digital Mortgage Processes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it has added staff to its integration and customer support departments. The new hires will help enhance OpenClose's existing software products, facilitate digital mortgage processes, produce fintech-level innovation and provide excellence in customer support. The company also recently added three senior software engineers to its development team.

Delta Care Rx Now Integrates with Suncoast Electronic Medical Records

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Feb. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Delta Care Rx, a leading pharmaceutical innovator in end of life care, announces a robust integration with Suncoast by Complia Health, a leading global provider of home health care and hospice software solutions.

ARMCO Named a 2018 ‘Top 100 Mortgage Employer’ by National Mortgage Professional Mag, Second Consecutive Year

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced that was named among National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2018. This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognized with this distinction.

CEO Lori Brewer Named to 2018 MPA Hot 100 List for Tech Contributions to Mortgage Industry

MACON, Ga., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced today that its CEO Lori Brewer has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's "2018 Hot 100" list. Brewer was recognized for her entrepreneurship and innovation in pioneering the development of a first-of-its-kind software solution to automatically calculate loan officer (LO) compensation.

Pavaso Leads Charity Effort to aid Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas at NEXT Mortgage Conference

EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Pavaso, a mortgage industry leader in eClosing and consumer management technology solutions, led a charity effort that raised over $2,200 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, at NEXT, the mortgage industry's only technology-centric conference for women executives.

Global DMS Launches EVO-C for Fintech Industry

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it launched EVO-Commercial(TM) (EVO-C) at the MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo being held in San Diego from February 11 - 14. The new platform is 100 percent configurable, fully customizable, quick and easy to implement, eliminates numerous steps in the workflow process, lowers system maintenance costs and empowers end-users as well as management teams, among many other efficiency gains.

MQMR Welcomes Mitchell Nomura as Internal Audit Manager

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, announced it has hired Mitchell Nomura as internal audit manager. In this role, Nomura will apply his more than 30 years of experience overseeing compliance and risk management departments at bank and non-bank lenders to leading MQMR's team of expert internal auditors as they identify compliance and operational risks for mortgage lender clients.

TeamSnap Launches Integrated Payment Solution for Sports Organizations and Teams

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in sports-tech management, announced today the expansion of their integrated payment platform with the launch of a new Invoicing feature - designed to make collections easier for sports administrators, coaches, parents and players.

Cloudvirga CSO Kyle Kamrooz Named to MPA Hot 100 List of Top Mortgage Industry Innovators

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga(TM), developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, today announced that its Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Kyle Kamrooz has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's annual Hot 100 list of the leaders and visionaries making the biggest impact on America's mortgage industry. Kamrooz was recognized for spearheading Cloudvirga's transformative contributions to reducing mortgage back-office costs through digital mortgage technology.

TRK Connection CTO Randy Abbey Named to MPA’s 2018 Hot 100

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Chief Technology Officer Randy Abbey has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2018 Hot 100. He was recognized for contributing unique technology-based innovations in mortgage quality control (QC) and risk management.

FormFree CEO Brent Chandler Named Among Mortgage Professional America’s 2018 Hot 100

ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that company founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been recognized by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine in its annual Hot 100 list of mortgage professionals whose contributions are shaping America's home finance future. Chandler was recognized as the creator of AccountChek(R) - the mortgage industry's first automated asset verification tool - and for advancing innovative approaches to income and employment verification using asset data and augmented intelligence (AI).

ReverseVision VP Wendy Peel Included in MPA 2018 Hot 100

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, announced today that Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's Hot 100 list. Peel was selected for her influential role in bringing HECM loans into the mortgage mainstream as part of a Generational Lending approach to serving borrower needs across the consumer lifecycle.

Mid America Mortgage CEO Jeff Bode Recognized by MPA in ‘2018 Hot 100’

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that owner and CEO Jeff Bode has been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine in publication's sixth annual Hot 100 list of mortgage industry professionals who have made a notable impact over the past year.

MPA Names Matic Co-Founder Ben Madick to Its Hot 100 List of Industry Visionaries

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and COO Benjamin Madick has been named one of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's "Hot 100." Madick was recognized for his career-long contributions to the mortgage industry and for establishing the strategic partnerships that have fueled Matic's rapid growth.

Michael Cooksey Recognized by Mortgage Professional America in 2018 Hot 100 for Industry Leaders

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today its founder Michael Cooksey has been honored by housing industry trade magazine Mortgage Professional America (MPA) on its 2018 Hot 100 list.

Movement Mortgage Implements CompenSafe from LBA Ware to Automate LO Compensation

MACON, Ga., Feb. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that South Carolina-based Movement Mortgage has implemented CompenSafe(TM) to automatically calculate commissions for its loan originators (LOs) located in 700 branches across 49 states.

Simplifile VPs Nancy Alley and Vicki DiPasquale Recognized on MPA 2018 Hot 100 for Mortgage Leaders

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Simplifile Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley and Vice President of Sales Vicki DiPasquale were named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2018 Hot 100. The honor, now in its sixth year, recognizes "100 movers and shakers who are heating things up in the mortgage world."

Will Victims of Irma Also Be Subject to Insurance Policy Renewal Surcharges? asks Consumer Insurance Trust LLC

BRADENTON, Fla., Feb. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 500,000 residential property owners across the State of Florida have already incurred substantial out-of-pocket expenses due Irma losses because of high hurricane claim deductibles, according to Consumer Insurance Trust LLC (ClaimForward.com). The standard hurricane deductible across most insurers is usually 2 percent of the dwelling value.

EPIC Insurance’s Suzannah Gill Named a 2018 Rising Star in Benefit Advising

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Benefits Strategy Consultant Suzannah Gill has been recognized as a 2018 Rising Star in Advising by Employee Benefit Adviser. Although she was the firm's youngest producer when she joined EPIC, Gill quickly became known as a company and industry thought leader.

It’s almost Wave Season 2018: The Importance of Travel Insurance When Booking Cruises This Year

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Season, the period when cruise companies provide some of the most attractive deals of the year, is in full swing. As would-be cruisers book their dream vacations, TravelInsurance.com reminds anyone taking advantage of cruise bargains to remember to protect their purchases with a travel insurance plan.

Bank of Southern California, N.A. (BCAL) Announces 4th Quarter and Year-end 2017 Results

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced quarterly earnings of $1,134,397 for the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $1,088,043 for the third quarter of 2017 and $902,476 for the fourth quarter of 2016. For the year, net earnings were $3,964,692 in 2017, a 32% increase compared to $3,009,251 for 2016. Results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 2017 include a $200,000 increase in income tax expense due to recent Tax Reform legislation.

Lorrie Osterhage Joins EPIC’s Greyling Division in St. Louis, Named a VP

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Lorrie Osterhage has joined the firm's Architects and Engineers Practice (Greyling - a Division of EPIC) in St. Louis, Mo. as a Vice President.

Foodservice Profitability in 2017, Optimism in 2018: Over 880 Independent Restaurant Owners Voice Their Thoughts on 2018

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has released the report of their 2018 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 880 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their 2017 financial performance as well as their 2018 expectations.

ACES Risk Management says Critical Loan Defect Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Quarter

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report for the second quarter of 2017.

Bioelectronic Medicine Forum 2018 announced by Neurotech Reports

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced the launch of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, the first investment and management conference for the bioelectronic medicine industry. The inaugural event will take place on March 22, 2018 at the Millennium Broadway Times Square in New York, N.Y.

Subsequent QC Urges Lenders to Protect MSRs Ahead of Mortgage Servicing Activity in 2018

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Subsequent QC, LLC (SQC) President Michael Steer today advised lenders to take steps to protect their Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) assets ahead of an anticipated increase in total mortgage servicing volume. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, outstanding mortgage debt is expected to reach $10.4 trillion by the end of 2018, compared to $10 trillion in 2017 and $9.7 trillion in 2016.

Paragon Insurance Holdings Announces Equity Investment from EPIC and Oak Hill Capital Partners

AVON, Conn., Jan. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, announced today that Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) and Oak Hill Capital Partners have taken an equity stake in the company. The investment from EPIC and Oak Hill will further propel Paragon's organic and M&A growth strategies and create greater opportunity for Paragon's agency, carrier and reinsurance trading partners.

LBA Ware CompenSafe Hits $1 Billion in Lifetime LO Compensation Calculations

MACON, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced their sales incentive platform CompenSafe calculated $1 billion in lifetime origination commissions and operational bonuses in 2017. LBA Ware also experienced notable year-over-year growth, marked by a 152 percent increase in total compensation processed and a 130 percent increase in the number of lenders using LOS Talker, the company's systems integration solution.

In 2018 the IRS Lien Holiday is over: If you owe back taxes, notices coming again, says SFS Tax Problem Solutions

STUART, Fla., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a temporary break during the hurricanes and the holidays, the Liens, Levies and Garnishments that were held back by the IRS are starting again and will be en route to your mailbox to those that owe back taxes, says Jeffrey Schneider EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow, and principal at SFS Tax Problem Solutions.

Addition of 23 Jurisdictions in Eastern US Pushes Simplifile E-recording Network Past the 1,700th Mark

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 23 additional recording jurisdictions throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast have adopted Simplifile's e-recording platform.

DocMagic Reaches 300 Million Mortgage eSignings

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has processed more than 300 million mortgage-related electronic signatures.

Bank of Southern California (BCAL) announces new SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Led by Steve Pollett

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced that Steve Pollett has joined the company as SVP, SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Manager. With more than 30 years' experience in SBA and Commercial Real Estate lending, Pollett will be responsible for leading a team to provide financing to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern California region. Prior to joining Bank of Southern California, Pollett was Senior Vice President and Group Manager of Commercial Lending with Plaza Bank.

iEmergent Joins The Mortgage Collaborative Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of forecasting and analytics firm iEmergent to its Preferred Partner network. iEmergent offers TMC members market-based forecasts that can drill down into communities, making the intelligence relevant to both high-level strategic issues and specific market challenges.

Paragon Insurance Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations

AVON, Conn., Jan. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon's CEO.

EPIC Insurance Brokers Adds Philip Westphal in Sacramento CA

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced today that risk management and insurance professional Philip Westphal has joined the firm's commercial property/casualty team in Sacramento, Calif. as a Risk Advisor/Broker in EPIC's Healthcare Practice. Westphal will report to Managing Principal and Healthcare Practice Co-leader, Tom McCready.

Kathy Gonzales Named Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking at Bank of Southern California N.A.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Kathy Gonzales as Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking. She will be responsible for supporting the Bank's commitment to the customer experience by deepening customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase the bank's market share.

FormFree Celebrates Its 10th Year of Operations with Broader Investor Acceptance, New Products and Features for Lenders

ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 19, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree - and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.

MQMR Announces Internal Audit Services Compliant with Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer 2018 Update

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that its Internal Audit services offering meets or exceeds the requirements for Fannie Mae seller/servicers to be in compliance with the December 19, 2017 Fannie Mae Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2017-10 update.

Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Announces Book: The Mindset of Retirement Success

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 18, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his new book, "The Mindset of Retirement Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life" (ISBN: 978-0999641408), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Rodger Alan Friedman, delivers blunt advice to anyone who has been putting off retirement planning.

MCT COO Phil Rasori to Speak at Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference Jan.24

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be speaking on a panel session at the MBA's 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Record Year in 2017: Cloudvirga Digital Mortgage Platform Producing Over $100B in Loan Volume

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga(TM) CEO Michael Schreck is on a mission to help mortgage lenders reinvent the mortgage factory. A developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale platforms, Cloudvirga gives consumers and loan officers a digital mortgage experience and helps lenders grow market share by automating the mortgage back office, saving them up to $1,500 a loan.

JenCap Holdings to Acquire Genesee General Insurance

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Genesee General, a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The transaction is expected to close in January 2018. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Small US Originators Will Follow Top Lenders’ Lead, Making Homeowner’s Insurance Part of the Digital Mortgage, Says Matic CEO

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Integrating homeowner's insurance into the mortgage origination process is a relatively new idea - and one Matic CEO Aaron Schiff anticipates will gain traction in 2018. His firm expects small and mid-sized mortgage operations will follow the lead of several marquee lenders that added homeowner's insurance to their origination workflows last year.

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