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The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of FirstBank Mortgage to Their Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with reverse mortgage lender FirstBank Mortgage. The new relationship with FirstBank Mortgage's Senior Lending Division, adds the first lender specializing in reverse mortgage lending to The Mortgage Collaborative's preferred partner network.

Mortgage Capital Trading Announces Free Webinar Nov. 16 Addressing Changes to FINRA’s Market to Market Rule

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it will be holding a complimentary educational webinar discussing many important changes to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Mark to Market Rule. The webinar, hosted by the Community Mortgage Lenders of America (CMLA), will guide lenders through all of the mandated rule changes in advance of the required implementation date of June 25, 2018.

Guaranteed Rate selects ARMCO ACES Audit Technology for its quality control processes

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, has announced that Guaranteed Rate, one of the largest retail mortgage lenders in the nation, has selected the company's award-winning quality control and compliance software, ACES Audit Technology, for its quality control processes.

Mortgage Capital Trading Integrates MCTlive! Software with Fannie Mae Pricing Execution Whole Loan App

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced the release of new online functionality that automates the process of product selection and delivery of loan commitments directly to Fannie Mae for MCT's lender clients. The new solution, which was developed as part of MCT's ongoing technology collaboration with Fannie Mae, is called Rapid Commit(TM) and resides within MCT's award-winning secondary marketing platform, MCTlive!(TM).

Matic Insurance Services Raises $7M in Series A Round Backed by Top VC Firms

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Nov. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic Insurance Services (Matic), a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today it has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round. Investors participating in the round include Mr. Cooper, one of the nation's top 20 mortgage originators and the fourth-largest home loan servicer in the country.

ReverseVision Partners with Premier Reverse Closings (PRC) for HECM Solutions

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, has forged a partnership with Premier Reverse Closings (PRC), a title and settlement firm specializing in reverse mortgage closings. A new integration between the companies' software allows users of ReverseVision's flagship RV Exchange (RVX) loan origination system (LOS) to order title services from PRC without ever leaving the RVX system.

SimpleNexus Adds AccountChek Asset, Employment and Income Verification from FormFree

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced it has entered a partnership with SimpleNexus, a leader in bringing the home mortgage process to mobile devices. The integration of the two companies' technologies will make FormFree's AccountChek(R) automated verification service for asset, employment and income a seamless part of the loan application experience for borrowers applying for a loan using SimpleNexus' mobile technology.

Mortgage Bankers Association Honors Altavera Mortgage with Residential Leadership Award for Diversity and Inclusion

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Altavera Mortgage Services (Altavera), a Computershare company and leading provider of outsourced residential mortgage origination services, today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has honored Altavera with its Residential Leadership Award for Organizational Diversity and Inclusion.

Mike Klaschka of EPIC Insurance to Present at DC Alternative Investment Consortium Event

WASHINGTON, D.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Managing Principal Mike Klaschka will present at the DC Alternative Investment Consortium (DC-AIC) on Tues., Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. at The Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C.

Click n’ Close Launches Digital Mortgage Platform, Partners with NASCAR, Richard Petty Motorsports

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close(TM), a division of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., has entered into official partnership agreements with the sanctioning body, NASCAR, and one of the most iconic race teams in the sport, Richard Petty Motorsports. The collaborations designate Click n' Close as the "Official Mortgage Provider of NASCAR(R)" in addition to becoming a partner of Richard Petty Motorsports.

Michael Nischan of EPIC to Present on Trucking’s Hidden Risks at 2017 GMTA Leadership Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Transportation & Logistics Risk Control Vice President Michael Nischan will present at Georgia Motor Trucking Association's Leadership Conference on Wed., Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel and Conference Center in Marietta, Ga.

Thread.Legal is the Missing piece of Microsoft Office 365 for Legal Businesses

DUBLIN, Ireland and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you are a law firm using Microsoft Office 365 and need something extra to complete your document and case management, then Thread is for you. Built in Microsoft Office 365, it gives you a practice management solution with software you already know. Thread is the latest case management software from eXpd8 Ltd, harnessing 30 years' legal IT industry experience and specifically designed for lawyers and paralegals.

The Residual Growth Expert Co. Names November 2017 as Say No to Attrition Month

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Residual Growth Expert, a leading ISO business advisory firm, today announced that they are naming November as Say No to Attrition month. Attrition is a major problem for many banks, ISOs and credit card processing companies because rates traditionally go up during the holiday season. By turning their efforts toward retaining their current list of clients during this time of the year, ISOs and other credit card processing companies can combat this trend and enjoy greater financial stability.

Supreme Lending’s Trey Horton Supports Alabama Through Mortgage Loans and Charitable Contributions

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trey Horton (NMLS # 208824), a loan officer with Supreme Lending's Birmingham, Alabama branch, is using his knowledge and experience with purchase mortgage loan products including renovation home loans, to help rebuild communities in Alabama. Horton, who is a board member with Grace Klein Community, a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing relief to the poor, the distressed and the underprivileged, has volunteered for the organization for over three years.

Unalp CPA Group White Paper Compares Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Intacct Accounting Software

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Unalp CPA Group, Inc. announced today the availability of a white paper comparing popular accounting software solutions Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Intacct. The 21-page document "Comparing Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Intacct" is free of charge.

EPIC Insurance Brokers to Host WBN 2018 Spring Conference in Texas

HOUSTON, Texas and PARIS, France, Oct. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it is attending the 57th Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) Global Conference on Oct. 25-28, 2017 in Paris, France.

CRCD in South L.A. Expands Executive Leadership Team

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), a South LA based non-profit serving the community through youth, workforce and economic development initiatives, is proud to announce the addition of two members to their executive leadership team, Chief Operating Officer Angela LoBue and Chief Real Estate and Economic Development Officer Alejandro Martinez. The increase in senior staff will allow CRCD to develop new programs and initiatives while expanding their footprint.

Frenkel & Company, Venerable NY Insurance Broker Elects to Join EPIC Insurance Brokers

NEW YORK, N.Y. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel & Company, one of the nation's most respected full-service independent insurance brokers and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that they have joined forces.

Mortgage Coach Platform to Integrate with Tavant’s AI-Powered Digital Lending

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Coach, a software as service technology provider of the industry leading Total Cost Analysis, today announced an integration between the Mortgage Coach platform and Tavant FinXperience - Retail platform. This integration creates a seamless connection between the two technologies, enabling the direct, automatic transfer of data and information for mutual customers of FinXperience - Retail and Mortgage Coach.

David McNeil of EPIC Insurance Presented on Cyber Threats at AAWDM Thought Leadership Lab Event

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal David McNeil will present at the American Association of Water Distribution and Management (AAWD&M) Ronald W. Seymour Memorial Thought Leadership Lab which will be hosted and live streamed from the Las Vegas Valley Water District on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.

Rocky Davidson, CPA, Receives AICPA Client Accounting Advisory Services Certification

MACON, Ga., Oct. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announced today that Rocky Davidson is the first professional to complete and receive certification from the AICPA in Client Accounting Advisory Services. Qbix Accounting Solutions provides client accounting advisory services to nonprofit organizations, often referred to as outsourced accounting services.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Notches 20-Percent Growth in Lender Membership since Q1

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced that they have reached another milestone, adding 20 new lender members since their August summer conference in Nashville. This brings the Collaborative's membership total to 120 and an annual aggregate origination volume of $210 Billion.

FormFree Delivers Combined Asset and Employment Report for Fannie Mae Single Source Validation Pilot Program

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced that it has entered into a pilot with Fannie Mae that could allow mortgage lenders to validate borrower income, asset and employment data through a single report as early as 2018.

ARMCO Launches ACES Automated Document Manager – Uses Robotic Process Automation to Help Lenders Lower Gross Defects

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, has announced that it has launched ACES Automated Document Manager (ADM), a new technology that uses robotic process automation to automate the core activities lenders undertake to reduce gross loan defects. ARMCO will be demonstrating ADM, which is available through ARMCO's ACES Audit Technology and as a stand-alone product, by appointment at MBA's Annual Convention and Expo 2017 in Denver, Colorado.

Norcom Mortgage Names ReverseVision Its Provider of Choice for HECM Technology

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that Norwich Commercial Group, Inc. dba Norcom Mortgage (Norcom) has selected ReverseVision as its provider of choice for end-to-end HECM technology.

Mid America Mortgage Assists Borrowers and Lenders Affected By Recent U.S. Disasters

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced measures it has taken to provide assistance to both lenders and borrowers that were impacted by recent federally declared disasters. In addition to $20,000 in donations from employees and the corporation toward relief efforts, Mid America will also purchase loans on properties located in areas impacted by the recent storms or fires. This includes both government and conventional loans underwritten to agency guidelines.

Gateway Mortgage Group Selects TRK Connection Insight RDM QC Audit Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Oklahoma-based Gateway Mortgage Group has chosen the Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM) platform to conduct its internal quality control (QC) audits.

31 Jurisdictions Across Eastern U.S. Join Simplifile Secure E-recording Network

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 31 additional recording jurisdictions throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic have signed on to Simplifile's e-recording platform.

EPIC Insurance Brokers adds New Brokerage Team in Pittsburgh, PA

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the opening of operations in Pittsburgh, Pa. with the hiring of Sean Andreas, Al Dragotto, Kurt Karstens, Pete Kostorick, Sally Krauss, Zach Mendelson, Phil Wakim, Chuck Yorio, Jan Zewe and others.

The Mortgage Collaborative Expands its Lender Collaboration Lab Initiative

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, recently announced details surrounding the continued expansion of their Collaboration Lab initiative. Launched in the spring of 2017, TMC's Collaboration Labs offer their Lender Members the opportunity to participate in day and a half long "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers f similar size and scope.

MCT Trading’s Bulk Acquisition Manager Technology Achieves 100% Investor Adoption

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has gained unprecedented industry-wide technology adoption among the investor aggregator community. MCT officially unveiled the Bulk Acquisition Manager(TM) (BAM) within its capital markets software platform, MCTlive!, in July of this year.

NAMB Releases Latest 2017-18 Housing Outlook: Congress Needs to Make Key Changes

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, has announced its housing outlook and its plans to advocate for change.

NAMB Appoints John Stevens as New President, spearheading strategies to grow the organization’s reach

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that former president elect John Stevens has been appointed to the role of president.

The Mortgage Collaborative welcomes PHH Mortgage to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a new strategic partnership with PHH Mortgage, a leading subservicer and portfolio retention provider. The new relationship with PHH Mortgage adds an experienced, best-in-class subservicer to their preferred partner network.

Advanced Technology Development Center in Georgia Adds LBA Ware to Its ATDC Signature Portfolio

MACON, Ga., Oct, 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Georgia's technology incubator - has accepted LBA Ware into its ATDC Signature portfolio. As an ATDC Signature company, LBA Ware will have access to ATDC coaching and programming, potential investment capital and additional resources from the Georgia Institute of Technology, including intellectual property and talent.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Unveils New Lender Member Benchmark Solution

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, has released its monthly benchmarking solution to its Lender Members. The first reports were made available this month and will be provided to participants on a month-to-month, real-time basis.

Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) Again Named to Best Places to Work List, for Sixth Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it earned a spot on the San Diego Business Journal's (SDBJ) Best Places to Work list for the sixth year in a row.

Missouri-based PENDO, a National Appraisal Management Co., Strengthens Market Position for 2018

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as VP of Sales, responsible for leading the company's national sales team.

How Group Travel Insurance Can Help You Plan and Protect Future Corporate Group Trips

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's a family reunion, a school team outing, a destination wedding or friends just traveling together for a special getaway, TravelInsurance.com recommends group travel insurance plans to protect their investments. Planning travel for groups of 10 or more on the same itinerary can involve a lot more logistics than the typical trip. The company's Group Travel Site offers an easy and affordable way for group leaders or travel agents to offer trip protection to all of the members of the group and manage them all on a single site.

Rich Eagar of EPIC Presenting at 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference in Orlando Oct. 12

ORLANDO, Fla. and HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Consultant Rich Eagar will present at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) on Thurs., Oct. 12 at the JW Marriot, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

Leading Education Platform for Stock and Forex Trading, Live Traders Announces Launch of its Scholarship Program

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating the breakthrough success of their education and training programs for Stocks, Options and Forex professional traders Live Traders have decided to give back to the financially less fortunate. The educational platform recently celebrated the launch of the Live Traders Scholarship Program where qualified students have a chance to go through the Live Trader training program for free or at dramatically deep discounts.

‘Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing’ ebook available from Qbix Accounting Solutions

MACON, Ga., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announces a new eBook by Rocky Davidson, CPA. The 8-page eBook, "Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing" is written for Nonprofit Executive Directors who are looking to improve their accounting function.

NAMB appoints Valerie Saunders as the organization’s new executive director

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.

EPIC Insurance adds Broker Tim House in its Fresno, California Office

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tim House has joined the firm as a Property & Casualty Insurance Broker/Producer in EPIC's Fresno, California office.

Quandis Adds New Imaging Functionality for SCRA Compliance to its Military Search Service

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced that it has added new functionality that allows servicers and default attorneys to more easily manage images of official certificates from the Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate proof of compliance for adherence to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

Pendo Management Makes Enhancements to Its Appraisal Review Tool

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Oct. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), has made enhancements to their Appraisal Review Tool, which is part of their proprietary technology solutions for appraisal management.

Certified Credit Reporting Joins The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.

Association of Mortgage Professionals NAMB Rebrands to Better Reflect Professional Diversity of Its Member Base

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced a rebranding that includes a new logo and marketing campaign. NAMB's new brand identity emphasizes the diversity of its member base, which includes individual loan originators and small and midsize mortgage origination businesses of all kinds-brokers, bankers and correspondent lenders.

EPIC’s Retirement Consulting Team Named to 2017 FT 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers List

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., EPIC's Retirement Consulting Team, has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers. This list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving Defined Contribution (DC) retirement plans.

Matic Insurance Services and LendingQB Partner to Eliminate Mortgage Delays

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - Matic Insurance Services (Matic), a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, today announced a new partnership with LendingQB, a provider of "lean lending" loan origination technology. Matic announced the news as part of a live demonstration at San Francisco's Digital Mortgage Conference.

TravelInsurance.com Offers Top Travel Insurance Tips for the 2017 Holiday Season

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Between now and the end of the year, people will travel in droves to visit family and friends - across town, across the country and across the globe, notes TravelInsurance.com. Taking time off and being with those you love go hand-and-hand with the holidays, but unfortunately, Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate.

Now Hiring: More Than 400 Independent Restaurant Owners Share What They do to Recruit Best Employees

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.

BUILT Named a Preferred Partner of The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending.

FormFree, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Alliance to Provide Liens and Judgments Data

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced the impending launch of AccountChek Plus(TM), a new tool for lenders that combines the features of AccountChek(R), the nation's most trusted asset verification app, with liens and civil judgments data from LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions. By giving lenders a more complete picture of borrower ability-to-pay before loans go to underwriting, AccountChek Plus cuts costs, reduces risk and empowers better lending decisions.

TRK Connection Adds Data Subscriptions to Insight RDM Mortgage QC Audit Platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has added a data subscriptions feature to its flagship mortgage quality control (QC) audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM).

Kevin Costner backed Lender Price Names Jerry L. Halbrook as CEO, Opens New $10 Million Investment Round

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.

Plan for Personal Long-Term Care After Arranging It for Loved One, counsels ACSIA Partners

KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Have you been called upon to arrange care for an aging parent or other loved one? If so, "it can be a blessing in disguise," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies. "It can inspire you to plan ahead for your own care, without delay."

Critical Defect Rates Continue Upward Trend, cites ARMCO Q1 2017 Trends Report

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2017 (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 first quarter of 2017.

EPIC’s Tom Mackey to Present on Protecting Ops from Cyber Security Threats at Next Generation Manufacturing Event

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Tom Mackey will present at the Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

HousingWire Honors Mike Zarrilli of DocMagic with its 2017 Insiders Award

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its head of operations, Mike Zarrilli, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders Award list for 2017.

The Mortgage Collaborative Announces Mr. Rich Swerbinsky is its Chief Operating Officer

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO.

Mortgage Collaborative Announces Addition of ACS Accounting to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept., 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with east-coast based CPA and advisory firm, ACS Accounting. The new relationship with ACS, adds another best-in-class tax and accounting firm to their preferred partner network.

Credit Unions Successfully Leveraging OpenClose’s LenderAssist Mortgage Technology

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that multiple credit unions are now using OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform to automate the mortgage side of their businesses.

Matic Insurance Debuts Integration with Roostify at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, Advances to Competition’s Final Round

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matic Insurance Services (Matic), a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, has forged a partnership with automated lending technology provider Roostify. The company announced the news Tuesday afternoon from the stage of TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield, part of the TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference held in San Francisco this week. Matic was one of just six elite startups chosen to advance to the final round of the competition.

Nonprofit Executive Series Fall 2017 Schedule Announced by Xanegy

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nonprofit Executive Series webcasts, hosted by Xanegy, will kick off on Tuesday, September 26, with "Trends in Human Capital Management." The Nonprofit Executive Series is a monthly webcast for nonprofit leaders.

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