Yearly Archives: 2025

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its head of customer experience and operations, industry veteran Sol Klein, has been named a Housingwire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. Modeled after the HousingWire Tech100, which honors the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate technology, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the individuals who drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Jenner's Pond, one of Simpson's Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), proudly celebrates the grand opening of its newly renovated 'Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center'. The milestone marks a new era of innovative care and services for residents in skilled nursing and memory care, as the community continues to lead in compassionate, person-directed living.

ADDISON, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the addition of Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting. In this role, Wilson will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization, supporting the company's continued growth and operational excellence.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Diagrimo, an AI-powered visualization tool from Tenorshare, has officially launched, enabling users to instantly turn text into clean, structured visual diagrams. Whether organizing thoughts, planning projects, or explaining complex concepts, Diagrimo makes visual thinking effortless and intuitive.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Excited for Halloween but tired of generic filters like Google Gemini's promos? It's time to unleash your spooky side with the ultimate PixPretty Ghostface AI Generator. This all-in-one AI photo Editor from Tenorshare lets you transform your selfies into horrifyingly realistic ghost face images, perfect for fans of the "Scream" franchise and anyone looking to create viral Halloween content.

TROY, Mich. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, and Land Gorilla, a leading provider of construction lending software, today announced a joint integration that adds a new Appraisal Management Company category to Land Gorilla's inspection marketplace. This enables lenders to order or automate final inspections and appraisal updates directly within the Land Gorilla platform.

LOWELL, Mass. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced its 2026 International Call for Scores, inviting composers of all ages and nationalities to submit new works for chamber orchestra. The winning piece will be performed and professionally recorded during LCO's 2026-2027 season, with the composer receiving a $1,200 cash prize and a $300 travel stipend.

ADDISON, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a two-part initiative to support lenders during the federal government shutdown: free lock extensions for USDA loans already in its wholesale pipeline and acceptance of new USDA locks, which will be eligible for the same free extensions through Dec. 31,

RESTON, Va. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Ardley, a leading provider of mortgage portfolio analytics and borrower engagement solutions, today announced a strategic service offering to support clients of Cenlar, the nation's leading mortgage subservicer. This collaboration introduces an Ardley recapture and refinance intelligence platform for Cenlar's clients.

HICKORY, N.C. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Grandview Hosiery, LLC announced today that its TRUEENERGY® brand, the leader in performance sock innovation, has unveiled its Premium Merino Wool collection - an industry breakthrough that combines the natural intelligence of Merino Wool with advanced Tru-X Technology.

CUMMING, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- For more than 12 years, Joe LaBranche has been a driving force behind AboutFace-USA, a veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to healing veterans, strengthening families, and uniting communities. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a vital resource for Georgia's veteran community, including the 2024 launch of AboutFace Farm, an aeroponic farm.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q3 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report identifies 70 new programs launched in Q3, bringing the total number of available programs nationwide to a record 2,624. Additionally, 20 new program providers were added to DPR's database in Q3, bringing its provider total to 1,360.

TROY, Mich. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Kaushal Shah, its chief technology officer, has been named a 2025 NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association, the national association representing the real estate finance industry. The MBA's NewsLink Tech All-Star awards recognize a few individuals each year who are making measurable and meaningful contributions to the mortgage industry.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that PNC Bank, part of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will extend its use of Dark Matter's cutting-edge mortgage solutions under a new contract to enhance PNC's mortgage and home equity lending operations.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Elite Web Professionals today announced a free 60‑second checklist designed to help Atlanta residents verify AI‑generated "near me" service recommendations and avoid hidden fees. As AI‑powered search now surfaces plumbers, HVAC technicians and locksmiths before consumers even click a website, the company warns that these algorithms often suggest providers across town or with opaque pricing, outdated hours and "24/7" claims, so people need to double‑check before booking.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the completion of an additional round of equity funding, which was led by existing investor Lateral Investment Management, based in San Mateo, California.

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FusionWrx, a leading full service marketing agency, announced the successful redesign and launch of a new website for their parent company, Flottman Company, Inc., a venerable leader in the printing industry with over 100 years of excellence.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a trusted leader in premium human hair lace wigs and extensions, has introduced a stunning new collection of long hair wigs for women, designed to enhance both style and confidence. This fall season, the collection combines the elegance of human hair extensions with effortless versatility, offering protective options that cater to various hair needs.

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced the launch of a new data solution to deliver increased market transparency, as well as three major platform enhancements focused on pricing accuracy, trade execution and counterparty management. Released ahead of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, and as the company prepares for its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, these innovations reinforce Optimal Blue's commitment to delivering solutions that position lenders to drive operational excellence and boost competitive performance.

DES MOINES, Iowa /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced three new market intelligence dashboards that give mortgage lenders immediate, data-driven visibility into competitive benchmarking, market trends and broker performance.