National US News

ADDISON, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a significant expansion of its warehouse line capacity dedicated to its growing One-Time Close (OTC) construction-to-permanent wholesale lending business. The expansion, supported by Merchants Bank and other warehouse partners, triples Click n' Close's OTC capacity and follows a record fiscal year performance, reinforcing the confidence of its capital partners in the company's financial strength and specialized business model.

LEBANON, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The GEM MINER'S Holiday Show, produced by MAGMA, the Mid-Atlantic's premium Gem, Jewelry, Bead, Mineral and Arts and Crafts Show, will be conducting its 17th annual event at the Lebanon PA County Fairgrounds and Expo Center November 14-16, 2025. The Holiday Show is a major production in the gem show circuit and an international event with vendors from around the world.

RICHMOND, Va. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In a powerful challenge to conventional medical thinking, triple board-certified medical doctor Dr. Aaron Hartman has released "UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds" (ISBN: 978-1968339142 [paperback]; 978-1968339135 [ebook]; 978-1968339159 [hardcover] published by Legacy Launch Pad Publishing). In it, he shares the extraordinary story of how his daughter Anna overcame a devastating cerebral palsy diagnosis through functional medicine and nutrition.

EDMONTON, Alberta /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Thunderstorms become an opportunity for courage, teamwork, and discovery in "Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker" by Yahozka Godfrey (ISBN: 978-0228857495; released December 2024 by Tellwell Publishing). This imaginative picture book invites young readers to see the wonder behind nature's loudest moments and the lessons that come with them.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Managing Director and Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann has been named a 2025 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders in the housing economy.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its CTO and Co-Founder Scott Falbo is a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is driving meaningful change across the housing industry. Falbo was recognized for his role in advancing automation, borrower experience and lender efficiency through thoughtful, practical innovation.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been recognized as one of HousingWire's Tech Trendsetters of 2025. This award spotlights the top 75 technology and product leaders bringing innovative change to the mortgage and real estate industries.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that executive vice president of product and operations Sean Moss has been named a HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual Tech Trendsetters award, now in its seventh year, honors the housing industry's most impactful and innovative technology leaders.

DENVER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Information Technology Ben Mahan has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors 75 technology leaders driving innovation and impact across the housing industry through transformative digital solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.