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National newswire stories from across the U.S., sourced from the Neotrope® News Network

Click n’ Close Chief Operations Officer Kara Lamphere Selected in Mortgage Women Magazine’s Annual Mortgage Star Award Program

ADDISON, Texas, July 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Kara Lamphere has been named a Mortgage Star in Mortgage Women Magazine's annual awards program.

FlexClip Back-to-School Campaign: 40% Education Discounts and Extra 700 Free AI Credits

HONG KONG, July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FlexClip, the leading online video and presentation creation platform developed by PearlMountain Limited, has launched a special back-to-school campaign. In partnership with Student Beans, FlexClip is offering a 40% discount on all subscription plans to students, teachers, and graduates. As part of this campaign, participants in the education discount can also claim 700 AI credits for free.

Avenu Insights & Analytics Launches Avenu | Records: Transforming Document Management for Local Governments

CENTREVILLE, Va., July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Avenu Insights & Analytics, a leading provider of revenue recovery and software solutions for state and local governments, announces the launch of Avenu | Records, an innovative SaaS solution designed to revolutionize document imaging and indexing processes for municipalities. With Avenu | Records, Avenu continues to set the standard for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline operations for our clients.

Dr. Anju Mathur Supports Chronic Disease Day with Functional Medicine for a Blue Zone Lifestyle

STUDIO CITY, Calif., July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Dr. Anju Mathur experienced health complications years ago, the shortcomings of her medical practice really hit home. While traditional medicine suppresses the symptoms of illness, she realized that actual healing needed to occur at a root level. She began to investigate alternative treatments for her own transformation which led to the establishment of her functional medicine office, the Angel Longevity Medical Center.

Falling Home Prices and Purchase Mortgage Locks Reveal a Stagnant Late-Spring Housing Market

PLANO, Texas, July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its June 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a stagnant late-spring housing market as home prices dropped for the first time in 2024 and purchase lock counts fell 8% over the previous year. All mortgage lock figures in this news release have been controlled for fewer market days in June.

The Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Fred Taylor to be Honored with a March, Tribute and Celebration of Life –...

ATLANTA, Ga., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) National, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, AD King Foundation, Rosa Parks Consortium, and other organizations in the civil rights community will convene for a two-day celebration of the life of Rev. Frederick Douglass Taylor, a revered leader in the civil rights movement and former lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks.

Informative Research Adds Brandon Hall as New EVP of Operations

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, has named Brandon Hall as its new executive vice president (EVP) of operations. Hall brings over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence within the financial services sector and is known for implementing innovative process improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading through change.

Dovenmuehle’s Bernadette McDonnell named 2024 Mortgage Star Award Winner by Mortgage Women Magazine

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President Bernadette McDonnell has been selected by Mortgage Women Magazine for its 2024 Mortgage Star Award. McDonnell was chosen for her significant contributions to the industry and dedication to Dovenmuehle over the past four decades.

Direct Mail Benchmark Report 2024 reveals 61% of marketers have increased direct mail investments in the last year

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by ISG Research shows 61% of marketers have increased direct mail investments in the last year, up 12% from 2023 data. The 2024 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report provides an analysis of the current direct mail marketing landscape.

Vice Capital Markets Launches Integration with Fannie Mae Mission Score API

NOVI, Mich., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has integrated the Fannie Mae® Mission Score application programming interface (API) into its trading portal, allowing current clients to take advantage of pricing and best execution decisions to improve gain-on-sale.

Kickstarter Fundraising for Jig App: Unique Experiences and Tailored At-Home Services App Project

LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jig LLC ("Jig") today announced Jig App, a new project on Kickstarter providing unique experiences, more fun at home, and engaging educational and non-educational activities. Jig App is more than an app; it is a community of parents, educators, and service providers ready to help busy families with their unique needs and preferences.

Reconnect with Your Food in Andrea Kristin’s Best Selling Book

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Well known for her expertise in growing and cooking with fresh produce, Andrea Kristin is thrilled to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated book, "Fresh Grown: Essential Guide to Use, Store, and Make the Most of Your Vegetables" (ISBN: 978-1068810916; June 2024). This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their fresh produce and deepen their connection with their food, from garden to plate, Grey Arrow Press announced today.

ProNotary Announces Exciting New Partner Program

DALLAS, Texas, July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProNotary™, an intuitive and user-friendly digital signing solution, has announced a new partner program. Designed to enable businesses to notarize documents online, ProNotary is excited to collaborate with new partners and generate new income streams for everyone involved.

Charles Symington is the New President of Primum Familiae Vini

PARIS, France, July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Each year, Primum Familiae Vini (PFV), an association of twelve prestigious families from the world of wine, appoints one of its members as President to oversee the association for the year and act as its representative at various events around the world. This year, Charles Symington of the Symington Family Estates in Portugal succeeds Véronique Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin in France as PFV President for the period of July 2024 to June 2025.

‘Artificial Wisdom’ is a smash hit!

SURREY, U.K., July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chainmaker Press novel "Artificial Wisdom" (ISBN 978-1739434366) is selling out internationally. Originally released in the UK, "Artificial Wisdom" by Thomas R. Weaver recently celebrated its US debut this spring. The third print has once again sold out with a fourth print on the way. The Amazon bestselling novel is topping charts for the publisher after significant interest on TikTok, and has over 1.1K reviews on Goodreads.

iMyFone MagicMic – The Best AI Voice Changer for PC and Mobile

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nowadays, AI voice changers are widely used. Especially in games and social platforms, such as TikTok and YouTube. iMyFone MagicMic as one of the outstanding AI voice changer for PC and mobile, it not only provides real-time voice changing with 300+ AI voices but also 700+ soundboards.

Down Payment Resource expands team to keep pace with a rising number of DPA programs and increasing demand

ATLANTA, Ga., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced the addition of three new team members to support growing demand for down payment assistance (DPA) programs.

MAGLITE, The Pedestrian Safety Institute, Additional Partners to Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety During 2024 National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

ONTARIO, Calif., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities.

The Mortgage Collaborative Advocates for Lender Concerns at Federal Housing Agencies During June DC Visits

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) hosted its second Advocacy Committee trip to Washington, DC June 4-6, 2024, with 13 of its IMB and depository Lender Members meeting with key federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ginnie Mae, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to discuss the impact of recent and upcoming policy changes on small to mid-size lenders.

Celebrating the Success of The First Luvme Hair Workshop

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is thrilled to announce the success of its first-ever Luvme Hair Workshop, held on June 20th, 2024. The workshop was designed to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connecting, embodying the brand's dedication to helping young hairstylists and enhancing wig-wearing experiences.