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Black Friday 2025 Deals Announced at American Freight Stores

DUBLIN, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is rolling out special offers that can't be missed! From November 24 through December 5, customers can score deep discounts on top furniture and mattress selections, plus special financing options to make it even easier to bring home new essentials for less.

Rice Park Capital Management LP Acquires Rosegate Mortgage

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Minn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Rice Park Capital Management LP ("Rice Park"), a Minneapolis-based private investment firm specializing in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), announced today that it has acquired Rosegate Mortgage, LLC ("Rosegate Mortgage"), NMLS #2020757, a retail and consumer-direct mortgage lender headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Texas-based Velocity Credit Union Introduces ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ to Give Members Greater Financial Flexibility

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union (Velocity) has announced the launch of a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program designed to give members greater financial flexibility and control over their everyday spending. A financial institution with over $1 billion in assets and serving over 80,000 members, Velocity is introducing this program to further its commitment to offering comprehensive financial services to its members for every stage of their life.

Avatar Design & Construction Trademarks its ‘Avatar’ Brand, Unveils ‘Grand’ Multi-Family Developments in N.H.

WATERTOWN, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Avatar Design & Construction, a leading commercial design-build firm, today announced the official trademarking of its company name (Avatar®) as a design-build brand and the launch of its new trademarked "Grand" line of multi-family apartment buildings. This strategic move solidifies the company's identity and introduces a new standard of living to the New England market, beginning with three major projects in Manchester, New Hampshire.

HotDeals.com releases its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- HotDeals, the trusted online platform for discovering verified coupon codes and discounts, today released its first Holiday Savings Insights Report for 2025, combining Adobe's publicly released 2025 holiday spending forecast with HotDeals' proprietary savings data.

Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern fintech for managing pipelines and borrower communication

IRVINE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems.

Florida-based Pure Polymer Solutions Founder Bob Davis Shares His Journey: A Clearer Purpose for Cleaner Water

ORLANDO, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- For Bob Davis, founder of Pure Polymer Solutions, water treatment is more than a business; it's a calling. Guided by faith and a lifelong connection to Florida's waterways, Davis built a company rooted in stewardship, science, and service.

IAAPA and The Industry Group 2026: Visit Booth 4634 for Ticketing kiosks, Touchless, and Wayfinding

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ee and meet The Industry Group and Kiosk Association at the IAAPA Trade Show. Featured in the booth - Pyramid Computer with kiosks, digital signage and embedded computing, AcquireDigital - digital wayfinding software and digital signage, Sitekiosk with interactive digital signage software, DPL Wireless providing redundant connectivity for all types of kiosks, vending, lockers and digital signage.

PDFgear for iPadOS Brings Liquid Glass Design and Truly Free PDF Editing to Everybody

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- PDFgear today introduced a stunning new version for iPadOS 26, reimagining how PDFs look and flow on the iPad. Built on Apple's Liquid Glass design language, the new version delivers a fluid, dynamic PDF editing experience. With refined visuals and intuitive multitasking, PDFgear for iPad offers users a more productive, elegant way to work with PDFs.

Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single: Grinding All My Life

RICHMOND, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single "Grinding All My Life" on November 14, 2025 through Richburg Entertainment. The track delivers a raw and uplifting message of perseverance, ambition, and personal growth, representing the heart and soul of Richmond, California.

Music City Drop Comes to Nashville: Rappel 20 Stories to Fight Hunger for the Holidays

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief nonprofit, is bringing an unforgettable experience to downtown Nashville this fall. The Music City Drop invites brave participants to rappel 20 stories down the Omni Hotel while raising awareness and critical funds to fight hunger and food waste.

Champion Women and Advocacy Groups File Amicus Brief Challenging NCAA Settlement That Silences Athletes’ Voices

OAKLAND, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Champion Women, together with Wrestle Like A Girl, the Women's Golf Coaches Association, and the Women's Sports Policy Working Group, announced today that they have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (No. 25-4190). According to Liberty Law, Inc., the filing supports a slew of objectors challenging the NCAA's proposed $2.8 billion settlement.

A New Kind of California Welcome: Hillcrest Invites Older Adults to Try Its Wellness Lifestyle – Before Moving In

LA VERNE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Hillcrest, one of Southern California's leading Continuing Care Retirement Communities, invites older adults to join a truly special health and wellness program. For a limited time, anyone who joins Hillcrest's Resident Registrant List will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Hillcrest Aquatic and Fitness Center.

StarknightMT’s Biggest Sale of 2025: Black Friday Deals on Premium UTV Accessories

NEW YORK and GUANGZHOU, China /New York Netwire - National News/ -- StarknightMT, a leading provider of aftermarket UTV/ATV parts and accessories, is gearing up for the 2025 Black Friday Sale, it will offer off-road enthusiasts and professionals the biggest discounts of the year on their premium product.

Optimal Blue October 2025 REPORT: lock volume holds second-highest level in three years

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its October 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that rate-lock activity remained strong despite seasonal cooling and continued to outpace last year's levels. Total lock volume fell 4.2% month over month (MoM) from September's peak but was still up 18% year over year (YoY) as borrowers responded to improving affordability and narrower rate spreads.

OC Videography Launches in Orange County California, offering Professional Video Production for Businesses and Podcasts

SANTA ANA, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- OC Videography, a full-service video production company, has officially launched its new website, offering commercial, podcast, event, and documentary production services throughout Southern California.

Dan Jones, MMI’s CTO, Named among 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- HousingWire has recognized Dan Jones, Chief Technology Officer at Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), as one of its 2025 Tech Trendsetters - an annual honor celebrating 75 technology leaders who are shaping the future of housing through innovation.

LenderLogix expands its LiteSpeed POS with AI-powered agent for mortgage loan officers

BUFFALO, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced it has launched AI Sidekick, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature built into the LiteSpeed point-of-sale (POS) platform. AI Sidekick supports loan officers (LOs) with simple tools to instantly review loan files, efficiently update document needs lists and rapidly identify missing data, reducing loan processing times by up to 40%.

Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization announces major step forward in fighting digital fraud

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We've partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services.

‘The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America’ by Patrick Wood and Courtenay Turner, announced by Coherent Publishing

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Coherent Publishing is pleased to announce that esteemed researchers and authors Patrick Wood and Courtenay Turner have joined forces to unveil their provocative new book, "The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America" (ISBN: 979-8993564609), now available through Technocracy News as well as Amazon and Books.by.

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