National News

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Musicful, a leading AI-powered music generation platform, announced the launch of its upgraded 1.5X model, raising the bar for speed, flexibility, and creative possibilities in AI-assisted music creation. Musicful, a fast-growing AI-powered music hub, has attracted over one million registered users worldwide.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one's choice.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Save the Woods organization in Asheville, NC, invites volunteers, community members, and activists to an art action: Wrap the Woods on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. UNC Asheville's 54-acre urban forest and cherished community resource and wildlife habitat (aka "The Woods") is under threat of development despite its status as one of the last remaining urban forests in Asheville.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company's market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. "Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence - and our new brand embodies that," said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue.

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union's continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central Texas.

NEW YORK, N.Y, /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a renowned brand in premium human hair wigs and extensions, is excited to kick off its Back to School Sale, offering limited-time discounts of up to 35% on select styles. This exclusive event invites customers to refresh their look for the new school year with Luvme's top-quality real hair wigs for women, including the highly sought-after blonde wig with bangs.

TORONTO, Ontario /New York Netwire - National News/ -- What if the very voice that drove you to save others was the same one urging you toward the edge? Icy Peaks Publishing is proud to announce the release of "Whispers from the Shadow: Confronting the Call of Suicide" (ISBN: 978-1069171009) by Dr. Jacques A. Frigault. Dr. Frigault holds a doctorate in psychology and breaks decades of silence to share a most personal and haunting story - his own.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM's latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to cancel the leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind projects and rescind existing permit approvals.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.

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 the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools.

LANGHORNE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.

LEICESTER, U.K. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children's book, "Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love" (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) - this inspiring story is now available worldwide.

AMESBURY, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.

TODOS SANTOS, Baja California Sur, Mexico /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Bestselling author Ann Hood has joined the faculty of the Todos Santos Writers Workshop (TSWW) for the 13th annual Winter Session, January 31 - February 7, 2026. Hood's international bestsellers include "The Knitting Circle," "The Obituary Writer," and "The Book That Matters Most."

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its August guest lineup featuring four accomplished leaders who will explore diverse topics including mortgage broker advocacy, the future of mortgage advice and technology, construction finance and how emerging housing public policies are shaping the mortgage industry.