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Revo Welcomes Golf Legend and Revo Brand Ambassador Annika Sorenstam for an Exclusive Evening on May 15th in SoHo, NYC

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Revo, the premium, high-quality, performance sunglass company, announced today the exclusive event on May 15th featuring Hall-of-Fame golfer and Revo ambassador, Annika Sorenstam. The event will take place at Revo's newly-opened retail store in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood where fans will have the unique opportunity to take photos with the legendary golfer, enjoy signed giveaways and preview the Revo x Annika sunglass collection.

First High Performance electric Defender launched by The Landrovers

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Landrovers are introducing their fully customized, high performance electric classic Defender. A brand-new Defender, built on an original chassis, has 600 horsepower and 4 in-wheel motors. This beauty accelerates to 60MpH in 5 seconds and has a range of 375 miles. Just like all Land Rovers that are produced by this Dutch company, the interior and exterior are fully customized.

23-year industry veteran Jason Mapes joins Floify as head of sales

BOULDER, Colo., May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Jason Mapes as head of sales. Mapes, who previously served as director of sales for nCino's Mortgage Suite, brings a wealth of experience to spearhead Floify's national sales initiatives.

ACES Quality Management Named 2024 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology

DENVER, Colo., May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is an Arizent and Best Companies Group project.

Mortgage Purchase Lock Counts See First YoY Gain Since Fed Rate Hikes Began Two Years Ago

PLANO, Texas, May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its April 2024 Originations Market Monitor report, which reveals the first year-over-year increase in purchase mortgage lock counts since the Federal Reserve initiated rate hikes in March 2022.

Down Payment Resource integration with ICE Mortgage Technology embeds down payment assistance program support into core mortgage origination software

ATLANTA, Ga., May 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for mortgage technology. Available via the Encompass Partner Connect™ API Platform, the integration makes it easier for lenders to support homebuyers with the nation's 2,300-plus down payment assistance (DPA) programs.

How to Convert Spotify Music to MP3 320 Kbps with YT Saver?

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Severing as one of the most popular music streaming platforms, Spotify hosts all genres of music from its library. However, Spotify comes with several limitations and it's quite annoying to listen to songs if users are traveling abroad. In such scenario, YT Saver Spotify to MP3 Converter helps save their favorite songs/playlists with 100% lossless quality.

Innovating Customer Interactions: VOC AI to Showcase New Technologies at White Label Expo 2024

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At the forefront of the tech industry, VOC AI is gearing up to make a substantial impact at White Label Expo 2024, which will be held on May 8-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Renowned for its groundbreaking developments in the Voice of Customer (VOC) and customer service AI Agent sector, VOC AI plans to unveil new ways to enhance customer interactions and support businesses through sophisticated AI technologies.

New Insurance Lead Generation Company Increases Online Visibility for Niche Insurance Agencies and Carriers

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Insurerants (Insurerants.com) combines the expertise of two industry veterans, JT Images and PL Communications, known for web design, SEO services, and content optimization tailored for insurance lead generation. With over two decades of joint experience, the partnership provides insurance professionals with the tools and strategies needed to increase sales in niche markets.

MMI Webinar with MBA Focuses on Using Data, Technology to Reach ‘Mortgage-Ready’ Millennials

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced its Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Heidi Iverson, will be participating in the Mortgage Bankers Association's upcoming webinar "Using Data and Technology to Connect with Today's Buyers to Increase Homeownership," on May 14 at 3 p.m. ET.

Monterra Credit Union elevates the member experience with the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Monterra Credit Union (Monterra CU), a full-service financial institution serving members throughout San Mateo County, California, the City of Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area, has selected the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) for mortgage loan, home-equity loan and home-equity line of credit (HELOC) originations.

Stack Sports launches Stack Rewards to Save Youth Sports Families $100M

DALLAS, Texas, May 6, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of youth sports software has launched a new rewards program delivering significant savings to youth sports families in the United States and North America. With Stack Rewards, families can earn cashback on everyday shopping and access special offers and deals to help pay for sports, resulting in projected savings of $100 million annually.

Resell CNC welcomes metalworking industry veteran Jeff Kopp as new Vice President of Resell CNC Auctions

ORLANDO, Fla., May 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Resell CNC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeff Kopp as our new Vice President of Resell CNC Auctions to our team. Jeff Kopp has over 40 years of experience in the metalworking and auction industries.

MMI adds Ron Ross as CFO to fuel the growth of its mortgage data intelligence platform

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that Ron Ross, an established senior executive, will fill the role of chief financial officer.

Joe Moore Appointed Head of Keel Point Family Office

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and TYSONS, Va., May 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Keel Point, LLC ("Keel Point") is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Moore to Chief Wealth Officer of the firm's Family Office business. Joe joined Keel Point in 2011 and was formerly a Senior Family Wealth Director with Keel Point Family Office. He takes over from Douglas Andre who will continue supporting Keel Point Family Office clients as Senior Family Office Counsel.

Vocalist Sybil Evans Stages Jazz Comeback at Age 90 with the Sybil Evans Trio

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While some industrious individuals are busy looking for their second act, 90-year-old Sybil Evans, longtime resident of Manhattan's Murray Hill section is still going strong, forging ahead into her third with the Sybil Evans Trio. The dynamic, Brooklyn-born and raised nonagenarian singer was inspired by her 90th birthday to return to her love of bringing her pop-jazz stylings before a live audience.

System4 Continues Growth, Opens First Office in Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- System4 Facility Services Management ("System4"), an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that a new office has opened in Hawaii. On May 1, 2024, Anthony and Saun Galang opened the System4 of Hawaii office location.

Down Payment Resource brings its award-winning homebuyer assistance software to The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partner

ATLANTA, Ga., April 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has joined The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry. As a member of TMC's Preferred Partner Network, DPR will provide its software, which provides operational support for utilizing its database of more than 2,300 down payment assistance (DPA) programs, at a discounted rate to TMC members.

Sydney Barber, Floify’s head of product, named to HousingWire’s 2024 Rising Stars List

BOULDER, Colo., April 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Product Sydney Barber, has been honored by HousingWire with its 2024 Rising Stars award. Since Barber joined Floify in 2019, she's spearheaded dozens of product enhancements to help its customers operate more efficiently in a volatile market.

Argyle’s Anaid Chacón honored as HousingWire Rising Star

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its Senior Vice President of Product Anaid Chacón has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes leaders in real estate and mortgage under the age of 40 who have achieved remarkable milestones.

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