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Down Payment Resource honors Mosi Gatling with Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award and Skyler Lemons with Emerging Leader Award

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has honored Mosi Gatling of New American Funding (NAF) with the 2024 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award, and Skyler Lemons of Exit Strategy Realty with hits inaugural Emerging Leader Award.

MMI Earns Third Consecutive HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award for 2025

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to the 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. The Tech100 Mortgage award recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry, highlighting solutions that drive efficiency, improve operations, and redefine what's possible in housing.

How to Find Pokemon in Pokemon GO Without Moving in 2025: PoGoskill V2.1.0

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Want to know how to find Pokémon in Pokémon GO without moving from the comfort of your home? You can spoof to the location of your choice and catch rare Pokémon without wasting time looking for them with PoGoskill V2.1.0.

Howard Zucker Teams with HANG Media for Groundbreaking Health Podcast ‘Docology’

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dr. Howard Zucker, who as a top official of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and New York State Health Commissioner, rigorously applied data to ensure that billions of people received the best possible care, announced the launch of "Docology," a video podcast intended to deliver the most reliable, proven medical information directly to the public, and sound early warnings about impending public health problems. Zucker is teaming with former CNN/US president Jon Klein's HANG Media to introduce a new twist to the popular podcast format: audience participation.

Cloudvirga joins ACUMA, strengthen member relationships while enhancing lending efficiency

IRVINE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.

TMC Annual Mortgage Lender Survey Highlights Key Challenges and Priorities for 2025

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leading network of mortgage lenders dedicated to innovation and collaboration, has released its latest Pulse of the Network report, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry in 2025. The survey, conducted with decision-makers-including CEOs, COOs, and department heads from banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs)-highlights how lenders are preparing for a shifting market landscape.

Marking a New Era in Agricultural Finance, Jake Espenmiller named President and CEO at Conterra Ag

DES MOINES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Conterra Ag Capital has announced the January 2025 appointment of Jake Espenmiller as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Paul Erickson. Following a carefully planned and seamless 2-year succession strategy, this leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Conterra, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across the United States.

Urban Institute Fellow Jim Parrott joins The Big Picture Webcast on Feb 27 to break down housing policy

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Parrott Ryan Advisors. Parrott will join hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman to discuss key housing policy developments shaping today's mortgage landscape.

SalesMind.ai Partners with UCLA Statistics Student Teams to Solve Lead Generation Data Challenges

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SalesMind.ai, a cutting-edge AI-powered sales automation platform, has announced a research collaboration with Dave Zes, Statistics & Data Science Lecturer at UCLA and two teams of statistics students from UCLA to tackle one of the biggest challenges in AI-driven lead generation: data accuracy and quality.

Third edition of highly successful book, ‘Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content’ announced

NEW YOK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Digital forensics expert and thought-leader Robert B. Fried has announced the release of the third edition of his highly successful series of books, "Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content" (ISBN: 979-8218603922). With this new edition, Fried reaffirms his standing as a reliable authority in digital forensics, investigations, and eDiscovery, offering indispensable guidance for professionals tasked with safeguarding and analyzing electronic evidence amid rapidly developing technologies.

Dr. Velma Trayham Joins Top U.S. Business Leaders at A.G. Gaston Conference to Chart a New Path for Economic Empowerment

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Renowned business strategist, corporate advisor, and economic empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO, Black Chamber of Arizona, will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference, joining an elite lineup of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable success for minority entrepreneurs.

AccountChek expands payroll provider network for mortgage lenders assessing Freddie Mac AIM

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced an enhancement to its integration with Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM). This enhancement enables LPA to assess income and employment for eligibility of representation and warranty relief for lenders using AccountChek® for automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) across a broad range of supported payroll providers.

Laird Nossuli, iEmergent CEO, to speak at 2025 CU:REALM Live!

DES MOINES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on "Utilizing Market-level Mortgage Data to Increase Referrals and Grow Originations," offering credit union leaders actionable strategies for leveraging localized mortgage data to expand their member base and grow lending volume.

PromoCodie, a leading online coupon platform, has launched a new Google Chrome extension

KOWLOON, Hong Kong /New York Netwire - National News/ -- PromoCodie, a leading online coupon platform, has launched a new Google Chrome extension designed to simplify the way users find and apply coupon codes while shopping online. This innovative tool ensures that customers can automatically access the best discounts available without the hassle of manually searching for promo codes.

Zeteo Biomedical Introduces Innovative Needle-Free Nasal Powder Delivery Systems to Enhance Drug and Vaccine Development

CEDAR PARK, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Zeteo Biomedical LLC today announced the launch of its ZTech-P CygnusMR™ and CygnusSDX™ delivery devices, designed for precise, metered-unit dosing of dry powder drugs and biologics via systemic nasal and nose-to-brain administration. These innovative needle-free delivery systems provide pharmaceutical and biotech companies with advanced solutions to accelerate the development, clinical evaluation, and commercial deployment of dry powder nasal combination products for a broad range of therapeutic applications.

The DOJ Closes Investigation of Cole Engineering Services, a premier provider of advanced cyber training solutions

MCLEAN, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of advanced training solutions and services.

Cole Engineering Services is no longer under investigation buy DOJ: Neither parent By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation

McLEAN, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.

Counterintelligence training company, Treadstone 71, announces capital asset sale

FORT MYERS, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Treadstone 71, known for two decades of high-level intelligence, counterintelligence, and cognitive warfare training, opens its complete asset portfolio for purchase. Corporate and government clients have long relied on the brand's unique skill-building curricula, research materials, and consulting expertise.

To Empower Seniors Through Interactive Healthcare Theatre Program, Jenner’s Pond and University of Delaware Partner

WEST GROVE, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Jenner's Pond, a vibrant Simpson senior living community on an 88-acre campus in West Grove, has forged a unique and impactful partnership with the University of Delaware's highly-regarded Healthcare Theatre Program to bring engaging and informative communications and healthcare education to its residents.

129 New Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Stays Steady to Start the 2025 New Year

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the January 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm monitors planned industrial capital projects across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades. Research confirms 129 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector for the start of the new year.

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