AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
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Press Release: FirstClose celebrates 25 years of mortgage and home equity innovation
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. This marks a quarter-century of innovation in modernizing lending processes for residential mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide.
Press Release: FirstClose Chief Product Officer Ramiro Castro named HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter
By Send2Press Newswire on November 3, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced that Chief Product Officer Ramiro Castro has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual award celebrates 75 technology leaders whose vision and execution […]
Press Release: FirstClose and Lateral Investment Management announce additional equity funding to support continued growth
By Send2Press Newswire on October 17, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Business, Finance, Funding and Investment, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the completion of an additional round of equity funding, which was led by existing investor Lateral Investment Management, based in San Mateo, California.
Press Release: FirstClose integrates with Optimal Blue to accelerate home equity closings
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced a certified integration with Optimal Blue that connects FirstClose’s point-of-sale (POS) platform to Optimal Blue’s product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine. The integration builds on FirstClose’s ability […]
Press Release: Velocity Credit Union Unveils Bold New Brand Identity and Launches Innovative Rewards Checking Account
By Send2Press Newswire on September 23, 2025 in Advertising and Marketing, AUSTIN, Texas, Business, Finance, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Credit Union, a trusted financial partner for over 75 years, today announced the launch of its refreshed brand, including a new logo, a modernized website, and updated branch locations. The updated look and feel reflects Velocity’s ongoing commitment to innovation, accessibility, and delivering an exceptional, member-first […]
Press Release: FirstClose Strengthens Sales Team with Industry Veterans to Support Growth in Home Equity Lending
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced the expansion of its sales organization with the addition of four accomplished industry sales professionals. These new team members bring deep industry experience and proven track records that will […]
Press Release: Home equity fintech FirstClose promotes Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation […]
Press Release: FirstClose CEO Tedd Smith named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard
By Send2Press Newswire on September 2, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Finance, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tedd Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.
Press Release: Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch
By Send2Press Newswire on August 7, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Business, Finance, New Locations and Growth, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]