HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry.
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Press Release: NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont
By Send2Press Newswire on August 19, 2025 in Business, Finance, HOUSTON, Texas, Press Releases, Technology
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont’s enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale
By Send2Press Newswire on August 18, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Regional Events
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company’s clients and integration partners, along […]
Press Release: Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July
By Send2Press Newswire on August 12, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. Mortgage rates rose MoM across all loan types.
Press Release: Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership
By Send2Press Newswire on August 11, 2025 in Advertising and Marketing, Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Technology
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
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 […]
Press Release: Shaun Simms of FirstClose named 2025 HousingWire Insider
By Send2Press Newswire on August 1, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
Press Release: Optimal Blue Fully Automates Best Efforts Locking Directly with Investors
By Send2Press Newswire on July 30, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Software, Technology
PLANO, Texas, July 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced a new capability in its industry-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine that fully automates the process for a lock desk user to execute best efforts locks directly with participating investors via API. By eliminating the last remaining manual step in the locking […]
Press Release: Refis, Product Shifts and Strong Agency Participation Define June Market Advantage Report
By Send2Press Newswire on July 8, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total lock volume rose 1.95% month-over-month (MoM), driven by increased refinance activity. Refinance share climbed from 16% to 18% of all locks as rate-and-term refinances jumped 17.4% MoM and 18.4% year-over-year (YoY). Cash-out refinances […]
Press Release: FirstClose’s SVP of HR Katie Smith named 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence
By Send2Press Newswire on July 3, 2025 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, July 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced its Senior Vice President of Human Resources Katie Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence. The national award recognizes her exceptional leadership, commitment to company […]