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.
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Press Release: Optimal Blue continues to debut new innovations across complete capital markets platform ahead of MBA Annual Convention and Expo
By Send2Press Newswire on October 16, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Technology
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the launch of a new data solution to deliver increased market transparency, as well as three major platform enhancements focused on pricing accuracy, trade execution and counterparty management. Released ahead of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, and as the […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue report: Rate rally drives 28% surge in September lock volumes
By Send2Press Newswire on October 14, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its September 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which showed a sharp increase in rate-lock activity as mortgage rates fell throughout the month to their lowest levels in nearly a year. Total lock volume rose 28% month over month (MoM), led by a […]
Press Release: NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform supports MISMO’s SMART Doc v3 standard for electronic HELOCs
By Send2Press Newswire on October 10, 2025 in Business, Finance, HOUSTON, Texas, Press Releases, Software, Technology
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10, 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 that its eClose360® platform is fully compatible with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization’s (MISMO) newly published SMART Doc® V3 […]
Press Release: Click n’ Close names mortgage industry veteran Ian Kimball as president
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Ian Kimball as president. In this role, Kimball will oversee strategic growth initiatives, operational execution and market expansion, reporting to founder and CEO Jeff Bode.
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: NotaryCam partners with Dovenmuehle and RUTH RUHL, P.C. to streamline loan modifications with remote online notarization
By Send2Press Newswire on September 16, 2025 in Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Finance, HOUSTON, Texas, Press Releases, Technology
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16, 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 it has partnered with mortgage subservicing leader Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc. and Texas-based law firm RUTH RUHL, P.C. to offer remote online notarization […]
Press Release: Refinances surge nearly 70% as purchase activity falls 10% in August
By Send2Press Newswire on September 10, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in […]