PLANO, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Virtual Economist, the first on-demand forecasting tool for mortgage capital markets leaders powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). Revealed in beta at the annual Optimal Blue Summit in February 2026, Virtual Economist is now available to all […]
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Press Release: FirstClose Director of Professional Services Adam Nicholson named 2026 HousingWire Insider
By Send2Press Newswire on August 4, 2026 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Finance, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Adam Nicholson, director of professional services, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. The award recognizes operational leaders across the mortgage, real estate and homebuilding industries whose […]
Press Release: NotaryCam’s Olen Dalton Honored as 2026 HousingWire Insider
By Send2Press Newswire on August 4, 2026 in Awards and Honors, Business, Finance, HOUSTON, Texas, Press Releases
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026 (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 Quality Assurance (QA) Manager Olen Dalton has been recognized as a HousingWire Insider. The award honors operational leaders working […]
Press Release: Velocity Expands Member Benefits with Comprehensive Insurance Solutions
By Send2Press Newswire on July 23, 2026 in Alliances and Partnerships, AUSTIN, Texas, Business, Finance, Insurance, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Credit Union is making it easier for members to protect what matters most by offering access to a wide range of insurance solutions through trusted industry partners. From home and vehicle insurance to business protection and specialty coverage, members can now explore insurance options designed to […]
Press Release: Click n’ Close named one of USDA’s Top Wholesale Lenders for 2026
ADDISON, Texas, July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, received a USDA 2026 Top Wholesale Lender award. The award was presented today at USDA Rural Development’s National Lender of the Year Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Press Release: NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2026 Inman Best in Finance honoree
By Send2Press Newswire on July 16, 2026 in Awards and Honors, Business, Finance, HOUSTON, Texas, Press Releases
HOUSTON, Texas, July 16, 2026 (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 President Brian Webster has been recognized as a 2026 Inman Best in Finance award winner.
Press Release: Optimal Blue report: Mortgage demand strengthens as purchase activity and pull-through rebound
By Send2Press Newswire on July 9, 2026 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Retail and Franchise
PLANO, Texas, July 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage activity strengthened month over month (MoM), with purchase lock volume climbing to its highest level since early spring and pull-through rates rebounding across both purchase and refinance pipelines. Total rate-lock volume […]
Press Release: Bay Leaf Digital Earns HubSpot Software Industry Specialist Badge
By Send2Press Newswire on July 2, 2026 in Advertising and Marketing, Business, Press Releases, Software, Technology
GRAPEVINE, Texas, July 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bay Leaf Digital, a B2B SaaS marketing agency headquartered in Texas today announced it has earned the HubSpot Software Industry Specialist badge, a selective and verified designation within HubSpot’s Industry Specialization Badge program.
Press Release: Click n’ Close names Merv Govender chief information officer
ADDISON, Texas, June 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Merv Govender as chief information officer (CIO). Govender brings more than 27 years of technology leadership across the banking, gaming and healthcare industries. As CIO, he will lead Click n’ Close’s technology development and deployment […]
Press Release: FirstClose CEO Tedd Smith named to 2026 National Mortgage Professional Legends of Lending
By Send2Press Newswire on June 12, 2026 in AUSTIN, Texas, Awards and Honors, Business, Finance, Press Releases
AUSTIN, Texas, June 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Tedd Smith, chief executive officer, has been named to the 2026 National Mortgage Professional Legends of Lending. The honor recognizes mortgage professionals who have made enduring contributions […]