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RanLife Home Loans inks 84-month contract with Dark Matter Technologies for AI-powered mortgage origination overhaul

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that RanLife Home Loans (RanLife) based in Sandy, Utah, has signed a seven-year agreement for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and additional Dark Matter technologies.

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A Mile Above: TMC Denver Concludes with Tangible Enthusiasm for The Future of the Mortgage Industry

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) proudly reflects on the success of A Mile Above: TMC Denver, a conference environment renowned for its ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry by fostering collaboration and innovation among attendees. The event, which took place from September 7-10, 2024, provided a truly memorable experience, beginning with an energetic opening reception at Meow Wolf and concluding with a stunning sunset reception at Red Rocks Trading Post.

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LenderLogix Q3 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data: Homebuyers Hold Steady and ‘Wait for the Rate’

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.

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ACES Quality Management’s Brock Miller Slated to Speak at America’s Credit Unions Lending Council Conference 2024

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Director of Business Development Brock Miller, CMQ/OE has been selected to speak at the America’s Credit Unions Lending Council Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., November 3 – 6, 2024.

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Down Payment Resource highlights 48 Native American homebuyer assistance programs in honor of Native American Heritage Month

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting 48 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs in 13 states that are specifically designed to support Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) in conjunction with Native American Heritage month in October.

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Floify launches Floify Verify, a native verification of income and employment service

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the availability of Floify Verify, a native electronic verification of income and employment (VOIE) service powered by Argyle. Designed to streamline the mortgage origination process, Floify Verify allows lenders to verify income and employment at a cost-effective price point without the hassle of managing additional third-party vendors.

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Rate-and-Term Refinance Locks Surge 700% Over Previous Year Following the FOMC’s September Interest Rate Reduction

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.

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Optimal Blue Expands Expertise, Market Leadership With Launch of Two In-House Podcasts

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company’s capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals.

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iEmergent revises 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast downward

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced downward revision of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect ongoing economic conditions, iEmergent now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase mortgage market, while refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage interest rates.

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