Mortgages and Loans Press Releases

Compass Home Loans, LLC, a full-service, Hawaii-based mortgage banking company, continues to add members to its growing team. As the company approaches the five-year mark, Compass Home Loans has continually sought out seasoned mortgage professionals. Jon Whittington, the President of…

A seldom acknowledged downside of private reverse mortgages is the GAAP accounting requirement to mark contracts to fair value. Reverse mortgages are level-3 assets: the value is dependent upon an “unknowable” future event, moveout or death of the homeowners. This…

Chenoa Fund has recently released a series of training resources to help loan officers understand the requirements for each program and provide instructions to make sure closings happen on time and as hassle-free as possible. Although this training is specifically catered to…

Although most recent projections indicate that there will be two interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve during the course of this year after the Fed increased interest four times last year, former Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen has…

Newbold Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Arleen Scavone to its management team. Scavone was the Founder and CEO of OpExNow, a mortgage consultancy. She joined Newbold on Jan. 1. “Arleen has a long track record of executing transformational…

MonitorBase announces the launch of a new technology giving mortgage companies and their clients access to an instant credit pre-qualification through a soft credit pull right on their mobile device. “Our pilot users are seeing very positive results and saving…

When you have many personal loans and credit card bills, trying to remember to pay them all in one month can be quite a struggle. So why not consider consolidating all your debts into one easy monthly payment? London-based Evolve…

In an unusual move for a U.S. President, Donald Trump has criticized the Federal Reserve and its monetary policy, calling for lower interest rates. This year so far, the Federal Reserve has lifted interest rates three times and is expected…

Celebrity Financial, Inc/Midwest Equity Mortgage announced today Scotty Pickle has joined the firm as a Regional Manager. While spending the last 6 years in mortgage banking, Scotty brings with him 25 years of executive management experience with career stops that…

Celebrity Financial, Inc/Midwest Equity Mortgage announced today Chris Norris has joined the firm as Vice President of Sales. Norris has a history of building strong origination teams throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana is tasked with doing the same in his…

BeSmartee® recently completed a direct integration into Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) system, advancing the lending process by saving time and enhancing underwriting capabilities. Fannie Mae, the leading source of financing for mortgage lenders, provides access to affordable mortgage financing.…

Car Title Loans California proudly announces its Spanish-language website. They are helping to provide the Spanish-speaking community outstanding service for them to obtain a loan. The new Spanish language website allows their Spanish-speaking clients access and information on how to obtain…

US Mortgage Corporation (headquarters in Melville, NY) is happy to welcome Artem Mikhelson to its growing team. Artem has an impressive background and offers a lot to the team. Not only was he selected as Social Survey’s Top 25 Loan…

Midwest Equity Mortgage (“MEM”) announced today that Heejin Kim has recently agreed to join the company.  Ms. Kim has had an extensive and very successful mortgage banking career that spans 30 years and has involved almost every facet of the…

Jeff Kramer, a senior loan officer with Highlands Residential Mortgage, an equal housing lender, is excited to announce the launch of his new website. Added features have made it easier for customers to find resources and tools when looking for…

For the 5th consecutive year, Signature Closers, LLC, based in Columbus, Ohio has been recognized on the Inc. 500/5000 list as one of the fastest growing privately-held companies in the United States (https://www.inc.com/profile/signature-closers) by placing #4,240. This milestone is only achieved…

BeSmartee, which develops next-generation, loan origination platforms for lenders, is pleased to announce a new partnership with LoanFuel to support mortgage borrowers via mobile technology. This collaboration will allow mortgage clients to initiate loan applications, submit documents and receive updates on…

LendingArch, Canada’s fastest growing rate comparison platform, today announced the completion and launch of its LendingArch CARE™ Engine, and corresponding entry into multiple additional market sectors, expanding its offerings to its customer base. The LendingArch CARE™ Engine will allow LendingArch…

1st Security Bank of Washington (“the Bank”) is pleased to announce that Diana Bowar has joined the Bank’s Bellevue Home Lending office as a home lending loan officer. With more than 25 years of experience and an extensive financial-planning background,…

Rick Sherer of MSA Mortgage and Donna Spector of Real Living Realty Group announce a special broker tour of 6 Wescott Drive in Hopkinton on Tuesday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m. “This home is a rare opportunity for true luxury…