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Six mortgage lenders inked deals with Down Payment Resource in September to support homebuyers with affordable pathways to homeownership

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced it has onboarded six mortgage lenders this September. DPR’s expanded client base includes Elevations Credit Union, Embrace Home Loans, Homeowners Financial Group, HomeStreet Bank, RWM Home Loans and a regional bank. This significant milestone reflects the growing need for solutions that promote accessible and sustainable homeownership.

Church of Scientology Honors World Day of Peace With Interfaith Gathering

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of its purpose to bring the community together in the name of a better life for all, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles marked International Day of Peace with an open house and forum. In coordination with the L.A. chapter of Youth for Human Rights International, they invited members of many faith traditions for an evening of interfaith dialogue.

BypassDetection Launched As the Ultimate Bypass AI Detection Solution

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new AI detection bypassing tool, BypassDetection has been launched recently designed to help people create undetectable AI writing effortlessly. It is set to ensure content creators can proceed with their efficient content creation process without the barriers of AI detectors.

HIX.AI Launches HIX Bypass, A Powerful AI Detection Bypass Technology

NEW YORK, N.Y. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – HIX.AI, a software company offering the leading all-in-one AI writing copilot, today launched HIX Bypass. This web-based tool allows users to rewrite their AI-generated content so that it will bypass AI detection of all major detectors, including ZeroGPT, Winston AI, and Content at Scale.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Original ‘Shark Tank’ shark comes to MBA Annual

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” fame will host a meet-and-greet with attending mortgage professionals and trade press before taking the stage during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo to introduce Passport®, FormFree’s portable financial ID for consumers launching October 20, and the FormFree Exchange (FFX®), the online marketplace where lenders compete for the business of Passport users.

FormFree announces first-of-a-kind exchange to connect lenders with qualified borrowers

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the fourth quarter debut of FormFree Exchange (FFX®), a dynamic online marketplace that matches lenders with qualified borrowers for a faster, better and fairer lending experience. FFX has been meticulously designed to address the challenges facing lenders and borrowers in the modern financial landscape.

MocPOGO – A GPS Location Changer for Monster Hunter Now

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MocPOGO, a high-tech software company now supports the popular location-based game, Monster Hunter Now. Players can use MocPOGO to change GPS location on MH Now to hunt more monsters even at home. It supports the latest iOS.

Depth promotes Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president roles

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Depth, a leading provider of consultative B2B marketing, public relations and reputation management services for technology companies within the residential mortgage finance, financial technology (fintech) and regulatory technology (regtech) industries, announced the promotions of Lindsey Neal and Leslie Colley to executive vice president.

Mortgage Machine Services Enhances Digital Mortgage LOS with Addition of AI-Powered Document Management System

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Machine Services, an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, today announced the addition of Click n’ File, an innovative document management system, to its namesake, all-in-one loan origination system (LOS) Mortgage Machine™. The system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to automate document management tasks like sorting, stacking, classification and indexing, eliminating monotonous manual data entry and improving overall operational efficiency.

Master Sommelier Writes Definitive Wine-Tasting Guide for Professionals and Novices

RIO RANCHO, N.M., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser has released an updated version of “Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine” (ISBN: 978-1955750479). The book is a valuable resource for professional tasters, as well as an outstanding guide for the casual enthusiast who wants to learn more about how to appreciate a glass of wine.

TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in Halcyon

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the “Fund”) has made its latest investment in Halcyon. Halcyon’s suite of services provides financial institutions with a 360-degree financial relationship with its customers by affordably expanding their offerings to include investment advisory, IRS transcripts and tax preparation services.

Therapy or Torture? The Truth About Electroshock Airs on World Mental Health Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It hits the head with the force of a 40-pound cinder block dropped seven and a half feet. It’s been described by patients as a grenade going off in your body. It’s called electroconvulsive therapy. And the truth of this violent practice is revealed in the original documentary Therapy or Torture: The Truth About Electroshock, featured on World Mental Health Day, October 10, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Scientology Network.

On World Mental Health Day Meet a Texas Hero Who is Helping Protect Victims of Psychiatry

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Psychiatry is a system that all too often works on the weakest, most vulnerable people,” says Lee Spiller, Executive Director of Citizens Commission on Human Rights Texas. “It is a bullying system, and I just don’t like bullies.” Spiller is featured October 10 on the Scientology Network’s World Mental Health Day marathon television event in an episode of Voices for Humanity.

4DDiG File Repair for Mac 3.0.0 is an All-in-one Solution for Digital File Recovery and AI Enhancement

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leading software provider 4DDiG (a Tenorshare brand) is proud to announce the release of the latest version of its Mac file repair tool, 4DDiG File Repair for Mac 3.0.0. This version introduces exciting new features, including audio repair and document repair, providing Mac users with a more comprehensive solution.

Sports marketing guru turns mystery writer for old guys

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Marketing guru, Jon Spoelstra, has always had a penchant for pushing the outrageous. He wrote “Marketing Outrageously,” a Wall Street Journal bestseller, and now he’s at it again. This time he’s written a series of mystery novels for what he calls “old guys” in the “Old Guys Murder Mystery Series.” This fifth novel in the series, “Who is Killing all the Old (and mostly lovable) Mystery Writers?” (ASIN: B0C5S1ZP9M) is scheduled to publish on November 7, 2023.

Announcing the Launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC)

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Benign, in partnership with sponsors and partners including the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI), is excited to announce the launch of the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC): an online hub for everyone in the green chemistry community to share, connect, learn, and grow together.

Q3 2023 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects Remain Flat with 150 for September

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SalesLeads announced today the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in September as compared to 151 in August and 140 in July.

Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer. Housch, a C-suite and information security veteran of two and a half decades, joins Dark Matter following an eight-year stint with Black Knight, Inc (acquired by Intercontinental Exchange).

Tom Watson and his Kansas City-based Watson Links program announce national expansion with First Tee – Greater Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eight time Major Champion, Tom Watson and his Watson Links™ program, which was inspired to pave the road for the next generation of lifetime golfers, is expanding beyond its Kansas City base for the first time. Partnering with First Tee – Greater Sacramento, the program will offer free tee times to junior golfers who are connected with mentors on courses in the Sacramento area.

Call for Action Against Psychiatric Abuse on World Mental Health Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Scientology Network will present a marathon television event featuring the work of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights and its partners to expose psychiatric abuse.

Rapid Deployment Solutions Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 Special Olympics Race for Inclusion – Miami

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rapid Deployment Solutions (“RDS”) – a leading implementation partner with SAP Solutions for OpenText – is announcing its sponsorship of the 2023 Special Olympics Race for Inclusion on December 8, 2023, in Miami, FL.

Monica Buchanan Shares Her Personal Journey in New Book, ‘Outsider: Making Sense of My Journey as a Survivor’

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Author and psychologist Monica Buchanan unveils her memoir, “Outsider: Making Sense of My Journey as a Survivor,” (IBSN: 978-0228891673; September, 2023) which offers readers an introspective look at her life experiences and her path to overcoming adversity. The book, published by Tellwell, is scheduled to be available on Amazon and other online book retailers.

Hallandale Beach CRA Launches Free Car Ride Service to Boost Local Businesses

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is thrilled to announce its latest initiative to promote local exploration and enhance the city’s vibrant community. As part of their ongoing commitment to providing residents and visitors with every opportunity to experience the best that Hallandale Beach offers, the CRA proudly announces Freebee.

NotaryCam approved to provide RON services for Delaware notaries

DOVER, Del. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneer in providing remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today the State of Delaware Notary Department has approved the company to provide remote online notarization (RON) services to notaries public registered in the state.

ACES Quality Management Announces Preliminary Speaker Lineup for ACES ENGAGE 2024

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain hotel in Tucson, Ariz., May 19 – 21, 2024.

Renowned pianist and conductor, Boris Cepeda, relocates to Atlanta and unveils European Piano Academy

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Boris Cepeda, an accomplished pianist and conductor, will now call Atlanta home. It’s a groundbreaking move made possible through a “genius” visa designated for individuals with extraordinary abilities. This move marks a significant chapter in his illustrious career.

FMTC Safety Accelerates US Market Expansion with M&A Safety Services becoming part of the family

HOUMA, La., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FMTC Safety, a leading provider of comprehensive safety training solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of M&A Safety Services, a respected safety training company with two training locations in Louisiana: Lafayette and Houma. The acquisition enhances FMTC’s course capability in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors and solidifies its position as the largest player in the USA safety training market.

Move For Hunger Teams Up with Kroger, the Detroit Pistons, WK Kellogg Co, and more to Topple 15,000 Cereal Boxes like Dominoes and Break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title while Providing 500,000 Meals to Communities in Need!

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger on October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Topple Hunger event aims to shatter the current record of 6,391 cereal boxes by more than double – toppling 15,000 boxes at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.

Scientologists Celebrate 50 Years in Europe’s ‘Gateway to the World’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 1970, a student from the University of Hamburg traveled to Canada, where she learned of the book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. Returning to the city, she shared it with friends, and they set up a study group in one of their homes to learn about Dianetics and other Scientology books. This led to the establishment of the Church of Scientology in Hamburg.

High Rates and Low Supply Drag Down Mortgage Volume in MCT October Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, reported today a significant dip of 13.29% in mortgage lock volume over the prior month.

FormFree partners with original ‘Shark’ and iconic entrepreneur Kevin Harrington to launch Passport portable financial ID

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has partnered with serial entrepreneur Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” fame to promote Passport®, a free service that makes it easy for consumers to quantify their borrowing power and share their verified assets, employment, annual and residual income and rent payment history with their preferred lender in just minutes from any web-enabled device.

Dark Matter Technologies joins ACUMA as an affiliate member

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Dark Matter aims to help credit unions increase loan origination, improve loan quality and enhance member satisfaction.

Gains and Challenges Seen in New Study of U.S. Postdoc Programs

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new report released today from the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) published in partnership with Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, highlights both progress over the last decade in institutional support for postdoctoral fellows (“postdocs”) as well as significant areas requiring attention. The report, ‘Pressing Forward in Supporting Postdocs: 2023 National Postdoctoral Association Institutional Policy Report,’ makes specific recommendations to institutions hosting the nation’s 72,000 postdocs.

The Rich Culture of South Africa Celebrated at Scientology Headquarters

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Oct. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Church of Scientology hosted officials, religious and community leaders, and other stakeholders for a Heritage Day celebration at Castle Kyalami, Church of Scientology headquarters for Africa. The beloved Rev. Desmond Tutu was the first to call South Africa the Rainbow Nation.

Scientology Publishing House Recognized as a ‘Good Corporate Citizen’

COMMERCE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In its annual review of corporate environmental standards, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts recognized Bridge Publications, publisher of the nonfiction works of Scientology Founder and bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard, as a “good corporate citizen” for the sixth year running.

Tellwell Publishing Announces Indigenous Voices Grant in Honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

VICTORIA, B.C., Canada, Sept. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tellwell Publishing is launching a new program called the Indigenous Voices Grant, earmarking $10,000 in in-kind book publishing services to amplify the voices of Indigenous Canadians. The grant aligns with Tellwell’s commitment to cultivating a vibrant culture through the telling of powerful stories.

Mortgage Capital Trading Named Best Place To Work 2023 By SDBJ

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced that it has been named one of the Best Places to Work 2023 by the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) in the medium-sized company category (50 – 249 U.S. employees).

HitPaw Video Object Remover V2.0.0 announced: A Revolutionary Upgrade for Seamless Video Editing

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw is thrilled to announce the release of HitPaw Video Object Remover (Win) V2.0.0, a game-changing update that elevates the world of video editing to new heights. These updates are designed to enhance the user experience, making HitPaw Video Object Remover (Win) V2.0.0 the ultimate tool for video editors of all levels.

4DDiG announces macOS Sonoma Celebration: Win a MacBook Air and Amazon Gift Card

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recently, renowned software provider 4DDiG (a Tenorshare brand) is thrilled to announce an exciting promotion in celebration of the latest macOS Sonoma release. In this promotion, all participants have the chance to win exclusive prizes, including a new 15-inch MacBook Air, a total of $150 Amazon.com e-gift cards and 4DDiG software discount codes.

MMI expands Custom Dashboard Hub with Community Reinvestment Act and low-to-moderate income data analytics capabilities

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the addition of a suite of new dashboards to its growing Custom Dashboard Hub. The six new dashboards allow lenders to penetrate areas of high growth and increase the span of actionable insights and applications for users.