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Le’ann Ardoyno Named 2024 HousingWire Rising Star!

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

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National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending , a PlainsCapital Company, is pleased to announce that Le’ann Ardoyno (NMLS# 1213644), Branch Manager, has been named a 2024 HousingWire Rising Star .

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National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending , a PlainsCapital Company, is pleased to announce that Le’ann Ardoyno (NMLS# 1213644), Branch Manager, has been named a 2024 HousingWire Rising Star .
This prestigious award spotlights eighty mortgage and real estate industry leaders ages 40 years and younger based on their professional achievements and contributions to the overall housing economy and the communities they serve.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502037672/en/
Le'ann Ardoyno (NMLS# 1213644), Branch Manager for PrimeLending's Abilene, TX branch, named a 2024 Rising Star by HousingWire.
“It’s such an honor and privilege to be recognized for doing something I truly love,” said Ardoyno.

Santa Cruz County Bank Hires Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager, Natalie E. Taaffe

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Bank (OTCQX:SCZC), with assets over $1.7 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.

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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Bank (OTCQX:SCZC), with assets over $1.7 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
The Bank is pleased to announce that Natalie E. Taaffe has joined as Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager to serve clients in the Greater Bay Area.
Ms. Taaffe served as EVP Construction Lending Manager for Bridge Bank of San Jose and opened the firm's Construction and Real Estate Lending Division.
Jon Sisk, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, remarked, "We are excited to welcome Natalie to the team.

New Research: Lenders Using the Snapdocs eClosing Platform Experience 18-Day Faster Loan Velocity than Industry Peers

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Monday, April 22, 2024

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Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, released new third-party research revealing lenders using its eClosing platform are 18 days faster than industry peers across the loan production timeline—from loan application through delivery to the secondary market.

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Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, released new third-party research revealing lenders using its eClosing platform are 18 days faster than industry peers across the loan production timeline—from loan application through delivery to the secondary market.
Lender participants using the Snapdocs eClosing platform averaged only 41.1 days from application to closing and 11 days from closing to shipping—a 26% overall improvement.
“Mortgage lenders utilizing the Snapdocs eClosing platform outperformed their participant peers across all three metrics.”
Many factors, including employee productivity and efficient processes, can improve loan velocity throughout the loan life cycle.
However, STRATMOR Group’s research indicates that one factor among the fastest lenders is selection of partners, including the use of the Snapdocs eClosing platform.

First Community Mortgage Adopts Blue Sage Digital Lending Platform

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Community Mortgage (FCM) marked a significant milestone by fully implementing the Blue Sage Digital Lending Platform and LION Consumer POS. With this strategic move, the Murfreesboro-based national lender has modernized its mortgage operational processes, boosted productivity and is delivering an enhanced borrower experience for its customers.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Community Mortgage (FCM) marked a significant milestone by fully implementing the Blue Sage Digital Lending Platform and LION Consumer POS .
"Working with First Community Mortgage has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and we're thrilled that the Blue Sage platform is already driving results," says Carmine Cacciavillani, president and founder of Blue Sage.
The Blue Sage Digital Lending Platform streamlines loan processing tasks from application to closing, enabling regional banks, mortgage bankers, and credit unions to scale business effortlessly, regardless of the channel – retail, correspondent or wholesale.
Blue Sage Solutions is a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based digital mortgage technology for the mortgage industry.

American Financial Network and zavvie team up to turn more buyers into cash buyers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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By partnering with zavvie, AFN aims to help turn more buyers into "cash buyers" through more than 1,150 trusted loan originators in 240-plus offices nationwide.

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By partnering with zavvie, AFN aims to help turn more buyers into "cash buyers" through more than 1,150 trusted loan originators in 240-plus offices nationwide.
According to the National Association of Realtors, cash buyers surged to a decade-high last month .
Home buyers paying cash accounted for nearly one in three home sales (32 percent) in January, the highest share since 2014.
“Making more buyers cash buyers creates more business for AFN’s trusted loan originators, and we know that zavvie Cash Offer programs increase loan officer business activity.

Planet Home Lending Welcomes Matt Kingsborough as Regional Sales Manager

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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MERIDEN, Conn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Home Lending, a premier national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, has hired Matt Kingsborough (NMLS# 313415) as Regional Sales Manager. Bringing more than two decades of experience in mortgage lending and an exceptional track record of leadership and innovation, Kingsborough is poised to drive Planet's expansion in the Western U.S.

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Dynamic leader to boost growth and inspire mortgage professionals in the Western U.S.
MERIDEN, Conn., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Home Lending , a premier national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, has hired Matt Kingsborough (NMLS# 313415) as Regional Sales Manager.
Bringing more than two decades of experience in mortgage lending and an exceptional track record of leadership and innovation, Kingsborough is poised to drive Planet's expansion in the Western U.S.
"Stepping into Planet Home Lending marks a pivotal chapter in my career," Kingsborough said.
"Matt's role is crucial as we look to attract and support the best talent in the industry," said Planet Home Lending President, Mortgage Lending John Bosley.
Prior to joining Planet, he was a Multistate Regional Area Manager for HomeBridge Financial Services and Prospect Mortgage's Northern California Regional Manager.

Newrez Sweeps 2023 STAR Awards from Fannie Mae

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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Newrez LLC (“Newrez”), a leading nationwide mortgage lender and servicer, is proud to announce it has won three prestigious Fannie Mae STAR Awards for 2023 – General Servicing, Solution Delivery, and Timeline Management.

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Newrez LLC (“Newrez”), a leading nationwide mortgage lender and servicer, is proud to announce it has won three prestigious Fannie Mae STAR Awards for 2023 – General Servicing, Solution Delivery, and Timeline Management.
The STAR Program is designed to provide a comparative framework to benchmark mortgage servicers and recognize leadership in the industry.
Fannie Mae defines the categories as follows:
General Servicing: Servicers are measured on the basis of their performance managing early term roll rates and investor reporting and accounting.
This achievement is the culmination of an exceptional year for Newrez, who in 2023:
“Winning three Fannie Mae STAR Awards is a tremendous honor and a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team," said Baron Silverstein, President of Newrez.

PrimeLending® Works with MyUtilities to Simplify Home Services Setup for Homebuyers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Through this collaboration, PrimeLending customers purchasing a new home will now receive complimentary utility and home services setup assistance from MyUtilities.

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Through this collaboration, PrimeLending customers purchasing a new home will now receive complimentary utility and home services setup assistance from MyUtilities.
Moving to a new home involves various logistical challenges for homebuyers, such as transferring utilities, setting up internet and cable services, and ensuring a smooth transition for security systems.
MyUtilities, with its user-friendly platform and complimentary registration, streamlines the transfer of essential services.
MyUtilities not only facilitates the transfer of essential services but also provides the latest offers from service providers, ensuring PrimeLending customers have access to highly competitive deals in their new location.

Alchemy Pay Gains Approval with New Hampshire Money Transmitter License in the USA

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy Pay, the leading fiat-crypto payment gateway, proudly announced another successful Money Transmitter License (MTL) acquisition in the USA, the state of New Hampshire, adding to its existing licenses in Arkansas and Iowa .

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SINGAPORE, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy Pay, the leading fiat-crypto payment gateway, proudly announced another successful Money Transmitter License (MTL) acquisition in the USA, the state of New Hampshire, adding to its existing licenses in Arkansas and Iowa .
In recent months, the Alchemy Pay team has achieved significant milestones by obtaining compliant licenses in various states across the USA, such as a Money Transmitter License in Arkansas and a Money Service Business License in Iowa.
Additionally, Alchemy Pay has submitted applications for Money Transmitter Licenses in additional U.S. states, with results expected in the near future.
Alchemy Pay has achieved significant milestones in securing licenses across various countries, including the United States, Lithuania, Indonesia, and Canada.

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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Newrez LLC (“Newrez”), a leading national mortgage lending and servicing organization, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft© leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a best-in-class mortgage and homeownership experience for its customers.

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Newrez LLC (“Newrez”), a leading national mortgage lending and servicing organization, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft© leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a best-in-class mortgage and homeownership experience for its customers.
The partnership between Newrez and Microsoft© marks a significant step forward in the use of AI in the mortgage industry.
By leveraging the power of AI, Newrez is poised to deliver a dynamic and personalized mortgage experience for its customers, helping them achieve the dream of homeownership with greater ease.
Based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, Newrez is a leading mortgage company, dedicated to reimagining the homeownership journey.