News Topic: Florida Business
News: New Book by Helen Braswell Kakouris Teaches Financial Literacy to Kids
Mortgage and Finance News: (MIAMI, Fla.) Helen Braswell Kakouris, CPA, an award-winning financial expert and entrepreneur, proudly announces the upcoming release of her new children's book, "A Dollar Is Magic" (ISBN: 979-8218428693), scheduled for publication in September 2024. In "A Dollar Is Magic," Braswell Kakouris merges her professional knowledge and personal experiences as a mother of three to simplify complex financial concepts for young readers.
News: Dark Matter Technologies’ Richard Gagliano honored with the 2024 Inman Best of Finance award
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Inman has recognized its CEO Richard Gagliano with the 2024 Best of Finance award. Now in its second year, the award celebrates 150 innovative professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate, mortgage and finance sectors. Honorees are hand-selected by Inman's editorial team.
News: Attorney Bryan Greenberg Speaks On Litigation Strategies At Florida Workers’ Advocates Conference
Mortgage and Finance News: (ORLANDO, Fla.) Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney Bryan Greenberg of All Injuries Law Firm has given a presentation on litigation strategies during the Florida Workers' Advocates 34th Annual Educational Conference. Titled "Case Law Deep Dive Strategy," Mr. Greenberg lectured attendees on advanced litigation strategies to effectively represent injured workers.
News: Dark Matter Technologies VP of Marketing Wes Horbatuck honored as HousingWire Marketing Leader
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its vice president of marketing, Wes Horbatuck, has been honored by HousingWire as one of its 2024 Marketing Leaders.
News: Dark Matter Technologies enhances the Empower LOS with native support for mortgage assumptions
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced enhancements to the Loan Assumptions feature in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that make it easier for mortgage lenders and servicers to transfer assumable mortgages to new homebuyers. The Empower LOS is the first mortgage loan origination system to announce native support for loan assumptions.
News: Truity Credit Union inks deal to implement the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today welcomed Truity Credit Union (Truity) as the latest financial institution to select the Empower® loan origination system. A member-owned credit union with locations in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Truity will leverage the Empower LOS to provide loan officers and members a modern, mobile-friendly experience.
News: Dark Matter Technologies appoints former Ellie Mae executive as deputy chief product officer
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced the appointment of Vikas Rao as deputy chief product officer. Reporting directly to Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger, Rao is charged with overseeing enhancements to the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and establishing Dark Matter's developer community, which will help lenders embed automation deeper in their origination workflows and more tightly integrate their systems using open application programming interfaces (APIs) and widgets.
News: Monterra Credit Union elevates the member experience with the Empower LOS from Dark Matter Technologies
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Monterra Credit Union (Monterra CU), a full-service financial institution serving members throughout San Mateo County, California, the City of Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area, has selected the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) for mortgage loan, home-equity loan and home-equity line of credit (HELOC) originations.
News: Dark Matter Technologies’ Rich Gagliano honored as one of Jacksonville’s top 25 CEOs by Key Executives
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced that its CEO Rich Gagliano has been recognized by Key Executives, a periodical publication providing news and information on today's leading corporate executives, as one of 2024's Top 25 CEOs of Florida's largest city, Jacksonville. The award recognizes CEOs from diverse sectors and industries whose trailblazing ideas and strategic leadership have contributed to Jacksonville's economic significance.
News: Dark Matter and Total Expert partner to boost lender revenue through best-in-class mortgage automation and customer engagement
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) today announced a new strategic partnership with Total Expert, the customer engagement platform purpose-built for modern financial institutions. A forthcoming bi-directional integration between Total Expert and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter will empower mortgage lenders to generate more leads, improve sales productivity and close more loans by intelligently automating and personalizing the homebuyer journey.
News: Concordia Announces Strategic Partnership with the Fund for Nature Centered Around the Concordia Amazonas Initiative
Mortgage and Finance News: (MIAMI, Fla.) This morning at its 2024 Americas Summit, Concordia - the leading public-private sector convener - announced a partnership with CrossBoundary Group's Fund for Nature (FFN). The announcement was made publicly during the session Expanding Access to Capital for Nature-Based Carbon Projects featuring H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Kate Wharton, Managing Director and Head of Natural Capital at CrossBoundary, and Matthew Swift, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia.
News: Patelco Credit Union selects the Empower LOS to streamline and bolster home loan and home-equity origination
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the implementation of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) by Patelco Credit Union (Patelco), a Bay Area-based credit union dedicated to the financial wellness of its team, members and communities.
News: Dark Matter Technologies’ Michael Housch named one of North America’s preeminent CISOs
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch has been named to CISOs Connect(tm)'s 2024 list of the top 100 CISOs in North America. Housch was recognized for his role as Dark Matter's chief risk and information security officer as well as for his contributions to the cybersecurity community at large.
News: Realfinity and OnCourse Learning to Make Dual-Licensing a Reality for Real Estate Professionals
Mortgage and Finance News: (MIAMI, Fla.) Realfinity, a platform that facilitates dual-licensing for real estate agents, and OnCourse Learning, a comprehensive financial services education provider, are excited to unveil a strategic partnership to redefine mortgage education, training, and testing. This alliance presents a career opportunity for real estate agents to become dual-licensed mortgage loan originators. The combination of both roles aims to provide consumers with increased opportunities and full transparency in their residential real estate transactions.
News: Bill Warden of Dark Matter Technologies recognized among The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bill Warden has been recognized on the 2024 list of The Top 25 CFOs of Jacksonville. The Top CFOs awards program honors highly respected CFOs who have driven growth in their companies and the city's business community, solidifying Jacksonville as an economic giant.
News: Dark Matter Technologies unveils Horizon User Conference agenda
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Open to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel on April 24-25, 2024.
News: Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Tony Fox as chief of client engagement
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced industry veteran Tony Fox as its chief of client engagement.
News: New workflow in the Empower LOS makes it easier for mortgage lenders to consider rent payments when qualifying first-time homebuyers
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the availability of a new, automated workflow in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that makes it easier for lenders to identify and qualify loan applicants who could benefit from evaluation of their positive rent payment history.
News: Realfinity Launches Dual-License Program for Real Estate Agents
Mortgage and Finance News: (MIAMI, Fla.) Real-Finity, Inc. ("Realfinity") is excited to announce the availability of its Dual-License Program enabling the integration of mortgage services for real estate agents. In the dynamic and increasingly challenging environment of real estate, agents are now able to take advantage of this innovative solution to combat pressure on their commissions and enhance their value proposition by offering mortgage services.
News: Murray Homes Wins At The NARI CotY 2023 Awards!
Mortgage and Finance News: (SARASOTA, Fla.) Each year, NARI of Tampa Bay presents Contractor of the Year Awards to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through the submission of their remodeling projects. The CotY Awards are the highest form of recognition by industry leaders and peers and celebrate members committed to design, best practices, integrity, high standards, and professionalism.
News: Enhanced integration between the Empower LOS and DocMagic adds support for home equity, wholesale channels
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced significant enhancements to the integration between the comprehensive Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and DocMagic's document generation solution.
News: Publix Employees Federal Credit Union inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies to modernize mortgage operations
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced a contract with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU). The signing is the first under Dark Matter's new corporate structure and reflects the growing footprint of the company's popular Empower(r) Loan Origination Platform in the credit union sector.
News: CUSO Home Lending rolls out Dark Matter’s Empower LOS to support mortgage and home equity products
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) CUSO Home Lending has made Empower LOS, a cloud-based loan origination system from Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), available to its credit union owners. CUSO Home Lending is the first credit union service organization to leverage Empower's newly developed joint-venture feature, which allows credit unions to offer individualized branding, products and pricing while taking advantage of the efficiency and cost savings of their CUSO's shared services model.
News: Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) 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 Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer. Durflinger, a 15-year mortgage technology veteran, comes to Dark Matter from ICE Mortgage Technology, where she most recently served as senior vice president of product development.
News: Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) 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).
News: Rapid Deployment Solutions Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 Special Olympics Race for Inclusion – Miami
Mortgage and Finance News: (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) 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.
News: Dark Matter Technologies joins ACUMA as an affiliate member
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) 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.
News: Dark Matter Technologies launches to revolutionize mortgage origination with cutting-edge tech, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation
Mortgage and Finance News: (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Dark Matter Technologies LLC, formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies LLC, was rebranded after it was acquired into the Perseus Operating Group (Perseus) of Constellation Software Inc. (Constellation). According to Rich Gagliano, Dark Matter Technologies' chief executive officer, the organization is on a mission to revolutionize the mortgage origination business by supporting, growing and aggressively innovating new and existing products including the popular AIVA® artificial intelligence solution and the comprehensive Empower® Loan Origination Platform.
News: Reinventing Real Estate: Pioneering Redevelopment of 6709 Ridge Road Embodies the Future of Property Investment
Mortgage and Finance News: (PORT RICHEY, Fla.) Lincoln Financial Services, an Orlando, Florida developer and visionary in the realm of property development, has announced the completion of its latest landmark project, the stunning transformation of 6709 Ridge Road. It was originally purchased out of receivership and reinvented through a $2.6 million investment.
News: Tampa Transformation: LRR Property Investments Makes Strategic Acquisition at 3655 Henderson Blvd, Plans for Major Improvements
Mortgage and Finance News: (TAMPA, Fla.) The Phoenix Property Group, an Orlando, FL based developer and AMJ Group Inc., a Gainesville, FL based developer have recently partnered to create LRR Property Investments. As a new dynamic player in the real estate market, they are proud to announce the successful acquisition of a prime building located at 3655 Henderson Boulevard in Tampa, Florida.