News Topic: Texas Business
News: Mid America Mortgage CEO Jeff Bode Recognized by MPA in ‘2018 Hot 100’
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. today announced that owner and CEO Jeff Bode has been honored by Mortgage Professional America magazine in publication's sixth annual 2018 Hot 100 list of mortgage industry professionals who have made a notable impact over the past year.
News: Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) Founder David Lykken Names Beth Ozenghar President and COO
Mortgage and Finance News: (AUSTIN, Texas) Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) today announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of senior executive advisor with TMS since 2016. TMS Founder David Lykken will retain the title of founder and chief transformation officer, focusing on spearheading the firm's management consulting engagements.
News: EPIC and Qualified Plan Advisors Announce Collaboration Agreement for the Benefit of Ascende Wealth Advisor Retirement Plan Consulting Clients
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today a collaboration agreement between EPIC's Houston-based Ascende Wealth Advisors, Inc. (AWAI) and Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA), a division of Prime Capital Investment Advisors. QPA is a federally regulated investment advisor with more than 30 years of specialized expertise in 401k planning advisory services and private wealth management advisory services.
News: Michael Cooksey Named One of National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s ’40 Under 40′
Mortgage and Finance News: (DALLAS, Texas) The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that its founder Michael Cooksey has been named one of The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 for 2017 by industry trade magazine National Mortgage Professional.
News: Sam Elliott Joins EPIC as Executive VP of Business Development and National Sales and Marketing Leader
Mortgage and Finance News: (AUSTIN, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants ('EPIC'), the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today that insurance brokerage industry veteran Sam Elliott has joined the firm to lead EPIC's new business development efforts nationally.
News: Mid America Mortgage to Purchase Assets from Two Oklahoma Lenders
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. announced it has signed a letter of intent to purchase the assets of Oklahoma City-based American Southwest Mortgage Corp. and an affiliated firm, American Southwest Mortgage Funding Corp. As part of the agreement, Mid America will incorporate American Southwest's operations into Mid America's mortgage platform and secure an interest in their respective pipelines and select assets. Further, Mid America will also offer employment to loan production staff members from each organization.
News: EPIC Attends Worldwide Broker Network Global Conference in Paris and Hosts WBN 2018 Spring Conference
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it is attending the 57th Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) Global Conference on Oct. 25-28, 2017 in Paris, France.
Mid America Mortgage Assists Lenders, Borrowers Affected By Recent Disasters
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced measures it has taken to provide assistance to both lenders and borrowers that were impacted by recent federally declared disasters. In addition to $20,000 in donations from employees and the corporation toward relief efforts, Mid America will also purchase loans on properties located in areas impacted by the recent storms or fires. This includes both government and conventional loans underwritten to agency guidelines.
Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement...
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., EPIC's Retirement Consulting Team, has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers. This list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving Defined Contribution (DC) retirement plans.
Xanegy 2017 Nonprofit Executive Series Fall and Winter Schedule Announced
Mortgage and Finance News: (AUSTIN, Texas) The Nonprofit Executive Series webcasts, hosted by Xanegy, will kick off on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, with "Trends in Human Capital Management." The Nonprofit Executive Series is a monthly webcast for nonprofit leaders.
Texas Total Rewards Conference: EPIC’s Clay Ma to present ‘Wait! How Did I Get on the Pension Committee?’
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Senior Associate Clay Ma will present at the Texas Total Rewards Conference on Friday, Sept. 15 at 8:30 a.m. at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mid America Mortgage and Spectrum Mortgage Holdings Partner to Purchase eNotes
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Spectrum Mortgage Holdings has signed on as an eWarehouse line provider for Mid America's eCorrespondent division. Through this partnership, Spectrum will offer lower net worth requirements. on warehouse lines and purchase eNotes from qualified emerging mortgage bankers approved as Mid America eCorrespondent sellers.
Mid America Mortgage’s Michael Cooksey Named Mortgage Industry ‘Insider’ for 2017 by HousingWire
Mortgage and Finance News: (DALLAS, Texas) The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that its founder Michael Cooksey has been honored by housing industry trade magazine HousingWire (HW) as one of its "2017 Insiders."
COO Kara Lamphere Recognized as Leading Female Mortgage Professional by HousingWire, Mortgage Professional America
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kara Lamphere has been honored by two mortgage industry media outlets for her contributions to both Mid America and the industry at large.
Kara Lamphere named Chief Operating Officer at Mid America Mortgage Inc.
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has promoted former Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Correspondent Lending Kara Lamphere to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mid America Mortgage’s The Cooksey Team named to Dallas ‘2017 Best Places to Work’
Mortgage and Finance News: (DALLAS, Texas) The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today it has been recognized by Dallas Business Journal as one of its "2017 Best Places to Work" in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. More than 500 companies submitted nominations, and only 100 companies were honored.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Kicks Off its 2017 Energy Forum in Houston
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today the successful launch of their 2017 Energy Forum in Houston and that they will host two additional Energy Forum presentations in Dallas and Oklahoma City next week.
Mid America Mortgage Inc. Purchases eNote from First eClosing Transaction in North Carolina
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has purchased the eNote from North Carolina's first eMortgage transaction. The transaction, which was completed entirely electronically on May 5, was a refinance for a property in Winston-Salem and was executed by Hickory-based North State Bank. Upon completion of the closing, Mid America was able to purchase the resulting eNote within one business day after receiving the final loan package.
Jordan and Jordan Insurance Group Separates from John Powter Insurance Agency
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Linda Jordan ended her business partnership with Powter Insurance, and launched Product Liability Specialty, LLC doing business as Jordan and Jordan Insurance Group. This structural change will have little to no impact on daily business operations with the agency. Any correspondence and checks will continue to bear the Jordan & Jordan name, as they always have.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Dr. Reba Mathew to Employee Benefits Consulting Pharmacy Practice
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Reba Mathew Pharm.D., R.Ph has joined the firm's Employee Benefits Consulting Practice as Pharmacy Practice Director.
Mid America Mortgage Purchases $2.7 Billion in Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has acquired the mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) for $2.7 billion in government loans. The portfolio includes a number of delinquent VA- and FHA-insured loans. The sale was completed at the end of March, and LoanCare, Mid America’s sub-servicer, will take possession of the purchased MSRs on May 2.
Record Attendance Expected at Texas Mortgage Bankers Association’s 101st Annual Convention
Mortgage and Finance News: (AUSTIN, Texas) The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) announced today the location and dates of its 101st Annual Convention. This year's conference - "Defining Our Future" - will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas on May 21 - 23, 2017.
Revenue Cycle and Coding Strategies Merge to Expand Healthcare Consulting Services
Mortgage and Finance News: (AUSTIN, Texas) Medical and radiation oncology consulting firm Revenue Cycle and healthcare coding and compliance consulting and education firm Coding Strategies announce a merger that will bring the two companies together for the benefit of the healthcare industry.
President of RSI & Associates Receives New Accreditation to Better Serve its Clients
Mortgage and Finance News: (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) RSI & Associates, Inc. is excited to announce that its senior analyst/appraiser, Gerald W. Brown, Sr., recently added an important accreditation to his already impressive roster of professional credentials - Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) with a specialization in business valuation for litigation.
Mid America Mortgage to Purchase eNotes through Its Correspondent Channel
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode today announced it will purchase eNotes for loans closed electronically from approved sellers through its correspondent lending channel.
LeaseAccelerator CEO to Speak at FEI New Lease Accounting Standards Conference
Mortgage and Finance News: (IRVINE, Texas) LeaseAccelerator announced today that its CEO, Michael Keeler, will participate in a panel at the upcoming Financial Executives International (FEI) New Lease Accounting Standard Conference. Issued earlier this year, the new standards, FASB ASU 2016-02 (or Topic 842) for US GAAP and IFRS 16, will require companies to track virtually all real estate, equipment leases, and leases embedded in service agreements as assets and liabilities on their balance sheets starting as early as 2019.
Wells Fargo Approves Hybrid eClosings on Pavaso’s Digital Close Platform
Mortgage and Finance News: (PLANO, Texas) Pavaso, Inc., a provider of digital process and collaboration solutions for the real estate lifecycle, announced that Wells Fargo has named Pavaso an approved vendor for "hybrid" eClosings. In a hybrid eClosing, select documents are printed and "wet signed," but much of the closing package is executed electronically. Effective immediately, Wells Fargo will accept loans closed on Pavaso's Digital Close(SM) platform using this hybrid process.
Mid America Mortgage Hires Michael J. Lima to Oversee Whole Loan Trading Division
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. Owner and CEO Jeff Bode announced the firm has retained mortgage banking and capital markets executive Michael Lima as managing director of its Whole Loan Trading division. With nearly 30 years of mortgage expertise, Lima will direct Mid America's whole loan acquisition business, including its recent entry into the market for loans with TRID compliance issues.
2 Refunds, Inc. Announces Launch of Website That Rewards Customers for Filing Taxes Online by Deadline
Mortgage and Finance News: (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) 2 Refunds, Inc. has launched a website with a rare promise: File one tax return and get two refunds. Aptly named, 2 Refunds gives the startup a preemptive position in online done-for-you tax preparation - a niche that exists in the overlapping services of HandR Block and TurboTax yet has no focused presence from either industry leader.
Mid America Mortgage Remains Largely Unchallenged in Bid for Defective TRID Mortgage Loans
Mortgage and Finance News: (ADDISON, Texas) Mid America Mortgage, Inc. remains one of few bidders on so-called TRID 'defect' loans, said Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. According to Bode, Mid America wins roughly 80 percent of its bids on the loans, which have been rejected for purchase by other investors due to TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) infractions ranging from minor errors to more significant defects.