Tag: Georgia Business

Software NEWS: -- The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree -- and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders' unique needs.

Film NEWS: -- Urbanstylz Entertainment today announced that 'Resolution Song' will be released nationwide. The film's underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James ('Trey,' 2013), "Resolution Song" was acquired by Sony Pictures affiliate, Smith Global Media, in 2016 and will be released via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment division February 6, 2018.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree today announced that asset reports generated by its AccountChek automated asset verification service meet all underwriting guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for loans guaranteed by its Loan Guaranty Service. The announcement follows the VA's December 29, 2017, release of Circular 26-17-43, which was issued in response to increasing lender interest in automated verification of borrower assets for VA loans.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree(R) today announced its expanded partnership with Envestnet | Yodlee (NYSE:ENV), a leading data aggregation and data analytics platform powering dynamic, cloud-based innovation for digital financial services. By leveraging Envestnet | Yodlee Risk Insight Solutions, FormFree will have access to new data points that help to reinforce its position as provider of the most complete and reliable asset, employment and income verification reports in the mortgage industry.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree today announced that housing finance expert Faith Schwartz has been elected to its board of directors. Among the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry, Schwartz has played a firsthand role in shaping current housing finance best practices and public policy.

Publishing NEWS: -- A good old school love song can take you on a journey and incite the resurgence of memories long gone. The 1973 hit "Can This Be Real" is a prime example. The melody was a Top 40 break through on the R&B charts and The Natural Four were the singular force behind the hit. Ollan Christopher Bell, better known as Chris James, knows first-hand about song-induced travels. The Natural Four was his group and in his newly released memoirs "Music Saved My Life, From Darkness Into The Light, My Life As A 70's R&B/Soul Singer" (ISBN: 978-0998795003) he takes us on an intimate trek through his life and times.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree today announced it has entered a partnership with SimpleNexus, a leader in bringing the home mortgage process to mobile devices. The integration of the two companies' technologies will make FormFree's AccountChek automated verification service for asset, employment and income a seamless part of the loan application experience for borrowers applying for a loan using SimpleNexus' mobile technology.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree(R) today announced that it has entered into a pilot with Fannie Mae that could allow mortgage lenders to validate borrower income, asset and employment data through a single report as early as 2018.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree today announced that VanDyk Mortgage Corporation has selected its flagship AccountChek(R) service for automated asset verification. Loan officers at VanDyk have already begun offering AccountChek as an alternative to manual, paper-based asset verification. In addition, borrowers can choose AccountChek as a faster alternative to uploading bank statements when using VanDyk's self-service mortgage portal, powered by Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect.

Software NEWS: -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Georgia's technology incubator - has accepted LBA Ware into its ATDC Signature portfolio. As an ATDC Signature company, LBA Ware will have access to ATDC coaching and programming, potential investment capital and additional resources from the Georgia Institute of Technology, including intellectual property and talent.

Publishing NEWS: -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announces a new eBook by Rocky Davidson, CPA. The 8-page eBook, "Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing" is written for Nonprofit Executive Directors who are looking to improve their accounting function.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree today announced the impending launch of AccountChek Plus, a new tool for lenders that combines the features of AccountChek, the nation's most trusted asset verification app, with liens and civil judgments data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. By giving lenders a more complete picture of borrower ability-to-pay before loans go to underwriting, AccountChek Plus cuts costs, reduces risk and empowers better lending decisions.

Publishing NEWS: -- Live Life Ventures and Dog Ear Publishing announce the release of "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" (ISBN: 978-1457556531) by Kim Ha Campbell is available internationally today, Sept. 12, 2017. "Inner Peace Outer Abundance" is delivering the best steps and mapping the clearest routes to help yourself, your business sense, and your dreams.

Software NEWS: -- FormFree(R) today announced that Guaranteed Rate, Inc. ("Guaranteed Rate"), one of the nation's largest independent retail mortgage companies, has selected AccountChek(R) by FormFree for automated asset verification.

Software NEWS: -- M2SYS Technology, a global leader in biometric identification management solutions announced today a new partnership designed to help customers using SecuGen fingerprint readers to accelerate their projects with the adoption of CloudABIS - a suite of cloud-based biometric identification management software tools.

Software NEWS: -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced it has hired Finn Klemann as director of business development. In this role, Klemann will bring his more than 20 years of business development and sales experience in forging new relationships for LBA Ware in the financial services industry, with a specific focus on targeting growth in the mortgage industry.

Film NEWS: -- When Rayven Symone Ferrell was born, her mom had a strong vision for her. She knew her daughter was destined for great creativity and named her after Raven-Symone, her favorite character on "The Cosby Show." Twenty-one years later and mom's intuition has proven true. The young aspiring actress has already landed a career defining role, playing Sekyiwa Shakur, the baby sister of rap icon Tupac Shakur, in the soon to be released blockbuster film, "All Eyez on Me.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Island Gruve Music Works, a full service music production company, is excited as we prepare to launch Errol Moore's highly anticipated new CD Single "Free Your Mind." The single is slated for release on May 5, 2017. "Free Your Mind" employs a steady Reggaematic gruve which is expected to enjoy massive airplay in America, South America, Europe and parts of the Caribbean.