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Now its ex-commander is on bail for $2.1 million.Arnold Schwarzenegger pledges $1m towards Los Angeles wildfire relief: ‘I’m going to lead the way’Fast-moving Sepulveda Fire prompts evacuation warningsFire breaks out along 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass7 cops shot in San Antonio while responding to call for help from apartmentPopular North County pickleball facility forced to operate at 25% capacity over noise, permit issuesWhy I make my husband come to all my OB-GYN appointmentsFirefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los AngelesDash Cellular Repair Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond, OKDash Cellular Repair Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond, OKExclusive-US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in PhilippinesHegseth’s ex-wife gives new statement to FBI amid scrutiny over his nominationCold snap chills New York City’s rats, and heats up the fight against themRecord-Shattering 20,000 Mph Winds Detected on Wild Alien PlanetAt least 1 student in accused ‘catch a predator’ TikTok plot suspended: Reporter | BanfieldCalifornia wildfires live updates: 30,000 evacuated as explosive Hughes fire breaks out amid strong winds near CastaicUnion investigates claims that Boeing is sending work to non-union locationsRoswell police officer rams vehicle while responding to crashSamsung unveils new AI phones in bid to beat Apple, Chinese rivalsThe 22 Most Exciting New Hotels Opening in the First Months of 2025Survivor of Nova Music Festival Massacre to Represent Israel at Eurovision Song ContestForget weight. Why you should measure progress by non-scale victoriesSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Suit Against Grand Jury AccuserFast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazesAntioch school shooting: Nashville suspect, 17, posted alt-right paraphernalia, photos from past school shootingsMLB Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, Wife Clara Accused of Covering Up Child Sex AbuseColorado Woman, 21, Vanishes Same Day Doctor Confirmed Her Pregnancy and She Visited BoyfriendWhy Is Intel Corporation (INTC) Among the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the AI Boom?Man, 52, arrested in a string of nearly 10 Southern California robberiesFormer Arkansas officer arrested, charged with assault in beating of handcuffed inmateFleet Management That’s Fit for the FutureA Pastor’s Powerful Plea For ‘Mercy’ Drew Trump’s Ire — And Faith Leaders Have Something To SayLarge new wildfire forces more evacuations in Southern CaliforniaTrump addresses Davos, American Airlines earnings: What to Watch4-year-old dead, Ohio police officer seriously hurt after shootingJamie Dimon sounds the alarm on stocks, says the market is looking ‘kind of inflated’Half of Atlanta TSA agents call out, leading to major delays at Hartsfield-JacksonSmoke pours from Hughes Fire as Los Angeles faces another blazeLocal TV Meteorologists Bid Farewell After LayoffsFamily outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug caseSamsung unveils new Galaxy S25 phones with better cameras, enhanced AIUnited Airlines CEO calls pullback in domestic seats a durable trend‘Blow her head off’: Video shows armed man attack, threaten to shoot woman outside Indy gas stationMan arrested in St. Johns County after allegedly robbing store, threatening clerk with knifeLes Paul owned by guitar god Jeff Beck auctioned for over £1 mnHow to delete Facebook, Instagram, and ThreadsWhy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Among the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the AI BoomColombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violenceDo You Have News to Share? Get It Published.CNN and NBC News to lay off employees, CNBC reports‘Iceballs’ prompt Tallahassee PD to use pepper balls on FSU student snow celebrationMicrosoft’s relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff saysAre Penn State’s commonwealth campuses at risk of closing? Faculty senate seeks answersRivian Is Offering $6,000 In Discounts On Its Excellent Trucks And SUVsIU honors 2025 Building Bridges award recipientsNasdaq soars on AI optimismUS says China pressed unfair advantages to dominate shipping, shipbuildingNew wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuationsLIVE: Georgia schools closing Thursday due to winter storm | Full list19 Truly WILD Photos Of The Winter Snowstorm That Hit The Southern US, Including Florida, Texas, And LouisianaHere’s what we know about the Nashville high school shooting
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Trending: Law roundup: Man throws gasoline on the firePalantir’s AI Surge: Wedbush Sets New $90 Price Target, Sees Massive GrowthHoneywell CEO: It’s my job to understand activist investorsConcerned Shareholders of WOW issues the following letter to shareholders of WOW and WOW Management regarding the Unsolicited Non-Binding ProposalCelebration and a mass wedding in Thailand as same-sex marriage law takes effectHundreds of couples marry in joyful scenes as Thailand legalises same-sex marriage: ‘Today we will become one’Turkey’s central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%5 Tech Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next DecadeFrench divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at European courtCause of devastating fire in small NY village determined. What we know nowStarts Right Here gets $3.6 million from state to provide housing for homeless youthFrugal Retirees Never Pay Full Price For These 7 ThingsWith 61% institutional ownership, Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO) is a favorite amongst the big gunsAbove-Average Temperatures Could Dominate Much Of US As Winter Hands Off To SpringMaximus (NYSE:MMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.30‘Fast Response’ From Air Units Helps Contain San Diego FireChinese mine worker killed in attack claimed by Isis in AfghanistanAppleton man sentenced to 15 years in prison for role in ‘child pornography ring’Arrowhead District heads back to voters right away with slimmed down $136.2 million referendumWaitress dies from Turkish ski resort blaze, one of 78 lives lost as concerns over safety reviveFinland is the 53rd nation to join the Artemis Accords for lunar exploration — check full listScientists make disturbing new discovery while studying human urine samples: ‘We urgently need to classify [this]’California issues new mandate that will have a major impact on homeowners’ insurance: ‘This is a historic moment’South Bend taking steps to make former Drewrys land a place for mixed residential usesCity Directors OK $4M office purchase, pave way for flood and military grant plansDown 39% in 2024, This Incredible Dividend Stock Yields 4.8% and Is Now Too Cheap to IgnoreOne year later: When will Longwood Gardens open Granogue estate?OOPS: Trump Accidentally Gives Up The Game With 3 Very Revealing Words3 Exceptional Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 4.6%Russia says it sees nothing much new in Trump’s threat of sanctions and tariffsBYD launches Denza premium EV brand in IndonesiaPlane Passenger Teaches Fellow Traveler a Lesson After They Try to Guilt Them Into Swapping SeatsPlane Passenger Teaches Fellow Traveler a Lesson After They Try to Guilt Them Into Swapping Seats“I live with over 1,000 spiders – I help people overcome their fears of creepy crawlies”China says it will work with Netherlands to maintain stable global supply chainThe sizzling snaps that prove The Apprentice 2025 cast is hottest EVER – as buff stars ditch boardrooms for the beachThe sizzling snaps that prove The Apprentice 2025 cast is hottest EVER – as buff stars ditch boardrooms for the beachOCHA team visits Jabaliya Camp, describes extreme destruction and pleads for aidThe Latest iPhone Update Includes 1 Feature You Might Want To Turn Off ASAPUkraine’s French-trained brigade was meant to be a flagship project. Now its ex-commander is on bail for $2.1 million.Arnold Schwarzenegger pledges $1m towards Los Angeles wildfire relief: ‘I’m going to lead the way’Fast-moving Sepulveda Fire prompts evacuation warningsFire breaks out along 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass7 cops shot in San Antonio while responding to call for help from apartmentPopular North County pickleball facility forced to operate at 25% capacity over noise, permit issuesWhy I make my husband come to all my OB-GYN appointmentsFirefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los AngelesDash Cellular Repair Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond, OKDash Cellular Repair Celebrates Grand Opening in Edmond, OKExclusive-US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in PhilippinesHegseth’s ex-wife gives new statement to FBI amid scrutiny over his nominationCold snap chills New York City’s rats, and heats up the fight against themRecord-Shattering 20,000 Mph Winds Detected on Wild Alien PlanetAt least 1 student in accused ‘catch a predator’ TikTok plot suspended: Reporter | BanfieldCalifornia wildfires live updates: 30,000 evacuated as explosive Hughes fire breaks out amid strong winds near CastaicUnion investigates claims that Boeing is sending work to non-union locationsRoswell police officer rams vehicle while responding to crashSamsung unveils new AI phones in bid to beat Apple, Chinese rivalsThe 22 Most Exciting New Hotels Opening in the First Months of 2025Survivor of Nova Music Festival Massacre to Represent Israel at Eurovision Song ContestForget weight. Why you should measure progress by non-scale victoriesSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Suit Against Grand Jury AccuserFast-moving fire north of LA closes part of I-5 and frays nerves in California after back-to-back blazesAntioch school shooting: Nashville suspect, 17, posted alt-right paraphernalia, photos from past school shootingsMLB Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, Wife Clara Accused of Covering Up Child Sex AbuseColorado Woman, 21, Vanishes Same Day Doctor Confirmed Her Pregnancy and She Visited BoyfriendWhy Is Intel Corporation (INTC) Among the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the AI Boom?Man, 52, arrested in a string of nearly 10 Southern California robberiesFormer Arkansas officer arrested, charged with assault in beating of handcuffed inmateFleet Management That’s Fit for the FutureA Pastor’s Powerful Plea For ‘Mercy’ Drew Trump’s Ire — And Faith Leaders Have Something To SayLarge new wildfire forces more evacuations in Southern CaliforniaTrump addresses Davos, American Airlines earnings: What to Watch4-year-old dead, Ohio police officer seriously hurt after shootingJamie Dimon sounds the alarm on stocks, says the market is looking ‘kind of inflated’Half of Atlanta TSA agents call out, leading to major delays at Hartsfield-JacksonSmoke pours from Hughes Fire as Los Angeles faces another blazeLocal TV Meteorologists Bid Farewell After LayoffsFamily outraged after man convicted in Connecticut killings gets clemency from Biden in drug caseSamsung unveils new Galaxy S25 phones with better cameras, enhanced AIUnited Airlines CEO calls pullback in domestic seats a durable trend‘Blow her head off’: Video shows armed man attack, threaten to shoot woman outside Indy gas stationMan arrested in St. Johns County after allegedly robbing store, threatening clerk with knifeLes Paul owned by guitar god Jeff Beck auctioned for over £1 mnHow to delete Facebook, Instagram, and ThreadsWhy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Among the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for the AI BoomColombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violenceDo You Have News to Share? Get It Published.CNN and NBC News to lay off employees, CNBC reports‘Iceballs’ prompt Tallahassee PD to use pepper balls on FSU student snow celebrationMicrosoft’s relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff saysAre Penn State’s commonwealth campuses at risk of closing? Faculty senate seeks answersRivian Is Offering $6,000 In Discounts On Its Excellent Trucks And SUVsIU honors 2025 Building Bridges award recipientsNasdaq soars on AI optimismUS says China pressed unfair advantages to dominate shipping, shipbuildingNew wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuationsLIVE: Georgia schools closing Thursday due to winter storm | Full list19 Truly WILD Photos Of The Winter Snowstorm That Hit The Southern US, Including Florida, Texas, And LouisianaHere’s what we know about the Nashville high school shooting

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Optimal Blue to Host Inaugural Industry Summit February 3-5, 2025

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its inaugural Optimal Blue Summit from February 3-5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Set against the scenic backdrop of San Diego Bay, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 will bring together clients from across primary and secondary mortgage networks to connect, learn, and share best practices for pricing and profitability.

July Refinance Activity Hits Highest Levels Since September 2022

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its July 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed that mortgage refinance demand surged to levels not seen since September 2022 amid softening interest rates. The lower interest rates seen in July also coaxed increased purchase activity, which, combined with greater refi activity, drove a 3.5% month-over-month (MoM) increase in mortgage rate lock volumes.

Optimal Blue Launches New Generative AI Assistant Capabilities

PLANO, Texas, July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the delivery of generative AI capabilities centered on helping lenders maximize profitability on every loan transaction. Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face.

Falling Home Prices and Purchase Mortgage Locks Reveal a Stagnant Late-Spring Housing Market

PLANO, Texas, July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a stagnant late-spring housing market as home prices dropped for the first time in 2024 and purchase lock counts fell 8% over the previous year. All mortgage lock figures in this news release have been controlled for fewer market days in June.

Optimal Blue Launches Competitive Data License to Help Lenders Optimize Margins With Competitive Loan Pricing Data

PLANO, Texas, June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the release of Competitive Data License, a collection of key national mortgage pricing data that enables lenders to price products competitively, operate more profitably, and react swiftly to changing market conditions. Competitive Data License draws upon direct-source loan data from the Optimal Blue PPE, which is used to price and lock over 35% of loans in the United States.

Mortgage Interest Rate Sensitivity Triggers 25% Spike in May Rate-and-Term Refinance Activity

PLANO, Texas, June 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its May 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a 25.6% month-over-month (MoM) spike in rate-and-term mortgage refinances. The spike was a response to a modest drop in the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming rate, which ended the month at 7.02%.

Optimal Blue Names Joe Tyrrell Chief Executive Officer

PLANO, Texas, June 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the appointment of Joe Tyrrell as CEO. Tyrrell succeeds interim CEO Scott Smith of Optimal Blue’s parent company, Constellation Software Inc. Tyrrell brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage, finance, and technology industries to Optimal Blue.

Optimal Blue Announces ‘Optimize Your Advantage’ to Showcase How Its Capital Markets Platform Puts Lenders in Control of Their Margins

PLANO, Texas, May 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the launch of its Optimize Your Advantage campaign in advance of the MBA Secondary and Capital Markets Conference. This comprehensive brand initiative highlights the value and innovation the company delivers to clients. Through Optimal Blue’s position as the housing industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform, lenders and other market participants have greater control of their profit margins, giving them distinct advantages, regardless of market conditions.

Optimal Blue Director of Data Solutions Brennan O’Connell Named a 2024 HousingWire Rising Star

PLANO, Texas, April 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced that Brennan O’Connell, director of data solutions, has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Rising Stars award. The award program celebrates emerging leaders in real estate and mortgage who have demonstrated rapid career growth and an ability to lead, achieving remarkable milestones before the age of 40.

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