NOVI, Mich., April 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it now supports new 30-year fixed-rate specified-cash payup commitment grids from Fannie Mae, which became effective April 9, 2026.

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The new commitment grids include:

• 30-Year Fixed Rate – $425k Max Loan Amount;
• 30-Year Fixed Rate – $450k Max Loan Amount; and
• 30-Year Fixed Rate – Manufactured Housing.

With these additions, Vice Capital clients can incorporate more precise pricing into their rate sheets and best execution analysis when evaluating eligible loans for delivery to Fannie Mae.

“As agency cash execution becomes more granular, lenders need to be able to reflect those distinctions in their pricing and delivery strategy,” said Shawn Ansley, Chief Information Officer at Vice Capital Markets. “Fannie Mae’s new commitment grids add useful precision for specific loan scenarios, and we’re making that available to clients so they can strengthen best execution analysis and act on opportunities more confidently.”

To explore how Vice Capital helps lenders optimize pricing, commitments and delivery strategies, visit www.vicecapitalmarkets.com.

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has expertly navigated interest rate risk and driven profitability on over $1 trillion in MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for a diverse range of financial institutions. Utilizing proprietary risk-management models and an advanced investor and agency platform, Vice Capital has enabled clients to enhance their secondary market strategies and achieve optimal sales gains.

The company’s Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx) is an all-inclusive, whole-loan trading platform that enables lenders and secondary market managers to seamlessly send and receive aggregator bulk bids, compare agency executions with customizable retained or co-issue servicing values while guaranteeing the best execution that might otherwise be missed in a manual process.

With traders averaging over a decade of experience, Vice Capital brings the expertise necessary to tackle market challenges and consistently deliver secure and effective profit growth for its clients. For further information, visit www.vicecapitalmarkets.com or call (248) 869-8100.

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NAPA, Calif., April 8, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger family nearly four decades ago with the conviction that the finest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines begin with the healthiest land.

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Since 1987, within the cool, fog-kissed Carneros AVA, the grower-producer winery has been committed to caring for the soil, the vines, and the people who tend to them as an inseparable part of crafting wines of the highest quality.

“When we installed our first solar array two decades ago, we were at the forefront of renewable energy adoption in the wine industry,” notes CEO Remi Cohen. “Today, our advanced microgrid technology represents the next generation of energy independence and environmental stewardship. As climate challenges intensify, Domaine Carneros continues its commitment to caring for the land as intentionally as we care for our wines, reducing our carbon footprint and raising the bar on renewable energy.”

REVOLUTIONARY MICROGRID TECHNOLOGY

In partnership with Schneider Electric who was named the world’s most sustainable company in 2025 by Time magazine, Domaine Carneros deployed the EcoStruxure™ Microgrid in 2023, doubling the winery’s energy generation capacity. The system integrates 614 upgraded solar panels generating 427 kilowatts of clean energy with a 250KVA battery backup and generator. This infrastructure ensures uninterrupted operations during increasingly common power outages due to wildfires and severe weather events, and the system stores excess solar energy generated during the day for use in the evenings or early mornings during peak demand.

The microgrid’s intelligent controls leverage AI to optimize energy usage in real time, resulting in significant operational benefits:

• Self-generation of up to 70% of energy for winery operations
• Annual savings of approximately $150,000
• Ability to operate in “island mode” during grid outages
• Solar power production of 740MWh in the last year, equivalent to taking 110 cars off the road

The system also powers four electric vehicle charging stations for guests, seamlessly integrating green technology throughout the visitor experience.

AWARD-WINNING ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES

Domaine Carneros’ comprehensive approach to sustainability has earned numerous prestigious recognitions, including:

• 2025 Napa Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Business of the Year
• 2025 RISE Leadership Award for Energy Efficiency and Savings
• 2024 City of Napa Leadership Recycling Award
• 2023 RISE Leadership Award for waste prevention and supply chain greening
• 2020 Napa Climate NOW! Climate Champion in the Business Category
• 2019 California Green Medal Business Award

The winery maintains multiple environmental certifications, including California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, Napa Green Vineyard & Winery, Bay Area Green Business, and Fish Friendly Farming.

BEYOND ENERGY: COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY

Domaine Carneros implements sustainability throughout its operations:

• Diverting an average of 85% of solid waste from landfills through composting, recycling, and reuse
• Recycling and reusing water used in production to irrigate estate vineyards
• Reusing 25% of packaging materials annually, saving over 1.2 million pieces since 2010
• Practicing Integrated Pest Management with owl boxes and beneficial cover crops
• Composting approximately 450,000 pounds of food waste since 2013
• Launching on-site grape pomace composting trials in 2025, expanding zero-waste ambitions to vineyard byproducts
• Implementing lighter weight bottles to reduce shipping impacts
• Offsetting carbon emissions from wine club shipment

“Domaine Carneros was built on a Taittinger family tenet rooted in their legendary commitment to estate ownership, that the finest wines begin with the healthiest land,” says CEO Remi Cohen. “That belief drives every decision we make in the vineyard and beyond, from how we manage water and energy to how we think about our responsibility to this land and our community.”

Learn more: https://www.domainecarneros.com/our-story/sustainable-green-practices

ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS

Founded in 1987 and celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, Domaine Carneros embodies the vision of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, with terroir-driven sparkling wine crafted with the quality tenets of méthode traditionnelle production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, and 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery’s iconic château is a landmark of the Napa Valley, welcoming guests to experience its estate sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs.”

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., April 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ethical Advocate, a Chapel Hill-based provider of ethics and compliance reporting solutions, today announced the release of an updated version of its Ethical Advocate online web application, designed to meet the accessibility requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The updated platform fully conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the federal standard now required for all state and local government websites and mobile applications.

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Under the U.S. Department of Justice’s final rule implementing Title II of the ADA, jurisdictions with populations of 50,000 or more are required to achieve full WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance by April 24, 2026. This federal requirement ensures that digital services provided by government entities are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities, and reflects a broader national commitment to inclusion and equitable access to public services.

The refreshed Ethical Advocate platform incorporates a comprehensive suite of accessibility improvements, including enhanced screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation support, improved color contrast ratios, descriptive alternative text for images, and accessible form design — all aligned with WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria. Government agencies and other public-sector clients using the Ethical Advocate application can now confidently meet their compliance obligations while continuing to provide their employees, constituents, and stakeholders with a secure and anonymous reporting channel.

“Accessibility is not a feature — it is a foundation,” said Shelby Schultz, Marketing and Sales Executive at Ethical Advocate. “Our mission is to ensure every individual, regardless of ability, has equal access to the tools that support ethical, transparent governance. This release reflects our commitment to building technology that truly serves everyone.”

“We’ve heard consistently from our customers and prospects about how important application accessibility is for their stakeholders,” said Schultz. “This release directly responds to that need. We want every government agency and organization we work with to feel confident that their reporting platform is open, inclusive, and fully compliant well ahead of the federal deadline.”

Ethical Advocate’s platform is used by government agencies, nonprofits, public, and private organizations to manage ethics hotlines, incident reporting, and compliance workflows. The application’s cloud-based architecture and commitment to continuous improvement position it as a long-term partner for organizations navigating evolving legal and accessibility standards.

State and local government agencies seeking to achieve ADA Title II compliance are encouraged to contact Ethical Advocate to learn more about the updated platform and how it can support their accessibility and ethics reporting needs.

About Ethical Advocate

Ethical Advocate is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based provider of online ethics and compliance reporting solutions. The company’s web-based platform enables organizations across the public and private sectors to operate transparent, accessible, and secure ethics hotlines and incident reporting systems. Ethical Advocate is committed to continuous innovation in support of ethical governance, compliance, and equitable access for all users.

Find our home page at Ethical Advocate – Ethics and Compliance Solutions – Ethical Advocate: https://www.ethicaladvocate.com/ – and follow us on LinkedIn.

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ADDISON, Texas, April 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Delores Lopez as chief operating officer, effective April 6. In this role, Lopez will lead operations, drive scalable growth initiatives and implement operational strategy across the organization, reporting to Ian Kimball, president.

Image caption: Click n’ Close names Delores Lopez as chief operating officer.

As chief operating officer, Lopez will focus on advancing operational excellence, supporting long-term growth and optimizing performance across Click n’ Close’s national footprint as the company continues to expand. Lopez joins Click n’ Close at a time of continued momentum for the company, as it builds on its leadership in down payment assistance programs and One-Time Close construction lending while expanding its reach across wholesale, correspondent and consumer direct.

“I’m pleased to welcome Delores to Click n’ Close,” said Ian Kimball, president of Click n’ Close. “Her deep operational expertise and proven leadership across multiple functions will be instrumental as we continue to scale the business, strengthen our platform and support our partners and borrowers with greater efficiency and consistency.”

Lopez most recently served as executive vice president of mortgage operations at Titan Bank, where she played a key role in building and scaling the bank’s correspondent channel while guiding operations across the full loan life cycle. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade at Supreme Lending, including as Chief Enterprise Risk Officer, where she helped shape a disciplined risk culture and strengthen quality and compliance practices across a growing national platform. She began her career in secondary marketing, building a deep foundation in capital markets that informs her disciplined approach to growth, risk and execution

About Click n’ Close, Inc.

Click n’ Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and originators through its wholesale, correspondent and retail channels. The company is an industry leader in proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) programs and a recognized leader in One-Time Close construction lending across conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and Section 184 programs. Through its 1st Tribal Lending division—the nation’s largest originator and servicer of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans—Click n’ Close extends its commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities nationwide.

In operation since 1940, Click n’ Close has remained at the forefront of mortgage innovation, pioneering the adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Click n’ Close has the balance sheet and warehouse capacity to support and scale its specialized loan programs, providing consistent access to capital and reliable execution for its partners. By maintaining direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors and servicing its loan programs in-house, the company delivers dependable liquidity, loan salability and an enhanced borrower experience.

Learn more at www.clicknclose.com.

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PALM BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a pace few people feel prepared for. For many entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals, the rise of AI has created a growing sense of urgency… and overwhelm, says Dean Graziosi, multiple New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. New tools launch every week. Headlines promise revolutionary breakthroughs. And many people quietly wonder whether they are falling behind.

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To address this growing challenge, Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi and AI educator Igor Pogany have announced the return of the AI Advantage Summit, a free global virtual event designed to help everyday entrepreneurs understand and practically apply artificial intelligence in their work and businesses.

The AI Advantage Summit will take place April 23–25, 2026, bringing together leading experts in AI, entrepreneurship and innovation to show attendees how to use artificial intelligence to save time, create leverage and unlock new opportunities.

“People don’t lack ambition,” said Dean Graziosi. “What they lack is clarity. The AI conversation online often makes this technology feel complicated and intimidating. Our goal is to simplify it so people can start using AI to improve their lives right now.”

The Summit will feature a diverse lineup of innovators and thought leaders including Ray Kurzweil, Zack Kass, Arthur Brooks, Rachel Woods, Dallas Clounch, Lior Weinstein, Renee Marino and Molly Mahoney, alongside hosts Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi and Igor Pogany.

Rather than focusing on technical theory, the event is designed to help people see how artificial intelligence can be applied in practical, everyday ways.

Sessions will explore how AI is already helping entrepreneurs automate tasks, improve productivity, generate ideas and create entirely new business opportunities.

Registration is now open at: https://aiadvantagesummit.com/rsvp-now

“AI is one of the most powerful tools humanity has ever created,” said Tony Robbins. “But tools only matter if people know how to use them. When individuals understand how to harness AI effectively, it can become a powerful ally that amplifies their creativity, productivity and impact.”

Igor Pogany, Head of AI Education for AI Advantage, will guide many of the practical demonstrations and educational sessions throughout the event.

“Our mission is to remove the intimidation factor,” said Pogany. “People don’t need to become programmers or technical experts to benefit from AI. They just need clear guidance on how to start using the tools available today.”

TURNING AI OVERWHELM INTO AI ADVANTAGE

The AI Advantage Summit was created to help people move from confusion and hesitation into confident action.

Over three days, attendees will discover:

• Which AI tools actually matter for their work and business
• Simple ways to save hours each week by automating repetitive tasks
• How entrepreneurs are already using AI to improve productivity and creativity
• Practical frameworks for implementing AI immediately
• New opportunities emerging in the fast-growing AI economy

By the end of the event, participants will have a clear roadmap for how to begin integrating artificial intelligence into their professional and personal lives.

A GLOBAL EVENT DESIGNED FOR THE AI ERA

Unlike traditional conferences that focus on theory or technical jargon, the AI Advantage Summit was designed specifically for entrepreneurs, professionals and everyday innovators who want to use AI as a practical advantage.

The event will stream globally and is structured as three focused hours per day, allowing attendees to participate without disrupting their work schedules.

The Summit is part of the broader AI Advantage movement, founded by Robbins and Graziosi to help people navigate the rapidly changing AI landscape through practical education, expert insights and community support.

The event is completely free to attend live.

Interested participants can reserve their seat now at AIAdvantageSummit.com.

Early registrants will also receive exclusive updates and preparation resources leading up to the event.

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