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.

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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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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that its Director of Sales Thomas Rasmuson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by HousingWire. The annual HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes standout professionals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the housing industry through leadership, innovation and measurable business results.

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Rasmuson was recognized for his contributions to Argyle’s rapid growth in the mortgage market and his role in helping lenders modernize income, employment and asset verification workflows. Over the past year, he has led the expansion of key enterprise relationships and worked closely with lenders to replace manual, document-heavy processes with scalable, data-driven solutions powered by direct-source, consumer-permissioned data.

“Thomas has been instrumental in helping lenders rethink how verification should work in a modern mortgage workflow,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “He combines deep industry knowledge with a relationship-first approach, consistently delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers while helping push the industry forward.”

In addition to driving new business, Rasmuson partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and long-term customer impact. His work has helped lenders achieve measurable improvements, including reduced loan cycle times, lower operational costs and stronger borrower experiences.

“I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many talented professionals across the industry,” said Rasmuson. “This recognition reflects the work our team is doing to help lenders adopt more efficient, borrower-friendly verification processes. There’s a real opportunity to improve how this industry operates, and I’m excited to be part of that transformation.”

Rasmuson’s leadership extends beyond sales, as he actively contributes to Argyle’s broader go-to-market efforts and partner ecosystem. He also serves as a thought leader within the mortgage community, helping educate lenders on modern verification strategies and the shift toward automated, consumer-permissioned data.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and bank accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Mastercard and SignalFire.

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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TROY, Mich., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced that Amanda Standley, vice president of business development for Bluebird Valuation, a Class Valuation company, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star. The HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 in mortgage and real estate who are leading change and making a meaningful impact on their organizations. This year, 75 young professionals were named to the list.

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Standley, 31, has quickly established herself as a key contributor to Class Valuation’s growth, particularly following the company’s acquisition of Bluebird Valuation. Over the past year, she has helped bridge sales and operations, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-touch service while navigating platform changes and evolving workflows.

Since March 2025, Standley has driven $1.7 million in annual contract value across 104 deals and generated 125 new business opportunities, representing a significant share of her team’s overall production. She also played a critical role in supporting clients through the transition to Class Marketplace, Class Valuation’s appraisal management platform, helping maintain continuity and strengthen adoption during a period of change.

In addition to driving new business, Standley has been instrumental in strengthening key client relationships, including leading one of the company’s largest accounts. Through consistent communication and hands-on support, she has expanded engagement at the branch level and helped increase client adoption and order volume across multiple markets.

Outside of her professional role, Standley is actively involved in her community, serving as director of recruiting for a nonprofit youth football program and mentoring students on recruiting, resumes and personal accountability. She also volunteers as a small-group leader in her church’s youth program.

“Amanda represents the next generation of leaders in valuation; someone who not only drives growth but does so by building trust, solving real problems and delivering for clients at every level,” said John Fraas, CEO of Class Valuation. “Her ability to connect operational execution with client needs has made a measurable impact on our business and on the lenders we serve.”

For a complete list of HousingWire 2026 Rising Stars winners, please visit the HousingWire website.

ABOUT CLASS VALUATION:

Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) renowned for its commitment to fast turn times, exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The company leverages a powerful combination of skilled professionals, innovative products, streamlined processes and advanced technology to empower lenders in fulfilling homeownership dreams. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for its outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned accolades as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit https://www.classvaluation.com.

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