SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will engage with members and industry partners across a series of key mortgage conferences and events nationwide throughout the second quarter.

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TMC representatives will attend and connect with lenders at the following gatherings:

• April 16: Advocacy Committee meetings in Washington, D.C. (held in conjunction with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) National Advocacy Conference)
• April 26: Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) conference in Austin, Texas
• April 27: HousingWire The Gathering in Austin, Texas
• May 5: Great River MBA conference in Memphis, Tennessee
• May 11: MeridianLink Live! in San Diego, California
• May 14: TMC Executive Summit in The Hamptons, New York
• May 17–19: MBA Secondary and Capital Markets Conference in New York
• June 14: Ohio MBA conference in Columbus, Ohio

“Our goal is simple. We want to create more opportunities for lenders to engage with each other and with us throughout the year, not just at our two annual conferences,” said Jodi Hall, president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. “If you are a member, we encourage you to connect with us at these events. If you are not yet part of TMC, this is a great opportunity to meet our team and experience the value of a lender-driven network.”

In addition to its presence at these industry gatherings, TMC will co-host a series of invitation-only networking dinners and private events alongside key partners, including Brody Gapp LLP, Ocrolus and Polly. These smaller, relationship-driven settings reflect the organization’s lender-led model, providing a forum for mortgage professionals to exchange insights, address shared challenges and collaborate on strategies to improve operations, profitability and compliance.

TMC’s broader event participation is supported by a range of Preferred Partner members, including Byte Software, Land Gorilla, National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, Vice Capital Markets and Cathedral CPAs and Advisors, who contribute to key experiences surrounding the Executive Summit and other industry gatherings. Together, these partnerships reflect TMC’s collaborative approach, where solution providers engage directly with lenders to address real-time business needs.

The organization recently attended Dark Matter Technologies’ conference in Ponte Vedra, Florida, further demonstrating its commitment to maintaining an active and visible presence across the mortgage ecosystem.

Through both large-scale industry events and more targeted, peer-driven engagements, TMC continues to create opportunities for lenders to connect, share knowledge and strengthen their businesses in an increasingly dynamic market.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is a membership-driven organization that empowers mortgage lenders across the United States through networking, education and advocacy. TMC fosters an environment of collaboration and innovation, ensuring its members succeed regardless of market conditions. For more information, visit mortgagecollaborative.com.

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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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​भारत में सैमसंग, वीवो और ओप्पो जैसे ब्रांड्स ने अपने स्मार्टफोन की कीमतें 40% तक बढ़ा दी हैं। कंपनियों ने इसकी वजह दुनियाभर में चल रही चिप की शॉर्टेज को बताया है। इसके अलावा, अमेरिका-ईरान जंग की वजह से सप्लाई प्रभावित होने के कारण प्लास्टिक पैकेजिंग भी महंगी हो गई है। इससे कंपनियां अब बढ़ी हुई लागत का बोझ ग्राहकों पर डाल रही हैं। वीवो और ओप्पो के फोन ₹4000 तक महंगे मार्केट रिसर्चर IDC इंडिया के मुताबिक, पिछले साल देश में बिके कुल 15.2 करोड़ स्मार्टफोन में से 47% हिस्सेदारी वीवो, सैमसंग और ओप्पो की थी। इन कंपनियों ने अपने पोर्टफोलियो में बड़े बदलाव किए हैं। स्मार्टफोन महंगे होने की 2 मुख्य वजह अगले महीनों में और भी बढ़ेंगे दाम ऑल इंडिया मोबाइल रिटेलर्स एसोसिएशन के मुताबिक, मोबाइल कंपनियों ने दुकानदारों को ईमेल भेजकर साफ कर दिया है कि ये बढ़ी हुई कीमतें अब स्थायी हैं। रिटेलर्स का कहना है कि उन्हें अगले कुछ महीनों में और भी दाम बढ़ने के संकेत मिले हैं। शाओमी ने भी अपने रेडमी पैड और 6 अन्य स्मार्टफोन्स की कीमतों में 32% तक की बढ़ोतरी की है, जबकि रियलमी ने अपने कुछ मॉडल्स के दाम बढ़ाए हैं। ———————– ये खबर भी पढ़ें… कंडोम 50% तक महंगे हो सकते हैं: ईरान जंग के कारण रॉ-मटेरियल की सप्लाई रुकी; तेल-गैस के बाद अमोनिया और सिलिकॉन ऑयल की किल्लत देश में कंडोम की कीमत 50% तक बढ़ सकती   

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