QVC and HSN to Debut Over 60 New Women and Minority-Owned Brands Through the Big Find International Product Search

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qurate Retail Group’s QVC® US and HSN®, leaders in building brands through livestream video storytelling across multiple platforms, today announced plans to introduce more than 90 emerging brands in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor and innovations, and electronics throughout 2021. Two-thirds of the winning brands have self-identified as either women-owned or minority-owned, reflecting QVC and HSN’s commitment…

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qurate Retail Group’s QVC® US and HSN®, leaders in building brands through livestream video storytelling across multiple platforms, today announced plans to introduce more than 90 emerging brands in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor and innovations, and electronics throughout 2021. Two-thirds of the winning brands have self-identified as either women-owned or minority-owned, reflecting QVC and HSN’s commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive vendor community.   

Winning brands reflect QVC and HSN’s commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive vendor community.

QVC and HSN discovered the brands through The Big Find®, the retailers’ second annual international search to discover entrepreneurs with the next big brand or unique product. Finalists met virtually with a panel of judges comprised of QVC and HSN merchandising leaders, program hosts, and brand founders from QVC and HSN established brands as well as return winners from The Big Find 2019, to prove that they have what it takes to bring their products to life to millions of QVC and HSN customers.

Twenty-three brands are expected to launch by the end of March, including Pili Ani and 54 Thrones (beauty); Nude Barre and Poppy + Sage (accessories); Pacific Northwest Cookie Company, Curly Girlz Candy and Pure Food by Estee (culinary); and Go Hang It! and The Strappee (home innovations). After seeing the increased demand specifically in categories like home decor, food, and electronics during the COVID-19 pandemic judges looked for product to address customers’ shifting needs as well as great storytellers who are authentic and passionate about their brand. Additional Big Find brands will launch throughout Q2 and through the rest of 2021.

«Each of these entrepreneurs have moved us with their remarkable personal stories and innovative products,» said Mary Campbell, Chief Merchandising Officer, Qurate Retail Group, and Chief Commerce Officer, QVC US. «We’re excited to give these emerging businesses a national stage to share their stories across multiple platforms and our team members are honored at the opportunity to provide mentorship and guidance in support of their growth. As The Big Find has shown once again, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the US, and around the world, and we know that our customers will be inspired by these new brands.»

QVC and HSN form one of the world’s largest video commerce platforms, reaching more than 90 million homes in the U.S. (380 million worldwide) via broadcast channels and millions more via streaming, web, mobile, and social platforms. The brands selected through The Big Find will have the opportunity to expand their reach and relevance and share their products directly with QVC and HSN customers, reaching them across all these platforms.

The 2020 Big Find search opened in July and received record-breaking interest and international reach, in part due to the virtual format of the pitch panel sessions. More than 2,400 entries from more than 60 countries were received. The search expanded in 2020 to include four new categories – home décor, home innovations, electronics, and culinary (including food and kitchen) – based on the success of the inaugural Big Find as well as recent growth in these categories. The five 2019 categories were also included: apparel, jewelry, accessories, footwear, and beauty.

In September, 270 finalists shared their brand stories and demonstrated their products virtually to the panel of judges. More than 100 finalists received a «Big Ticket,» an invitation to continue the product discovery process with QVC or HSN.

The brands launching this year follow the inaugural Big Find 2019 winners, including Mented Cosmetics, Sassy Jones, Cleo + Coco and Truth and Style, all of which sold out of items during their on-air premieres and continue to bring new products to QVC and HSN customers.

«Winning the Big Find has been an incredible experience and one that we are truly grateful for,» said Charis Jones, Owner of Sassy Jones, an accessories brand and 2019 Big Find Winner. «The QVC and HSN platforms have given us the ability to reach a large audience and share the story behind our brand. The connection that this creates with the customer is unique and one that you cannot find through other retail experiences. The QVC and HSN teams have welcomed us with open arms and we are excited to continue to grow our brand together.»

QVC and HSN are once again tapping the expertise of their vendor community to offer mentoring sessions for the winners of The Big Find. Founders and other leaders from such brands as Laura Geller, Peace Love World, Patricia Nash, and others are meeting with the up-and-coming entrepreneurs to answer questions, share insights, and offer coaching on live, authentic product storytelling.

The Big Find builds on QVC and HSN’s foundation of launching and fostering the growth of some of today’s most successful brands through the power of live video storytelling, discovery-driven shopping experiences, and loyal customer community-building. Qurate Retail Group recently announced the 2021 expansion of its Small Business Spotlight, a collaboration with the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation to support small businesses outside of the company’s vendor base. In 2021, QVC, HSN, and sister brand Zulily are providing on-air and/or digital exposure and various other pro-bono in-kind services to 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds.

To learn more about The Big Find, search «The Big Find» on QVC.com and HSN.com.

Big Find digital assets are available at https://www.qurateretailgroup.com/media-item/big-find-2020_launches_final.

About QVC® and HSN®

QVC delivers the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry. Along the way, QVC connects shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers on 13 broadcast networks reaching approximately 380 million homes and on multiple websites, mobile apps, and social pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube, or LinkedIn. 

HSN delivers the thrill of discovery through inspiring her passions. HSN is a leading interactive and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, personalities, and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in health and beauty, jewelry, home/lifestyle, fashion/accessories, and electronics. HSN engages customers on two broadcast networks reaching approximately 92 million homes, and on a website, mobile apps, and social pages. HSN was founded over 40 years ago as the first shopping network and is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. To learn more, visit corporate.hsn.com, follow @HSN on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or follow HSN on Pinterest, YouTube, or LinkedIn.

Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB) includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily® and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, «Qurate Retail GroupSM«), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a Third Way to Shop® – beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores. In addition to being a world leader in video commerce, Qurate Retail Group is among the top 10 ecommerce retailers in North America (according to Digital Commerce 360) and is a leader in mobile commerce and social commerce. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.

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QVC and HSN to Debut Over 60 New Women and Minority-Owned Brands Through the Big Find International Product Search

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Qurate Retail Group’s QVC® US and HSN®, leaders in building brands through livestream video storytelling across multiple platforms, today announced plans to introduce more than 90 emerging brands in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor and innovations, and electronics throughout 2021. Two-thirds of the winning brands have self-identified as either women-owned or minority-owned, reflecting QVC and…

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Qurate Retail Group’s QVC® US and HSN®, leaders in building brands through livestream video storytelling across multiple platforms, today announced plans to introduce more than 90 emerging brands in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor and innovations, and electronics throughout 2021. Two-thirds of the winning brands have self-identified as either women-owned or minority-owned, reflecting QVC and HSN’s commitment to developing a diverse and inclusive vendor community.   

QVC and HSN's annual international search to discover entrepreneurs with the next big brand or unique product

QVC and HSN discovered the brands through The Big Find®, the retailers’ second annual international search to discover entrepreneurs with the next big brand or unique product. Finalists met virtually with a panel of judges comprised of QVC and HSN merchandising leaders, program hosts, and brand founders from QVC and HSN established brands as well as return winners from The Big Find 2019, to prove that they have what it takes to bring their products to life to millions of QVC and HSN customers.

Twenty-three brands are expected to launch by the end of March, including Pili Ani and 54 Thrones (beauty); Nude Barre and Poppy + Sage (accessories); Pacific Northwest Cookie Company, Curly Girlz Candy and Pure Food by Estee (culinary); and Go Hang It! and The Strappee (home innovations). After seeing the increased demand specifically in categories like home decor, food, and electronics during the COVID-19 pandemic judges looked for product to address customers’ shifting needs as well as great storytellers who are authentic and passionate about their brand. Additional Big Find brands will launch throughout Q2 and through the rest of 2021.

«Each of these entrepreneurs have moved us with their remarkable personal stories and innovative products,» said Mary Campbell, Chief Merchandising Officer, Qurate Retail Group, and Chief Commerce Officer, QVC US. «We’re excited to give these emerging businesses a national stage to share their stories across multiple platforms and our team members are honored at the opportunity to provide mentorship and guidance in support of their growth. As The Big Find has shown once again, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the US, and around the world, and we know that our customers will be inspired by these new brands.»

QVC and HSN form one of the world’s largest video commerce platforms, reaching more than 90 million homes in the U.S. (380 million worldwide) via broadcast channels and millions more via streaming, web, mobile, and social platforms. The brands selected through The Big Find will have the opportunity to expand their reach and relevance and share their products directly with QVC and HSN customers, reaching them across all these platforms.

The 2020 Big Find search opened in July and received record-breaking interest and international reach, in part due to the virtual format of the pitch panel sessions. More than 2,400 entries from more than 60 countries were received. The search expanded in 2020 to include four new categories – home décor, home innovations, electronics, and culinary (including food and kitchen) – based on the success of the inaugural Big Find as well as recent growth in these categories. The five 2019 categories were also included: apparel, jewelry, accessories, footwear, and beauty.

In September, 270 finalists shared their brand stories and demonstrated their products virtually to the panel of judges. More than 100 finalists received a «Big Ticket,» an invitation to continue the product discovery process with QVC or HSN.

The brands launching this year follow the inaugural Big Find 2019 winners, including Mented Cosmetics, Sassy Jones, Cleo + Coco and Truth and Style, all of which sold out of items during their on-air premieres and continue to bring new products to QVC and HSN customers.

«Winning the Big Find has been an incredible experience and one that we are truly grateful for,» said Charis Jones, Owner of Sassy Jones, an accessories brand and 2019 Big Find Winner. «The QVC and HSN platforms have given us the ability to reach a large audience and share the story behind our brand. The connection that this creates with the customer is unique and one that you cannot find through other retail experiences. The QVC and HSN teams have welcomed us with open arms and we are excited to continue to grow our brand together.»

QVC and HSN are once again tapping the expertise of their vendor community to offer mentoring sessions for the winners of The Big Find. Founders and other leaders from such brands as Laura Geller, Peace Love World, Patricia Nash, and others are meeting with the up-and-coming entrepreneurs to answer questions, share insights, and offer coaching on live, authentic product storytelling.

The Big Find builds on QVC and HSN’s foundation of launching and fostering the growth of some of today’s most successful brands through the power of live video storytelling, discovery-driven shopping experiences, and loyal customer community-building. Qurate Retail Group recently announced the 2021 expansion of its Small Business Spotlight, a collaboration with the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation to support small businesses outside of the company’s vendor base. In 2021, QVC, HSN, and sister brand Zulily are providing on-air and/or digital exposure and various other pro-bono in-kind services to 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds.

To learn more about The Big Find, search «The Big Find» on QVC.com and HSN.com.

Big Find digital assets are available at https://www.qurateretailgroup.com/media-item/big-find-2020_launches_final.

About QVC® and HSN®

QVC delivers the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics, and jewelry. Along the way, QVC connects shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award-winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers on 13 broadcast networks reaching approximately 380 million homes and on multiple websites, mobile apps, and social pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube, or LinkedIn. 

HSN delivers the thrill of discovery through inspiring her passions. HSN is a leading interactive and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, personalities, and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in health and beauty, jewelry, home/lifestyle, fashion/accessories, and electronics. HSN engages customers on two broadcast networks reaching approximately 92 million homes, and on a website, mobile apps, and social pages. HSN was founded over 40 years ago as the first shopping network and is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. To learn more, visit corporate.hsn.com, follow @HSN on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or follow HSN on Pinterest, YouTube, or LinkedIn.

Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB) includes QVC®, HSN®, Zulily® and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, «Qurate Retail GroupSM«), as well as other minority interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a Third Way to Shop® – beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores. In addition to being a world leader in video commerce, Qurate Retail Group is among the top 10 ecommerce retailers in North America (according to Digital Commerce 360) and is a leader in mobile commerce and social commerce. For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com, follow @QurateRetailGrp on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.

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NMB y Americasa se enorgullecen en ofrecer hipotecas FHA para beneficiarios de DACA

MELVILLE, Nueva York, 10 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) y Americasa, su subsidiaria para el mercado Hispano, se enorgullecen en ofrecer hipotecas FHA para beneficiarios del programa DACA, de la mano de un equipo bilingüe dispuesto a acompañar a los clientes durante el proceso de hipoteca en el idioma de su preferencia.

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MELVILLE, Nueva York, 10 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) y Americasa, su subsidiaria para el mercado Hispano, se enorgullecen en ofrecer hipotecas FHA para beneficiarios del programa DACA, de la mano de un equipo bilingüe dispuesto a acompañar a los clientes durante el proceso de hipoteca en el idioma de su preferencia.

«Los préstamos FHA, con sus requisitos crediticios modestos y un mínimo de cuota inicial del 3.5 %, han ayudado durante décadas para que las familias puedan alcanzar su sueño de tener casa propia», comentó Jodi Hall, presidenta de NMB. «Para poder ofrecer este producto a nuestros Dreamers en todos los Estados Unidos nos hace extremadamente orgullosos de nuestro país y nuestra labor».

Ampliar la elegibilidad de las hipotecas FHA a los beneficiarios de DACA le permite a NMB y a Americasa servir mejor a un segmento fundamental de la población de inmigrantes en Estados Unidos. «Estamos realmente ayudando a que muchas familias logren tener casa propia gracias a este cambio trascendental en los criterios de elegibilidad de FHA», señaló Richard Steinberg, fundador y presidente de NMB y Americasa. «Nuestra visión al crear Americasa fue constituir una compañía hipotecaria que disminuyera las barreras que enfrenta la comunidad hispana para tener casa propia. Dar acceso a los Dreamers a préstamos FHA representa una potente herramienta para que sigamos impulsando esta importante visión».

Fundada en 2011, Nationwide Mortgage Bankers ha crecido rápidamente hasta convertirse en la compañía hipotecaria de más rápido crecimiento en los Estados Unidos, de acuerdo con Inc 5000. En 2019 se creó Americasa para disponer un equipo permanente de asesores de confianza para la comunidad hispana. NMB y Americasa han originado más de mil millones de dólares en préstamos para clientes hispanos desde 2019.

Acerca de Nationwide Mortgage Bankers y Americasa
NMB nació con la visión de desmitificar las hipotecas por medio de la transparencia, la educación y el soporte permanente al cliente. La misión de NMB es ser los asesores de confianza de nuestros clientes, orientándolos durante el proceso de financiamiento de vivienda con el mayor nivel de servicio y profesionalismo. NMB es una compañía con la certificación «Great Place to Work», y en los dos últimos años fue calificada por Inc 5000 como la compañía hipotecaria de tamaño mediano #1 en velocidad de crecimiento. NMB es una compañía hipotecaria de servicio completo con licencia en 43 estados. Americasa, una subsidiaria de NMB, forma parte de una nueva generación de compañías hipotecarias diseñadas exclusivamente para apoyar las necesidades de la comunidad hispana, la cual representa cerca del 30 % del total de negocios de NMB.

Contacto:
Yianni García, director de marketing de
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc – NMLS 819382
ygarcia@nmbnow.com 
786.423.3225

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NMB & Americasa Proudly Offers FHA Mortgages to DACA Recipients

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

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«FHA loans, with their modest credit requirements and 3.5% down payment minimum, have been helping families achieve the dream of homeownership for decades,» said Jodi Hall, President at NMB. «To be able to offer this product to our Dreamers all across the United States makes us extremely proud of our country and our craft.»

Extending FHA Mortgage eligibility to DACA recipients enables NMB & Americasa to better serve a core segment of the American immigrant population. «We’re already helping a number of families achieve homeownership thanks to this landmark change to the FHA eligibility criteria,» said Richard Steinberg, Founder and Chairman of NMB & Americasa. «Our vision for creating Americasa was to build a mortgage company that lowered the barriers to homeownership for the Hispanic community. Giving Dreamers access to FHA loans gives us a powerful tool to continue driving this important vision.»

Founded in 2011, Nationwide Mortgage Bankers has quickly grown to become America’s fastest growing mortgage company, according to Inc 5000.  In 2019, Americasa was created to provide a dedicated team of trusted advisors for the Hispanic community. NMB & Americasa have originated over one billion dollars in loans for Hispanic clients since 2019.

About Nationwide Mortgage Bankers & Americasa
NMB was born with the vision of demystifying mortgages through transparency, education, and dedicated client support. NMB’s mission is to be our clients trusted advisors, guiding them through the home financing process with the highest level of service and professionalism. NMB is a «Great Place to Work» Certified Company and rated the #1 fastest growing mid-size mortgage company in America by Inc 5000 for the past two years. NMB is a full-service mortgage company licensed in 43 states. Americasa, a subsidiary of NMB, is a new breed of mortgage company uniquely designed to support the needs of the Hispanic community, which encompasses about 30% of NMB’s total business. 

Contact:

Yianni Garcia, CMO
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc – NMLS 819382
ygarcia@nmbnow.com 
786.423.3225

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NMB & Americasa Proudly Offers FHA Mortgages to DACA Recipients

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

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«FHA loans, with their modest credit requirements and 3.5% down payment minimum, have been helping families achieve the dream of homeownership for decades,» said Jodi Hall, President at NMB. «To be able to offer this product to our Dreamers all across the United States makes us extremely proud of our country and our craft.»

Extending FHA Mortgage eligibility to DACA recipients enables NMB & Americasa to better serve a core segment of the American immigrant population. «We’re already helping a number of families achieve homeownership thanks to this landmark change to the FHA eligibility criteria,» said Richard Steinberg, Founder and Chairman of NMB & Americasa. «Our vision for creating Americasa was to build a mortgage company that lowered the barriers to homeownership for the Hispanic community. Giving Dreamers access to FHA loans gives us a powerful tool to continue driving this important vision.»

Founded in 2011, Nationwide Mortgage Bankers has quickly grown to become America’s fastest growing mortgage company, according to Inc 5000.  In 2019, Americasa was created to provide a dedicated team of trusted advisors for the Hispanic community. NMB & Americasa have originated over one billion dollars in loans for Hispanic clients since 2019.

About Nationwide Mortgage Bankers & Americasa
NMB was born with the vision of demystifying mortgages through transparency, education, and dedicated client support. NMB’s mission is to be our clients trusted advisors, guiding them through the home financing process with the highest level of service and professionalism. NMB is a «Great Place to Work» Certified Company and rated the #1 fastest growing mid-size mortgage company in America by Inc 5000 for the past two years. NMB is a full-service mortgage company licensed in 43 states. Americasa, a subsidiary of NMB, is a new breed of mortgage company uniquely designed to support the needs of the Hispanic community, which encompasses about 30% of NMB’s total business. 

Contact:

Yianni Garcia, CMO
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc – NMLS 819382
ygarcia@nmbnow.com 
786.423.3225

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NMB & Americasa Proudly Offers FHA Mortgages to DACA Recipients

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

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MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB) and its Hispanic market subsidiary Americasa, are proud to provide FHA Mortgages to DACA recipients, along with a bilingual team to help guide clients through the mortgage process in their preferred language.

To be able to offer this product to our Dreamers all across the United States makes us extremely proud of our country.

«FHA loans, with their modest credit requirements and 3.5% down payment minimum, have been helping families achieve the dream of homeownership for decades,» said Jodi Hall, President at NMB. «To be able to offer this product to our Dreamers all across the United States makes us extremely proud of our country and our craft.»

Extending FHA Mortgage eligibility to DACA recipients enables NMB & Americasa to better serve a core segment of the American immigrant population. «We’re already helping a number of families achieve homeownership thanks to this landmark change to the FHA eligibility criteria,» said Richard Steinberg, Founder and Chairman of NMB & Americasa. «Our vision for creating Americasa was to build a mortgage company that lowered the barriers to homeownership for the Hispanic community. Giving Dreamers access to FHA loans gives us a powerful tool to continue driving this important vision.»

Founded in 2011, Nationwide Mortgage Bankers has quickly grown to become America’s fastest growing mortgage company, according to Inc 5000.  In 2019, Americasa was created to provide a dedicated team of trusted advisors for the Hispanic community. NMB & Americasa have originated over one billion dollars in loans for Hispanic clients since 2019.

About Nationwide Mortgage Bankers & Americasa
NMB was born with the vision of demystifying mortgages through transparency, education, and dedicated client support. NMB’s mission is to be our clients trusted advisors, guiding them through the home financing process with the highest level of service and professionalism. NMB is a «Great Place to Work» Certified Company and rated the #1 fastest growing mid-size mortgage company in America by Inc 5000 for the past two years. NMB is a full-service mortgage company licensed in 43 states. Americasa, a subsidiary of NMB, is a new breed of mortgage company uniquely designed to support the needs of the Hispanic community, which encompasses about 30% of NMB’s total business. 

Contact:

Yianni Garcia, CMO
Nationwide Mortgage Bankers Inc – NMLS 819382
ygarcia@nmbnow.com 
786.423.3225

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SLS Baha Mar Reopens In Nassau, The Bahamas On March 4, 2021

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SLS Baha Mar, the first international SLS property, will reopen to international travelers on March 4, 2021, marking the final phase of Baha Mar resort destination’s reopening. SLS Baha Mar will reopen with heightened safety and health measures in place, fulfilling a dedicated commitment towards a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and…

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SLS Baha Mar, the first international SLS property, will reopen to international travelers on March 4, 2021, marking the final phase of Baha Mar resort destination’s reopening. SLS Baha Mar will reopen with heightened safety and health measures in place, fulfilling a dedicated commitment towards a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and tourism industry.

In celebration of SLS Baha Mar’s highly-anticipated return this spring, the resort introduces the ultimate Caribbean retreat experience that is ‘Worth Your While’…and more. The Bahamian getaway captures the best of Caribbean fun, including a private boat excursion to nearby Rose Island for a secluded beach afternoon, private cooking class inspired by the cuisine of The Bahamas, an exclusive Mini Golf Happy Hour, and your own outdoor sip and paint experience at The Current Gallery & Art Center.  SLS Baha Mar invites connoisseurs of global culture and style to indulge in a memorable escape paired with unparalleled service and amenities at one of the most beautiful locales in the world. 

SLS Baha Mar’s ‘Worth Your While’ offer includes:

  • 3-Night Stay in One Bedroom Residence
  • Daily In-Room Breakfast
  • Private Round Trip Airport Transportation in Tesla Car
  • Full-Day Excursion To Rose Island with Private Villa, Sea Turtle Experience
  • Private Mini Golf Happy Hour
  • Private Sip and Paint Experience at The Current
  • Bahamian Cuisine Cook and Dine
  • Private Flamingo Yoga
  • Private Cabana at The Bungalow Pool

Priced at $3999.00 (+ tax and fees) for a 3-night stay.

«We are thrilled to welcome our growing community of travelers back to SLS Baha Mar for an invigorating, unique vacation experience,» said Axel Gasser, Vice President & General Manager, SLS Baha Mar. «Worth Your While» is the ideal personalized and exclusive getaway we all are dreaming of, designed for those seeking to soak up sunshine, Bahamian blue waters and the very best of The Caribbean.» 

SLS Baha Mar will reopen with enhanced safety measures, part of The Baha Mar Commitment to Wellbeing, encompassing the entire resort destination of Baha Mar. These revised cleanliness protocols include complimentary on-site COVID-19 testing, enhanced housekeeping and engineering, heightened food safety and digital ordering, touchless payments, and additional technology methods that allow for an abundance of contactless experiences from the moment guests check in. Click here for more information on The Baha Mar Commitment to Wellbeing.

SLS Baha Mar is prioritizing safety and wellbeing by ensuring all guests undergo a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test prior to check in and on the fifth day of stay, as mandated by The Ministry of The Bahamas. As many countries around the world require a negative COVID-19 test before re-entry, including the U.S. and Canada, SLS Baha Mar is focused on making guests’ return home as effortless and safe as possible. To ensure the health and well-being of travelers upon the return to their country of origin, SLS Baha Mar is offering complimentary on-property Rapid Antigen tests upon departure as well. For guests whose country requires a negative RT-PCR test no more than 3 days before their flight departs, SLS Baha Mar offers on-property RT-PCR testing for $134/per person (VAT inclusive), through the resort destination’s Safe Travels initiative.

For more information on SLS Baha Mar, and to book your stay beginning March 4, please see here. «Worth Your While» offers the discerning traveler a private and distinctive experience, creating lasting memories. To book the exclusive offer today, see here.

SLS Baha Mar opened its doors in 2017 as the first international SLS hotel and the Caribbean’s very first lifestyle resort, introducing an entirely new level of lifestyle hospitality to The Bahamas. Set along 3,000 feet of sparking white sand beach in Nassau, the property features 299 guest rooms, two pools and a collection of sbe restaurants and bars including Fi’lia, Katsuya by Starck, Cleo Mediterráneo, Bungalow Pool Bar & Grill, Privilege, Monkey Bar, and the recently unveiled Carna by Dario Cecchini steakhouse, and Skybar, the only rooftop lounge in The Bahamas.

About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned $4.2 billion integrated resort development operated by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE). The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – with over 2,300 rooms and features 20 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Royal Blue Golf Course, the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com. 

 

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Key West most expensive U.S. destination for Presidents Day, according to survey conducted by Cheaphotels.org

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Key West is the United States’ most expensive destination on Presidents Day weekend this year based on cost of lodging, according to a survey conducted by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared hotel rates in destinations across America for February 12-15 – the dates for this year’s…

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Key West is the United States’ most expensive destination on Presidents Day weekend this year based on cost of lodging, according to a survey conducted by Cheaphotels.org.

The survey compared hotel rates in destinations across America for February 12-15 – the dates for this year’s Presidents Day weekend. Only hotels rated 3 stars or more and located close to a beach or city center were considered.

In Key West, travelers will spend $472 per night for the most affordable double room, the survey revealed. Breckenridge and Beaver Creek, two ski resorts in Colorado, complete the podium at nightly rates of $432 and $412, respectively.

While rates are stable in Florida and the ski resorts compared to last year, you will find significantly more affordable rooms in Hawaii. While Lahaina was at a rate of $572 per night, the priciest destination for the Presidents Day weekend in 2020, you will find a room for less than $200 this year.

Charlotte Smith from Cheaphotels.org estimates that there are about 60-70% fewer tourists in Hawaii this Presidents Day compared to last year. Current travel restrictions on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii (Big Island) include a negative Covid test prior to departure. Otherwise, they face a 10-day quarantine.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in the United States for this year’s Presidents Day weekend. The prices shown reflect the daily rate for each destination’s cheapest available double room for February 12-15, 2021.

  1. Key West (Florida) $472
  2. Breckenridge (Colorado) $432
  3. Beaver Creek (Colorado) $412
  4. Vail (Colorado) $403
  5. Islamorada (Florida) $366
  6. Fort Myers Beach (Florida)$347
  7. Siesta Key (Florida) $300
  8. Sanibel Island (Florida) $286
  9. Avon (Colorado) $286
  10. Aspen (Colorado) $266

For the full results of the survey, please check:

https://www.cheaphotels.org/press/presidents-day-2021.html

Press Contact, Charlotte Smith, charlotte@cheaphotels.org , +1-805-308-9660 (for all questions related to survey, please send email)

 

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SkyCool Systems Awarded $3.5 Million From ARPA-E for Scaling Transformational Energy Technology

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SkyCool Systems announced today that it was awarded $3.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funding will be used to further scale SkyCool’s radiative cooling panels that reject heat into the depths of outer space in order to improve the efficiency of cooling systems.

«This funding will enable SkyCool to scale-up and deploy radiative sky…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SkyCool Systems announced today that it was awarded $3.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funding will be used to further scale SkyCool’s radiative cooling panels that reject heat into the depths of outer space in order to improve the efficiency of cooling systems.

«This funding will enable SkyCool to scale-up and deploy radiative sky cooling technology across the U.S.,» said Eli Goldstein, SkyCool’s CEO and Co-founder. «Together with our commercialization partners, we will work to deploy our radiative cooling panels directly with large supermarket chains, refrigerated warehouses and in other commercial cooling systems. We are thrilled to continue to work with ARPA-E to bring our innovative cooling solution to the market.»

SkyCool Systems is a clean energy company focused on using radiative cooling as an efficiency add-on and replacement of traditional cooling systems. The company’s radiative cooling panels significantly improve the efficiency of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by rejecting heat from condensers to the cold sky. At scale, energy efficiency technologies like SkyCool’s will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower electricity production requirements from power plants, and improve the reliability of electrical grids. 

SkyCool Systems received its competitive award through ARPA-E’s Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program. SCALEUP is a first-of-its-kind initiative that builds on ARPA-E’s primary research and development (R&D) focus, supporting the scaling of high-risk and potentially disruptive new technologies across the full spectrum of energy applications. The program works to take promising energy technologies to the pre-pilot stage of the path to market and ultimately lead to realized commercial impact.

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SkyCool Systems was founded in 2016. The company is dedicated to using its technology to bring efficient, climate-friendly cooling to all parts of the globe. For additional information about SkyCool Systems, please visit www.skycoolsystems.com.

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Össur will be carbon neutral in 2021

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Össur (Nasdaq: OSSR), a global leader in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry with a rich history of ground-breaking innovations, announced today that the company will be carbon neutral in 2021, its 50th anniversary year. Originally founded in February 1971, the company has demonstrated successful growth since its initial public listing in 1999.

A leading innovator in the prosthetics and…

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Össur (Nasdaq: OSSR), a global leader in the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) industry with a rich history of ground-breaking innovations, announced today that the company will be carbon neutral in 2021, its 50th anniversary year. Originally founded in February 1971, the company has demonstrated successful growth since its initial public listing in 1999.

A leading innovator in the prosthetics and bracing and supports field, Össur has been actively working towards a carbon neutral operation. In 2021, the company will be carbon neutral for energy and fuel consumption, waste generation, business travel, transportation of goods, and electricity consumption of finished goods suppliers. This represents direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and selected Scope 3 emissions, according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

«We care about the environment and take our responsibility seriously. We have been actively working on establishing a good overview of the Company’s carbon footprint and are proud to commemorate the Company’s 50th anniversary by becoming carbon neutral,» said Jon Sigurdsson, President and CEO of Össur, who has led the company for 25 years. «As part of our larger commitment to sustainability, we are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Action is one of four UN Sustainable Development Goals we have chosen to focus on. The others are Good Health & Well-being, Gender Equality, and Responsible Consumption and Production.»

Össur will continue to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, source all electricity from renewable sources and offset remaining emissions by supporting emission reduction projects. The company has partnered with First Climate, a leading service provider of carbon emissions management, to achieve carbon neutrality in 2021.

«As a company, Össur remains focused on supporting a better quality of life for all, not only through excellent products and services but also through our contribution to social responsibility and sustainable development. As much as we have already accomplished over the past fifty years, we aspire to do even more as we continue to help people live a life without limitations,» Sigurdsson said.

Further information:
Edda H. Geirsdottir
VP Corporate Communications & PR
egeirsdottir@ossur.com

 

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