Tag: Finance
ProNotary Expands Remote Online Notarization Services to Five New States: Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania
DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ProNotary today announced the expansion of its Remote Online Notarization (RON) platform into five new states: Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. This milestone allows ProNotary to offer its streamlined, secure digital notarization services to more professionals across the country.
Argyle integration with Byte Software is bringing real-time VOIE to Byte LOS customers
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced a new integration with Byte Software's loan origination system (LOS). The integration enables lenders to access Argyle's real-time verification of income and employment (VOIE) services directly within the Byte platform, ensuring verification happens when and where it's needed to improve loan quality and keep loans moving forward.
New integration enhances lender efficiency by seamlessly connecting Cloudvirga’s POS with Encompass Docs Solution
IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration using the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Available via the Marketplace in the ICE digital lending platform, the integration expands the document provider options available to Cloudvirga customers and enhances lender efficiency and compliance by streamlining the generation, delivery and management of initial and revised disclosures.
Optimal Blue no-cost, AI-powered assistant is built for executive decision-makers seeking fast answers to complex profitability questions
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced that Ask Obi, an AI-powered assistant designed to help mortgage lending executives extract real-time insights from across Optimal Blue's capital markets platform, is now generally available to all PPE clients. Introduced at the company's inaugural user conference in February and refined through beta testing with select clients, Ask Obi provides executives with fast answers to complex profitability questions at no additional cost.
To Automate Income Validation, Informative Research Integrates AccountChek with Halcyon
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced a strategic integration with Halcyon, a fintech innovator revolutionizing income verification through real-time access to IRS tax transcript data. This integration delivers verification of employment and income (VOE/I) reports-including payroll and paystub data-directly into Halcyon's income calculator, enabling faster, more automated income assessments.
ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report for Q4/CY 2024 finds quarterly defect rate falls to 1.16% as annual loan quality improves
DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the fourth quarter (Q4) and calendar year (CY) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
ACES Quality Management Named a ‘Best Places to Work’ for 2025 in Financial Tech
DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The annual awards program recognizes the leading companies in the financial technology sector that foster exceptional workplace experiences and support employee engagement satisfaction.
Argyle, has announced the debut of its integration with Encompass Consumer Connect
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the debut of its integration with Encompass® Consumer Connect™, a digital mortgage point-of-sale solution from ICE Mortgage Technology®, part of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). In addition, Argyle announced the release of significant upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology's flagship Encompass® loan origination system.
Optimal Blue’s April 2025 Market Advantage report shows stronger purchase activity, a shifting loan mix, and signs of investor caution
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today released its April 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total loan lock volume rose 3.2% month-over-month (MoM) as the spring homebuying season progressed, with purchase locks up 7.5% despite ongoing economic pressures.
Argyle integration with Tidalwave to give lenders faster, more efficient VOIE while improving the borrower experience
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform. The integration embeds Argyle's verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution directly into Tidalwave's borrower workflow, eliminating manual steps and accelerating loan origination as lenders prepare for a more active housing market.
2025/Q1 Homebuyer Intelligence Report from LenderLogix Shows Early 2025 Mortgage Market Momentum, Stronger Loan Engagement
BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
IRS Solutions, the trusted name in tax resolution software, announces its latest innovation, the Discrepancy Report
VALENCIA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- IRS Solutions®, the trusted name in tax resolution software, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Discrepancy Report. This cutting-edge feature is designed to simplify the detection of discrepancies between filed tax returns and income data reported to the IRS by third parties. This will empower tax professionals to prevent audits while delivering exceptional service to their clients proactively.
The Mortgage Collaborative: Lifted by Collaboration During Extended Period of Margin Compression, Regulatory Chaos, and Tech Transformation
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety.
AI-Powered Originator Assistant launched by Optimal Blue to Help Originators Present Best Possible Loan Options to Borrowers
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Originator Assistant, a powerful addition to the Optimal Blue PPE. Leveraging generative AI, Originator Assistant eliminates human bias in the loan structuring process and helps originators identify all options for a borrower, providing more ways to help consumers realize the American dream of homeownership.
Cloudvirga announces launche of TROPOS, its modern borrower portal built for the future of digital lending
IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences from initial application through clear-to-close. Designed with the flexibility to support a variety of consumer lending products, Tropos enhances Cloudvirga's POS ecosystem with a modular, customer-first solution that helps lenders drive engagement, reduce time to close and establish lasting borrower relationships.
Envoy Mortgage will implement Down Payment Resource’s suite of software tools across its national footprint
ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading provider of technology that connects homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Envoy Mortgage (Envoy) will implement DPR's suite of software tools across its national footprint. The move follows a successful pilot and reflects Envoy's commitment to expanding down payment assistance (DPA) offerings while maintaining operational efficiency and reducing repurchase risk.
NY-based Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KFA) Expands Its South Florida Team
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Havlicek, Client Development, Managing Director, to its South Florida team. He joins John A. Pavela, CFA, Senior Advisor, Partner, and Michael S. Schiff, J.D., AEP, TEP, Client Development, Managing Director, in its offices located at 515 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.
iEmergent has released its analysis of 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data
DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has released its analysis of 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. The insights, shared by iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli, highlight a modest market recovery from 2023 alongside deepening disparities in borrower outcomes and a reshuffling of lender dynamics.
LenderLogix LiteSpeed Point-of-Sale Selected by Victorian Finance
BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced that Victorian Finance, an independent mortgage lending company, has implemented LiteSpeed™ to replace its legacy point-of-sale (POS) system. Victorian Finance will use LiteSpeed to provide borrowers with an automated, digital-first mortgage experience.
The Big Picture webcast spotlights mortgage industry power players in May 2025 lineup
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced a powerful guest lineup for May featuring five leaders shaping the future of housing, lending and financial regulation. The webcast is co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets expert Rob Chrisman, author of the widely read Chrisman Commentary newsletter.
Dark Matter Technologies launches Developer Portal, opening the Empower LOS to accelerate third-party development
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today unveiled a new Developer Portal during its second annual Horizon user conference. The Developer Portal marks a significant evolution for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS), moving from API access to a fully open API ecosystem.
43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, says Down Payment Resource’s Q1 2025 HPI Report
ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year (YoY). The number of programs increased by 43 during the first quarter, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,509.
AMC industry veterans Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw join Class Valuation
TROY, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the expansion of its national sales team with the appointments of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior sales executives. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology to the company's expanding leadership.
Podcast: iEmergent’s Nossuli duo to unpack SPCP fallout and early HMDA trends on The Big Picture
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli and COO Bernard Nossuli. The husband-and-wife leadership team will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to explore the critical role of special purpose credit programs (SPCPs) in expanding credit access and building sustainable business growth.
AI Fintech Firm, Friday Harbor Inc., raises $6M to help community mortgage lenders match the speed and efficiency of finance industry...
SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the completion of a $6 million seed round. The round was led by Abstract Ventures, a San Francisco-based venture firm with $1.5 billion in assets under management and a track record of backing breakout companies including Rippling, xAI, Hebbia, Brigit and Hippo (NYSE: HIPO) and Mischief, an early-stage VC fund co-founded by Plaid CEO Zach Perret.
To accelerate its innovation and data strategy, Class Valuation names Chris Flynn chief data officer
TROY, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has joined its leadership team as chief data officer effective April 1. In his new role, Flynn will lead Class Valuation's enterprise data strategy, overseeing the development of scalable analytics, AI capabilities and automation to improve valuation accuracy, speed and transparency.
Tidewater Mortgage Services has replaced its legacy point-of-sale (POS) technology with LiteSpeed
BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced Tidewater Mortgage Services (Tidewater), a retail mortgage lending company, has replaced its legacy point-of-sale (POS) technology with LiteSpeed, thus expanding its partnership with the company. In addition to Fee Chaser™, Tidewater will now use LiteSpeed as the point-of-sale to automate mortgage processes and provide borrowers with a digital-first experience.
The Big Picture Webcast: The future of builder-affiliated lending: Jet’s Kelley Hailstone talks strategy
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Kelley Hailstone, president of Jet Home Loans. Hailstone will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to discuss how homebuilder-aligned lending models can help lenders scale smartly, differentiate in today's market and better serve new homebuyers.
NEW BOOK: 401Kid – A Guide to Teaching You and Your Children How to Master Money
PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Financial expert Walter Clarke's groundbreaking work in "401Kid: A Guide to Teaching You and Your Children How to Master Money" (ISBN: 978-1964377643 [ebook]; 978-1964377605 [paperback]; 978-1964377599 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) emphasizes the profound impact of early financial education and the consequences of neglecting it. He has identified a critical gap-virtually no one is actively addressing this need.
Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, announces Kim Schenck has joined its Correspondent Lending Sales team
ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, announced today that Kim Schenck has joined its Correspondent Lending Sales team as Correspondent Manager. In her new role, Schenck will lead the expansion of the company's proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program, which plays a key role in helping more borrowers achieve homeownership.
Class Valuation announces the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation
TROY, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Class Valuation, a leading national real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation, a Cary, North Carolina-based AMC specializing in comprehensive valuation solutions for the private lending market.
Optimal Blue today released its March 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today released its March 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 24% surge in rate lock volume as early spring buyers returned to the market and homeowners jumped at the chance to refinance into lower rates. While still down 2% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, purchase volumes were up 21% month-over-month (MoM). Rate-and-term and cash-out refinances jumped 52% and 20% MoM, respectively, together representing 25% of all lock activity.
The Mortgage Collaborative CEO Jodi Hall to spotlight new leadership priorities and industry insights for 2025 on The Big Picture Webcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Jodi Hall, president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC). Hall will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter.
The Mortgage Collaborative Expands with New Lender Members and Preferred Partners in 2025
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, proudly announces the addition of several new lender members and preferred partners to its growing community. These organizations join TMC's network of industry leaders committed to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
Scrubblade Inc. Products Come to Walmart: 17-Year Entrepreneurial Journey Hits the Fast Lane
TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Scrubblade, a leader in advanced windshield wiper technology, announced a nationwide partnership with Walmart, bringing their highly anticipated Black Edition silicone wiper blades to shelves across the U.S. This monumental milestone reflects the culmination of a 17-year journey marked by persistence, ingenuity, and grit, driven by founder Billy Westbrook's vision to revolutionize driver safety.
Cloudvirga’s Aaron Heidorn honored as a HousingWire Rising Star for 2025
IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that Aaron Heidorn, director of software engineering and infrastructure, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The annual award recognizes young professionals who are driving innovation and growth in the housing economy and shaping the future of mortgage and real estate technology.
Dovenmuehle Mortgage Receives New Subordinate Lien Servicer Ranking, Maintains Above Average Primary Servicer Ranking from S&P Global Ratings
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, today announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned the company an Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan subordinate lien servicer, in addition to reaffirming its Above Average ranking as a residential mortgage loan primary servicer with a stable outlook.
WEBINAR: ‘Not Sold on Diversity? Fine. Let’s Talk About Your Bottom Line’ tackles how lenders can reach underserved markets
DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a provocative new webinar that dares to reframe the diversity conversation through a business lens. Amid growing pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, iEmergent is doubling down on the importance of inclusive lending to lenders' long-term success. Titled "Not Sold on Diversity? Fine. Let's Talk About Your Bottom Line," the roundtable session will take place Wednesday, April 30, from 1 to 3 pm ET.
MMI Strengthens Mortgage Tech Leadership in 2025/Q1 with MonitorBase Acquisition and Major Platform Enhancements
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry's leading mortgage and real estate data solutions provider, announces major Q1 2025 platform enhancements alongside its strategic acquisition of borrower monitoring and predictive analytics leader, MonitorBase. These initiatives solidify MMI's position as The Ultimate Lead-to-Loan Growth Platform(tm), providing mortgage professionals with unparalleled data intelligence, automation, and borrower engagement tools.
Argyle’s Daniel Esquibel recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star for 2025
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that Daniel Esquibel, head of partner sales, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes emerging real estate and mortgage industry leaders who are shaping the future through their contributions and leadership.
Maggie Zielinski Swanson of FLOIFY named a HousingWire 2025 Rising Star
BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Enterprise Account Executive/Sales Engineer Maggie Zielinski Swanson has been named to HousingWire's prestigious Rising Stars list for 2025. Swanson, 29, joined Floify in 2021 as a skilled sales professional and has quickly become an indispensable force in the company's collaborative culture and growth.
Optimal Blue’s Shawn Chandwani Named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Star List
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced that Senior Software Engineering Manager Shawn Chandwani, 34, has been named among HousingWire's Rising Stars. The annual list celebrates young professionals who shoulder significant leadership responsibilities and contribute to the broader industry and business landscape, establishing themselves as influential figures and leaders for tomorrow.
Janet Pitney of Click n’ Close Honored with 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award
ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that Project Manager Janet Pitney has been honored with a place among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars. The award honors young real estate and mortgage professionals making impressive career moves while driving growth for their companies and the industry. Pitney is recognized for her outstanding leadership and innovation in technology and operations.
ACES Quality Management’s Josh Reed Honored as 2025 Rising Star by HousingWire Magazine
DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the mortgage industry, today announced its Principal Application Architect Josh Reed has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars, which recognizes mortgage and real estate professionals under 40 who have made impactful career decisions driving growth in the industry and at their companies. Reed has been honored as a Rising Star for his outstanding contributions to innovation, efficiency, and compliance in the mortgage industry.
Informative Research Data Solutions’ Jooyoung Jung recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, today announced its Data Solutions Team Lead Jooyoung Jung has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree. The award highlights real estate and mortgage professionals under the age of 40 making impressive career moves while empowering growth and change among their peers.
Praneeth Reddy Saripalli of Informative Research honored among 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that IT Development Manager Praneeth Reddy Saripalli has been honored as a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award. The award recognizes real estate and mortgage leaders 40 years old and under who drive growth and achieve remarkable career milestones. Saripalli's leadership, technical vision and ability to align people, processes and technology have been instrumental in Informative Research's continued growth and market leadership.
Sean Dugan to share leadership priorities as incoming Dark Matter CEO on The Big Picture Podcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Sean Dugan, incoming CEO of Dark Matter Technologies. Dugan will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to discuss his leadership vision, Dark Matter's newly announced servicing platform and strategies lenders can employ to stay competitive in a shifting mortgage landscape.
The Mortgage Collaborative demonstrated the power of its network, swiftly assisting lenders to resolve critical VA lending issue
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has once again demonstrated the power of its network by swiftly assisting lenders to resolve a critical VA lending issue that had stalled loan processing nationwide. Through rapid collaboration, direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the persistence of key TMC members, impacted lenders regained their VA underwriting and insurance authority in just one week-ensuring veterans could move forward with their home purchases.
Cotality to Offer Optimal Blue’s Direct-Source Origination Data to Capital Markets, Research, and Investment Firms
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced a strategic alliance with Cotality™ (formerly CoreLogic®) that expands access to its mortgage origination and pricing data. Through this collaboration, Cotality will offer Optimal Blue's data to a broader audience, including hedge funds, capital markets participants, and investment firms seeking insights into the mortgage markets.
Secured Signing Joins Forces with NetDocuments to Revolutionize Remote Legal Document Signing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, proudly announces its seamless integration with NetDocuments, the premier cloud-based document management system (DMS) tailored for legal, financial, and professional services firms. This collaboration empowers users to efficiently handle eSignatures and online notarizations without leaving the NetDocuments platform, revolutionizing workflows while bolstering security and ensuring compliance.
Figure Lending CEO Mike Tannenbaum appears on The Big Picture webcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mike Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Lending, the nation's largest non-bank provider of home equity lines of credit. Tannenbaum will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to explore the evolving role of fintech in mortgage lending.
Citizens joins CapitalW Collective in its mission to equip women with the resources and support needed to succeed in mortgage capital...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- CapitalW Collective, a leading non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation of women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Citizens as a Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets industry by providing education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, particularly for underrepresented professionals.
Secured Signing Teams with Microsoft Azure for Multi-Region Data Infrastructure Solution
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, proudly announces its migration to Microsoft Azure multi-region data center. This strategic move marks a major step forward, reinforcing Secured Signing's reputation as a top global provider of secure, and trusted eSignatures solutions.
Fintech innovator, Dark Matter Technologies completes migration to AWS to enhance computing performance and scalability
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the successful completion of its IT infrastructure migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move enhances Dark Matter's ability to deliver superior performance, scalability and reliability to mortgage industry clients
Chris Bennett, founder of Vice Capital Markets, joins The Big Picture webcast to recap Federal Reserve policy decisions
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Chris Bennett, founder and chairman of Vice Capital Markets. Bennett will join Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to explore key trends in capital markets, the impact of Federal Reserve policy on mortgage rates and the evolving strategies lenders are using to manage risk in today's volatile market.
Collaboration Between Mortgage Capital Trading and Fannie Mae Improves Pricing for Mortgage Sellers
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced their integration with Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing API. By combining various price factors and utilizing a broader set of data found in bid tapes, the new API provides greater price transparency on certain loans. This is the latest in a series of recent collaborations between MCT and Fannie Mae intended to provide additional benefit and value to mortgage secondary market participants.
To Streamline Mortgage Loan Pricing and Commitment, Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Fannie Mae’s Loan Pricing API
NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is the first to integrate Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing application programming interface (API) into its trading portal. The API consolidates multiple APIs into one, simplifying the loan pricing process and enhancing pricing and commitments.
Alliance Group Announces Four Key Promotions and New Hires for 2025
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Alliance Group is proud to announce four significant promotions within its leadership team, reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence and growth. Additionally, two talented new team members have joined the organization, bringing valuable expertise to support Alliance Group's expanding initiatives.
Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to download the full report for a detailed analysis.
Feb. 2025 Market Advantage report indicates stabilizing conforming loan share amid refinance growth and sluggish purchase activity
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today released its February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% as homeowners seized the opportunity to lower their monthly payments. Cash-out refinances also edged higher, while purchase lock activity remained subdued for the second consecutive month.
The Mortgage Collaborative 2025 Mortgage Tech Day Presents 5 Startups to Compete in Dallas Pitch Even
DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The future of mortgage technology is set to take the spotlight in Dallas as The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, and the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP present the seventh Mortgage Tech Day (MTD).
Nikki Bialka of Fifth Third Bank to spotlight fair lending strategies and equitable homeownership on The Big Picture
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- In recognition of Fair Lending Month and Women's History Month, this week's episode of top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture will feature Nikki Bialka, vice president and national community lending strategy manager at Fifth Third Bank, in a discussion on bridging the homeownership gap for BIPOC and low-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities through equitable lending practices. Airing live Thursday at 3 pm ET, the episode will explore innovative mortgage programs, special-purpose credit programs (SPCPs), alternative credit models and strategies for embedding equity into lending practices beyond regulatory compliance.
IRS Solutions Software Named as ASTPS Partner
VALENCIA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- IRS Solutions®, a company offering innovative tax resolution software explicitly designed for tax professionals, announces that it has been named an industry partner by the prestigious American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS).
Digital mortgage automation leader, Floify taps Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations
BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations. Klein, a seasoned mortgage technology executive with extensive experience in customer success and implementation, will lead initiatives to help clients maximize the value of their investment in Floify's platform.
Kortney Lane-Schafers Named VP of Growth and Client Advocacy at MMI
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kortney Lane-Schafers to Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy.