Tag: Mortgage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three of Dark Matter’s team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that three of its team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire.
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.
Cloudvirga completes Horizon Retail POS integration with ICE Mortgage Technology
IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced Cloudvirga's Horizon Retail POS integration using Encompass Partner Connect, the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). This modern framework enables industry participants to integrate to ICE solutions and provide their services to loan originators and servicers through secure API-enabled technology.
Fannie Mae STAR Program recognizes Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI) for excellence in mortgage servicing
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Fannie Mae has once again recognized the company with their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Servicer Award for outstanding servicing performance during the 2024 program year. This honor marks the fourth time Fannie Mae has recognized DMI for servicing excellence.
CEO Laird Nossuli of iEmergent recognized among NMP 2025 Diversity Leaders
DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli has been named a 2025 Diversity Leader by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. The award recognizes mortgage professionals who have demonstrated dedication and success in promoting inclusivity within their companies or the communities they serve.
Floify introduces Dynamic Apps: No-code custom loan applications supports faster loan processing
BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced Dynamic Apps, a no-code feature that lets lenders tailor loan applications based on loan type. By eliminating irrelevant questions, Dynamic Apps shapes the home financing journey to borrowers' unique goals while helping lenders accelerate approvals, improve application completion rates and maintain regulatory compliance.
CEO Stan Middleman of Freedom Mortgage to share market insights 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 Stan Middleman, founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Middleman will join Rich Swerbinsky, a renowned mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely acclaimed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to provide expert insights into the current mortgage market.
MCT (Mortgage Capital Trading) Introduces Atlas: Generative AI Advisor for Mortgage Capital Markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of Atlas, an artificial intelligence (AI) advisor now available within the MCTlive! platform. Atlas serves as a virtual capital markets expert and high-quality educational resource for MCT's mortgage lender clients. With this launch, effective February 10, 2025, MCT continues its tradition of innovation in secondary marketing technology.
Technology Partner of the Year: Down Payment Resource receives ICE Mortgage Technology’s 2025 Innovation Award
ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has been named the 2025 ICE Innovation Technology Partner of the Year by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure.
Down Payment Resource honors Mosi Gatling with Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award and Skyler Lemons with Emerging Leader Award
ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has honored Mosi Gatling of New American Funding (NAF) with the 2024 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award, and Skyler Lemons of Exit Strategy Realty with hits inaugural Emerging Leader Award.
MMI Earns Third Consecutive HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award for 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to the 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. The Tech100 Mortgage award recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry, highlighting solutions that drive efficiency, improve operations, and redefine what's possible in housing.
Cloudvirga joins ACUMA, strengthen member relationships while enhancing lending efficiency
IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.
TMC Annual Mortgage Lender Survey Highlights Key Challenges and Priorities for 2025
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leading network of mortgage lenders dedicated to innovation and collaboration, has released its latest Pulse of the Network report, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry in 2025. The survey, conducted with decision-makers-including CEOs, COOs, and department heads from banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs)-highlights how lenders are preparing for a shifting market landscape.
Urban Institute Fellow Jim Parrott joins The Big Picture Webcast on Feb 27 to break down housing policy
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Parrott Ryan Advisors. Parrott will join hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman to discuss key housing policy developments shaping today's mortgage landscape.
AccountChek expands payroll provider network for mortgage lenders assessing Freddie Mac AIM
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced an enhancement to its integration with Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM). This enhancement enables LPA to assess income and employment for eligibility of representation and warranty relief for lenders using AccountChek® for automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) across a broad range of supported payroll providers.
Laird Nossuli, iEmergent CEO, to speak at 2025 CU:REALM Live!
DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on "Utilizing Market-level Mortgage Data to Increase Referrals and Grow Originations," offering credit union leaders actionable strategies for leveraging localized mortgage data to expand their member base and grow lending volume.
Patrick O’Brien, LenderLogix CEO, breaks down the future of mortgage tech 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 Patrick O'Brien, co-founder and chief executive officer of LenderLogix, as a guest on its upcoming episode. O'Brien will share insights on the evolving mortgage technology landscape, the impact of automation on lending and how lenders can leverage digital tools to enhance borrower experiences.
MMI has acquired MonitorBase, a borrower monitoring and predictive analytics platform
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, has acquired MonitorBase, a borrower monitoring and predictive analytics platform. This acquisition, following MMI's recent addition of Bonzo, a CRM and conversation platform, unites data intelligence, borrower monitoring, and automated engagement into a seamless, end-to-end system for mortgage professionals.
The ACES Q3/2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report shows a sharp rise in insurance defects for second time this year
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 third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
Optimal Blue’s January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report highlights a softening purchase market, boost in refi demand among elevated rates
PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today released its January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, revealing a sharp rise in year-over-year (YoY) refinance activity alongside a drop in purchase lock counts. The decline in purchase lock counts marks the lowest January count since Optimal Blue began tracking this data in 2019. Meanwhile, refinance lock volume surged even though the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year ticked above 7% for the first time since May.
Informative Research Expanding Mortgage Verification Platform Connectivity, Integrates with Thomas and Company
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced its integration with Thomas & Company, a leading provider of value-added employer services and innovative solutions to support employee relations programs. The integration adds Thomas & Company's Wage and Employment Verification service to Informative Research's verification platform.
Argyle has announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO)
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, today announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions.
The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman spotlights Rate’s Laura Schmidt
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Laura Schmidt, senior vice president of enterprise risk and internal audit at Rate, a leading residential mortgage lending company based in Chicago. With extensive experience in enterprise risk, internal audits and regulatory management, Schmidt offers valuable insights for lenders looking to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in today's financial services landscape.
Mortgage Lock Volume Stays Flat in Latest MCT 2025 February Indices
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of the latest market trends and dynamics.
Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary to Speak at ACES Quality Management Conference in Colorado
DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced that Bill Cleary, vice president of Single-Family Credit Risk Loan Quality at Fannie Mae, will speak at the ACES ENGAGE conference at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 18-20, 2025.
SmartBuy Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program from Click n’ Close expands to Freddie Mac 30-year conventional loans
ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced its SmartBuy™ Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program now features a 30-year, fixed-rate conventional option approved by Freddie Mac.
Optimal Blue Introduces Seven Major Innovations at Its Inaugural User Summit in California
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today unveiled a series of new products and features, alongside its major Ask Obi AI assistant announcement, at its Summit user conference in San Diego. These innovation announcements underscore the company's commitment to delivering high-impact solutions, at no additional cost, that tackle real-world challenges and help lenders maximize profitability.
Optimal Blue Launches Ask Obi AI Assistant to Provide Mortgage Lending Execs with Real-Time Business Insights
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue's inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their operations holistically with data aggregation across Optimal Blue's comprehensive capital markets platform.
The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman showcases Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell on Podcast
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, a leading provider of comprehensive capital markets solutions. With over 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, Tyrrell will share insights for lenders seeking to fine-tune profitability in secondary market transactions and enhance operational efficiency through technology.
Down Payment Resource has been named to the HousingWire 2025 Mortgage Tech100 list
ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes "the companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process - from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets."
iEmergent today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards
DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards that make it easy for lenders to slice, visualize, export and share historical and forecasted loan production, real estate listing and demographic data.
NotaryCam Drives Digital Transformation with Record Growth in 2024 and Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86
HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a milestone year in 2024, having completed more than 154,000 RON transactions. The company also experienced a 26% increase in loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, reflecting its ability to address lenders' needs for efficient borrower support.
The Big Picture podcast dives into housing finance reform with Mark A. Calabria
CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor at nonpartisan public policy research organization the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Drawing on his decades of experience shaping U.S. economic policy, Calabria will share insights into the federal policymaking process.
Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda 2025 for second annual Horizon User Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24.