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Dovenmuehle earns Fannie Mae STAR award for servicing excellence for the seventh time : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., March 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Fannie Mae has again honored the company with their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Servicer Award for outstanding servicing performance during the 2025 program year. This is the seventh occasion Fannie Mae has […]

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Floify’s Sydney Barber recognized with MBA Residential mPact Young Professionals Spotlight Award : National News

BOULDER, Colo., March 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, head of product, has been named a 2026 recipient of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Residential mPact Young Professionals Spotlight Award. Barber was one of only five professionals selected for the honor, which recognizes […]

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ACES Quality Management brings ACES ENGAGE to San Diego and Charlotte with 2026 regional workshops : National News

DENVER, Colo., March 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced its ACES ENGAGE Regional Workshop Series. In 2026, ACES will take a regional approach, delivering two in-person workshops that expand access, increase interaction and provide practical, […]

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Informative Research appoints fintech veteran Mark Jones as senior vice president of partner success : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., March 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced the appointment of Senior Vice President of Partner Success Mark Jones. In this role, Jones will develop and scale a strategy to expand IR’s market reach and […]

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Christopher Medvidofsky of Dark Matter Technologies named to HousingWire’s Finance Leaders list : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Christopher Medvidofsky, director of financial planning and analysis, has been named to the HousingWire Finance Leaders list for 2026.

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Class Valuation among early AMCs to receive Collateral Underwriter access : National News

TROY, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced that it is one of the first AMCs to receive access to Collateral Underwriter® (CU®), Fannie Mae’s proprietary appraisal risk assessment tool, marking a significant milestone for appraisal review and risk management.

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Optimal Blue to host 2027 Summit February 1-3 in Scottsdale : National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2027 Optimal Blue Summit February 1-3 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. The annual event convenes Optimal Blue clients, integration partners and capital markets leaders from across the mortgage industry for three days […]

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Dark Matter Technologies enables secure AI agents inside the Empower LOS for regulated lending : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the launch of a new capability on the Dark Matter Developer Platform, enabling lenders to use AI agents securely within the regulated mortgage environment.

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Friday Harbor introduces dynamic pre-underwriting to help LOs structure deals that qualify and close : National News

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the launch of Income and Asset Sandbox, a new set of capabilities that allows lending teams to structure income and asset decisions in real time without […]

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Industry-first AI/ML-powered forecasting tool headlines extensive lineup of mortgage capital markets innovations unveiled at 2026 Optimal Blue Summit : National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced Virtual Economist, the first on-demand forecasting tool for mortgage capital markets leaders powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), as the centerpiece of nine platform advancements unveiled at the company’s 2026 Summit. Together, the innovations further unify the capital markets profitability experience […]

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Vertyx and Great Lakes Credit Union launch CUSO to support modernized mortgage servicing for credit unions : National News

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., and NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced it has partnered with Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), through its CUSO holding company GLCU Holdings LLC, to launch Vertyx CUSO LLC, a newly formed credit union service […]

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Down Payment Resource honors Merri Jo Cowen with 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that 40-year industry veteran Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, is the recipient of the 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

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Dovenmuehle’s 2025 SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports underscore high data security standards and robust internal controls : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leading mortgage subservicing company, today announced it has successfully completed its 2025 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1® Type 2 and SOC 2® Type 2 audits. The independent examinations, conducted by public accounting and business advisory firm Plante Moran, PLLC, confirm that Dovenmuehle’s […]

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NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2026 NMP Industry Titan : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced President and CEO Brian Webster has been honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as a 2026 Industry Titan. The NMP […]

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ACES Quality Management CEO Trevor Gauthier Named 2026 NMP Industry Titan : National News

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that CEO Trevor Gauthier has been named a 2026 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, innovation […]

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National Mortgage Professional names Class Valuation’s Jon Tallinger an Industry Titan for 2026 : National News

TROY, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Growth Officer Jon Tallinger has been named a 2026 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). Tallinger, who is based in Birmingham, Michigan, has spent 24 years in the mortgage industry and was […]

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FirstClose co-founder Tim Smith named 2026 NMP Industry Titan : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Tim Smith has been named a 2026 Industry Titan National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, […]

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National Mortgage Professional names Floify’s Jason Mapes as a 2026 Industry Titan : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Head of Sales Jason Mapes has been named an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) for 2026. The Industry Titan designation recognizes individuals whose leadership and influence have helped shape the mortgage industry.

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Click n’ Close Names Rachel Fatino Director of Correspondent Operations : National News

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that mortgage industry veteran Rachel Fatino has joined the company as director of correspondent operations. In this role, Fatino will lead pipeline strategy, operational performance and partner engagement initiatives to support continued growth across the correspondent channel.

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FirstClose and TruStage form partnership to accelerate dynamic credit union lending documentation : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with TruStage to embed TruStage’s dynamic document engine within the FirstClose platform.

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ACES Q3 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows concentrated rise in critical defects as income and compliance findings increase : National News

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q3 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality […]

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OCCU selects Floify to support scalable, member-centric lending : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that OCCU has selected Floify to support its next phase of member-centric lending and long-term growth. OCCU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, with more than 284,000 members.

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Vertyx to showcase intelligent loan servicing technology at MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo : National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced that company Co-Founders Ayo Opeyemi and Moyin Opeyemi will participate in a live demo session during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo, which runs from Feb. 16-19.

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Optimal Blue report: Sub-6% rates spark refinance surge early in 2026 : National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its January 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a strong start to the year as falling rates drove a sharp increase in refinance activity. Total rate-lock volume rose 16% month over month (MoM) and finished January 36% higher year over year (YoY), […]

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The Mortgage Collaborative and Mortgage Bankers Association announce partnership agreement : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national association representing the real estate finance industry, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand advocacy, education and engagement opportunities for […]

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iEmergent earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for mortgage forecasting and market intelligence : National News

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. iEmergent was selected for its continued expansion of […]

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Argyle earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for income, employment and asset verification solutions : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. The recognition reflects Argyle’s continued product innovation and measurable impact across the […]

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Down Payment Resource makes HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for expanding access to homeownership : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with down payment programs, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list. DPR first appeared on the HousingWire Tech100 list in 2017.

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The Big Picture webcast to cover policy, compliance, lender strategy and digital transformation in February : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its February lineup of guests, representing a broad swath of expertise from across the mortgage industry. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob […]

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Dark Matter Technologies named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for AI-supported, scalable mortgage platforms : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing companies whose technology solutions are shaping the future of the mortgage industry. This marks the company’s third appearance on the Tech100 list.

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Argyle secures long-term U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract for income, employment and asset verifications : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced it has secured a contract on the United States General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under contract number 47QTCA26D002N.

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Friday Harbor named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list for advancing AI pre-underwriting : National News

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, an award that recognizes the most innovative technology companies shaping the future of mortgage lending. Friday Harbor was selected for advancing the use of artificial intelligence to bring underwriting insight earlier in the loan lifecycle, helping […]

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Informative Research earns HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 recognition for simplifying credit and verification workflows : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that it has been honored on the annual HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 list. The award honors the technology providers driving meaningful change in the mortgage industry.

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NotaryCam receives HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 award for 8th consecutive year : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been recognized among the 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100. The award spotlights the fintech organizations impactfully innovating mortgage operations and processes.

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Class Valuation named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for advancing appraisal technology and service innovation : National News

TROY, Mich., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage industry. Class Valuation has earned multiple Tech100 honors over the years, reflecting its sustained leadership in appraisal […]

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FirstClose Named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 Winner : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, has been named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 winner. HousingWire selected FirstClose for its end-to-end lending platform that combines real-time property intelligence with automated workflows to help lenders accelerate decisioning, reduce […]

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Floify named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for AI-powered point-of-sale innovation : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem.

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Vertyx caps a year of accelerated growth and mortgage servicing technology market expansion : National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the completion of a milestone year marked by significant market expansion, increased platform adoption and continued innovation across compliance, security and community engagement.

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Dovenmuehle maintains FHA Tier 1 rating from HUD’s Tier Ranking System (TRS) II Scorecard throughout 2025 : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it maintained a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) throughout 2025. This quarterly rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD’s Tier […]

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ACES Quality Management’s Sharon Reichhardt Selected to Moderate Session at 2026 MBA Servicing Solutions Conference : National News

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, has been selected to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference, taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, […]

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DocMagic recognized on HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list : National News

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that it has once again been named to HousingWire’s Tech100 Mortgage list, earning recognition every year since the program’s inception. The annual award recognizes the most innovative technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.

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Elevate, Dark Matter Technologies’ servicing platform, gains momentum with new signings and technology enhancements : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® […]

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Mortgage Collaborative releases Pulse of the Network survey results and analysis : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from the latest Pulse of the Network survey, along with an analysis examining how mortgage lenders are prioritizing technology, operational efficiency, and growth strategies amid continued market pressure.

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NotaryCam surpasses 2 million lifetime notarizations, doubles credit card transaction volume in 2025 : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its […]

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Class Valuation names Chris Flynn as Chief Operating Officer : National News

TROY, Mich., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has been appointed chief operating officer. Flynn joined Class Valuation in April 2025 as chief data officer and has since played a central role in advancing the company’s strategic, operational and product […]

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DocMagic executives elected to vice chair MISMO Communities of Practice : National News

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc., today announced that two of its executives have been elected to help lead Community of Practice (CoP) workgroups within the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) for the 2026-2027 term. Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell will serve as vice chair of MISMO’s Digital Interoperability […]

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ACES Quality Management Acquires Basecap Analytics, Expanding Enterprise Data Quality Capabilities : National News

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced its acquisition of Basecap Analytics, an established enterprise data quality platform trusted by leading financial institutions. The acquisition enhances ACES’ ability to deliver end-to-end quality management […]

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Vertyx Expands Mortgage Servicing Platform with Portfolio Retention and Engagement Measurement Tools for Servicers and Investors : National News

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the release of Borrower Relationship Management, a new capability within its end-to-end mortgage servicing platform designed to help servicers and investors identify retention and recapture opportunities earlier, deliver timely outreach through […]

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Down Payment Resource finds 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide in Q4 of 2025 : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homeownership program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,619 programs. While the total count is five programs fewer than the prior quarter, it marked a 6% increase from a year […]

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Informative Research delivers significant platform innovations and enhanced integrations in 2025 : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that its work in 2025 has introduced significant platform enhancements and expanded its integration ecosystem across credit and verification services. The company introduced new credit and verification […]

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Class Valuation Appoints Tanya Wright as EVP of TPO and Distributed Retail : National News

TROY, Mich., Jan. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Tanya Wright has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Third-Party Origination (TPO) and Distributed Retail. Wright will serve on Class Valuation’s Operations Leadership Team and oversee strategy, operations and client success for […]

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Moody’s Investors Service affirms Dovenmuehle’s overall rating as ‘above average’ residential mortgage loan servicer : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading residential mortgage subservicer, announced today that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has affirmed its servicer quality (SQ) assessment as a servicer of prime residential mortgage loans at SQ2-. Moody’s assessment highlights Dovenmuehle’s strong performance and disciplined execution across key areas of […]

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FirstClose Caps Transformational 2025 With Faster Closings, Platform Expansion and Strong Market Momentum : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced 2025 results showing faster closings and measurable efficiency gains as lenders used its technology to meet rising home equity demand in a high-interest-rate environment. The company reduced closing […]

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ACES Quality Management Grows Audit Volume and Market Share, Advances AI Innovation and Industry Leadership in 2025 : National News

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, continued to support its customers through a challenging mortgage market in 2025 by sustaining audit scale, advancing AI-driven quality control innovation and delivering trusted regulatory and defect trend […]

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Optimal Blue report: December lock volume closes 2025 on a firm footing : National News

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its December 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that mortgage rate-lock activity ended the year on a firm footing, bucking typical holiday-driven seasonality. Total lock volume rose 2% month over month (MoM) from November and finished 30% higher year over year (YoY), […]

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Friday Harbor adds Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator to its AI Originator Assistant : National News

SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the integration of its AI Originator Assistant with Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator. The new connection enables lenders to instantly calculate qualifying income for borrowers with self-employment or […]

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Dovenmuehle receives ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing commitment to data security and operational excellence : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it has received the ISO/IEC 27001 certification from NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), an NSF company. ISO/IEC 27001 defines global benchmarks for information security management systems (ISMS).

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The Big Picture opens 2026 with conversations on compliance, leadership and new paths to homeownership : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced a January slate of guests offering timely perspectives on how to navigate the regulatory landscape ahead, scale mortgage production while developing the next generation of originators, execute with discipline in volatile […]

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The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Rich Swerbinsky as Strategic Advisor to CEO & President; Names Heidi Belnay Senior Advisor for Business Development : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s only independent, wholly-owned mortgage lending cooperative, today announced the appointment of Rich Swerbinsky as Strategic Advisor to the CEO & President and Heidi Belnay as Senior Advisor for Business Development. These strategic additions to the leadership team position TMC for […]

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LenderLogix expands LiteSpeed POS with native eSignature for borrowers and loan teams : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced LiteSpeed eSign, a fully native eSignature experience built into the LiteSpeed point of sale (POS) platform. Serving both sides of the mortgage process, LiteSpeed eSign enables […]

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TMC launches new individual subscription membership option : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today announced the launch of an individual subscription membership option that expands access to its network for mortgage professionals seeking connection, insight and peer engagement outside a traditional lender membership.

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ACES Quality Management Announces General Availability of ACES DATABRIDGE for Enterprise Data Portability : National News

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management#xae; (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the general availability of its latest innovation, ACES DATABRIDGE, which makes ACES customer data fully portable.

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FirstClose Integrates Stewart Home Equity Solutions into OMS to Streamline Lender Workflows : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today a new partnership with Stewart Lender Services, a division of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC), that enhances FirstClose’s Order Management System (OMS) with expanded home equity fulfillment […]

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Class Valuation names Daniel Allan Busch as chief financial officer : National News

TROY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Daniel A. Busch has joined the company as its chief financial officer (CFO). Busch brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience to the role, including extensive work in private equity environments, business […]

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Optimal Blue report: Lock volume posts strongest November since 2021 : National News

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its November 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that total mortgage rate-lock activity declined with normal late fall seasonality, yet still marked the strongest November in four years. Total lock volume fell 25% month over month (MoM) from October but remained […]

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Optimal Blue names Lanny Rogers chief financial officer and Jeremy Moreno chief revenue officer : National News

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the promotion of Lanny Rogers III, CPA, to chief financial officer (CFO) and Jeremy Moreno to chief revenue officer (CRO). Their combined experience and long track records of leadership position the company to advance its next stage of growth and client success with […]

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Informative Research’s Sriranjini Prabhakara Named to 2025 National Mortgage Professional 40 Under 40 List : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Software Developer Sriranjini “Sri” Prabhakara has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 2025 40 Under 40 list. The annual recognition highlights emerging professionals whose work […]

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Floify’s Sydney Barber honored with 40 Under 40 award for industry leadership : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Head of Product Sydney Barber, 32, has been recognized by National Mortgage Professional magazine as one of its 2025 “40 Under 40” award winners. The award acknowledges rising leaders who are making a significant impact on […]

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Down Payment Resource’s Tim Higginson named to National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 list : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Tim Higginson, partner solutions specialist, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list for 2025.

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FirstClose appoints Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales. In this role, Sirpis will lead the company’s sales organization, refine the go-to-market strategy and drive revenue growth […]

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Rivermark Community Credit Union Expands Subservicing Relationship with Dovenmuehle : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Dec. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Rivermark Community Credit Union has expanded its partnership with DMI. Under this expanded relationship, Dovenmuehle will provide subservicing for Rivermark’s growing portfolio of mortgage loans, supporting the credit union’s expanding membership base and ensuring […]

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The Big Picture’s final lineup of 2025 features mortgage power players in conversation on leadership, tech disruption and the future of the industry : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced a December lineup of trailblazing figures in loan origination technology, real estate and housing finance advocacy. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob […]

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iEmergent’s latest U.S. mortgage forecast validation confirms industry-leading accuracy : National News

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, released a new analysis validating that its U.S. purchase mortgage origination forecasts continue to lead the industry in accuracy, outperforming other publicly available forecasts such as those published by Fannie […]

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FirstClose Appoints Adam Nicholson as Director of Professional Services : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Adam Nicholson as director of professional services. Nicholson will lead the company’s implementation operations, including project delivery, process optimization and cross-functional coordination to enhance the […]

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Lake Michigan Credit Union selects FirstClose Equity Order Management for automated home equity settlement workflows : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) has implemented FirstClose’s Equity Order Management to automate settlement workflows for its home equity lending operations.

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DocMagic enhances Total eClose platform with new IPEN capability for broader digital closing flexibility : National News

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. announced today the availability of its in-person electronic notarization (IPEN) capability, extending the company’s Total eClose™ platform to support more closing scenarios and borrower preferences across the country. IPEN offers lenders, settlement agents, notaries and borrowers an additional digital option for situations where remote online […]

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ACES Q2 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows modest rise in critical defect rate as refinance complexity tests loan quality : National News

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived […]

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Rice Park Acquires Rosegate Mortgage, Enhancing End-to-End Mortgage Capabilities and MSR Investment Platform : National News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Rice Park Capital Management LP (“Rice Park”), a Minneapolis-based private investment firm specializing in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), announced today that it has acquired Rosegate Mortgage, LLC (“Rosegate Mortgage”), NMLS #2020757, a retail and consumer-direct mortgage lender headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry’s greatest strength: connection.

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Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication : National News

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with […]

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Optimal Blue report: October lock volume holds second-highest level in three years : National News

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its October 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that rate-lock activity remained strong despite seasonal cooling and continued to outpace last year’s levels. Total lock volume fell 4.2% month over month (MoM) from September’s peak but was still up 18% year over […]

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LenderLogix expands LiteSpeed POS with built-in AI-powered agent for mortgage loan officers : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced it has launched AI Sidekick, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature built into the LiteSpeed point-of-sale (POS) platform. AI Sidekick supports loan officers (LOs) with simple tools […]

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Friday Harbor adds appraisal underwriting to its AI Originator Assistant : National News

SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant now performs collateral analysis alongside credit, income and asset reviews. The enhancement enables lenders to underwrite appraisals and appraisal-related documents with the […]

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Click n’ Close triples warehouse line capacity to support growing One-Time Close demand : National News

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a significant expansion of its warehouse line capacity dedicated to its growing One-Time Close (OTC) construction-to-permanent wholesale lending business. The expansion, supported by Merchants Bank and other warehouse partners, triples Click n’ Close’s OTC capacity and follows a […]

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FirstClose celebrates 25 years of mortgage and home equity innovation : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. This marks a quarter-century of innovation in modernizing lending processes for residential mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide.

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Craig Rebmann, product evangelist at Dark Matter Technologies, named to the HousingWire Tech Trendsetters list for 2025 : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Managing Director and Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann has been named a 2025 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders […]

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LenderLogix CTO and Co-Founder Scott Falbo recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its CTO and Co-Founder Scott Falbo is a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is driving meaningful change across the housing industry. Falbo was recognized […]

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Informative Research EVP of Product Management Steve Schulz Named 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Product Management Steve Schulz has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is […]

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NotaryCam Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon honored as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award is given to technology leaders […]

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HousingWire names Argyle COO Brian Geary among its 2025 Tech Trendsetters : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been recognized as one of HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters of 2025. This award spotlights the […]

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Down Payment Resource’s Sean Moss named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that executive vice president of product and operations Sean Moss has been named a HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual Tech Trendsetters award, now in its seventh year, honors […]

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ACES Quality Management EVP of Information Technology Ben Mahan named HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter : National News

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Information Technology Ben Mahan has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors 75 technology leaders driving innovation and […]

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DocMagic’s Brian D. Pannell earns second HousingWire Tech Trendsetter honor : National News

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that its Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell has been named one of HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters. This marks Pannell’s second time receiving the award, an uncommon distinction that highlights his enduring leadership and influence in advancing digital mortgage transformation.

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Class Valuation’s Kaushal Shah named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

TROY, Mich., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Technology and Data Officer Kaushal Shah has been named to the 2025 Tech Trendsetters list by HousingWire. The prestigious annual HousingWire program, now in its seventh year, recognizes visionary leaders using technology to […]

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FirstClose Chief Product Officer Ramiro Castro named HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter : National News

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced that Chief Product Officer Ramiro Castro has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual award celebrates 75 technology leaders whose vision and execution […]

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Floify’s Head of Customer Experience and Operations Sol Klein named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its head of customer experience and operations, industry veteran Sol Klein, has been named a Housingwire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. Modeled after the HousingWire Tech100, which honors the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate technology, […]

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Benchmark Mortgage adds Clay McMurray as Chief Marketing Officer : National News

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Benchmark Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender and broker based in Dallas, has added mortgage marketing professional Clay McMurray as chief marketing officer. McMurray will help Benchmark Mortgage grow its national brand to new heights, bringing the company’s story to life with the goal of helping as many […]

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Click n’ Close appoints Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting : National News

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the addition of Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting. In this role, Wilson will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization, supporting the company’s continued growth and operational excellence.

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