ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, has been named a 2024 ADVANCE Award winner by The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). Part of the Fintech South conference, the ADVANCE Awards program recognizes innovative U.S. fintech companies with a strong connection to Georgia.
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FormFree upgrades Passport Wallet with simpler UI, VantageScore integration and streamlined asset validation
ATHENS, Ga., April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, today announced significant enhancements to Passport Wallet®, an innovative app that transforms how everyday people access loans. Available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play, the latest version of Passport Wallet is designed to make it easier […]
FormFree celebrates its 10th appearance on the HousingWire Tech100
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has been honored as a HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage award winner for a tenth year. The fintech was recognized for the launch of its Residual Knowledge Income Index(tm) (RIKI(tm)), an innovative method for measuring consumers’ ability to pay for mortgages and other loans based […]
FormFree president Eric Lapin to speak on artificial intelligence at MISMO Winter Summit
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its President Eric Lapin has been selected to speak at the MISMO Winter Summit taking place January 8-11, 2024, at The Woodlands Resort just outside of Houston, Texas. Lapin will speak on a panel titled “Demystifying Artificial Intelligence, Digital Identity and Blockchain” during a […]
FormFree appoints Solvent CEO DIVINE as head of culture
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the appointment of former hip-hop/rap recording artist-turned-techpreneur Victor D. Lombard, professionally known as DIVINE, as head of culture. DIVINE is the CEO and founder of Solvent, a fintech focused on financial empowerment for marginalized groups.
FormFree welcomes MX Founder and Executive Chair Ryan Caldwell to its board of directors
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the appointment of MX Technologies, Inc. (MX) Founder and Executive Chair Ryan Caldwell to its board of directors. Caldwell brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services and fintech, helping organizations around the world harness the power of financial data to improve […]
Jenny Moss joins fintech FormFree as director of marketing
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the appointment of Jenny Moss as its new director of marketing. The timing of the move comes just as the company is launching its Passport® portable financial ID on October 20 and the FormFree Exchange (FFX), an online marketplace where lenders compete for the […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Original ‘Shark Tank’ shark comes to MBA Annual
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” fame will host a meet-and-greet with attending mortgage professionals and trade press before taking the stage during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo to introduce Passport®, FormFree’s portable financial ID for consumers launching October 20, and the FormFree Exchange […]
FormFree announces first-of-a-kind exchange to connect lenders with qualified borrowers
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the fourth quarter debut of FormFree Exchange (FFX®), a dynamic online marketplace that matches lenders with qualified borrowers for a faster, better and fairer lending experience. FFX has been meticulously designed to address the challenges facing lenders and borrowers in the modern financial landscape.
FormFree partners with original ‘Shark’ and iconic entrepreneur Kevin Harrington to launch Passport portable financial ID
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 4, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has partnered with serial entrepreneur Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” fame to promote Passport®, a free service that makes it easy for consumers to quantify their borrowing power and share their verified assets, employment, annual and residual income and rent payment history with their preferred lender […]
FormFree joins ACUMA as an affiliate member
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, FormFree aims to help credit unions provide more inclusive pathways to homeownership by introducing them to residual income analytics, a methodology for gaining enhanced insight into borrowers’ […]
Jonathan Nahil joins FormFree as chief technology officer
ATHENS, Ga., May 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that it has brought on Jonathan Nahil as chief technology officer (CTO). Nahil possesses more than 20 years of experience as a software architect and leader of development teams at renowned technology organizations.
FormFree’s Brent Chandler named an Inman Best of Finance award honoree
ATHENS, Ga., May 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its founder and CEO Brent Chandler was named to Inman’s 2023 Best of Finance award program, which recognizes the leaders who are reshaping the mortgage and finance industries for both professionals and consumers. The inaugural class of Inman’s Best of Finance winners were […]
IndiSoft partners with FormFree to streamline the delivery of housing counseling services to underserved consumers
ATHENS, Ga., March 30, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that developer of collaborative solutions for the housing finance industry, IndiSoft, is leveraging FormFree’s Passport® to enable HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (HCAs) to provide more effective and expeditious consumer counseling.
GreenLyne adopts FormFree’s Residual Income Knowledge Index to unlock greater inclusivity in mortgage lending
ATHENS, Ga., March 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that Inclusive-Finance-as-a-Service platform GreenLyne has enhanced its ability to help lenders identify home financing opportunities for underserved consumers with its adoption of FormFree’s Residual Income Knowledge Index™ (RIKI™).
FormFree selected to HousingWire Tech100 for the ninth year
ATHENS, Ga., March 2, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its inclusion in HousingWire’s (HW’s) annual Tech100 list for the ninth year. The HW Tech100 Mortgage Awards recognize the U.S. housing economy’s most innovative and influential fintech companies and solutions.
FormFree sharpens focus on decentralizing and democratizing consumer access to credit with strategic divestiture of AccountChek
ATHENS, Ga., March 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today heralded a new era for FormFree® following its strategic divestiture of asset-verification service AccountChek®. Moving forward, the fintech will focus on products that advance its mission to decentralize and democratize the way consumers understand their financial data and access credit opportunities. […]
FormFree’s Brent Chandler named a 2023 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its founder and CEO Brent Chandler was featured in National Mortgage Professional’s list of 2023 Industry Titans. The inaugural Industry Titans awards program recognized 24 of the most notable leaders in mortgage lending.
FormFree expands its verification of income and employment network through partnership with Truv
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® announced that it has partnered with Truv to enhance AccountChek®’s verification of income and employment (VOI/E) reporting capabilities with Truv’s payroll provider network, expanding the modern convenience of electronically sharing payroll data with mortgage lenders to 120 million workers.
FormFree supports Freddie Mac’s launch of innovative underwriting enhancement that uses cash flow analysis to help increase home financing access
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 20, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders will be able to use AccountChek® to help more lenders qualify more borrowers for home financing as a result of a recently announced Freddie Mac initiative that analyzes loan applicants’ account transaction data as part of its automated underwriting system, Loan […]
FormFree’s AccountChek can now be used by mortgage lenders to satisfy Freddie Mac’s assessment of income requirement for loan applicants paid through ADP
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that mortgage lenders can now use AccountChek® to automate income assessment using Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM) for borrowers who are paid through ADP.
FormFree releases Residual Income Knowledge Index, an intelligent new system for assessing borrowers’ Ability to Pay, to lenders nationwide
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the general availability of its Residual Income Knowledge Index™, or RIKI™. RIKI is an innovative method for measuring consumers’ Ability-to-Pay (ATP®) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. When paired with traditional credit scoring models, RIKI offers lenders a more […]
FormFree raises $55,000 for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia at its third annual Heroes Golf Classic
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that it raised $54,705 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross at its annual Heroes Golf Classic charity golf tournament. Now in its third year, the September 9 event brought together volunteers and 84 at the Lanier Islands Legacy Golf […]
FormFree integrates with Docutech to streamline loan production with VOA and VOI/E capture
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the integration of AccountChek®, a service that allows lenders to verify borrowers’ assets, income, employment and rent payment history, with Solex®, a comprehensive eDelivery, eSign, eClose and eVault platform from Docutech®, a First American company.
FormFree and Finastra partnership streamlines borrower verification for improved mortgage loan processing
ATHENS, Ga. and LONDON, U.K., Aug. 22, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Finastra and FormFree®, a market-leading fintech company that enables lenders to understand people’s true ability to pay (ATP®), have partnered to further streamline electronic borrower verification for mortgage lenders.
FormFree and HomeScout partner to help lenders identify mortgage-ready borrowers earlier in the home buying journey
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 8, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has partnered with HomeScout, a wholly owned subsidiary of FirstClose®, to launch HomeScout Qualified Borrower, a tool that helps lenders generate leads and concentrate borrower conversion efforts on mortgage-ready home buyers.
FormFree announces support for new Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor enhancement aimed at expanding sustainable homeownership for renters
ATHENS, Ga., June 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® announced that mortgage lenders using AccountChek® verification of asset (VOA) reports in conjunction with a Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) solution will soon benefit from an enhancement that takes loan applicants’ 12-month on-time rent payment history into consideration when assessing eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers.
Mortgage lenders are now able to use FormFree AccountChek to satisfy Freddie Mac’s reverification of employment requirement
ATHENS, Ga., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its AccountChek® digital asset verification service supports a new enhancement to Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM) solution that makes assessment of borrower employment easier, faster, less expensive and more fraud-resistant.
FormFree opens registration to its third annual Heroes Golf Classic 2022 benefiting the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia
ATHENS, Ga., May 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it has opened registration to the organization’s third annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on September 9, 2022, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course in Buford, Georgia. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast […]
FormFree’s Christy Moss recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association for outstanding contributions in mortgage technology
ATHENS, Ga., April 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has named FormFree Chief Customer Officer Christy Moss, CMB, a 2022 Tech All-Star. Since 2002, the Tech All-Star Awards have honored leaders who have made outstanding contributions to mortgage technology.
FormFree and Take3Tech integration brings AccountChek asset, income and employment verification to the LoanMAPS mortgage technology platform
ATHENS, Ga., April 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has partnered with Take Three Technologies (Take3Tech) to make its AccountChek® automated asset, income, and employment verification solutions available within LoanMAPS™, an all-in-one loan origination platform that encompasses a loan origination system (LOS), point-of-sale system (POS), customer relationship management system (CRM), compliance monitoring […]
FormFree grows executive team, appoints Eric Lapin chief strategy officer
ATHENS, Ga., March 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it has appointed Eric Lapin to the role of chief strategy officer (CSO). In this position, Lapin will leverage his more than 25 years’ experience in leadership roles at marquee mortgage technology firms and financial institutions to steer the strategic vision and partnerships […]
George Mason Mortgage selects FormFree AccountChek to streamline its verification of borrower assets, income and employment
ATHENS, Ga., March 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Washington, D.C.-based George Mason Mortgage (GMM) has selected AccountChek as the regional lender’s exclusive provider of automated asset, income and employment verification services. GMM will use AccountChek to simplify the loan application experience for borrowers, improve productivity for its team of 120 mortgage […]
Mary Costello joins FormFree team as director of vendor management, risk and compliance
ATHENS, Ga., March 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it has welcomed 17-year finance industry veteran Mary Costello to its team as director of vendor management, risk and compliance. In this role, Costello will support FormFree’s audit, risk and compliance efforts across the management of internal and external vendor, lender and integration […]
FormFree celebrates recognition as an eight-time HousingWire Tech100 honoree
ATHENS, Ga., March 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 winner for the eighth time. The HW Tech100 Mortgage awards program recognizes companies revolutionizing the mortgage lending process from origination to closing and beyond.
FormFree names former ICE finance executive Patrick Rutherford as CFO to fuel its next stage in company growth
ATHENS, Ga., March 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that it has appointed Patrick Rutherford, former finance executive at Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), as chief financial officer (CFO). In his new role at FormFree, Rutherford will lead the organization’s finance, accounting and compliance functions.
FormFree’s AccountChek joins forces with Freddie Mac for industry-first automated assessment of direct deposit income
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that its AccountChek® digital asset verification service will support a first-of-its-kind solution from Freddie Mac that allows mortgage lenders to assess a prospective homebuyer’s income using direct deposit data. Available to mortgage lenders nationwide, Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler […]
2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Ranks FormFree 379th Fastest-Growing Company in North America
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it ranked 379 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.
FormFree raises over $57,000 for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia at second annual Heroes Golf Classic
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it raised $57,030 to benefit the Northeast Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross during this year’s Heroes Golf Classic charity tournament. Now in its second year, the 2021 Heroes Golf Classic brought together more than 100 golfers and volunteers at the Château […]
Mortgage Professional America honors FormFree Account Manager Laura Graben with 2021 Rising Stars award
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Account Manager Laura Graben has been named a 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine. The MPA Rising Stars award program honors promising young professionals who are making an impact on the housing and mortgage industries.
FormFree integration with OpenClose enhances lending experience with quick and easy borrower-permissioned data verification
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today announced the availability of its AccountChek® financial data verification service within OpenClose®, the leading fintech provider of mortgage software solutions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders. The integration embeds AccountChek into OpenClose’s ConsumerAssist(tm) Enterprise POS and LenderAssist(tm) LOS, giving […]
FormFree selects Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power consumer financial identity solutions
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has selected Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to power FormFree’s consumer Financial DNA® solutions for the lender market. FormFree will leverage leading AWS technologies such as Amazon Managed Blockchain to create a scalable Hyperledger Fabric network.
FormFree named a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its selection as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professionals America (MPA). MPA’s annual top mortgage employer report recognizes companies in the mortgage industry that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
FormFree applauds new Fannie Mae positive rent payment history enhancement to Desktop Underwriter as major advancement in homeownership access
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today released a statement commending Fannie Mae’s efforts to remove barriers to homeownership by adding a positive rent payment history feature to Desktop Underwriter® (DU®).
FormFree’s Brent Chandler and Christy Moss honored by Mortgage Professional America as trailblazers in mortgage technology
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler and Head of Sales and Marketing Christy Moss have been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as 2021 Housing Industry Icons. The highly-competitive Housing Industry Icon awards are given to veteran executives who have acted as trailblazers and […]
FormFree to host second annual Heroes Golf Classic on October 29, 2021 in support of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it will be the returning host and sponsor of the second annual Heroes Golf Classic, which will be held on October 29, 2021, at Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Red Cross of Northeast […]
HousingWire honors FormFree Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.
FormFree makes inaugural appearance on 2021 Inc. 5000, ranking 1444
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has ranked 1,444 on the 2021 Inc. 5000. This annual list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment: its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and many other well-known names gained […]
American Red Cross Northeast Georgia selects FormFree as Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has been recognized as the Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.
FormFree Announces Agreement with Lenders One to Offer Products to Member Base
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it has entered into an agreement with Lenders One®, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers and service providers, to offer its product set to the Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative. Through the relationship, FormFree will offer Lenders One members access to automated borrower verification […]
FormFree integrates AccountChek 3n1 one-stop VOE/VOIE into Encompass®
ATHENS, Ga., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has partnered with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, to make its AccountChek 3n1 asset, income and employment verification service available in Encompass®, the mortgage industry’s leading cloud-based loan origination platform.
FormFree and MX receive 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership
ATHENS, Ga., June 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has been named a recipient of the 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership. FormFree was recognized for collaborating with financial data firm MX to improve its customer experience through the implementation of API and token-based connections that speed data retrieval and eliminate vexing […]
HousingWire honors FormFree director of marketing Sarah Crossley as 2021 Rising Star
ATHENS, Ga., June 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced that HousingWire (HW), a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Marketing Sarah Crossley as a 2021 HW Rising Star. Now in its eighth year, the HW Rising Stars award program recognizes industry professionals who are helping move […]
FormFree announces Former JPMorgan Chase Division CEO Kevin Watters joins its Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga., May 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today welcomed Kevin Watters to its board of directors. Watters is a payments, mortgage lending and business banking leader known for his ability to successfully and rapidly scale financial services businesses through operational and technology transformation.
FormFree’s Christy Moss Lauded as 2021 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine
ATHENS, Ga., May 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced Christy Moss, head of sales and marketing at FormFree, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine for her trailblazing 30-year career in the mortgage industry.
FormFree Welcomes Paul Finch, Former Early Warning CEO, to Its Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga., March 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the appointment of payments and banking fintech pioneer Paul Finch to its board of directors. Finch is best known for his 16-year tenure as CEO of Early Warning Services (Early Warning).
FormFree Elects Mortgage Banking Authority James Deitch, CPA, CMB to Board of Directors
ATHENS, Ga., March 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the election of serial entrepreneur, mortgage banking executive and author James Deitch, CPA, CMB, to its board of directors. Deitch, a mortgage industry veteran of three decades, has counseled over 200 financial services businesses, served as president and CEO of five federally chartered banks […]
FormFree Makes Seventh Appearance on HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology
ATHENS, Ga., March 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree™ today announced its inclusion in HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list for the seventh time. The award recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.
FormFree’s Expanded Income and Employment Verification Covers 85% of Working Americans
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its AccountChek® 3n1 (3n1) asset, employment and income verification service now covers 85% of U.S. workers whose employers utilize a payroll processing service, representing over 100 million wage earners.
FormFree Launches Rebrand, New Website Aligned with Mission to Expand Financial Inclusivity
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today launched a new visual identity designed to reflect its mission of empowering consumers and lenders with a transparent view of borrower financial DNA. In tandem with the brand launch, FormFree unveiled a new website that speaks to both consumer and lender audiences about how its […]
FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Named HousingWire Tech Trendsetter for Second Year
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter for a second consecutive year. The list honors executives, product leaders and technology professionals bringing the latest digital lending technology to market for their mortgage and real estate clients.
FormFree Receives US Patent for Its Ground-Breaking Approach to Credit Decisioning
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has been granted Patent Number 10,769,723 for its proprietary ‘Systems and Methods for Electronic Account Certification and Enhanced Credit Reporting’ by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
FormFree Enhances Encompass Consumer Connect® Integration with Auto-Population of Borrower Data into 1003 Loan Application
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced enhancements to the integration between its AccountChek verification service and Encompass Consumer Connect. Now, borrower data collected by AccountChek in Consumer Connect will automatically map to the Form 1003 (the Universal Residential Loan Application) in the Ellie Mae Digital Lending Platform, saving lenders time […]
FormFree CTO Brian Francis Listed Among Top Mortgage Executives as a 2020 HousingWire Vanguard Honoree
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced Chief Technology Officer Brian Francis has been named a 2020 HW Vanguard award winner, an honor given to 50 top executives leading the housing and mortgage finance industries. HW Vanguard honorees are chosen by HousingWire’s editorial board based on their accomplishments in the last […]
FormFree Adds SaaS Executive Tyler Brantley as Director of Implementation
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has hired SaaS sales executive Tyler Brantley as director of implementation. In this role, Brantley will serve as the internal liaison between FormFree’s sales and operations teams and support revenue growth by working to ensure an ideal onboarding experience for every FormFree customer.
FormFree Promotes Cindy Snow to Chief Operating Officer (COO)
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has promoted Cindy Snow to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Snow will craft efficient systems that elevate FormFree’s performance while directly overseeing business operations, product management, business intelligence, integrations and customer support.
HousingWire Lists FormFree’s Cindy Snow Among its 2020 HW Insiders
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 1, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the inclusion of Director of Product Cindy Snow in HousingWire’s list of 2020 HW Insiders. Now in its fifth year, the annual awards program recognizes 50 housing industry professionals making critical contributions to their companies’ success.
Blue Sage and FormFree Partner to Streamline Lending Process with AccountChek Automated Asset Verification Integration
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the availability of its AccountChek automated asset verification service within Blue Sage’s cloud-based digital mortgage lending platform. The integration makes it possible for borrowers to verify assets with AccountChek through the Blue Sage Borrower Portal.
FormFree to Host Heroes Golf Classic on Oct. 30 in Support of the American Red Cross
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it will host the 2020 Heroes Golf Classic on October 30, 2020, at Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia. All proceeds from the charity golf tournament will be donated to the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and […]
FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King Honored as HousingWire 2020 Women of Influence
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree Head of Vendor Management and Compliance Katie King has been recognized by HousingWire (HW) as a 2020 Woman of Influence. In its tenth year, the Women of Influence awards program honors 100 women who are “shaping and propelling the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward.”
FormFree Taps Jocelyn Crum Brooks, AMP, as National Account Manager
ATHENS, Ga., July 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has appointed Jocelyn Crum Brooks, AMP, as national account manager. Brooks will leverage her two decades’ experience supporting lender relationships with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to build new customer relationships and strengthen existing customer engagement with FormFree’s flagship products, AccountChek and AccountChek […]
FormFree Director of Partner Relationships Christy Moss, CMB, Honored by NEXT Mortgage Events’ Inaugural 50 Over 50 Awards
ATHENS, Ga., June 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree Director of Partner Relationships Christy Moss, CMB, has been recognized by Next Mortgage Events (NEXT) as a 50 Over 50 honoree. In its inaugural year, the awards program honors female powerhouses in the mortgage industry.
FormFree and Ocrolus Partner for Comprehensive Borrower Income Verification Program
ATHENS, Ga., April 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree, a leading fintech provider of credit decisioning services, today announced a partnership with Ocrolus, a leading fintech infrastructure company that transforms documents into actionable data with over 99% accuracy.
FormFree Expands Partnership with American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia in Celebration of 2020 Red Cross Month
ATHENS, Ga., March 31, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced it is celebrating Red Cross Month by expanding its long-held partnership with the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia. FormFree will support the Northeast Georgia chapter’s mission of alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by giving fiscal contributions and engaging in monthly […]
FormFree Named to HousingWire’s Tech100 List of the Housing Economy’s Most Innovative Companies for a Sixth Time
ATHENS, Ga., March 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® has been named a recipient of HousingWire’s eighth annual HW Tech100 award. This is the sixth year FormFree has been recognized by HousingWire as a leading innovator in housing technology.
FormFree Returns as Anchor Sponsor of NEXTWINTER20 Women’s Executive Mortgage Summit
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its anchor sponsorship of NEXT’s upcoming event, #NEXTWINTER20, being held February 23-25 at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas.
FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Commends CFPB Proposal to Eliminate DTI, Citing Ability to Pay as a ‘Best Consumer Borrowing Risk Indicator’
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler today responded to this week’s news that Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger indicated the bureau’s decision to propose amending the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage Rule so as to “move away” from debt-to-income (DTI) calculations as a mortgage underwriting […]
FormFree Generates Record Number of Combined Verification Reports in 2019
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree rounded out 2019 with a 65 percent increase in total orders for its AccountChek Asset Report and three-in-one Passport Report over the previous year. The surge in adoption of the company’s market-leading products, which allow lenders to verify borrower asset, income and employment information, caps a […]
FormFree partners with Teo to modernize customer acquisition for mortgage lenders
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced a strategic partnership with Teo, a lead generation platform and AI assistant that helps mortgage lenders close more loans faster. Teo will leverage FormFree’s market-leading Passport verification service to help assess the quality of incoming prospects.
FinTech Firm FormFree Sponsors PGA Tour Golfer Matt NeSmith
ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced a two-year agreement to sponsor 25-year-old pro golfer Matt NeSmith. Currently playing in his first season on the PGA TOUR, NeSmith will wear the fintech firm’s logo on the left sleeve of his apparel.
FormFree adds paystubs to Passport all-in-one asset, employment and income verification service
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that it has added paystub collection and verification to its Passport(TM) all-in-one asset, employment and income verification service. The enhancement will be available to FormFree customers, including those who use Passport through one of FormFree’s more than 100 integrations and reseller partnerships, in November.
FormFree Teams Up with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to Revolutionize Digital Mortgage Loan Applications for Borrowers and Lenders
ATHENS and ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has teamed up with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to help lenders intelligently pre-fill the Universal Residential Loan Application (Form 65/1003) for mortgage applicants. The combined solution significantly reduces the amount of information a consumer must manually input.
FormFree Welcomes Christy Moss, CMB as Director of Partner Relationships
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced it has appointed former Fannie Mae Strategic Business and Relationship Manager Christy Moss, CMB as director of partner relationships. In her role at FormFree, the 30-year mortgage industry veteran will strengthen and grow industry partnerships and cultivate internal talent as leader of the company’s […]
FormFree’s Brent Chandler, Faith Schwartz Lend Their Expertise to Prominent Mortgage Industry Events
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that company board member Faith Schwartz and Founder and CEO Brent Chandler have been invited to share their subject matter expertise at prominent upcoming mortgage industry events. Schwartz and Chandler will participate on panels at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo […]
FormFree Founder Brent Chandler Lauded as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler has been named to HousingWire’s inaugural class of HW Tech Trendsetters, an award honoring executives who have played an integral role in bringing innovative solutions to the housing market.
FormFree’s Brent Chandler to Discuss the Transformative Impact of APIs on Mortgage Lending Technology as Digital Mortgage Conference Panelist
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that company Founder and CEO Brent Chandler will be a featured panelist at Source Media’s fourth annual Digital Mortgage Conference, which will take place September 23-24, 2019, at the Wynn Las Vegas.
FormFree Chief Technical Officer Brian Francis Lauded by HousingWire as 2019 HW Insiders Award Recipient
ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Chief Technical Officer Brian Francis has been recognized as a 2019 HousingWire HW Insiders Award honoree. Now in its fourth year, the HW Insiders Award program honors housing industry professionals who are “the unsung heroes propelling their companies to success.”
FormFree Throws Its Support Behind California MBA’s Inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 9, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced its support as a premier sponsor of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s inaugural Mortgage Innovators Conference, being held August 11-13, 2019 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. FormFree will demo its Passport all-in-one verification service, and attendees will have two opportunities to […]
NRL Mortgage Now Offering FormFree’s AccountChek Automated Asset Verification to Borrowers Nationwide
ATLANTA, Ga., July 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that loan originators and support staff at NRL Mortgage are now offering AccountChek automated asset verification to loan applicants nationwide. AccountChek gives borrowers a convenient and secure way to verify their assets without having to print, scan or fax bank statements.
FormFree Partners with FundingShield to Deliver Enhanced Wire Fraud Protection to FormFree’s Network of More than 1,000 Mortgage Lenders
ATLANTA, Ga., July 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree(R) today announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with FundingShield, a fintech firm that safeguards homebuyers, mortgage lenders and title insurance underwriters from wire fraud.
FormFree Files Patent Application for Employer Data Extraction and Verification Tech
ATLANTA, Ga., April 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced the filing of a patent application titled ‘Method and System for Employer Verification,’ which describes the company’s proprietary method and system for verifying the employment and income history of loan applicants.
FormFree and Board Member Faith Schwartz Named Finalists for Mortgage Professional America Power Originator Summit Awards
ATHENS, Ga., April 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Both FormFree and Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree’s board of directors, were named finalists for Mortgage Professional America’s Power Originator Summit Awards. As nominees for the Best Rate Referrals Award for Best Technology and the RCN Capital Award for Woman of Distinction, FormFree and Schwartz were […]
FormFree Named to HousingWire’s 2019 TECH100 List of Top Digital Mortgage Technology Companies
ATHENS, Ga., April. 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree(R) today announced that it has been named to HousingWire’s list of the top 100 innovators in housing technology. Now in its sixth year, the HW TECH100(TM) awards program honors leading technology companies in all sectors of the U.S. housing economy, including residential mortgage lending, servicing and […]
FormFree Joins Financial Data Exchange (FDX)
ATHENS, Ga., March 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree announced today that it has joined the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a non-profit group that promotes information sharing and security standards for the financial sector. A leading provider of digital asset, income and employment verification, FormFree brings over a decade of experience in protecting the safety […]
FormFree to Help Kick Off Ellie Mae Experience 2019 as Welcome Reception Sponsor and Exhibitor
ATHENS, Ga., March 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree(R) announced it will help kick off Ellie Mae’s (NYSE: ELLI) annual user conference, Ellie Mae Experience 2019, as a sponsor of the event’s welcome reception and “wine tasting tour” on Monday, March 11. Ellie Mae Experience 2019 takes place March 10-13 at the Moscone Center in […]
FormFree Honored as Top Mortgage Workplace by Mortgage Professional America Magazine
ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree has been named to Mortgage Professional America’s (MPA) list of Top Mortgage Workplaces. MPA’s inaugural awards program recognized 32 of the best employers in the mortgage industry, which included a mix of lenders, brokers, appraisal management companies and technology vendors.
FormFree President Faith Schwartz to Kick Off NEXT Mortgage Conference with Address on Succeeding in a Transitional Mortgage Market
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that Acting President Faith Schwartz will kick off the upcoming NEXT mortgage technology summit for women, which will take place February 7-8, 2019, at Hotel ZaZa in Dallas, Texas. Schwartz’s address, “Winning in a Transitional Market,” will take place on Thursday, February 7, from […]
FormFree Builds on Its Success in 2018 with Addition of New Products and Industry Partnerships, Including Freddie Mac
ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After a banner 2018 that included new partnerships, a product launch and several industry accolades, automated verification provider FormFree anticipates continued growth and innovation in 2019 thanks in part to an expanded focus on serving the needs of independent mortgage brokers.
FormFree President and Housing Finance Icon Faith Schwartz Receives 2018 HousingWire Vanguard Award
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree announced today that Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree’s board of directors and the company’s acting president, has been honored with HousingWire’s 2018 HW Vanguard Award in recognition of her career contributions to the housing finance industry.
FormFree’s Faith Schwartz Named Among Mortgage Banking’s Most Powerful Women
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine has named Acting President Faith Schwartz to the publication’s inaugural list of Mortgage Banking’s Most Powerful Women.