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The Mortgage Collaborative Helps Lender Member Resolve VA Loan Issue, Restoring Lender Authority : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has once again demonstrated the power of its network by swiftly assisting lenders to resolve a critical VA lending issue that had stalled loan processing nationwide. Through rapid collaboration, direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the persistence of […]

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Optimal Blue Establishes Alliance with Cotality to Expand the Reach of Its Mortgage Origination and Pricing Data : National News

PLANO, Texas, March 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced a strategic alliance with Cotality™ (formerly CoreLogic®) that expands access to its mortgage origination and pricing data. Through this collaboration, Cotality will offer Optimal Blue’s data to a broader audience, including hedge funds, capital markets participants, and investment firms seeking insights into the […]

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Fintech and mortgage innovation take center stage as Figure Lending CEO Mike Tannenbaum appears on The Big Picture webcast : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mike Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Lending, the nation’s largest non-bank provider of home equity lines of credit. Tannenbaum will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, […]

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CapitalW Collective Collaborates with Citizens to Advance Women in Mortgage Capital Markets : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, a leading non-profit dedicated to increasing the representation of women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Citizens as a Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering a more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets industry by providing […]

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Dark Matter Technologies completes migration to AWS to enhance computing speed, performance and scalability : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the successful completion of its IT infrastructure migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move enhances Dark Matter’s ability to deliver superior performance, scalability and reliability to mortgage industry clients

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Vice Capital Markets founder Chris Bennett will join The Big Picture webcast to recap the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decisions : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Chris Bennett, founder and chairman of Vice Capital Markets. Bennett will join Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman […]

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Collaboration Between MCT and Fannie Mae Improves Pricing for Mortgage Sellers on Select Loans : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced their integration with Fannie Mae’s new Loan Pricing API. By combining various price factors and utilizing a broader set of data found in bid tapes, the new API provides greater […]

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Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Fannie Mae’s New Loan Pricing API to Streamline Mortgage Loan Pricing and Commitment : National News

NOVI, Mich., March 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is the first to integrate Fannie Mae’s new Loan Pricing application programming interface (API) into its trading portal. The API consolidates multiple APIs into one, simplifying the loan […]

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MCT Reports 28% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Heading into Spring Season : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced a 27.91% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and stakeholders are encouraged to download the full report for a detailed analysis.

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40% Jump in Rate-and-Term Refis Drives Overall Lock Growth as Purchase Activity Stalls : National News

PLANO, Texas, March 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% as homeowners seized the opportunity to lower their monthly […]

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The Mortgage Collaborative 3.16.25 Mortgage Tech Day Presents Five Startups to Compete in Dallas Pitch Event : National News

DALLAS, Texas, March 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The future of mortgage technology is set to take the spotlight in Dallas as The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, and the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP present the seventh Mortgage Tech Day (MTD).

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Fifth Third’s Nikki Bialka to spotlight fair lending strategies and equitable homeownership on The Big Picture : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of Fair Lending Month and Women’s History Month, this week’s episode of top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture will feature Nikki Bialka, vice president and national community lending strategy manager at Fifth Third Bank, in a discussion on bridging the homeownership gap for BIPOC […]

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Dark Matter team recognized for excellence by the Mortgage Bankers Association, HousingWire and Women We Admire in 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that three of its team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire. The post Dark Matter team recognized for excellence by the Mortgage Bankers Association, HousingWire and Women We […]

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Floify taps Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations : National News

BOULDER, Colo., March 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations. Klein, a seasoned mortgage technology executive with extensive experience in customer success and implementation, will lead initiatives to help clients maximize the value of […]

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Dark Matter Technologies team members recognized for excellence by the Mortgage Bankers Association, HousingWire and Women We Admire : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that three of its team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire.

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Cloudvirga completes enhanced integration with ICE Mortgage Technology : National News

IRVINE, Calif., March 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced Cloudvirga’s Horizon Retail POS integration using Encompass Partner Connect, the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). This modern framework enables industry participants to integrate to ICE solutions and provide their services to […]

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Dovenmuehle recognized by Fannie Mae’s STAR Program for excellence in mortgage servicing : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., March 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Fannie Mae has once again recognized the company with their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Servicer Award for outstanding servicing performance during the 2024 program year. This honor marks the fourth time Fannie […]

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iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli recognized among National Mortgage Professional’s 2025 Diversity Leaders : National News

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli has been named a 2025 Diversity Leader by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. The award recognizes mortgage professionals who have demonstrated dedication and success […]

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Floify introduces Dynamic Apps so lenders can tailor applications by loan type while supporting regulatory compliance : National News

BOULDER, Colo., March 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced Dynamic Apps, a no-code feature that lets lenders tailor loan applications based on loan type. By eliminating irrelevant questions, Dynamic Apps shapes the home financing journey to borrowers’ unique goals while helping lenders accelerate approvals, improve application […]

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Freedom Mortgage CEO Stan Middleman to share market insights on The Big Picture webcast : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Stan Middleman, founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage Corporation. Middleman will join Rich Swerbinsky, a renowned mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely […]

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MCT Introduces Atlas: Generative AI Advisor for Mortgage Capital Markets : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of Atlas, an artificial intelligence (AI) advisor now available within the MCTlive! platform. Atlas serves as a virtual capital markets expert and high-quality educational resource for MCT’s […]

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Down Payment Resource receives ICE Mortgage Technology’s 2025 Innovation Award for Technology Partner of the Year : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has been named the 2025 ICE Innovation Technology Partner of the Year by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure.

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Down Payment Resource honors Mosi Gatling with its Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award and Skyler Lemons with its inaugural Emerging Leader Award : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has honored Mosi Gatling of New American Funding (NAF) with the 2024 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award, and Skyler Lemons of Exit Strategy Realty with hits […]

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MMI Earns Third Consecutive HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award : National News

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to the 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the company’s third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. The Tech100 Mortgage award […]

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Cloudvirga joins ACUMA to help credit unions elevate the member lending experience : National News

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.

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2024-2025 Mortgage Industry Insights Released by The Mortgage Collaborative : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leading network of mortgage lenders dedicated to innovation and collaboration, has released its latest Pulse of the Network report, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry in 2025. The survey, conducted with decision-makers-including CEOs, COOs, and […]

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Urban Institute Fellow Jim Parrott joins The Big Picture to break down housing policy with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman on February 27 : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Parrott Ryan Advisors. Parrott will join hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman to discuss key housing policy […]

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Informative Research’s AccountChek expands payroll provider network for mortgage lenders assessing income through Freddie Mac’s AIM : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced an enhancement to its integration with Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM). This enhancement enables LPA to assess income and employment for eligibility of […]

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iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli to speak at 2025 CU:REALM Live! in San Diego : National News

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on “Utilizing […]

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LenderLogix’s Patrick O’Brien breaks down the future of mortgage tech on The Big Picture webcast : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Patrick O’Brien, co-founder and chief executive officer of LenderLogix, as a guest on its upcoming episode. O’Brien will share insights on the evolving mortgage technology landscape, the impact of […]

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MMI Announces Strategic Acquisition of MonitorBase, a Borrower Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Platform : National News

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has acquired MonitorBase, a borrower monitoring and predictive analytics platform. This acquisition, following MMI’s recent addition of Bonzo, a CRM and conversation platform, unites data […]

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ACES Q3 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report shows ‘sharp rise in insurance defects’ for second time this year : National News

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived […]

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January Mortgage Lock Data Shows Year-Over-Year Improvement in Refinance Volume Despite Higher Rates : National News

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, revealing a sharp rise in year-over-year (YoY) refinance activity alongside a drop in purchase lock counts. The decline in purchase lock counts marks the lowest January count since Optimal Blue began tracking this data in […]

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Informative Research Integrates with Thomas & Company, Expanding Mortgage Verification Platform Connectivity : National News

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced its integration with Thomas & Company, a leading provider of value-added employer services and innovative solutions to support employee relations programs. The integration adds Thomas & Company’s Wage […]

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Argyle launches fully embedded VOIE for mortgage lenders through nCino integration : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, today announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions.

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Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman spotlights Rate’s Laura Schmidt as February 13 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Laura Schmidt, senior vice president of enterprise risk and internal audit at Rate, a leading residential mortgage lending company based in Chicago. With extensive experience in enterprise risk, internal […]

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Mortgage Lock Volume Stays Flat in MCT February 2025 Indices Report

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire / — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of the latest […]

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Mortgage Lock Volume Stays Flat in Latest MCT February Indices : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of […]

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Fannie Mae Vice President Bill Cleary to Speak at ACES Quality Management Conference in May : National News

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced that Bill Cleary, vice president of Single-Family Credit Risk Loan Quality at Fannie Mae, will speak at the ACES ENGAGE conference at The Broadmoor Resort in […]

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Optimal Blue Introduces Seven Major Innovations at Its Inaugural User Summit in San Diego : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today unveiled a series of new products and features, alongside its major Ask Obi AI assistant announcement, at its Summit user conference in San Diego. These innovation announcements underscore the company’s commitment to delivering high-impact solutions, at no additional cost, that tackle real-world challenges […]

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Optimal Blue Releases Ask Obi, its New AI Assistant, Providing Mortgage Lending Execs with Realtime Business Insights

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire / — Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue’s inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their operations holistically […]

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Optimal Blue Announces Ask Obi, an AI Assistant to Provide Mortgage Lending Executives With Real-Time Business Insights : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue’s inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their […]

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Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman showcases Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell as February 6 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue, a leading provider of comprehensive capital markets solutions. With over 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, Tyrrell will share insights […]

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Down Payment Resource named to HousingWire’s 2025 Mortgage Tech100 for supporting lender adoption of down payment assistance : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes “the companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets.”

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iEmergent launches shareable market intelligence dashboards to help lenders unlock mortgage growth opportunities : National News

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards that make it easy for lenders to slice, visualize, export and share historical and forecasted loan production, real estate listing […]

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NotaryCam Drives Digital Transformation with Record Growth in 2024 : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a milestone year in 2024, having completed more than 154,000 RON transactions. The company also experienced a 26% increase in loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, […]

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The Big Picture webcast dives into housing finance reform with Mark A. Calabria as January 30 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor at nonpartisan public policy research organization the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal […]

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Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda for second annual Horizon User Conference : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24.

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Fintech Innovator, Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda for second annual Horizon User Conference

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24. The post Fintech Innovator, Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda for […]

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LenderLogix Q4 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Indicates Possible Improvement in Affordability : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 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 the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix […]

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172 new homebuyer assistance programs and 75 new program providers emerged in 2024 to tackle homeownership affordability : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 […]

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Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) Unveils MSRlive! 4.0 – Offering Ground-Breaking Enhancements to MSR Reporting and Transparency : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of MSRlive! 4.0, a groundbreaking enhancement to its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation platform. The latest version offers mortgage servicers an unprecedented level of transparency and business intelligence, […]

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MCT Report Shows 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market […]

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MCT Reports 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into […]

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ACES Increases Financial Services QC Audit Volume by 15% in 2024, Expands New Client Acquisition by 66% : National News

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has sought to support its customers through turbulent market conditions by providing critical technology innovations to its quality control audit suite.

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December Mortgage Lock Data Reveals Year-Over-Year Increases Across All Loan Types Despite Seasonal Downturn : National News

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its December 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showcasing year-over-year (YoY) growth in mortgage activity, even as seasonal trends led to a month-over-month (MoM) decline in rate lock volumes. Overall, December mortgage lock volume was up 26% YoY, driven by an 18% increase […]

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Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture spotlights Council of FHLBanks CEO Ryan Donovan as January 16 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, next week features Ryan Donovan, president and chief executive officer of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, a trade association representing the positions […]

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Polly and CapitalW Collective Align to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one […]

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CapitalW Collective Aligns with Polly to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally […]

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Mortgage Machine Services Fully Integrates AI-Powered Pricing Engine into Proprietary LOS : National News

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Machine Services (Mortgage Machine), an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced that it now offers an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pricing engine. The pricing engine ingests and updates pricing for a lender’s investors and aggregators automatically.

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Mortgage industry podcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman welcomes Floify President Sofia Rossato as January 9 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry podcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features technology executive Sofia Rossato, president and general manager of Floify, a leading mortgage point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. A respected proptech and fintech executive with more […]

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Dark Matter Technologies Taps Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position […]

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Dark Matter Technologies welcomes Brad Vasto as its new Chief Revenue Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in […]

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Jason Mapes, Floify’s head of sales, named a PROGRESS in Lending Thought Leader : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Sales, Jason Mapes, has been named a 2024 Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending (PIL). Now in its fourth year, PIL’s Thought Leader award recognizes industry thought leaders who are not afraid to […]

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Dovenmuehle Earns FHA Tier 1 Rating from HUD’s Tier Ranking System (TRS) II Scorecard : National News

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Dec. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leader in mortgage subservicing, announced today that it received a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD’s Tier Ranking System II (TRS […]

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Ryan Kaufman of Informative Research Named to National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 List : National News

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager of Integrations, has been named to the National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 40 Under 40 list. This honor recognizes exceptional professionals who are influencing the future […]

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Dark Matter Technologies’ Stephanie Durflinger and Bethany Williams-Woodward Win Prestigious Mortgage Industry Awards : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Stephanie Durflinger, its chief product officer, has been named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter, and Bethany Williams-Woodward, its data solutions product manager, has been named to […]

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MCT Reports a 15% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Higher Rates : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT’s latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and […]

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MCT Reports 15% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Higher Rates in Nov.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT’s latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and insights for industry […]

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Vice Capital Markets signs 50th Investor Partner to ViceEx mortgage whole loan trading platform : National News

NOVI, Mich., Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform’s ability to deliver unmatched market access and […]

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Mortgage Lock Activity Fell in November as Interest Rates Hit Their Highest Levels Since July : National News

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its November 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting a 25% decrease in month-over-month (MoM) lock volume as interest rates hit their highest levels since early July, creating headwinds for affordability. Purchase lock volume was down 21% MoM, while cash-out and rate-and-term refinance […]

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Optimal Blue Announces Tony Hawk, Housing Industry Leaders to Headline Inaugural User Conference : National News

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural user conference, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025. Legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk will headline the event. The conference will also feature sessions led by Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research […]

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Secured Signing books 30% month-over-month growth in demand for its Remote Online Notarizations Platform

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control. Originally published on […]

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Secured Signing has experienced a remarkable 30% month-over-month growth in demand for its Remote Online Notarizations Platform : National News

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control.

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Shore United Bank inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies for its mortgage business with the Empower LOS and AIVA AI virtual assistants : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter […]

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ACES Q2 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report Reveals Second Consecutive Increase in Critical Defect Rate : National News

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived […]

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MCT Announces 2.5% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Despite October Market Volatility : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, reported a 2.5% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Mortgage market professionals and industry enthusiasts are invited to download MCT’s comprehensive report to gain deeper insights into […]

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MCT Announces 2.5% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Despite October 2024 Market Volatility

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, reported a 2.5% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Mortgage market professionals and industry enthusiasts are invited to download MCT’s comprehensive report to gain deeper insights into the current market […]

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Mortgage Machine awarded SOC 2 Compliance Status – AICPA-guided examination shows LOS operates as promised : National News

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Machine™ (MMS), the loan origination system of record for digital mortgage pioneer Click n’ Close (formerly known as Mid America Mortgage), has achieved SOC 2® compliance. Independent auditor Sensiba LLP (Sensiba) announced MMS’s successful completion of its System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit […]

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ACES Quality Management now supplies audit technology to six of the top 20 largest U.S. credit unions : National News

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the addition of 10 credit unions to its growing customer base. These organizations leverage ACES Quality Management & Control Software® to improve quality and mitigate risk across […]

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October Mortgage Lock Data Shows Resilience and Cracks in the Mortgage Market as Interest Rates Tick up 65 Basis Points : National News

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its October 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting resilient purchase activity in the face of rising interest rates and affordability challenges. Despite a 65-basis-point (bps) increase in the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming rate, purchase lock volume grew by […]

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Optimal Blue Promotes Industry Experts to New Executive Roles to Accelerate Innovation and Prioritize Partnerships : National News

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced two key executive promotions that will position the company to deliver innovation faster across the company’s entire capital markets platform, and to further expand the company’s network of partners. Erin Wester has been promoted to chief product officer and Mike Vough has been […]

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Down Payment Resource highlights 49 homebuyer assistance programs offering up to $117,000 in funds for Veterans and service members : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting homebuyer assistance programs to support Veterans, service members and their surviving spouses in conjunction with Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month, both observed in November. While service members […]

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Dark Matter Technologies announces planned CEO transition effective April 2025 : National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Sean Dugan, the company’s chief revenue officer, will succeed Rich Gagliano as CEO effective April 2025. Gagliano, who launched Dark Matter in 2023 following over a decade of leadership at its predecessor, Black […]

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LenderLogix Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Scott Falbo named HousingWire Tech Trendsetter for Second Consecutive Year : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2024 (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 Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Scott Falbo has been selected by HousingWire as a 2024 Tech Trendsetter Award winner. In its sixth year, HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters […]

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Sydney Barber, Floify’s head of product, named a HousingWire 2024 Tech Trendsetter : National News

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Product, Sydney Barber, has been named a 2024 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. The HW Tech Trendsetters awards program seeks to recognize the people who drive innovation in the mortgage and real estate industries.

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Lender demand for Argyle’s VOIE platform fuels record growth for its mortgage division : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, has eclipsed its full-year 2023 growth through just the first nine months of 2024. The company has added 58 new independent mortgage bank, credit union […]

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Optimal Blue Announces Three Major Product Releases, Continuing Streak of Aggressive Product Innovation and No-Cost Feature Additions : National News

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced three major product releases: the expansion of its AI assistant suite, the introduction of Scenario Optimizer, and the free availability of Investor Pricing Insight to investor clients. These product updates build on the company’s commitment to rapidly delivering high-impact solutions that tackle real-world […]

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FormFree announces enhancements to customer acquisition marketplace, FormFree Exchange : National News

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree®, a leader in financial technology since 2007, today announced several enhancements to its customer acquisition marketplace, FormFree Exchange (FFX). Topping the list of enhancements is the auto-matching capability, connecting borrowers and lenders in seconds.

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MCT Empowers Mortgage Hedging Performance with Customized Spec Durations

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today an improvement to functionality through customizable duration analysis for specified loan products. Mortgage lenders using the comprehensive capital markets platform MCTlive! now have the ability to increase, review, and […]

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NotaryCam Launches ‘Done For You’ eClosing Program, Streamlining Lenders’ Path to Electronic Mortgage Closings

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the launch of its “Done For You” eClosing program. This innovative offering provides lenders with the fastest path to eClosings while requiring minimal effort, effectively addressing […]

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Click n’ Close Introduces New Down Payment Assistance Options for Shared Appreciation Mortgage Program

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced two significant enhancements to its Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program. These updates will help make homeownership more accessible and financially advantageous for a broader range of buyers in today’s competitive housing market.

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US Mortgage Corporation Taps LenderLogix LiteSpeed to Replace its Legacy Point-of-Sale

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 (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 US Mortgage Corporation, a nationwide mortgage lender, has selected LiteSpeed to automate its mortgage process and provide its borrowers a digital-first borrower experience.

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RanLife Home Loans inks 84-month contract with Dark Matter Technologies for AI-powered mortgage origination overhaul

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that RanLife Home Loans (RanLife) based in Sandy, Utah, has signed a seven-year agreement for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and additional Dark Matter technologies.

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Informative Research Brings its Mortgage Verification Platform to the Dark Matter Technologies Exchange Service Network

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced it has made its Verification Platform solution available in the Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter) Exchange℠ service network to streamline verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment […]

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