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ACES Quality Management Announces General Availability of ACES DATABRIDGE for Enterprise Data Portability
DENVER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management#xae; (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the general availability of its latest innovation, ACES DATABRIDGE, which makes ACES customer data fully portable.
FirstClose Integrates Stewart Home Equity Solutions into OMS to Streamline Lender Workflows
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today a new partnership with Stewart Lender Services, a division of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC), that enhances FirstClose's Order Management System (OMS) with expanded home equity fulfillment capabilities.
Class Valuation names Daniel Allan Busch as chief financial officer
TROY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Daniel A. Busch has joined the company as its chief financial officer (CFO). Busch brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience to the role, including extensive work in private equity environments, business transformation and data-driven operational performance.
Optimal Blue report: Lock volume posts strongest November since 2021
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its November 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that total mortgage rate-lock activity declined with normal late fall seasonality, yet still marked the strongest November in four years. Total lock volume fell 25% month over month (MoM) from October but remained up 17% year over year (YoY), buoyed by historically strong refinance demand and mortgage rates holding near 6%.
Optimal Blue names Lanny Rogers chief financial officer and Jeremy Moreno chief revenue officer
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced the promotion of Lanny Rogers III, CPA, to chief financial officer (CFO) and Jeremy Moreno to chief revenue officer (CRO). Their combined experience and long track records of leadership position the company to advance its next stage of growth and client success with a dedicated financial strategy function and strengthened revenue oversight.
Informative Research’s Sriranjini Prabhakara Named to 2025 National Mortgage Professional 40 Under 40 List
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Software Developer Sriranjini "Sri" Prabhakara has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 2025 40 Under 40 list. The annual recognition highlights emerging professionals whose work is helping shape the future of the mortgage sector.
Floify’s Sydney Barber honored with 40 Under 40 award for industry leadership
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BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Head of Product Sydney Barber, 32, has been recognized by National Mortgage Professional magazine as one of its 2025 "40 Under 40" award winners. The award acknowledges rising leaders who are making a significant impact on the mortgage industry and is presented to each recipient only once.
Down Payment Resource’s Tim Higginson named to National Mortgage Professional’s 40 Under 40 list
ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Tim Higginson, partner solutions specialist, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 40 Under 40 list for 2025.
FirstClose appoints Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales. In this role, Sirpis will lead the company's sales organization, refine the go-to-market strategy and drive revenue growth as FirstClose continues expanding its presence with mortgage and home equity lenders across the country.
Rivermark Community Credit Union Expands Subservicing Relationship with Dovenmuehle
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Dec. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Rivermark Community Credit Union has expanded its partnership with DMI. Under this expanded relationship, Dovenmuehle will provide subservicing for Rivermark's growing portfolio of mortgage loans, supporting the credit union's expanding membership base and ensuring an exceptional servicing experience for members.
The Big Picture’s final lineup of 2025 features mortgage power players in conversation on leadership, tech disruption and the future of the industry
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced a December lineup of trailblazing figures in loan origination technology, real estate and housing finance advocacy. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob Chrisman.
iEmergent’s latest U.S. mortgage forecast validation confirms industry-leading accuracy
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, released a new analysis validating that its U.S. purchase mortgage origination forecasts continue to lead the industry in accuracy, outperforming other publicly available forecasts such as those published by Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) over the last six years.
FirstClose Appoints Adam Nicholson as Director of Professional Services
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Adam Nicholson as director of professional services. Nicholson will lead the company's implementation operations, including project delivery, process optimization and cross-functional coordination to enhance the customer experience.
Lake Michigan Credit Union selects FirstClose Equity Order Management for automated home equity settlement workflows
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) has implemented FirstClose's Equity Order Management to automate settlement workflows for its home equity lending operations.
DocMagic enhances Total eClose platform with new IPEN capability for broader digital closing flexibility
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today the availability of its in-person electronic notarization (IPEN) capability, extending the company's Total eClose™ platform to support more closing scenarios and borrower preferences across the country. IPEN offers lenders, settlement agents, notaries and borrowers an additional digital option for situations where remote online notarization (RON) is not jurisdictionally permitted or simply not the preferred experience.
ACES Q2 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows modest rise in critical defect rate as refinance complexity tests loan quality
DENVER, Colo., Nov. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
Rice Park Acquires Rosegate Mortgage, Enhancing End-to-End Mortgage Capabilities and MSR Investment Platform
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Minn., Nov. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rice Park Capital Management LP ("Rice Park"), a Minneapolis-based private investment firm specializing in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), announced today that it has acquired Rosegate Mortgage, LLC ("Rosegate Mortgage"), NMLS #2020757, a retail and consumer-direct mortgage lender headquartered in Charlotte, NC.
The Mortgage Collaborative Charts 2026 Strategy Focused on Connection, Growth and Industry Resilience
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As lenders continue to navigate a shifting housing market marked by volatility, margin pressure and rapid technological change, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is doubling down on what it believes is the industry's greatest strength: connection.
Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub equips loan teams with modern tools for managing pipelines, tasks and borrower communication
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of its new Loan Hub for lenders seeking an optimized loan team experience. The Loan Hub gives loan officers, LO assistants and processors a modern, intuitive workspace to manage their pipelines, collaborate with borrowers and complete key tasks without toggling between systems.
Optimal Blue report: October lock volume holds second-highest level in three years
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its October 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that rate-lock activity remained strong despite seasonal cooling and continued to outpace last year's levels. Total lock volume fell 4.2% month over month (MoM) from September's peak but was still up 18% year over year (YoY) as borrowers responded to improving affordability and narrower rate spreads.
LenderLogix expands LiteSpeed POS with built-in AI-powered agent for mortgage loan officers
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced it has launched AI Sidekick, an artificial intelligence (AI) feature built into the LiteSpeed point-of-sale (POS) platform. AI Sidekick supports loan officers (LOs) with simple tools to instantly review loan files, efficiently update document needs lists and rapidly identify missing data, reducing loan processing times by up to 40%.
Friday Harbor adds appraisal underwriting to its AI Originator Assistant
SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant now performs collateral analysis alongside credit, income and asset reviews. The enhancement enables lenders to underwrite appraisals and appraisal-related documents with the same precision and consistency the platform already delivers for other loan file components.
Click n’ Close triples warehouse line capacity to support growing One-Time Close demand
ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a significant expansion of its warehouse line capacity dedicated to its growing One-Time Close (OTC) construction-to-permanent wholesale lending business. The expansion, supported by Merchants Bank and other warehouse partners, triples Click n' Close's OTC capacity and follows a record fiscal year performance, reinforcing the confidence of its capital partners in the company's financial strength and specialized business model.
FirstClose celebrates 25 years of mortgage and home equity innovation
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. This marks a quarter-century of innovation in modernizing lending processes for residential mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide.
Craig Rebmann, product evangelist at Dark Matter Technologies, named to the HousingWire Tech Trendsetters list for 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Managing Director and Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann has been named a 2025 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders in the housing economy.
LenderLogix CTO and Co-Founder Scott Falbo recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced its CTO and Co-Founder Scott Falbo is a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is driving meaningful change across the housing industry. Falbo was recognized for his role in advancing automation, borrower experience and lender efficiency through thoughtful, practical innovation.
Informative Research EVP of Product Management Steve Schulz Named 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Executive Vice President of Product Management Steve Schulz has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award honors technology leaders and innovators whose work is transforming the housing and mortgage finance industry.
NotaryCam Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon honored as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award is given to technology leaders driving impactful innovation in the housing industry.
HousingWire names Argyle COO Brian Geary among its 2025 Tech Trendsetters
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, announced today that its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been recognized as one of HousingWire's Tech Trendsetters of 2025. This award spotlights the top 75 technology and product leaders bringing innovative change to the mortgage and real estate industries.
Down Payment Resource’s Sean Moss named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that executive vice president of product and operations Sean Moss has been named a HousingWire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual Tech Trendsetters award, now in its seventh year, honors the housing industry's most impactful and innovative technology leaders.
Benchmark Mortgage adds Clay McMurray as Chief Marketing Officer
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender and broker based in Dallas, has added mortgage marketing professional Clay McMurray as chief marketing officer. McMurray will help Benchmark Mortgage grow its national brand to new heights, bringing the company's story to life with the goal of helping as many homeowners as possible while attracting top mortgage originators. He brings extensive mortgage industry experience, having led and expanded other national brands.
Click n’ Close appoints Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the addition of Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting. In this role, Wilson will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization, supporting the company's continued growth and operational excellence.
Denise Donoghue, a.k.a. ‘The Mortgage Nerd,’ is Benchmark Mortgage’s 2025 Blue Jacket Winner
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Benchmark Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender and broker based in Dallas, has named Denise Donoghue, also known as "The Mortgage Nerd," as its 2025 Blue Jacket winner. The prestigious award is given annually by Benchmark Mortgage, a community of expert mortgage consultants in more than 80 branches nationwide, to members who embody the company's core values and demonstrate excellence in business execution.
Class Valuation and Land Gorilla Automate 1004D Final Appraisal Inspections
TROY, Mich., and SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, and Land Gorilla, a leading provider of construction lending software, today announced a joint integration that adds a new Appraisal Management Company category to Land Gorilla's inspection marketplace. This enables lenders to order or automate final inspections and appraisal updates directly within the Land Gorilla platform.
Click n’ Close offers free USDA lock extensions, accepts new locks during government shutdown
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a two-part initiative to support lenders during the federal government shutdown: free lock extensions for USDA loans already in its wholesale pipeline and acceptance of new USDA locks, which will be eligible for the same free extensions through Dec. 31, 2025.