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Argyle’s Thomas Rasmuson named 2026 HousingWire Rising Star

Director of sales recognized for driving mortgage innovation and helping lenders modernize verification workflows

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that its Director of Sales Thomas Rasmuson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by HousingWire. The annual HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes standout professionals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the housing industry through leadership, innovation and measurable business results.

Image caption: Thomas Rasmuson of Argyle.

Rasmuson was recognized for his contributions to Argyle’s rapid growth in the mortgage market and his role in helping lenders modernize income, employment and asset verification workflows. Over the past year, he has led the expansion of key enterprise relationships and worked closely with lenders to replace manual, document-heavy processes with scalable, data-driven solutions powered by direct-source, consumer-permissioned data.

“Thomas has been instrumental in helping lenders rethink how verification should work in a modern mortgage workflow,” said John Hardesty, senior vice president of revenue at Argyle. “He combines deep industry knowledge with a relationship-first approach, consistently delivering meaningful outcomes for our customers while helping push the industry forward.”

In addition to driving new business, Rasmuson partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and long-term customer impact. His work has helped lenders achieve measurable improvements, including reduced loan cycle times, lower operational costs and stronger borrower experiences.

“I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many talented professionals across the industry,” said Rasmuson. “This recognition reflects the work our team is doing to help lenders adopt more efficient, borrower-friendly verification processes. There’s a real opportunity to improve how this industry operates, and I’m excited to be part of that transformation.”

Rasmuson’s leadership extends beyond sales, as he actively contributes to Argyle’s broader go-to-market efforts and partner ecosystem. He also serves as a thought leader within the mortgage community, helping educate lenders on modern verification strategies and the shift toward automated, consumer-permissioned data.

About Argyle:

Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, making it fast and easy to gain secure and reliable access to the most complete real-time datasets stored in consumers’ payroll and bank accounts. With Argyle, lenders automate verification workflows to save time, reduce fraud and compliance risks, lower costs and build better product experiences. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at up to 80% less cost. Argyle’s commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Mastercard and SignalFire.

For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading verification platform, visit https://www.argyle.com/.

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Class Valuation’s Amanda Standley named to HousingWire’s Rising Stars list

Award recognizes Standley's leadership and client impact in the appraisal and mortgage technology space

TROY, Mich., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced that Amanda Standley, vice president of business development for Bluebird Valuation, a Class Valuation company, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star. The HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 in mortgage and real estate who are leading change and making a meaningful impact on their organizations. This year, 75 young professionals were named to the list.

Image caption: Class Valuation.

Standley, 31, has quickly established herself as a key contributor to Class Valuation’s growth, particularly following the company’s acquisition of Bluebird Valuation. Over the past year, she has helped bridge sales and operations, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-touch service while navigating platform changes and evolving workflows.

Since March 2025, Standley has driven $1.7 million in annual contract value across 104 deals and generated 125 new business opportunities, representing a significant share of her team’s overall production. She also played a critical role in supporting clients through the transition to Class Marketplace, Class Valuation’s appraisal management platform, helping maintain continuity and strengthen adoption during a period of change.

In addition to driving new business, Standley has been instrumental in strengthening key client relationships, including leading one of the company’s largest accounts. Through consistent communication and hands-on support, she has expanded engagement at the branch level and helped increase client adoption and order volume across multiple markets.

Outside of her professional role, Standley is actively involved in her community, serving as director of recruiting for a nonprofit youth football program and mentoring students on recruiting, resumes and personal accountability. She also volunteers as a small-group leader in her church’s youth program.

“Amanda represents the next generation of leaders in valuation; someone who not only drives growth but does so by building trust, solving real problems and delivering for clients at every level,” said John Fraas, CEO of Class Valuation. “Her ability to connect operational execution with client needs has made a measurable impact on our business and on the lenders we serve.”

For a complete list of HousingWire 2026 Rising Stars winners, please visit the HousingWire website.

ABOUT CLASS VALUATION:

Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) renowned for its commitment to fast turn times, exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The company leverages a powerful combination of skilled professionals, innovative products, streamlined processes and advanced technology to empower lenders in fulfilling homeownership dreams. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for its outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned accolades as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit https://www.classvaluation.com.

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Floify’s Sydney Barber honored with HousingWire’s Rising Stars award

Award recognizes Barber's leadership, product innovation and impact on the modern mortgage experience

BOULDER, Colo., April 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, 33, head of product, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star. Barber joins 74 other young professionals on this year’s list.

Image caption: Sydney Barber of Floify.

Barber’s recognition highlights her growing influence in mortgage technology and product development. Since joining Floify in 2019, she has overseen design and delivery of next-generation capabilities across the platform, including no-code configuration, ADA-compliant borrower interfaces, income and employment verification and direct integrations with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s automated underwriting systems.

She led the development of Dynamic Apps, a no-code feature that enables lenders to tailor loan applications by loan type. That was followed in 2025 with Dynamic AI, an AI-driven capability that prioritizes document collection before the loan application, allowing AI-driven data extraction and validation to pre-populate borrower applications. In 2026, she introduced Dynamic Apps 2.0, which enables lenders to tailor application flows by loan type, such as HELOC, ag, construction, non-QM and more.

Beyond product development, Barber is known for her hands-on leadership style and commitment to mentorship. She works closely with customers and internal teams to identify challenges and deliver practical solutions while also investing in organizational success to ensure consistent execution in a complex regulatory environment. Under Barber’s product leadership, Floify has achieved a 98.2% customer satisfaction rating, reflecting a sustained focus on usability, performance and real-world lender needs.

Outside of her professional role, Barber volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in Boulder and serves as a volunteer judge for the Colorado Future Business Leaders of America.

“Sydney’s ability to translate complex lending requirements into intuitive, scalable technology has been instrumental in Floify’s growth,” said Joshua Steffan, SVP and group general manager at Porch Group and interim president and general manager of Floify. “She leads with both technical expertise and empathy for the customer, delivering solutions that drive real efficiency for lenders while improving the borrower experience.”

For a complete list of HousingWire 2026 Rising Stars winners, please visit the HousingWire website.

ABOUT FLOIFY:

Floify is a fully configurable point of sale (POS) platform that streamlines the loan process with a secure application, communication and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners and other mortgage stakeholders. Its Dynamic AI feature reimagines the mortgage application process by moving document collection and AI-driven data extraction to the very beginning of the process, allowing borrowers to upload key documents and have applications prepopulated with verified information, accelerating pre-approvals and simplifying the borrower experience. Floify is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch Group”) (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more, visit https://floify.com/ or find us on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter / X.

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Cloudvirga’s Aaron Heidorn honored as a HousingWire Rising Star

Director of software engineering and infrastructure recognized for leading digital transformation in mortgage technology

IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced that Aaron Heidorn, director of software engineering and infrastructure, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star. The annual award recognizes young professionals who are driving innovation and growth in the housing economy and shaping the future of mortgage and real estate technology.

Image caption: Aaron Heidorn of Cloudvirga.

As the driving force behind Cloudvirga’s modernization efforts, Heidorn has spearheaded initiatives that have significantly reduced operational costs while accelerating Cloudvirga’s ability to deliver lender-focused solutions. Over the past year, he led the company’s transition to a modern cloud infrastructure, cutting hosting expenses by nearly 90% and improving platform scalability. He also played a key role in enhancing Cloudvirga’s integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass Partner Connect™, reducing data export times by 60% and strengthening security for lenders. Additionally, his leadership in implementing a continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) model has allowed Cloudvirga to increase the frequency of software releases, ensuring clients receive faster access to platform improvements.

“Aaron’s impact on Cloudvirga’s technology and operations cannot be overstated,” said Maria Moskver, CEO of Cloudvirga. “His leadership and technical expertise have been pivotal in modernizing our platform, increasing efficiency for lenders and keeping Cloudvirga at the forefront of digital mortgage innovation. We are proud to see him recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star.”

In addition to leading Cloudvirga’s engineering team, Heidorn serves as the company’s representative to the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), ensuring Cloudvirga stays ahead of evolving industry standards. His ability to bridge the gap between technology and business needs has positioned Cloudvirga as a trusted partner for mortgage lenders looking to streamline operations.

“The mortgage industry is undergoing rapid change, and I’m honored to contribute to its transformation by helping Cloudvirga deliver scalable, lender-centric solutions,” said Heidorn. “This recognition reflects our team’s collaborative work to ensure our technology evolves with the industry’s needs.”

“The housing industry needs leaders — those with ambition, vision and adaptability to fuel a vibrant housing economy,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “The HousingWire Rising Stars represent the next generation of leaders dedicated to building great organizations, leading teams and advising clients. Their expertise and vision are accelerating growth, improving client experiences and creating new opportunities in a competitive market. Together, they’re shaping the future of the industry.”

‍About Cloudvirga

Cloudvirga is a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, designed from the perspective of increasing consumer engagement. With a focus on streamlining the loan origination process, Cloudvirga solutions enhance efficiency and accuracy in the mortgage industry. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for mortgage lenders and brokers across the nation. Cloudvirga is a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC), a customer-focused, global title insurance and real estate services company. For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/.

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Floify’s Maggie Zielinski Swanson named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Stars list

HousingWire's Rising Stars award recognizes emerging industry leaders who have demonstrated rapid career growth and an ability to lead - all before the age of 40

BOULDER, Colo., April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Enterprise Account Executive/Sales Engineer Maggie Zielinski Swanson has been named to HousingWire’s prestigious Rising Stars list for 2025.

Image caption: 2025 HousingWire Rising Star Maggie Swanson.

HousingWire’s Rising Stars award is given to individuals under 40 years of age who demonstrate impressive professional momentum and are building reputations for driving growth and change in the real estate, mortgage and housing-related industries. Swanson has been selected in the Mortgage category.

Swanson, 29, joined Floify in 2021 as a skilled sales professional and has quickly become an indispensable force in the company’s collaborative culture and growth. As the company’s first enterprise sales executive, she quickly mastered the complex needs of credit unions, IMBs and banks, and was instrumental in the launch of Floify Lender Edition.

A gifted self-starter, the first-generation American has charted her own course, listening to lenders to understand what keeps them up at night and identifying how to position Floify’s features in ways that address their cost and process challenges. Her ability to earn the business of large enterprise accounts, lead sales training and represent Floify at major events has strengthened the company’s reputation and market presence. Over the past year, her efforts have put Floify in a stronger competitive position, closing major accounts while receiving praise from customers and the Floify team.

“Maggie is always looking to learn, and she has been undeterred by the complexity and scale of mortgage technology and mortgage lending ecosystems,” said Sofia Rossato, Floify’s president and general manager and 2024 HousingWire Women of Influence winner. “Maggie’s persistence, coupled with her joyous and approachable demeanor, have helped our clients achieve positive business outcomes, and we are so pleased to see her efforts recognized by HousingWire.”

For a complete list of HousingWire 2025 Rising Star winners, please visit the HousingWire website.

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to create product-specific applications (no coding required!), collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch Group”) (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company’s website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

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About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks that connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes helping our customers access mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and efficiency. ICE’s futures, equity, and options exchanges – including the New York Stock Exchange – and clearing houses help people invest, raise capital and manage risk. We offer some of the world’s largest markets to trade and clear energy and environmental products. Our fixed income, data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers streamline processes and capitalize on opportunities. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming U.S. housing finance, from initial consumer engagement through loan production, closing, registration and the long-term servicing relationship. Together, ICE transforms, streamlines and automates industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

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Optimal Blue’s Shawn Chandwani Named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Star List

Award recognizes emerging leaders in real estate and mortgage who have achieved remarkable milestones before the age of 40

PLANO, Texas, April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced that Senior Software Engineering Manager Shawn Chandwani, 34, has been named among HousingWire’s Rising Stars. The annual list celebrates young professionals who shoulder significant leadership responsibilities and contribute to the broader industry and business landscape, establishing themselves as influential figures and leaders for tomorrow.

Image caption: Shawn Chandwani of Optimal Blue.

Just a decade into his career, Chandwani already personifies that level of achievement. The senior software engineering manager leads Optimal Blue’s AI initiatives, uniting cross-functional teams to collaborate with partners like Microsoft and ensure Optimal Blue continually differentiates itself in the market with new product innovations.

In 2024, Chandwani led Optimal Blue’s development of two AI-driven products: Ask Obi, an AI assistant that makes it easy for executives to get insights from their Optimal Blue products and data without running and analyzing reports, and Originator Assistant, an AI-powered tool in the Optimal Blue PPE that identifies alternate loan scenarios to help LOs offers more competitive pricing and spark strategic discussions that win borrowers’ business.

Both Ask Obi and Originator Assistant were showcased at Optimal Blue’s inaugural Summit user conference, where 60 customers immediately signed up to be beta testers. Their enthusiastic reception underscores Optimal Blue’s mission to help lenders maximize profitability on every loan, an ethos Chandwani champions each day.

“I really appreciate how we listen to each other here, from the newest member of the team to the most seasoned, because we know great ideas can come from anyone at any level,” said Chandwani. “I am grateful for the opportunity to do what I love and appreciate the external recognition, which really is a recognition of the innovative work done by Optimal Blue’s entire engineering team.”

“The Rising Stars award is a celebration of the incredible energy, innovation and talent shaping the future of housing,” said Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire. “This year’s winners are not only excelling in their respective fields but are also redefining what’s possible in the industry. Their creativity and leadership inspire confidence in the industry’s future, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to drive progress.”

For HousingWire’s complete list of 2025 Rising Stars, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue effectively bridges the primary and secondary mortgage markets to deliver the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform. The company helps lenders of all sizes and scopes maximize profitability and operate efficiently so they can help American borrowers achieve the dream of homeownership. Through innovative technology, a network of interconnectivity, rich data insights, and expertise gathered over more than 20 years, Optimal Blue is an experienced partner that, in any market environment, allows lenders to optimize their advantage from pricing accuracy to margin protection, and every step in between. To learn more, visit https://OptimalBlue.com/.

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Janet Pitney of Click n’ Close Honored with 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award

Pitney is recognized for her pivotal role in positioning Click n' Close to adapt amidst market turbulence

ADDISON, Texas, April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that Project Manager Janet Pitney has been honored with a place among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars. The award honors young real estate and mortgage professionals making impressive career moves while driving growth for their companies and the industry. Pitney is recognized for her outstanding leadership and innovation in technology and operations.

Image caption: 2025 HousingWire Rising Star, Janet Pitney.

Over the past year, Pitney has played a pivotal role in enhancing system functionality, optimizing workflows, and expanding the company’s product offerings. Her strategic vision and technical expertise have led to significant advancements, including the development of dynamic reporting dashboards which improve decision-making, a remarkable increase in eNote adoption, and the successful launch of technology roadmaps which drive efficiency. Pitney’s commitment to excellence, problem-solving, and industry innovation has positioned Click n’ Close as a more flexible and forward-thinking lender in a market demanding agility.

“Janet’s ability to blend technical expertise with strategic foresight has driven significant advancements in our operations, from enhancing system efficiencies to expanding our product suite,” said Jeff Bode, owner and CEO of Click n’ Close. “Janet’s dedication to excellence and continuous improvement not only strengthens our organization but also sets new industry standards. We are all incredibly proud to see her contributions recognized with this well-deserved award.”

“The Rising Stars award is a celebration of the incredible energy, innovation, and talent shaping the future of housing,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief at HousingWire. “This year’s winners are not only excelling in their respective fields but are also redefining what’s possible in the industry. Their creativity and leadership inspire confidence in the industry’s future, and I can’t wait to see how they continue to drive progress.”

Visit https://www.housingwire.com/risingstars/ to view the full list of winners and their profiles.

About Click n’ Close, Inc.

Click n’ Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation’s leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n’ Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n’ Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n’ Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n’ Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

Learn more at https://www.clicknclose.com/.

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ACES Quality Management’s Josh Reed Honored as 2025 Rising Star by HousingWire Magazine

Innovative leadership in AI and data integration earns Reed industry recognition

DENVER, Colo., April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the mortgage industry, today announced its Principal Application Architect Josh Reed has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars, which recognizes mortgage and real estate professionals under 40 who have made impactful career decisions driving growth in the industry and at their companies. Reed has been honored as a Rising Star for his outstanding contributions to innovation, efficiency, and compliance in the mortgage industry.

Image caption: 2025 HousingWire Rising Star, Josh Reed.

Reed’s problem-solving capabilities and technical expertise have been instrumental in expanding ACES’ platform to meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients, leading the development of AI-driven solutions that have dramatically improved efficiency and reduced costs. His architectural leadership on key initiatives—such as AI-powered code reviews, enhanced vendor integrations and advanced data reporting solutions—has strengthened ACES’ position as a leader in mortgage quality management. Through his expertise, innovation and mentorship, Josh continues to help shape ACES’ future in financial technology.

“At ACES, we believe innovation is only meaningful when it drives real results for our clients, and Josh Reed exemplifies that mindset,” said ACES President and COO Phil McCall. “His leadership in developing AI-powered solutions, enhancing system integrations and driving data innovation has significantly improved how our clients approach compliance and operational efficiency. This well-earned recognition as a HousingWire Rising Star speaks to Josh’s talent, dedication and the measurable impact he continues to make inside our organization and on behalf of our clients.”

“The housing industry needs leaders—those with ambition, vision, and adaptability to fuel a vibrant housing economy,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “The HousingWire Rising Stars represent the next generation of leaders dedicated to building great organizations, leading teams, and advising clients. Their expertise and vision are accelerating growth, improving client experiences, and creating new opportunities in a competitive market. Together, they’re shaping the future of the industry.”

To view the complete list of HousingWire Rising Stars, visit https://www.housingwire.com/risingstars/

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation’s most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

Over 70% of the top 20 independent mortgage lenders;
7 of the top 10 loan servicers;
11 of the top 30 banks; and
3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES Flexible Audit Technology® gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

NEWS SOURCE: ACES Quality Management

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Informative Research Data Solutions’ Jooyoung Jung recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, today announced its Data Solutions Team Lead Jooyoung Jung has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree. The award highlights real estate and mortgage professionals under the age of 40 making impressive career moves while empowering growth and change among their peers. Jung’s ability to combine technical expertise with visionary leadership makes him a true Rising Star in the mortgage and housing industry.

Image caption: 2025 HousingWire Rising Star, Jooyoung Jung.

Jung’s exceptional leadership and innovative approach has empowered the Data Solutions division, reinforcing Informative Research’s reputation as a trusted industry leader. Over the past year, he has established new data engineering and quality control teams and played a pivotal role in advancing real-time marketing optimization models and borrower intelligence solutions, empowering the division’s unprecedented 108% growth. His strategic leadership and commitment to excellence have directly contributed to a 100% client retention rate.

“Jooyoung is a transformative leader whose impact extends far beyond data solutions. He has redefined how we approach innovation and client success,” said Shannon Santos, Executive Vice President of Data Solutions at Informative Research. “His ability to scale teams, implement cutting-edge strategies and inspire those around him is truly remarkable. His leadership not only drives growth but also fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence that benefits both our team and our clients.”

“The housing industry needs leaders — those with ambition, vision, and adaptability to fuel a vibrant housing economy,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “The HousingWire Rising Stars represent the next generation of leaders dedicated to building great organizations, leading teams, and advising clients. Their expertise and vision are accelerating growth, improving client experiences, and creating new opportunities in a competitive market. Together, they’re shaping the future of the industry.”

To see the full list of winners and their profiles, visit https://www.housingwire.com/risingstars/.

About Informative Research

Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Stewart company Informative Research, delivers innovative borrower intelligence and data analytics solutions that enable financial services companies to optimize marketing, improve engagement and increase retention. To learn more, visit https://www.irdatasolutions.com.

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Praneeth Reddy Saripalli of Informative Research honored among 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., April 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that IT Development Manager Praneeth Reddy Saripalli has been honored as a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award. The award recognizes real estate and mortgage leaders 40 years old and under who drive growth and achieve remarkable career milestones. Saripalli’s leadership, technical vision and ability to align people, processes and technology have been instrumental in Informative Research’s continued growth and market leadership.

Image caption: 2025 HousingWire Rising Star, Praneeth Reddy Saripalli.

Saripalli is recognized for his innovative leadership in mortgage technology. Over the past year, he designed and implemented a new Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) process, significantly enhancing development efficiency, quality control, and resource allocation at Informative Research. His expertise in system architecture and problem-solving has streamlined operations, optimized processes, and driven measurable cost savings, including reducing verification costs by up to 35% and shortening closing times by an average of 15%.

“Praneeth is the backbone of our technology team, driving innovation and efficiency with his strategic vision and technical expertise. His ability to architect and implement complex solutions has significantly improved development quality and operational performance,” said Ajay Trilokeshwaran, Executive Vice President of IT at Informative Research. “Beyond his technical acumen, Praneeth’s leadership fosters collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring our teams deliver impactful solutions with speed and precision. His dedication and insight are instrumental to Informative Research’s continued success and market leadership.”

View the complete list of this year’s winners and their profiles at https://www.housingwire.com/risingstars/.

About Informative Research

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks and lenders throughout the United States. Informative Research is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions and cutting-edge technology. The company is also a proud recipient of the HousingWire Tech100 award, honoring the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com.

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Informative Research’s Ryan Kaufman Named HousingWire’s 2024 Rising Star

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager - Integrations, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Rising Stars award.

Kaufman's selection highlights his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to Informative Research. His instrumental role in driving transformative change, leading the adoption of new technology and developing proprietary integrations and solutions has propelled the company's growth and enhanced operational efficiency.

"Ryan's holistic approach to improvement, from technological advancements to mentoring initiatives, underscores his commitment to excellence and positions him as a standout nominee," said Informative Research SVP of Information Technology Ajay Trilokeshwaran. "His ability to leverage technology and develop tailored solutions, as demonstrated by his successful integration projects and cost-saving initiatives, truly sets him apart as a Rising Star in the mortgage industry."

In the past year, Kaufman led groundbreaking initiatives resulting in substantial cost savings and operational improvements for Informative Research and its clients. Notably, he implemented innovative programs that prevented unnecessary credit report orders for two of the top lenders in the country, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.

Kaufman's leadership extends beyond technological innovations; he has mentored teams and spearheaded key projects that have significantly advanced Informative Research's capabilities and offerings. His dedication to continuous improvement and collaboration embodies the values of Informative Research and inspires those around him to strive for excellence.

The Rising Stars award program celebrates individuals under 40 who exhibit remarkable professional momentum and drive growth and change in the housing industry. HousingWire's selection committee chose this year's Rising Stars based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, community outreach, client impact and personal success.

"The Rising Stars award is one of my favorite industry awards because it reinforces the bright future that exists in mortgage and real estate," HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "In an industry that has experienced its share of challenges and successes, these young leaders bring a fresh perspective, innovative ideas and a relentless drive to shape the future of the industry, and I am continuously impressed by the level of talent that we see each year."

For more information about HousingWire's Rising Stars award program and the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/announcing-the-2024-class-of-rising-stars/.

About Informative Research:

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market, and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager - Integrations, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Rising Stars award.

Related link: https://www.informativeresearch.com/

Sydney Barber, Floify’s head of product, named to HousingWire’s 2024 Rising Stars List

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Product Sydney Barber, has been honored by HousingWire with its 2024 Rising Stars award.

HousingWire's Rising Stars award recognizes leaders ages 40 years and younger who are driving the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward. For 2024, HousingWire chose 80 Rising Stars based on "their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, community outreach, client impact and personal success."

"We are extremely proud of Sydney and this recognition she's received from HousingWire," said Sofia Rossato, president and general manager at Floify. "Sydney adds value to every interaction, internal and external, and produces amazing results. She embodies the values of our company of showing professionalism, respect and integrity in all interactions."

Since Barber joined Floify in 2019, she's spearheaded dozens of product enhancements to help its customers operate more efficiently in a volatile market. Notably, she was hands-on in the development and launch of a verification of income (VOI) and verification of employment (VOE) waterfall workflow feature, Floify Broker Edition and Floify Lender Edition. Barber's dedication to continuously adding value for Floify users directly contributed to the company achieving a 97.6% customer satisfaction score in 2023.

"The Rising Stars award is one of my favorite industry awards because it reinforces the bright future that exists in mortgage and real estate," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "In an industry that has experienced its share of challenges and successes, these young leaders bring a fresh perspective, innovative ideas and a relentless drive to shape the future of the industry, and I am continuously impressed by the level of talent that we see each year."

"It's certainly an honor to be named to HousingWire's Rising Stars list for 2024," said Barber. "I couldn't be more excited about my work at Floify to improve the point of sale experience for lenders and their customers."

HousingWire's selection committee chose this year's Rising Stars based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, community outreach, client impact and personal success. The 2024 Rising Stars award winners can be viewed on the HousingWire website.

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

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Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Product Sydney Barber, has been honored by HousingWire with its 2024 Rising Stars award. Since Barber joined Floify in 2019, she's spearheaded dozens of product enhancements to help its customers operate more efficiently in a volatile market.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Argyle’s Anaid Chacón honored as HousingWire Rising Star

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its Senior Vice President of Product Anaid Chacón has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes leaders in real estate and mortgage under the age of 40 who have achieved remarkable milestones, taken on significant leadership opportunities and driven growth and change in their fields.

Anaid Chacón has more than a decade of proven leadership in project management and technology innovation. Her background as an engineer has made her a catalyst for innovation at Argyle, where she helped push integrations with Encompass(r) by ICE Mortgage Technology and the Empower(r) loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter Technologies to their completion. She also helped cement Argyle's place as an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) validation service (a component of Day 1 Certainty(r)) in 2023, a year that saw the company welcome 50 new customers in the mortgage space alone.

"At Argyle, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We describe ourselves as a company powered by motivated individuals who think like owners and are committed to success - words that describe Anaid perfectly," said Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman. "She has been a motivating force from day one, guiding the team to focus not on developing products to sell, but on creating solutions that solve problems for Argyle's customers."

Chacón and her team keep Argyle at the vanguard of financial technology with a focus on simple, customer-oriented solutions to the complex problems presented by a heavily regulated industry. Chacón also helps empower other women in the mortgage industry through her participation in the nonprofit industry alliance Women of ALICE.

"As a leader, I focus on empowering my team with the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed," said Chacón. "By ensuring each member of my team not only knows what they need to do, and knows why it is important, I keep everyone focused on working to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. Innovation is a certainty with that mindset."

"The Rising Stars award is one of my favorite industry awards because it reinforces the bright future that exists in mortgage and real estate," HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "In an industry that has experienced its share of challenges and successes, these young leaders bring a fresh perspective, innovative ideas and a relentless drive to shape the future of the industry, and I am continuously impressed by the level of talent that we see each year."

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr, and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows-including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments-so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

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Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its Senior Vice President of Product Anaid Chacón has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star. The award recognizes leaders in real estate and mortgage under the age of 40 who have achieved remarkable milestones.

Related link: https://www.argyle.com/

Optimal Blue Director of Data Solutions Brennan O’Connell Named a 2024 HousingWire Rising Star

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Optimal Blue today announced that Brennan O'Connell, director of data solutions, has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Rising Stars award. The award program celebrates emerging leaders in real estate and mortgage who have demonstrated rapid career growth and an ability to lead, achieving remarkable milestones before the age of 40.

"We are incredibly proud of Brennan's accomplishments and the recognition he has received as a 2024 Rising Star," said Optimal Blue interim CEO Scott Smith. "Brennan inspires those around him each day with his passion for sharing Optimal Blue's rich data assets with our customers and beyond. He embodies and directly supports our company's commitment to fostering a more competitive, informed, and successful housing industry."

O'Connell joined Optimal Blue in 2019 with the task of productizing the company's data sets for new markets. Since that time, he has expanded customer profiles to include government entities, hedge funds, universities, think tanks, and research institutions.

Today, O'Connell leads Optimal Blue's strategy, business development, and sales engineering across all data products, including competitive loan pricing, origination activity, and pipeline hedging and trading. He also serves as an advisor for Optimal Blue clients who are building out their analytics capabilities using Optimal Blue's data.

"The most outstanding leaders are forged in times of crisis. As the housing industry navigates the higher-for-longer rate environment, many emerging leaders have come to the surface to guide their companies, teams and clients to a more successful and promising future," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "Through Rising Stars, HousingWire has identified these leaders who are making their mark with leadership qualities and innovative ideas. The future will look different, and I'm confident these Rising Stars will play prominent roles in housing's forward evolution."

HousingWire's selection committee chose this year's Rising Stars based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, community outreach, client impact and personal success. The full list of 2024 HW Rising Stars award winners can be viewed on the HousingWire website.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue is a market leader in mortgage secondary marketing technology. The company facilitates transactions among mortgage market participants through its Marketplace Platform, actionable data, and technology vendor connections. The platform supports a range of functions for originators and investors to automate and optimize core processes related to product, pricing, and eligibility, hedge analytics, MSR valuation, loan trading, social media compliance, and counterparty oversight. The company's premier products are used by 68% of the top 500 mortgage lenders in the U.S. For more information on Optimal Blue's end-to-end secondary marketing automation, visit OptimalBlue.com.

Optimal Blue today announced that Brennan O'Connell, director of data solutions, has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Rising Stars award. The award program celebrates emerging leaders in real estate and mortgage who have demonstrated rapid career growth and an ability to lead, achieving remarkable milestones before the age of 40.

Related link: https://www2.optimalblue.com/

Sales Boomerang’s Rusty Barnes Honored for Innovative Contributions to Mortgage Customer Retention

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Rusty Barnes, senior product manager, has been named a 2021 Rising Star by housing finance trade publication HousingWire as part of its eighth annual Rising Stars awards program recognizing the leaders under the age of 40 who are shaping and driving the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward.

Barnes was an integral part of the early 2021 release of Sales Boomerang's Prescriptive Scenarios, a line of multi-dimensional loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower. Through the development of Prescriptive Scenarios, Barnes helped Sales Boomerang usher in a new era of 'smart' borrower retention for the mortgage industry and expanded its ability to help both lenders and borrowers find the right loan at the right time. He also led much of the work around defining and implementing Sales Boomerang's dynamic mapping, a capability that streamlines the lender onboarding process by automating how Sales Boomerang ingests and categorizes leads and loan records to deliver relevant alerts.

"Rusty's soup-to-nuts expertise with Sales Boomerang's platform and its integrations is an invaluable asset that his team and our lender clients rely on each and every day," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "Rusty is one of the most tenured team members at Sales Boomerang, and his analytical approach to problem solving and collaborative manner have benefited us all over the years."

The 2021 Rising Stars were chosen by HousingWire's selection committee based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, community outreach, client impact and personal success. The list includes entrepreneurs, marketers, operations experts and technology innovators. While the winners represent a wide variety of industry functions, they all demonstrate leadership and innovation that inspires not only those within their own organizations, but also in their communities and in the industry at large.

"These Rising Stars are such an impressive group. Their hard work and resiliency is evident in the success they brought to their companies during a year that started off with shut downs and ended up with record origination volume," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Usually, we think of Rising Stars as the future leaders of housing, but in many cases this year's winners are already leading out in significant ways."

For the full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/presenting-housingwires-2021-class-of-rising-stars.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 125 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $30 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

@SalesBoomerang @HousingWire #HWRisingStars #mortgageleaders

Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Rusty Barnes, senior product manager, has been named a 2021 Rising Star by housing finance trade publication HousingWire as part of its eighth annual Rising Stars awards program recognizing the leaders under the age of 40 who are shaping and driving the mortgage, real estate and fintech industries forward.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

Top of Mind Networks Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard honored as 2021 HousingWire Rising Star

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard has been named a 2021 Rising Star by HousingWire. Now in its eighth year, the HousingWire (HW) Rising Star award program recognizes industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields.

Selected as a HW Rising Star for his effectiveness as a customer success champion, over the last year, Minard has enabled more than 16,000 loan originators to fill their production pipelines and helped hundreds of mortgage lenders achieve extraordinary results. Minard's team achieved 100% customer retention across all accounts, and in January 2021, Top of Mind customers reported 100% satisfaction with the platform.

"Ryan's success is a demonstration of his passion for client service, where he is a natural force that brings technology and origination teams together in a mutually beneficial partnership," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "His recognition as a HousingWire Rising Star is well-deserved and all of us at Top of Mind are extremely proud of Ryan's success."

"Blazing a new trail in a year that came with no road map, this year's winners tapped into their core strengths to not only help their companies navigate the tumultuous year, but set them up for success as they journey into 2021," said Brena Nath, HW+ managing editor at HousingWire. "We're honored to present HousingWire's 2021 Class of Rising Stars and their remarkable impact in the industry."

The full list of 2021 HousingWire Rising Star honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #HWInsiders @mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard has been named a 2021 Rising Star by HousingWire. Now in its eighth year, the HousingWire (HW) Rising Star award program recognizes industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

HousingWire honors FormFree director of marketing Sarah Crossley as 2021 Rising Star

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- 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 markets forward daily.

In the last year, Crossley overhauled FormFree's graphic identity and corporate website to illustrate how the fintech firm is transforming mortgage credit decisioning - an initiative destined to be as impactful as FormFree's pioneering role as the first asset verification service to qualify for GSE reps and warrants relief. Through her inspiring collaboration with FormFree's executive team and its web design resources, Crossley wove the narrative of how FormFree's insight into each consumer's unique Financial DNA® produces actionable intelligence that fuels customer inclusion and acquisition.

"Sarah has created a world-class brand that boldly represents the organization and movement I have dedicated the last 13 years to building," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She is a natural-born relationship builder who has earned the trust and ear of the FormFree team, our clients and our most important partners."

"These Rising Stars are such an impressive group. Their hard work and resiliency is evident in the success they brought to their companies during a year that started off with shut downs and ended up with record origination volume," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Usually, we think of Rising Stars as the future leaders of housing, but in many cases this year's winners are already leading out in significant ways."

The full list of 2021 HousingWire Rising Star honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/

About FormFree®

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey®. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Twitter: @HousingWire #RisingStars @RealFormFree #mortgageindustry #fintech #financialinclusion

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 markets forward daily.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

SimpleNexus Senior Software Developer Jordan Wild honored as 2020 HousingWire Rising Star

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Senior Software Developer Jordan Wild has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Rising Stars award winner. Now in its seventh year, the HW Rising Stars program recognizes the housing industry's most influential professionals aged 40 and under.

Wild was recognized for his programming prowess, empathy for the customer and top-notch leadership skills. Most notably, Wild spearheaded the development of SimpleNexus' integrated disclosures solution, which now generates more than 114,000 mobile disclosures packages per month and growing. He made key contributions to SimpleNexus' mobile-powered pricing engine feature, which enables loan originators to run pricing scenarios, and also led the development of SimpleNexus' credit integrations, which enable loan originators to qualify loan applicants from any device using the credit provider they know and trust.

"Jordan is humble, hungry and hardworking," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "He takes exceptional measures to understand lender pain points and develop solutions that help end-users overcome significant challenges. His ability to channel the 'voice of the customer' has helped our team attain a 90%+ customer retention rate."

"The first half of 2020 has been stressful and tumultuous for our country and the housing economy," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "This is an extremely special group of Rising Stars winners. Not only have they demonstrated success in their careers and professions, they have also demonstrated the agility, fortitude and creativity to help lead their teams and clients through this time of change. Real leaders are made during times of crisis and these Rising Stars will only get stronger as they help their organizations navigate toward a more successful future."

The full list of 2020 HW Rising Stars honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2020-class-of-rising-stars/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage @HousingWire #HWInsiders

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that Senior Software Developer Jordan Wild has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Rising Stars award winner. Now in its seventh year, the HW Rising Stars program recognizes the housing industry's most influential professionals aged 40 and under.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Top of Mind Lead Project Manager Maggie Mae Named 2020 HousingWire Rising Stars Award Honoree

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced that Lead Project Manager Maggie Mae has been named a recipient of HousingWire's 2020 Rising Stars award. Now in its seventh year, the HW Rising Stars award program honors the housing industry's most influential professionals aged 40 and under.

Mae was recognized for building and enhancing many of the capabilities that have earned SurefireCRM its position as the mortgage industry's most used CRM and marketing automation platform. Since Mae joined Top of Mind in March of 2017, she has helped the company evolve its flyer system, expand its multiple listing service (MLS) coverage to over 650 boards across all 50 states and spearhead an integration with Optimal Blue that ensures single property sites always display the exact rates specific to a specific company, branch or originator. Recently, Mae saw the roll out of Power Messaging, a feature that enables loan originators to deliver high-touch text message communications at scale.

"Maggie's contributions at Top of Mind have helped elevate SurefireCRM's functionality and fill the pipelines of thousands of loan originators," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "Her recognition as a HousingWire Rising Star is well deserved."

"The first half of 2020 has been stressful and tumultuous for our country and the housing economy," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "This is an extremely special group of Rising Stars winners. Not only have they demonstrated success in their careers and professions, they have also demonstrated the agility, fortitude and creativity to help lead their teams and clients through this time of change. Real leaders are made during times of crisis and these Rising Stars will only get stronger as they help their organizations navigate toward a more successful future."

The full list of 2020 HousingWire Rising Stars honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-housingwires-2020-class-of-rising-stars/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

@mortgagecrm #mortgagemarketing @HousingWire #HWInsiders

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced that Lead Project Manager Maggie Mae has been named a recipient of HousingWire's 2020 Rising Stars award. Now in its seventh year, the HW Rising Stars award program honors the housing industry's most influential professionals aged 40 and under.

Related link: https://www.topofmind.com/

MQMR’s Marie O’Brien Named 2019 HousingWire Rising Star

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that its Director of Compliance Marie O'Brien has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its sixth annual HW Rising Star Awards(TM) program. O'Brien also serves as a Senior Associate in the Compliance Department of Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP and as MQMR's Associate General Counsel.

O'Brien was recognized as a Rising Star for helping MQMR build out its mortgage compliance platform and offering, which includes AML audits, monthly compliance services on demand, comprehensive compliance audits, development of mortgage compliance policies and procedures and advertising and marketing compliance reviews.

"Mortgage compliance is one of MQMR's primary areas of focus, and thanks to Marie O'Brien's considerable expertise, MQMR's reputation as the industry partner of choice for compliance advice and guidance is second to none," said MQMR President Michael Steer. "We're extremely lucky to have Marie as part of our best-in-class compliance team, and on behalf of the entire company, I would like to congratulate her for receiving this well-deserved honor."

As the magazine noted in its profile on O'Brien:

In her roles at MQMR and AGMB, O'Brien provides mission-critical compliance advice and guidance to mortgage lenders and brokers of all sizes on a variety of federal and state compliance, transactional and litigation matters including RESPA, Regulation Z, Regulation X, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Lending Act, Dodd Frank, loan officer compensation, predatory lending, disclosures, high-cost limitations and licensing.

The HW Rising Star awards recognize the innovative talent in individuals under the age of 40 that is propelling our industry forward. The 50 winners represent a variety of occupations within the housing industry, but all of them demonstrate leadership and innovation that inspire not only those within their own organizations, but also in their communities and in the industry at large. The 2019 Rising Stars were chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on tangible accomplishments in the last 12 months.

"I am grateful for the recognition and for the opportunity to be a part of the MQMR team, which is made up of so many bright and dedicated individuals," said O'Brien. "MQMR cultivates an environment that breeds success both professionally and personally. It's exciting to see our work make a difference in this industry."

"This year's group of Rising Stars represents a rising generation of strong, innovative and motivated leaders taking the mortgage industry by storm. Each of these individuals has accomplished a great deal, but we believe they are still at the early stages of their ultimate impact on the housing economy," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire.

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49144-housingwires-class-of-2019-rising-stars.

About HW Media
HW Media is the leading digital community for real estate, financial services and fintech professionals to engage, connect and gain knowledge. Founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire, HW Media is based in Dallas, TX with team members across the country. HW Media is owned by Riomar Capital.

About HousingWire
HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC
MQMR helps its clients climb higher by bridging the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. MQMR provides mortgage compliance consulting throughout the origination process, conducting internal audit risk assessments and ongoing internal audit support, servicing QC and subservicing oversight to master servicers, and filling the void of meeting vendor management oversight requirements. With 2,000+ operational reviews of mortgage companies, subservicers, document custodians, and vendors annually, MQMR prides itself on being the mortgage industry partner of choice for audit, risk and compliance. To learn more, visit https://www.mqmresearch.com, https://www.subsequentqc.com, and https://hqvendormanagement.com.

Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that its Director of Compliance Marie O'Brien has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its sixth annual HW Rising Star Awards program. O'Brien also serves as a Senior Associate in the Compliance Department of Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP and as MQMR's Associate General Counsel.

Related link: https://www.mqmresearch.com/

HousingWire Honors SimpleNexus COO Ben Miller for Driving SimpleNexus’ Quadruple-Digit Growth

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that company President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Miller has been named one of HousingWire's 2019 HW Rising Stars(TM). Now in its sixth year, the HW Rising Stars awards program recognizes the housing industry's most influential professionals aged 40 and under.

Miller was recognized for his instrumental role in driving SimpleNexus' meteoric growth and helping the company evolve from one of the industry's best-loved mobile tools to an all-around digital mortgage platform that leads its product category. Under Miller's guidance, company revenue grew by quadruple digits in three years, a feat that earned SimpleNexus a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.

"Ben's steady leadership has helped SimpleNexus set the bar for what a digital mortgage platform can be. We're thriving by doing what we love best: helping mortgage loan officers generate more revenue, happier customers and more loyal referral partners," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "HousingWire couldn't have chosen a more deserving recipient of this honor. The entire SimpleNexus team extends our congratulations to Ben and his fellow honorees."

"This year's group of Rising Stars represents a rising generation of strong, innovative and motivated leaders taking the mortgage industry by storm," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "Each of these individuals has accomplished a great deal, but we believe they are still at the early stages of their ultimate impact on the housing economy."

Today, SimpleNexus empowers more than 18,000 loan officers to "do more" while serving more than 220 mortgage companies, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States. For more information, visit https://simplenexus.com/domore.

Profiles of all the sixth annual HW Rising Stars honorees can be viewed in the June edition of HousingWire or at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49144-housingwires-class-of-2019-rising-stars.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing and send pre-approvals - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.

Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @HousingWire #HWRisingStars #digitalmortgage

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that company President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Miller has been named one of HousingWire's 2019 HW Rising Stars.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Matic CEO Aaron Schiff Named 2018 HousingWire Rising Star

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and CEO Aaron Schiff has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star.

Now in its fifth year, the HousingWire Rising Stars program honors mortgage industry leaders and innovators under the age of 40. Schiff was profiled in the June 2018 issue of HousingWire magazine alongside other young mortgage and housing luminaries recognized by the publication.

"This year's Rising Stars list represents the only independent award for young professionals in the mortgage space," said Jacob Gaffney, editor-in-chief of HousingWire. "It's a comprehensive snapshot of who's who in our business and the most impressive list to date."

Schiff was recognized for his role in launching Matic and for steering the young company to become the leader in mortgage and servicer distribution of homeowner's insurance. By pulling borrower and property data directly from lender and servicer systems, Matic automatically runs the purchaser's coverage needs against available policies, delivering homeowners a competitive quote within minutes.

"The Matic vision is to make purchasing homeowner's insurance easy, which in turn helps lenders close loans faster and reduce origination costs," said Schiff. "I'm grateful to work with a talented team that shares my commitment to revolutionizing this important component of the digital mortgage process."

For a full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/43468-housingwires-class-of-2018-rising-stars.

About Matic:

Matic is a technology-driven insurance agency focused on helping lenders and loan officers better integrate homeowner's insurance into the lending process. By using loan application information and first-of-its-kind technology, Matic provides homebuyers multiple policy options within seconds, helping loan officers close their loans faster. Matic delivers the most trusted, affordable insurance policies available thanks to its partnerships with a diverse network of insurance carriers. Today's borrowers expect a digital home-buying experience, and Matic gives them the digital insurance experience to match.

For more information, visit http://matic.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

Matic, a digital insurance agency whose technology enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the mortgage transaction, announced today that company co-founder and CEO Aaron Schiff has been recognized as a HousingWire Rising Star.

Related link: https://maticinsurance.com/

Vince Wilson of IDS Named to List of HousingWire Magazine’s 2018 Rising Stars

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that In-House Counsel and Compliance Coordinator Vince Wilson has been recognized by HousingWire Magazine in their list of 2018 HW Rising Stars. According to his profile in the June issue, Wilson was recognized for his contributions to IDS's reputation as one of the industry's vendors most responsive to regulatory changes.

"This year's Rising Stars list represents the only independent award for young professionals in the mortgage space," said Jacob Gaffney, editor-in-chief of HousingWire. "It's a comprehensive snapshot of who's who in our business and the most impressive list to date."

A legal expert in compliance, risk, and mortgage-related legislation, Wilson advises IDS and its clients on regulatory changes and their impact on product development. His expertise is essential to keeping the 2,929 compliance audits contained within idsDoc current and IDS's ability to be responsive to regulatory changes like UCD, HMDA, TRID 2.0 and others.

"Vince's attentiveness to regulations and his high initiative keep IDS clients ahead of rapid-fire regulatory changes," said Mark Mackey, vice president and general manager of IDS. "We commend him for his exemplary work and his recognition as a Rising Star."

When HousingWire asked Wilson about the best advice he has been given, he replied, "...when I was a teenager working construction with my father, he told me that your priorities in life will determine where you spend your time and, consequently, how you live your life. If you are able to understand what is important to you and act accordingly, you will be both successful and happy no matter what happens in life. I'm always working on getting better at this, but I find myself the happiest and most fulfilled when I am properly focused on my priorities."

The HW Rising Stars award program recognizes young leaders in the housing sector that are innovating and driving the future of the industry. Only 46 honorees were chosen for the award by HousingWire editors this year.

"This year's class of Rising Stars represents the best in young leadership within the mortgage finance arena," said Caroline Basile, HousingWire's Online Editor and member of the selection committee. "I'm impressed by the achievements of this year's winners and look forward to seeing what each of them accomplishes in the mortgage and housing finance economy in the future."

To view the full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/43468-housingwires-class-of-2018-rising-stars.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals.

Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

About IDS, Inc.:

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include electronic signatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regards to major industry compliance changes. Information: http://info.idsdoc.com/.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that In-House Counsel and Compliance Coordinator Vince Wilson has been recognized by HousingWire Magazine in their list of 2018 HW Rising Stars. According to his profile in the June issue, Wilson was recognized for his contributions to IDS's reputation as one of the industry's vendors most responsive to regulatory changes.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

ReverseVision Product Manager Jason Price Named a 2018 HousingWire Rising Star

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that Product Manager Jason Price has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2018 Rising Star. Price received the award in recognition of his extensive contributions to ReverseVision and for his role in developing innovative, technology-based solutions that have benefitted the HECM industry at large.

Now in its fifth year, HousingWire's Rising Stars(TM) award program recognizes housing economy professionals under 40 who have proven themselves as leaders and innovators. Honorees come from every space in the mortgage sector and are chosen by HousingWire editors for demonstrated excellence and for driving markets forward in their respective fields.

"Jason's unique perspective enables him to diagnose industry challenges and develop innovative solutions that impact the way the industry thinks about HECM lending," said John Button, president and CEO of ReverseVision. "He has demonstrated tremendous leadership in charting the course of ReverseVision's product development. His recognition as a HousingWire Rising Star is well deserved."

The list of Price's technological contributions to ReverseVision and HECM technology is long. Most notably, Price innovated a calculator tool for RV Sales Accelerator (RVSA) that allows lenders to visually model the financial impact of HECMs on the retirement portfolios of well-funded borrowers. The 'show, don't tell' approach embodied by the calculator tool has been a major turning point in the industry-wide effort to shift perceptions of the HECM loan from a needs-based product to a wealth management solution.

"This year's class of Rising Stars represents the best in young leadership within the mortgage finance arena," said Caroline Basile, HousingWire's online editor and member of the selection committee. "I'm impressed by the achievements of this year's winners and look forward to seeing what each of them accomplishes in the mortgage and housing finance economy in the future."

Price is profiled in the June issue of HousingWire magazine. To view the full list of 2018 HW Rising Stars(TM) honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/43468-housingwires-class-of-2018-rising-stars/.

About ReverseVision:

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading provider of technology and training for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) origination. With nearly 10,000 active users, ReverseVision technology is used by 10 of the top-ten reverse mortgage lenders and supports more HECM transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite also includes HECM sales and education tools and a dedicated professional services team. ReverseVision partners with some of the finest and fastest-growing banks, credit unions and lending organizations in the United States to provide its HECM technology to brokers, correspondents, lenders and investors.

A three-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision has also been recognized in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500(TM) listing. ReverseVision's annual user conference, the only event of its kind in the industry, brings together more than 200 lenders, vendors and educators each year to advance HECM lending. The company continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements aimed at boosting users' HECM volume, workflow efficiency and data analysis capabilities.

For more information, visit https://www.reversevision.com.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the nation's most influential source of news and information for U.S. mortgage markets, boasting a readership that spans lending, servicing, investments and real estate market participants as well as financial market professionals. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B-to-B Banking/Business/Finance, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International.

Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, today announced that Product Manager Jason Price has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2018 Rising Star. Price received the award in recognition of his extensive contributions to ReverseVision and for his role in developing innovative, technology-based solutions that have benefitted the HECM industry at large.

Related link: https://www.reversevision.com/