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Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard

Chrane earns his second HousingWire Vanguard honor, recognizing his ongoing leadership in expanding homeownership opportunities

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate.

Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane
Image caption: Down Payment Resource CEO Rob Chrane.

Chrane founded Down Payment Resource in 2008 to address the most significant barrier to homeownership: saving for the down payment. Under his leadership, DPR built and maintains the nation’s only comprehensive database of more than 2,550 homebuyer assistance programs. DPR’s technology is now used by seven of the top 25 mortgage lenders, the two largest real estate listing websites and more than 600,000 real estate agents to connect homebuyers with the resources they need to achieve homeownership.

“A select group of leaders is emerging in the housing economy. These leaders haven’t been sitting idly. They haven’t been waiting. And they aren’t fearful or undercapitalized,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire. “These individuals have faced the dual challenges of high interest rates and low sales volumes, yet they have turned these obstacles into opportunities.”

Over the past year, Chrane has overseen key integrations and partnerships that have expanded DPR’s reach and impact. These include the integration of DPR’s tools with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass® LOS platform, earning DPR the 2025 ICE Innovation Technology Partner of the Year award, and expanded collaborations with MBA’s Convergence programs to provide free access to DPR’s eligibility tools for underserved buyers in Columbus, Philadelphia and Memphis.

“I’m honored to be recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard,” said Chrane. “This award reflects the incredible work of our team and partners, all committed to creating more pathways to homeownership for families across the country.”

For a full list of 2025 Vanguard recipients, visit the HousingWire website.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions. With a database that tracks more than 2,500 programs and toolsets for mortgage lenders, multiple listing services (MLSs) and API users, DPR helps housing professionals connect homebuyers with the assistance they need. DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by seven of the top 25 mortgage lenders, the three largest real estate listing websites and 600,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Twitter: @DwnPmtResource #downpaymentassistance #downpayment @HousingWire

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DocMagic CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora honored with 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora has been named a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award. This recognition honors C-level professionals and business leaders who are making a significant impact on the housing economy through bold vision, enduring leadership and forward-thinking innovation.

DocMagic CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora
Image caption: DocMagic CEO and Co-Founder Pat Theodora.

Theodora has played a pivotal role in shaping DocMagic’s evolution from its inception in 1987 to its current standing as an industry leader in digital mortgage transformation. Over the past year, he has been a driving force behind breakthrough innovations such as DocMagic’s new all-in-one AI-powered platform and spearheading the mortgage industry’s first-ever electronic home equity line of credit (eHELOC) registration with the MERS® eRegistry.

“Pat’s influence on DocMagic and the broader mortgage ecosystem is undeniable,” said Lori Johnson, COO of DocMagic. “He leads with integrity, experience and vision, consistently challenging us to deliver better outcomes for our clients and the industry at large.”

Theodora’s leadership is informed by more than four decades of experience in the mortgage space. He began his career as a loan officer in 1980 and went on to successfully run multiple mortgage companies before co-founding DocMagic. His firsthand understanding of lender pain points has been instrumental in designing technologies that streamline processes, ensure compliance and create more seamless borrower experiences.

Under his direction, DocMagic has continued to expand its lender base, introduced enhanced AI-powered solutions and launched new capabilities to support digital asset management at scale. By Q1 2026, enterprise adoption of DocMagic’s technology will support 90% of loan volume for a top-tier national lender, representing billions in annual originations.

Theodora is also an active presence in industry circles and his local community. He frequently attends industry conferences nationwide and supports various philanthropic causes, including board service with Torrance Memorial Medical Center and ongoing volunteer work with the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America.

“This recognition is a reflection of our team’s commitment to driving the industry forward,” said Theodora. “I’m proud of what we’ve all accomplished together and even more excited about the innovations we’re building to support lenders, borrowers and partners in the years ahead.”

The HousingWire Vanguard Awards recognize executives whose leadership is moving markets forward. Honorees span diverse sectors of the housing economy—lending, servicing, investments, and real estate—and are selected for their measurable contributions to business growth, innovation, and industry advancement.

“The 2025 HousingWire Vanguards exemplify what it means to lead with vision and resilience,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire. “These leaders aren’t just driving growth within their organizations, they’re shaping the future of housing itself. Their achievements reflect the innovation, adaptability, and commitment required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.”

The full list of 2025 HousingWire Vanguard Award honorees is available now at www.housingwire.com/vanguard.

About DocMagic:

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, California, DocMagic, Inc. is a leading provider of compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature, and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. The company’s solutions—including multiple patented innovations—facilitate precision-based digital lending transactions, connecting industry participants and ensuring data integrity. DocMagic’s compliance experts continuously monitor legal and regulatory changes at both federal and state levels. For more information, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

Tags: @DocMagicTech @HousingWire #HWVanguards

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Informative Research Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando Named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.

Informative Research Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando
Image caption: Informative Research Chief Experience Officer Matt Orlando.

As Chief Experience Officer, Orlando has redefined how technology and client strategy intersect to support lenders. By championing borrower-centric innovation and architecting scalable platforms, he has advanced operational efficiency and transformed both lender workflows and borrower experiences. His leadership has positioned Informative Research at the forefront of mortgage technology modernization.

Over the past year, Orlando has spearheaded initiatives that strengthened IR’s strategic role in the mortgage ecosystem. His efforts to expand and evolve the company’s Verification Platform, while fostering greater adoption of consumer-permissioned data tools, have helped lenders streamline processes, maintain compliance, and enhance borrower empowerment. Beyond product innovation, Orlando continues to champion a client-first culture that emphasizes collaboration, agility and responsiveness to industry needs.

“Matt’s leadership reflects the very essence of what it means to be a HousingWire Vanguard,” said Beth Fowler, President and EVP of Stewart Lender Services. “He combines strategic vision with an unwavering commitment to clients and the industry, ensuring that innovation is always practical, ethical and impactful.”

Orlando is also an active participant in the Housing Policy Council, where he contributes to shaping industry-wide discourse on responsible data use, verification technology and borrower empowerment. His forward-looking approach reflects not only operational expertise but also a deep commitment to advancing the mortgage ecosystem as a whole.

“The 2025 HousingWire Vanguards exemplify what it means to lead with vision and resilience,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire. “These leaders aren’t just driving growth within their organizations, they’re shaping the future of housing itself. Their achievements reflect the innovation, adaptability, and commitment required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.”

To view the full list of HW Vanguards, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/vanguard/.

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.

Explore more at www.housingwire.com.

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. 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/.

NEWS SOURCE: Informative Research


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LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien honored as 2025 HousingWire Vanguard

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 2, 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 its founder and CEO Patrick O’Brien has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award honors C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments, and real estate. O’Brien is honored for ensuring that innovation translates into measurable impact across lender operations.

HousingWire Vanguard Patrick O'Brien
Image caption: LenderLogix CEO Patrick O’Brien.

Under O’Brien’s leadership, LenderLogix has equipped hundreds of lenders with intuitive, modern tools that optimize borrower experience, accelerate processes, and reduce compliance risks without the cost or complexity of legacy solutions. Used in conjunction the LenderLogix suite of solutions, including QuickQual, LiteSpeed and Fee Chaser, save lenders hours per loan.

LiteSpeed, LenderLogix’s intuitive point-of-sale (POS) platform drove a 35% increase in borrower-permissioned VOE/VOA adoption. Lenders using QuickQual, which automates pre-approval letter generation, experienced a 30% increase in conversion from pre-qualification to application and reduced loan officer time spent updating pre-approvals from 10 minutes to just 30 seconds. Fee Chaser, the company’s secure, automated upfront fee collection tool, has enabled lenders to collect 60% of fees within 5 minutes, and 93% within 24 hours, eliminating a time-consuming, high-risk manual task.

“From the very beginning, our mission at LenderLogix has been to create technology that makes a tangible difference for lenders and their borrowers,” said O’Brien. “Tools like LiteSpeed, QuickQual, and Fee Chaser don’t just make processes faster; they empower lenders to operate more efficiently, reduce risk, and focus more on relationships. This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team and the trust our clients place in us to help move the industry forward.”

“The 2025 HousingWire Vanguards exemplify what it means to lead with vision and resilience,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire. “These leaders aren’t just driving growth within their organizations, they’re shaping the future of housing itself. Their achievements reflect the innovation, adaptability, and commitment required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.”

To view the full list of HW Insiders honorees, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/vanguard/.

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today’s mortgage lenders. The company’s suite of products addresses the speed at which today’s real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.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.

NEWS SOURCE: LenderLogix


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Click n’ Close Chief Operating Officer Kara Lamphere named 2025 HousingWire Vanguard

ADDISON, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Kara Lamphere, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.

Click n’ Close COO Kara Lamphere
Image caption: Click n’ Close COO Kara Lamphere.

With more than 20 years of experience in mortgage operations, compliance, sales, and audit, Lamphere has redefined operational excellence at Click n’ Close. Over the past year, she has spearheaded initiatives that scaled eNote adoption to 97%, cut Fannie Mae MORA audit findings to near zero, and driven a 92% year-over-year increase in One-Time Close construction loan volume. She also expanded the company’s SmartBuy™ Down Payment Assistance offerings, launched a borrower-focused rent-vs-own calculator, and established an Operations Support department to improve quality and efficiency.

Lamphere’s leadership has propelled organizational growth and reinforced Click n’ Close’s culture of collaboration and innovation. Her efforts contributed to the company being named a Top USDA Wholesale Mortgage Lender by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the second consecutive year, serving more than 7,000 borrowers with $1.1 billion in USDA loans originated.

“Kara exemplifies the spirit of innovation and integrity that defines true leadership,” said Jeff Bode, founder and CEO of Click n’ Close. “Her transformative approach to operations and her unwavering commitment to borrower access and employee success have positioned Click n’ Close as a market leader. We are proud to see her honored among the industry’s top executives.”

Lamphere is active in the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and the Community Mortgage Lenders of America, and previously served seven years on the Board of Trustees at Fort Worth Academy. She is widely recognized for her empathetic, employee-first leadership style and dedication to advancing industry standards.

“The 2025 HousingWire Vanguards exemplify what it means to lead with vision and resilience,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief of HousingWire. “These leaders aren’t just driving growth within their organizations, they’re shaping the future of housing itself. Their achievements reflect the innovation, adaptability, and commitment required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market.”

To view the full list of HW Vanguards, visit: https://www.housingwire.com/vanguard/.

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. It is also the nation’s leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n’ Close has remained at the forefront of mortgage innovation, pioneering the adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

The company’s entrepreneurial spirit and risk management mindset have driven the development of groundbreaking loan products, including its USDA One-Time Close construction program, proprietary DPA solutions and a dedicated reverse mortgage division. With direct access to capital markets via relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors, Click n’ Close ensures liquidity and reliability for its partners and borrowers. By servicing its loan programs in-house, the company offers wholesale and correspondent clients added confidence in loan salability and borrower satisfaction by servicing its loan programs in-house.

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

NEWS SOURCE: Click n' Close Inc.


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LenderLogix’s Patrick O’Brien Recognized as a 2024 HousingWire Vanguard Honoree

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been selected by HousingWire as a 2024 Vanguard Award winner.

Since the launch of LenderLogix in 2016, O'Brien has envisioned a meaningful and agile way for lenders to provide borrowers with the digital mortgage experience they desire. Today, that vision has culminated in the company's suite of solutions: LiteSpeed, QuickQual and Fee Chaser. These tools have enabled hundreds of lending organizations to quickly and easily enhance their borrower-facing digital presence without compromising profitability.

"While technology is essential in the mortgage industry, outdated systems often prevent lenders from achieving operational efficiency. That's why we developed simple, automated solutions to bring efficiency to both mortgage lenders and borrowers," said LenderLogix's Patrick O'Brien. "There's nothing more rewarding for our team than seeing lenders' reactions when they discover how these solutions can transform their businesses."

"The HousingWire Vanguards award recognizes the most outstanding executive leaders in mortgage and real estate - executives who make a real impact by driving innovation, setting strategic direction, and steering their organizations toward monumental achievements," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "These leaders play a crucial role in shaping the industry's future, with far-reaching impacts on market trends, operational efficiencies, and overall industry success. By leading with vision and decisiveness, HousingWire Vanguards propel their companies toward success and significantly influence the broader landscape of the housing economy."

HousingWire's 2024 Vanguards have led their respective organizations to greatness while overcoming the challenges the housing economy has faced over recent years. These 100 honorees were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee for their vital contributions to their companies and their dynamic influence in transforming mortgage and real estate. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders Award winners can be found at www.housingwire.com

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.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. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

News from LenderLogix

LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been selected by HousingWire as a 2024 Vanguard Award winner.

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

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Dovenmuehle’s Ron Malik Named a 2024 Vanguard by HousingWire Magazine

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that HousingWire has selected Ron Malik, Senior Vice President of Default Servicing as a 2024 Vanguard winner. This prestigious award recognizes executives in the housing economy for their outstanding leadership.

Ron Malik played a pivotal role in Dovenmuehle's success, particularly over the past year, where his strategic vision and leadership have driven significant advancements in the company's servicing operations. Under Malik's direction, Dovenmuehle has implemented cutting-edge technology systems and optimized loss mitigation processes, resulting in an 85% reduction in operational costs and a 70% improvement in case review timeframes. His efforts have ensured that Dovenmuehle maintains high compliance standards while enhancing borrower outreach and service satisfaction.

"Ron's dedication to excellence and his ability to navigate the complexities of the housing economy make him a true asset to our organization," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Glen Braun. "His innovative approach and commitment to improving our servicing processes have profoundly impacted our clients and their borrowers."

Malik's contributions extend beyond Dovenmuehle. He actively participates in industry committees, including the MBA Loss Mitigation Task Force and the Loan Administration Committees, shaping best practices and policies within the housing industry. His dedication to professional excellence and community service is further demonstrated through his involvement with Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and HOPE NOW.

HousingWire's selection committee carefully selected the 2024 Vanguards based on their vital contributions to their companies and the housing industry.

"The 2024 HousingWire Vanguards represent the pinnacle of leadership in our industry, driving transformative growth within their organizations and setting new standards for excellence," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "These extraordinary leaders embody the innovative spirit and resilience crucial for navigating today's dynamic housing landscape."

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors, and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

News from Dovenmuehle

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that HousingWire has selected Ron Malik, Senior Vice President of Default Servicing as a 2024 Vanguard winner. This prestigious award recognizes executives in the housing economy for their outstanding leadership.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

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Dark Matter Technologies’ Chief Risk and Information Security Officer Michael Housch Honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguards Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Michael Housch, its chief risk and information security officer (CISO), has been named a 2024 HW Vanguard. The awards program recognizes C-level industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields in the housing and mortgage industries.

As CISO at Dark Matter Technology, Michael Housch is Dark Matter's frontline shield for safeguarding its information assets and technology from ever-changing cyber threats and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Housch brings 25 years' experience to his role in guiding Dark Matter's information security vision and risk-mitigation strategy at the enterprise level and overseeing a comprehensive DevSecOps program spanning vulnerability management, identity access, cloud architecture, incident response, governance and regulatory audit oversight.

Previously, as CISO at Black Knight, Housch led a team of nearly 100 risk and security professionals in building a robust, world-class security program recognized as the "gold standard" by regulators, servicers and lenders. At Dark Matter, his team has improved upon that success to offer the bank grade security that its customers expect.

Housch draws from his military, educational and corporate experience to mentor young risk and security professionals and empower them to be vocal and active contributors to the company's corporate risk and security programs. He is also a trusted advisor for other Dark Matter teams such as AI, compliance, and legal, allowing him to lend his expertise in heading off security concerns.

"We consider Mike mission-critical to our organization. He is our vanguard, ensuring our sensitive data stays buttoned up tight in a world where security is of critical importance," said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. "His authentic leadership fosters trust at all levels and creates an example for others to follow. We are fortunate and grateful to have him on the team."

A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Housch was recently named to CISOs Connect's 2024 list of the top 100 CISOs in North America for his role at Dark Matter and contributions to the cybersecurity community at large.

The complete list of HW Vanguard winners can be viewed on the HousingWire website.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

Tags: #fintech #mortgage @HousingWire @dmattertech #2024HWVanguards

News from Dark Matter Technologies

Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Michael Housch, its chief risk and information security officer (CISO), has been named a 2024 HW Vanguard. The awards program recognizes C-level industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields in the housing and mortgage industries.

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

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Argyle’s Brian Geary honored with HousingWire’s 2024 Vanguard Award

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 Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguard Award. The award recognizes executives and business leaders in housing and mortgage finance whose leadership drives the market forward.

Argyle's strategic partnerships have been a focus for Geary since he joined Argyle in 2022. In the last year alone, Geary has overseen the completion or expansion of Argyle's integrations with Encompass(r) by ICE Mortgage Technology and the Empower LOS(r) from Dark Matter Technologies; Mastercard's Open Banking platform; and the nCino Mortgage point-of-sale platform. His efforts helped Argyle become the first consumer-permissioned verifications platform named an authorized supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) validation service and gain status as an approved third-party service provider supporting Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor(r) asset and income modeler.

Geary has also prioritized helping lenders maximize the value they derive from Argyle. Over the last 12 months, Argyle has completed over 3.1 million verifications while delivering documented results that include 60-80% cost savings, 55% conversion rates and shaving up to 5-7 days off processing times. During that same timeframe, more than 75 new mortgage customers have selected Argyle as their verification of income and employment (VOIE) provider, including 15 of the nation's top 100 lenders by volume.

"Being at the vanguard of innovation means more than just developing new technology; it's about ensuring your solutions resonate with the people who use them," Geary said. "This recognition validates Argyle's focus on the human side of digital transformation, and we will continue to put the needs of people - our customers, our partners and our team members - at the center of everything we do."

"The HousingWire Vanguards award recognizes the most outstanding executive leaders in mortgage and real estate-executives who make a real impact by driving innovation, setting strategic direction, and steering their organizations toward monumental achievements," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "HousingWire Vanguards propel their companies toward success and significantly influence the broader landscape of the housing economy."

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is the leading provider of real-time income and employment verifications. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor(r) 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 60-80% less cost. Argyle's commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.

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

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News from Argyle

Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary has been honored with the 2024 HousingWire Vanguard Award. The award recognizes executives and business leaders in housing and mortgage finance whose leadership drives the market forward.

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NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2023 Vanguard by HousingWire’s Magazine

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, today announced Brian Webster has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Vanguard awards program. Webster was selected for his leadership and the company's strategic growth. He's placed an emphasis on expanding the company's RON products and services, resulting in a 36% year-over-year growth in real estate transactions and 121% in its insurance transactions.

"The Vanguards award spotlights exceptional c-suite leaders in the housing sector - individuals who continually drive innovation and adapt resiliently in the face of economic challenges," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This year's honorees have demonstrated a razor-sharp commitment to their organization's objectives, astutely identifying and capitalizing on opportunities as they arise, steadfastly refusing to accept the ordinary."

"The benefits of RON are only growing, and I'm proud to help businesses harness its power," said NotaryCam president Brian Webster. "NotaryCam is always improving, and RON is a necessary piece of the puzzle as the world continues to embrace digitalization."

"The 2023 Vanguards are made up of the industry's most impressive and powerful leaders who are fueling the growth of their organizations and leaving an indelible mark on the industry," said HW Media Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "These remarkable individuals underscore the pivotal role that visionary leadership plays in our ever-evolving housing ecosystem. These winners' achievements stand as a testament to the enduring significance of the Vanguards award, which has become a career-changing accolade reserved only for the industry's top leaders."

To view the full list of HW Vanguard winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes the execution of employment-related documents, legal docs (e.g. power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

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.

News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, today announced Brian Webster has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Vanguard awards program. Webster was selected for his leadership and the company's strategic growth. He's placed an emphasis on expanding the company's RON products and services, resulting in a 36% year-over-year growth in real estate transactions and 121% in its insurance transactions.

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LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O’Brien named a 2023 HousingWire Vanguard honoree

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been selected by HousingWire as a 2023 Vanguard Award winner.

O'Brien co-founded LenderLogix to provide loan officers and lenders the tools they need to deliver a digital-first borrower experience without hefty implementation times, investment or upkeep. This vision has resulted in a suite of products designed to save lenders time and money while delivering exceptional, digitally-driven borrower experiences from the initial point of contact - all of which play a crucial role in lenders' ability to differentiate themselves in today's highly competitive market.

"Technology is a vital part of the mortgage business, but legacy tech is often hindering lenders' automation and falling short in terms of efficiencies and cost-effectiveness. These pain points led to our three core products - LiteSpeed, Fee Chaser and QuickQual," said LenderLogix O'Brien. "The LenderLogix team and I love watching lenders' faces light up when they realize the power and ease of use these three products bring to individual businesses."

"The Vanguards award spotlights exceptional c-suite leaders in the housing sector - individuals who continually drive innovation and adapt resiliently in the face of economic challenges," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This year's honorees have demonstrated a razor-sharp commitment to their organization's objectives, astutely identifying and capitalizing on opportunities as they arise, steadfastly refusing to accept the ordinary."

The HW Vanguard Awards program recognizes C-level industry professionals and business leaders who have become experts in their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance - those whose leadership is moving markets forward every day. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders Award winners can be found at www.housingwire.com

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.com/.

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 more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

News from LenderLogix

LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien has been selected by HousingWire as a 2023 Vanguard Award winner.

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ACES Quality Management President Phillip McCall named a HW Vanguard

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that HousingWire magazine has selected Phillip McCall in its annual Vanguard award program.

HousingWire's Vanguard award program recognizes leaders of businesses contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including lending, servicing, investments, and real estate. HousingWire selects 100 leaders from diverse backgrounds who may run established companies or start-ups but share one common trait: an unmistakable impact on the industry at large.

"Behind every great company lies a visionary leader, and ours is no exception. Phil embodies the essence of excellence in every aspect of his leadership. From spearheading operations and product management to driving cutting-edge technology and client-facing initiatives, he has redefined what it means to be a true Vanguard in the industry," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "His unwavering commitment to fostering a dynamic internal culture has transformed our organization into a tight-knit community of passionate individuals working collaboratively towards a common goal."

McCall's most recent achievement is ACES PROTECT, a suite of automated regulatory compliance tests added to its flagship ACES Quality Management & Control ® quality control (QC) auditing platform. Through ACES PROTECT, users can easily access a suite of compliance checks within the ACES platform, including certification of loan estimate/closing disclosure calculations, high-cost mortgage and high-price mortgage loan testing, Qualified Mortgage (QM) tests and other critical compliance tests.

"The 2023 Vanguards are made up of the industry's most impressive and powerful leaders who are fueling the growth of their organizations and leaving an indelible mark on the industry," said HW Media Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "These remarkable individuals underscore the pivotal role that visionary leadership plays in our ever-evolving housing ecosystem. These winners' achievements stand as a testament to the enduring significance of the Vanguards award, which has become a career-changing accolade reserved only for the industry's top leaders."

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:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which 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.

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.

News from ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that HousingWire magazine has selected Phillip McCall in its annual Vanguard award program.

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NotaryCam’s Rick Triola earns third HousingWire Vanguard Award

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today that its founder and outgoing Division President Rick Triola has been named a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard.

This is the eighth year HousingWire has recognized housing industry executives for their outstanding leadership and the third time Triola has received this award, having done so in 2018 and 2020. According to HousingWire, Triola was recognized this year for his efforts in expanding how the mortgage industry can use remote online notarization (RON), advancing RON technology and creating a better experience for both document signers and notaries.

"Over the years, NotaryCam has strived to put the customer first and provide the best possible experience for all parties participating in a RON transaction. Through this mindset, our team has not only succeeded in providing industry-leading customer service but also continuing to advance RON technology and capabilities," said Triola. "It's always an honor to be recognized for NotaryCam's successes, but I cannot let the moment pass without also recognizing the team that has helped to make all this possible."

As the founder and division president, Triola has been the driving force behind NotaryCam and its stellar reputation. Those efforts are evident in every successful transaction, product update and the company's industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net promotor score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands. NotaryCam surpassed a major milestone this year, performing the one millionth RON transaction in company history. The company also recently announced an update to its eClose360® platform, expanding its capabilities and delivering a better user experience for all parties.

HousingWire's 2022 Vanguards have led their respective organizations towards greatness while tackling challenges the housing economy has faced over the past 12 months. These 100 honorees were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry.

"The 2022 Vanguards honorees represent the housing economy's elite leaders who have made an unmistakable impact on the industry at-large and continue to drive growth and inspire their organizations," said HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "With these leaders at the helm, companies will be able to weather the current market to fight another day."

For the full list of 2022 HousingWire Vanguards, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

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 more than 70,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes the execution of employment-related documents, legal docs (e.g., power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com/ for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today that its founder and outgoing Division President Rick Triola has been named a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard.

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Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach’s Dave Savage named 2022 HW Vanguard honoree

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that Chief Innovation Officer Dave Savage has been recognized as a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard award winner. The HW Vanguard awards program recognizes housing and mortgage finance professionals whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day.

Savage is a household name in the mortgage industry who has developed a reputation as a passionate advocate for connecting borrowers with mortgage strategies that help them achieve their financial and homeownership dreams. As the founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach, Savage launched a first-of-its-kind technology that empowers lenders to educate borrowers about their financing options with interactive presentations that compare loan performance over time. An inspiring speaker and prolific content creator, Savage has amassed a dedicated online following and influenced the business philosophies of tens of thousands of loan officers and mortgage executives.

In January 2022, Savage secured an investment from LLR Partners, and in June 2022, he helped lead the merger of Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach.

"Dave has had an indelible impact on the borrowers he's worked with personally, the ones he's reached through his technology and mentorship, and on the mortgage industry as a whole. His goal of transforming how lenders think of lending from a transaction to an advice-based process has provided innumerable consumers with a new mindset and tools for managing debt and equity," said Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach CEO Richard Harris. "Dave will continue to innovate and influence Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach and the mortgage industry as a whole in ways currently unimaginable."

"The Vanguard award showcases the exemplary leaders in housing who are constantly innovating and evolving despite inevitable economic headwinds," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This year's honorees have proven to be laser-focused on the goals of their organizations, recognizing and seizing opportunities when they present themselves and refusing to settle for the status quo."

To see the complete list of HW Vanguard award honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/.

About Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach:

Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach are trusted by more than 300 lenders, including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks to connect borrowers with the right loan at the right time.

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 helps lenders build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To learn more, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning platform that empowers mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower pull-through, repeat business and referrals. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com.

News from Sales Boomerang

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, and Mortgage Coach, a platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive home loan presentations, today announced that Chief Innovation Officer Dave Savage has been recognized as a 2022 HousingWire Vanguard award winner.

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ACES Quality Management CEO Trevor Gauthier Chosen as 2021 Vanguard by HousingWire

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that its CEO Trever Gauthier has been honored by industry trade publication HousingWire in its annual Vanguard Awards program.

Gauthier was recognized for his efforts to exemplify ACES' company mission: Quality people behind quality products achieving quality results. Throughout the pandemic, he helped adjust the company's trajectory and operations to better suit the needs of both his staff and ACES users. This included implementing flexible schedules and unlimited paid time off to ensure staff could manage both the personal and professional challenges presented by the pandemic.

From a client perspective, Gauthier helped direct his team to create a new question set category within ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to house all COVID-related temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs and then publish those updates through the ACES Compliance NewsHub, a free daily update of the most recent compliance news. The net effect of these shifts under Gauthier's direction and leadership was a 50% increase in reach and 55% expanded revenue since 2019.

"My motto has always been, 'Surround yourself with amazing people. Respect and empower them, and greatness will follow'," Gauthier said. "No matter the circumstances or external factors at play, my No. 1 concern has always been the success of our employees and customers. Without them, I would not be in this position and, therefore, owe them my sincere gratitude and appreciation for making this possible."

Now in its seventh year, the HousingWire Vanguard Awards seek to recognize executives that exhibit outstanding leadership while contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including origination, real estate and fintech.

"The Vanguards have become one of the highest achievements in housing and this year's list of award recipients represent an elite group of executives who proved to be resilient and adaptable throughout the past 18 months of extraordinary circumstances in the industry," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The 2021 Vanguards have proven to be true leaders, driving their organizations towards greatness, tackling challenges head on and making major waves in the housing market."

Visit https://www.housingwire.com/winner-profile/2021-vanguard-trevor-gauthier/ to view Gauthier's complete Vanguard profile.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), 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:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which 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 https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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.

News from ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that its CEO Trever Gauthier has been honored by industry trade publication HousingWire in its annual Vanguard Awards program.

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HousingWire recognizes Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin’s influence on the mortgage industry with 2021 Vanguard award

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Co-founder and CEO Alex Kutsishin was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard awards. The annual awards program recognizes leaders in the mortgage and real estate industries who have made a tangible impact on the housing economy by generating cutting-edge initiatives, products and services.

Kutsishin co-founded Sales Boomerang less than five years ago with the goal of changing the way lenders think about customer retention by creating the nation's first automated borrower intelligence system. His innovative and entrepreneurial spirit has quickly brought the company to prominence in the lending industry, earning it two HousingWire Tech100 awards and building revenue growth of over 3,800% in just its first three years of operation. Sales Boomerang now works with over 150 independent mortgage banks, banks and credit unions for whom it delivered $468 billion in loan opportunities last year alone.

"It is a privilege to be recognized in the highly-competitive HousingWire Vanguard awards," said Kutsishin. "Sales Boomerang would not have its current success without the efforts of our entire team, who have worked tirelessly over the past five years to develop the company into the number one customer retention strategy that it is today."

The highly-competitive HousingWire Vanguard Award recognizes C-Level leaders that are committed to the growth of the housing economy and its numerous sectors, including lending, servicing, investments and real estate. Receiving hundreds of nominations each year, editors and reporters and HousingWire select award winners who have undeniably made an impact on the industry at-large.

"The Vanguards have become one of the highest achievements in housing, and this year's list of award recipients represent an elite group of executives who proved to be resilient and adaptable throughout this past 18 months of extraordinary circumstances in the industry," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The 2021 Vanguards have proven to be true leaders, driving their organizations towards greatness, tackling challenges head on and making major waves in the housing market."

In the past year, Kutsishin oversaw the launch of Prescriptive Scenarios, Sales Boomerang's product line of 'smart' loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower. By eliminating the loan discovery process, this new addition to the Sales Boomerang suite gives lenders real-time alerts to help them get a better picture of their client, anticipate their needs and build a stronger borrower-lender relationship. Advancements such as this one exemplify the reason why Kutchishin and Sales Boomerang are trusted by hundreds of the highest performing lenders of all types in the industry.

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 150 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.

News from Sales Boomerang

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Co-founder and CEO Alex Kutsishin was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard awards.

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SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates honored by HousingWire for outstanding leadership in mortgage technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that its CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard award. The HW Vanguard award recognizes the top 50 housing executives who have made an impact on the housing industry at large.

An industry veteran of more than 35 years, Schreiner Gates was named president of SimpleNexus in September 2020 and took her place as CEO in June of this year. Schreiner Gates was recognized by HousingWire for her strategic leadership of the industry-leading SimpleNexus homeownership platform, which empowers 300 mortgage lenders to "do more" by connecting its 40,000 active LO users with more than 4.5 million borrowers and 141,000 real estate partners. In January of this year Schreiner Gates saw the company through a $108 million Series B funding round led by global venture-capital and private-equity firm Insight Partners and TVC Capital.

"It is a great honor to have been selected as a HW Vanguard this year," said Schreiner Gates. "I must share the credit with my outstanding team. Without their hard work and expertise SimpleNexus could never achieve such outstanding growth and success."

Schreiner Gates was also recognized for her role in the rapid rollout of Nexus Closing™, a single-platform solution allowing lenders to deliver a memorably modern closing experience complete with integrated remote online notarization (RON) and eSigning.

"We are proud to recognize the 2021 Vanguard winners, who represent the industry's most impressive leaders. They are leading through an incredible time for those in the housing market - whether real estate, mortgage or fintech - and driving one of the largest sectors of our economy," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler.

The HW Vanguard awards are given to housing industry leaders who have led their companies to new heights by delivering innovative products, services and initiatives designed to improve the U.S. housing or real estate economies. Winners of the award have made a tangible impact by serving the industry and improving its standards. For a full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platform's native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

News from SimpleNexus

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that its CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard award. The HW Vanguard award recognizes the top 50 housing executives who have made an impact on the housing industry at large.

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Promontory MortgagePath’s Gene Ludwig Named 2020 HousingWire Vanguard

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- HousingWire, a national news source for the mortgage and housing industry, has named Promontory MortgagePath LLC founder and CEO Gene Ludwig as a recipient of the 2020 Vanguard Award based on his innovative service to the housing, mortgage, and finance industry.

"The achievements of this year's Vanguards are hard to overstate," said Sarah Wheeler, HousingWire editor in chief. "They are leading some of the most iconic and successful mortgage and real estate companies in the world, and adapting and innovating even in the midst of a global pandemic. The Vanguards represent the industry's best and brightest, and we are excited to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."

Promontory MortgagePath is a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage origination and tech-driven fulfillment solutions. The HW Vanguard Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes C-level industry professionals and business unit leaders for their leadership in and contributions to their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance.

Ludwig founded Promontory MortgagePath with a mission to enable community lenders to participate profitably in mortgage lending by providing them the technology and scalability required to compete. The most recent example is the launch of Transform, a new service delivery model bundling licensed loan coordinators, point-of-sale (POS) technology, and fulfillment services to offer a complete mortgage operations platform from application to close.

Ludwig's leadership and direction have also resulted in significant company growth and client success, which include:

* Earning key endorsements from the American Bankers Association and state banking associations in Georgia, Kentucky, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas

* Adding more than 30 employees across all departments since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic

* Establishing a second fulfillment center in Denver to support the company's growing client base

* Successfully onboarding new clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

* Scaling mortgage operations for existing clients to manage double-digit increases in volume during the current mortgage/refi boom

* Increasing Promontory MortgagePath client pull-through rate by 30%

* Reducing investor delivery cycle times for Promontory MortgagePath's clients by 60%

Ludwig's success at Promontory MortgagePath is the latest in a career-long effort of building and evolving products designed to help community banks be competitive and profitable. A former federal regulator and banker, he served as U.S. Comptroller of the Currency under President Bill Clinton before becoming vice chairman and senior control officer of Bankers Trust/Deutsche Bank.

Ludwig then channeled his banking regulation, risk management, and fiscal policy expertise into establishing two of the nation's most well-respected financial services firms - risk and compliance consultancy Promontory Financial Group (PFG) and fintech provider Promontory Interfinancial Network (PIN). In addition to Promontory MortgagePath, Ludwig also founded Canapi Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early- to growth-stage fintech companies. Most recently, Ludwig published a book, "The Vanishing American Dream," which examines the plight of lower- and middle-income Americans.

"Mortgage lending and community banking both play a critical role in the U.S. financial system and in lives of everyday Americans. We support community banks' mortgage lending efforts by supplying the technology and services needed to profitably scale operations and compete in today's market," Ludwig said. "Promontory MortgagePath levels the playing field for community financial institutions across the nation. I am grateful to the staff at HousingWire for recognizing those efforts with this year's HW Vanguard Award. I share this honor with the entire Promontory MortgagePath staff who have worked so hard to get us here."

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly-changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

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HousingWire, a national news source for the mortgage and housing industry, has named Promontory MortgagePath LLC founder and CEO Gene Ludwig as a recipient of the 2020 Vanguard Award based on his innovative service to the housing, mortgage, and finance industry.

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MCT’s Leslie Winick wins HousingWire Vanguard Award 2020

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!(R), announced that its Chief Strategy Officer, Leslie Winick, has been designated to HousingWire's Vanguard Award list for 2020. Now in its sixth year, the program recognizes executives who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, made a positive impact at their companies as well as the entire mortgage industry.

Ms. Winick is a seasoned leader who has been instrumental in helping MCT hone an unmatched value proposition for lenders that combines innovative technology with superior client engagement and experience. She's also played a large role in ensuring all members of MCT's ecosystem are aligned around common strategies and tactics. Drawing on her rich background in management consulting and financial services, Ms. Winick has successfully applied her strategic planning, operational excellence, and change management skills internally and with MCT partners and clients.

Vanguard Award winners were chosen by the HousingWire editorial board based on tangible leadership within their companies and the industry at large. HousingWire provided details on this year's list, which included 50 total award recipients. All winners are executives, most being of the C-level suite with various sectors of the housing economy represented such as residential mortgage lending, servicing, investing, and real estate. Recipients are chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments in the last 12 months in both their companies and the industry sector they represent.

"The achievements of this year's Vanguards are hard to overstate. They are leading some of the most iconic and successful mortgage and real estate companies in the world and adapting and innovating even during a global pandemic. The Vanguards represent the industry's best and brightest, and we are excited to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. Ms.

Wheeler also added, "HousingWire's 2020 Vanguards have led their respective companies to spectacular success, as evidenced by expanding products, services, and profits. These 50 winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry." HousingWire states that it sets an extremely high bar for the very competitive contest of HousingWire Vanguard Award winners.

Ms. Winick joins MCT's COO, Phil Rasori (2015), and President, Curtis Richins (2016), as Vanguard Award winners.

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT's offerings include mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and the only successful digital marketplace driving the next generation of whole loan sales.

MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes within its award-winning, comprehensive, cloud-based platform, MCTlive!(R). Headquartered in San Diego, MCT also has offices in Dallas, Healdsburg, CA, and Philadelphia.

Learn more at: https://mct-trading.com/

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!(R), announced that its Chief Strategy Officer, Leslie Winick, has been designated to HousingWire's Vanguard Award list for 2020.

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FormFree CTO Brian Francis Listed Among Top Mortgage Executives as a 2020 HousingWire Vanguard Honoree

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) today announced Chief Technology Officer Brian Francis has been named a 2020 HW Vanguard award winner, an honor given to 50 top executives leading the housing and mortgage finance industries. HW Vanguard honorees are chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments in the last 12 months for their companies and the industry sector they represent.

As CTO of FormFree, Francis oversees the design and development of the firm's groundbreaking automated asset, employment and income verification products. He recently spearheaded the development of AccountCheck Plus, which builds on FormFree's original AccountChek(R) automated asset verification system by bundling borrower asset, employment and income verifications into one easy report. The system gives lenders the detailed analysis they need to assess a borrower's ability to pay within minutes.

"Brian has continued to refine and expand FormFree's offerings over the last decade, always with an eye on improving the experience for our lender clients and their borrowers," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "His focus on creating technologies that bring noticeable, measurable efficiencies to the mortgage space has helped our clients reduce time to close by up to 20 days."

Since joining the company 10 years ago, Francis has led FormFree to achieve a number of industry "firsts," including being Fannie Mae's first designated asset verification vendor; the first provider to introduce a single report combining income, asset and employment verification data; and the first to use artificial intelligence to generate digital Verification of Asset and Deposit reports in less than five minutes.

In the last year alone, he has helped FormFree introduce paystub collection and verification to AccountChek Plus; file a patent for proprietary employer data extraction and verification technology; and develop technology so lenders can intelligently pre-fill parts of the Universal Residential Loan Application. Due to Francis' leadership in increasing technology integrations and reseller partnerships, FormFree services are now available for more than 90% of mortgage transactions nationwide.

"One of the highest achievements in the housing industry, the Vanguard award honors the top executives - and they certainly earned it," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "In the program's most competitive year yet, 50 winners rose to the top, boasting their outstanding achievements in innovation and leadership. With these leaders at the helm, the future of housing is bright."

The full list of 2020 HW Vanguard Award honorees can be viewed in the October/November edition of HW Magazine.

About FormFree(R)

FormFree(R) is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek(R) and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/formfree/

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.

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FormFree today announced Chief Technology Officer Brian Francis has been named a 2020 HW Vanguard award winner, an honor given to 50 top executives leading the housing and mortgage finance industries. HW Vanguard honorees are chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments in the last 12 months for their companies and the industry sector they represent.

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NotaryCam’s Rick Triola Recognized as 2020 HousingWire Vanguard

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2020 Vanguard by housing finance trade publication HousingWire as part of its sixth annual HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program. Triola, who was also named a Vanguard in 2018, was recognized for his work advancing Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, providing lenders with a digital closing solution that proved crucial to keeping mortgage pipelines flowing during the pandemic.

HousingWire's 2020 Vanguards have led their respective companies to spectacular success, as evidenced by expanding products, services, and profits. These 50 winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry.

"One of the highest achievements in the housing industry, the Vanguard award honors the top executives - and they certainly earned it," said HousingWire Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez. "In the program's most competitive year yet, 50 winners rose to the top, boasting their outstanding achievements in innovation and leadership. With these leaders at the helm, the future of housing is bright"

As adoption of RON technology continues to increase in the real estate sector, NotaryCam remains the only platform that scales in every jurisdiction to accommodate when, how and where homebuyers want to close, providing a competitive advantage to mortgage lenders and their settlement agents. The platform also allows multiple parties to join the signing ceremony in person or from anywhere in the World and is supported by a robust, nationwide network of trained eNotaries available 24/7/365 to ensure a seamless, error-free remote online closing ceremony.

"RON adoption has increased significantly over the past few years, with exponential growth in the 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic," said Triola. "Thankfully, homebuyers, lenders and settlement agents were able to rely on NotaryCam's industry-leading customer service and easy-to-use technology to complete their closing ceremonies safely and securely, resulting in a 10x- increase in monthly closings completed on the NotaryCam platform since January. These feats were made possible by the hard-working NotaryCam team, with whom I share this award."

In early 2020, 23 states had passed RON legislation, including Florida - a state that Triola predicted would be an ideal proving ground for RON due to its high concentration of international/remote buyers and sellers, vacation/second homes and senior population. Thanks to his early anticipation of demand leading up to Florida's Jan. 1 RON start date, NotaryCam was able to increase its month-over-month RON transactions in Florida by 100% during Q1 2020 without issue, a trend that has continued throughout 2020.

This would prove to be excellent training for Triola and his team as nearly all states without RON legislation passed temporary measures allowing for RON at the start of the pandemic, and currently, 48 states and Washington D.C. authorize remote e-notarization either through an existing law, or emergency action. These emergency actions were able to be put in place so quickly due to the recommended uniform language Triola helped draft alongside the Uniform Law Commission (ULC). Furthermore, NotaryCam developed its Concierge Service to accommodate remote ink signings (RIN), which many states chose to authorize in lieu of RON in their emergency orders As a result of Triola's leadership and dedication, NotaryCam was able assist real estate professionals in executing digital closings amidst social distancing concerns while increasing the firm's revenue over 100% in the first two quarters of 2020.

For the full list of 2020 HousingWire Vanguards, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-vanguards/.

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 https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

About NotaryCam

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 150 countries. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

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NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2020 Vanguard by housing finance trade publication HousingWire as part of its sixth annual HW Vanguard Awards program.

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ReverseVision President Joe Langner Honored as 2020 HousingWire Vanguard Award Recipient

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, today announced that company President Joe Langner has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Vanguard award winner. Now in its sixth year, the HW Vanguard awards program honors executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

Langner was recognized for making an outsized impact on today's digital mortgage landscape, having held numerous executive positions at marquee firms during critical organizational junctures over the course of his decades-long career. Notably, during an illustrious nine-year tenure at Ellie Mae, Langner executed the firm's 2011 IPO as EVP and Chief Sales Officer, while considerably growing its market share. Langner went on to facilitate PCLender's acquisition by Fiserv as president, and then served as CEO at Blue Sage, a cloud-based, digital lending platform for retail, wholesale and correspondent lenders, where he secured a 100% increase in revenue in a 12-month period. Langner joined ReverseVision as president in March 2020 to help establish HECM and private reverse mortgages as staple programs in mainstream lending portfolios.

"The achievements of this year's Vanguards are hard to overstate," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "They are leading some of the most iconic and successful mortgage and real estate companies in the world, and adapting and innovating even in the midst of a global pandemic. The Vanguards represent the industry's best and brightest, and we are excited to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."

"HECM and private origination endorsements have grown in the midst of the refi boom, showing that these programs continue to be relevant under any economic circumstances," said Langner. "Each day we continue to pursue partnerships and technology advancements that make the benefits of reverse lending more accessible to forward originators and their older customers."

The full list of HW Vanguard award honorees can be viewed in the October/November edition of HW Magazine.

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage program sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A five-time HousingWire TECH100(TM) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

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

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.

News from ReverseVision Inc.

ReverseVision, the leading technology provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, today announced that company President Joe Langner has been named a 2020 HousingWire (HW) Vanguard award winner.

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SimpleNexus CTO Dave Stevenson Wins 2020 HW Vanguard Award

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the selection of Chief Technology Officer Dave Stevenson as a 2020 HW Vanguard award winner. Now in its sixth year, the HW Vanguard awards program recognizes the 50 top executives leading the housing industry.

Stevenson was recognized for his role overseeing the development of the SimpleNexus digital mortgage app, which is used by more than 300 enterprise clients, including 15 of the top 25 U.S. retail lenders. Stevenson joined SimpleNexus in 2015, and since has grown the development team from four to 50 software engineers.

Among the recent feature releases Stevenson has led are the highly praised eClose and Closing Portal solutions, released on a fast timeline to meet 2020 demands; a seamless disclosure solution that cuts processing time and expense; and ConnectUs Chat, which allows transparent, documented in-app communication between lenders, borrowers, real estate agents and other team members. These technologies have helped propel SimpleNexus to the Inc. 5000 three years in a row.

"Because of Dave, when we say we are going to introduce new features in the SimpleNexus app, our customers know its release will be both timely and valuable to their operations," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "This reliability and customer-focused development is a direct result of Dave's understanding of the industry, his effectiveness in managing our team of 50 developers and his discipline to execute."

"The achievements of this year's Vanguards are hard to overstate," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "They are leading some of the most iconic and successful mortgage and real estate companies in the world, and adapting and innovating even in the midst of a global pandemic. The Vanguards represent the industry's best and brightest, and we are excited to celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."

The full list of 2020 HW Vanguard Award honorees can be viewed in the October/November edition of HW Magazine.

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, real estate agents and settlement service providers 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.

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News from SimpleNexus

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the selection of Chief Technology Officer Dave Stevenson as a 2020 HW Vanguard award winner. Now in its sixth year, the HW Vanguard awards program recognizes the 50 top executives leading the housing industry.

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OpenClose CRO Vince Furey Wins 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose®, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been selected by HousingWire as one of its 2019 Vanguard Award winners. This marks the fifth year that HousingWire has recognized executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

"Our Vanguard Award is reserved for the true trailblazers in the housing industry, the visionaries that are leading the charge into the future. This year's winners are the embodiment of that vision. In each corner of the housing industry, they are forging the path, setting the pace, and guiding housing into the next generation. And we couldn't be prouder to honor them as Vanguards," said HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane.

Furey was instrumental in helping boost OpenClose's year-over-year revenue by more than 100 percent. Further, he played a key role in spearheading the OpenClose business strategy to offer its own digital POS solution, incorporating it with the company's LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform and borrower direct portal, ConsumerAssist(TM). As a result, OpenClose is able to offer a comprehensive digital mortgage solution that is more efficient and cost effective than disparate offerings available on the market.

In addition, Furey helped develop a strategy to implement a RESTful API suite branded IntegrationAssist(TM), which provides seamless interaction with the OpenClose digital ecosystem. Ultimately, Furey's efforts helped OpenClose's LOS platform, POS system and PPE receive some of the highest Overall Satisfaction and Lender Loyalty Scores in the STRATMOR Group's last two Technology Insight Study reports.

"I am honored to be recognized by HousingWire and extend congratulations to my fellow Vanguard Award winners," stated Furey. "I am grateful for our amazing, innovative OpenClose team who make providing our lender partners modern technology exciting every single day."

HousingWire's 2019 Vanguards have led their respective companies to spectacular success, as evidenced by expanding products, services, and profits. These 50 winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry. The majority of winners are leading from the C-suite, and many are also founders or co-founders of their businesses. Others are making invaluable contributions in business development, strategy, risk management and more.

"HousingWire's Vanguards represent the most inspirational leaders, builders, and shapers of the housing industry," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "It is one of the most distinguished awards in housing, and personifies the executives that are raising the bar for this industry and taking it to new heights."

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose® is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(TM), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

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 www.HousingWire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been selected by HousingWire as one of its 2019 Vanguard Award winners.

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SimpleNexus President and COO Ben Miller Honored as 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award Recipient

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 President and COO Ben Miller has been named a 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Now in its fifth year, the HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

Miller was recognized as a savvy business strategist who has greased the wheels for SimpleNexus' rapid, five-year rise from startup to digital mortgage technology frontrunner. During his tenure, Miller has efficiently scaled the company, expanded partnerships and welcomed key talent. Miller's contributions enabled SimpleNexus to achieve 102 percent revenue growth in fiscal year 2018 and 1,405 percent growth over the last three years.

"The people at SimpleNexus have been the true secret to our success," said Miller. "Our people are real difference makers, because they share a vision to enable lenders and borrowers to easily complete mortgage loans from anywhere, and they live our core values of being hungry, innovative, vibrant and empathetic."

"Our Vanguard Award is reserved for the true trailblazers in the housing industry, the visionaries that are leading the charge into the future," said HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane. "In each corner of the housing industry, they are forging the path, setting the pace and guiding housing into the next generation."

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its more than 21,000 active loan originators with 1.3 million borrowers and 89,000 real estate partners to produce loans totaling over $200 billion in volume. Last year the company added 60 clients to its roster, bringing the total number of enterprise lenders SimpleNexus empowers to "do more" to more than 260, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

The full list of HW Vanguard honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-hw-2019-vanguards/.

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.

News from SimpleNexus

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that President and COO Ben Miller has been named a 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Now in its fifth year, the HW Vanguard Awards program recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

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Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck honored by HousingWire as Vanguard Award winner

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced that CEO Michael Schreck is a recipient of HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM). Now in its fourth year, the Vanguard Awards spotlight the housing finance industry's most successful and influential executives.

Schreck was recognized as a mortgage innovator with a 20-year track record of leading pioneering fintech companies to successful exits (including acquisitions by IBM, Sallie Mae, VeriSign and GSI Commerce that were collectively valued at over $1 billion).

Since joining Cloudvirga in 2017, Schreck has raised over $50 million in private-equity funding to further the company's mission of transforming and digitizing mortgage origination. His background as a fintech founder, investor and CEO has helped him build an all-star leadership team that includes former executives of Microsoft, Roostify, IBM, Intuit, Altisource, LoanDepot and other industry leaders.

After less than three years in operation, Cloudvirga counts nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage lenders as customers and recently expanded its product lineup with the launch of Mobile POS and a forthcoming Broker POS in partnership with ARIVE. Prior to Cloudvirga, Schreck was managing director of the Altisource Labs innovation center. Schreck also co-founded General Catalyst Partners, a multi-billion-dollar venture capital firm.

"It's an honor to be recognized among such an esteemed group of industry luminaries," said Schreck. "This award is really not about me - it's a reflection of the entire Cloudvirga team and what we are achieving together. We have assembled a singular group that is truly committed to our mission of driving down the cost of home loans."

"As the Vanguard Awards program continues to grow ... the entry point gets tighter," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "These winners are truly the best in the mortgage finance industry."

A complete listing of honorees appears in the December/January issue of HousingWire magazine and can be found online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

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 http://www.housingwire.com/ or http://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

About Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software, powered by the intelligent Mortgage Platform(R), uniquely combines a world-class borrower experience with a truly automated lender workflow that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Led by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's customer base includes nine of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $77 million from some of the country's top lenders and private-equity firms.

For more information, visit https://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

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News from Cloudvirga Inc.

Cloudvirga(TM), a leading provider of digital mortgage software, today announced that CEO Michael Schreck is a recipient of HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM). Now in its fourth year, the Vanguard Awards spotlight the housing finance industry's most successful and influential executives.

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David Lykken Celebrated by HousingWire as a 2018 Vanguard Award Honoree

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS), today announced that Founder and Chief Transformational Officer David Lykken has been named a 2018 Vanguard Award honoree by HousingWire (HW) magazine. For the fourth consecutive year, the Vanguard awards program has highlighted housing finance executives for "vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry."

A prominent and beloved personality among the mortgage community, Lykken was recognized for his 45 years of vigorous innovation and entrepreneurial leadership in housing finance. After starting out as a banking management trainee, just five years into his career Lykken launched a loan origination software company that grew into a national, publicly-traded tech firm. Lykken went on to found and lead two highly successful, California-based mortgage banking companies and became acting partner in a national mortgage bank.

Dedicated to helping mortgage lenders nurture the health of their organizations, Lykken founded TMS in 2015 and in 2017 co-founded Ainsworth Advisors, where he currently coaches early-stage lenders and mortgage banking behemoths for success. Additionally, Lykken has cultivated a dedicated national following of thousands of mortgage professionals as host of the podcasts "Lykken on Lending" and "Lykken on Leadership." Lykken also frequently appears as speaker and guest panelist at prominent mortgage industry conferences and events.

"There's nothing more gratifying than providing lenders with the encouragement, strategic advice and support they need to reposition themselves from surviving to thriving," said Lykken. "Especially in this profitability-challenged cycle, mortgage lenders are going to have to 'change their stinking thinking' to improve their bottom-line."

"As the Vanguards award program continues to grow and to be more successful, the entry point gets tighter," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "These winners are truly the best Vanguards in the mortgage finance industry, and they all deserve the highest honor in the space."

The complete list of awardee honorees is published in the December issue of HW magazine. The digital edition can be viewed online at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

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 Transformational Mortgage Solutions:

Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) is a management consulting firm providing a full range of advisory services to owners and executives of companies in the mortgage lending business. Our clients include banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage lenders, as well as companies providing financing/solutions/services to mortgage lenders. We are able to help companies regardless of size. We provide three main advisory services: consulting, coaching and communications.

Also, as a public service, TMS is dedicated to informing and educating industry professionals through the weekly "Lykken on Lending" podcast as well as providing speakers at conferences and other industry events and consumers through "Today's Mortgage Minute" and through appearances on national television networks such as the FOX Business Network.

More information: https://transformationalmortgagesolutions.com/.

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Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS), today announced that Founder and Chief Transformational Officer David Lykken has been named a 2018 Vanguard Award honoree by HousingWire (HW) magazine.

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Simplifile’s Mark Ladd Named 2018 HousingWire Vanguard

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced today that Vice President of Regulatory and Industry Affairs Mark Ladd has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program.

Ladd was honored for his advocacy and leadership efforts on behalf of the real estate industry through the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO, the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) and other industry-related organizations.

As HousingWire noted in its profile of Ladd from the December 2018/January 2019 issue, "When it comes to advocacy and leadership, the real estate community has no greater ally than Simplifile's VP of Regulatory and Industry Affairs Mark Ladd. Through his work with various industry organizations, Ladd has been able to keep his finger on the pulse of federal, state and local initiatives. Ladd played a key role in the GSEs' decision to accept electronically recorded security instruments, eliminating an additional barrier to digital mortgage adoption."

The HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program recognizes C-level industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields within housing and mortgage finance - those whose leadership is moving markets forward, each and every day. This year's 52 honorees were chosen by HousingWire's editorial board for their influences to both their companies and the industry as a whole.

"As the Vanguards award program continues to grow and to be more successful, the entry point gets tighter," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire Editor-in-Chief. "These winners are truly the best Vanguards in the mortgage finance industry, and they all deserve the highest honor in the space."

"In addition to representing a wide range of talent and expertise in the mortgage finance economy, this year's Vanguard honorees represent much of the change happening within the mortgage industry," Online Editor Caroline Basile said.

When asked by HousingWire to reflect on practices or advice that have led to his success, Ladd relayed advice that takes root not only in matters of success, but also change.

"It's easier to turn the wheels on a car that is moving than one that is standing still," said Ladd. "Move ahead, but be willing to change directions."

To see the full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

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, Texas 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 Simplifile:
Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800.460.5657.

News from Simplifile

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced today that Vice President of Regulatory and Industry Affairs Mark Ladd has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program.

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FormFree President and Housing Finance Icon Faith Schwartz Receives 2018 HousingWire Vanguard Award

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree(R) announced today that Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree's board of directors and the company's acting president, has been honored with HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM) in recognition of her career contributions to the housing finance industry.

Schwartz is celebrated for her prominent role in rebuilding communities after the housing crisis as the inaugural executive director of the HOPE NOW Alliance and for her career dedication to advancing housing policy and mortgage technology to best serve consumers. In addition to guiding FormFree's expansion as acting president, Schwartz is principal of Housing Finance System Strategies, an advisory firm she founded in 2016.

"Faith's passionate advocacy for progress on behalf of consumers has moved mountains in housing policy and mortgage technology," said FormFree CEO and Founder Brent Chandler. "She has been an invaluable partner to FormFree as we scale for the next stage in our development."

"FormFree's vision for revolutionizing the way borrower integrity is assessed and accessed has been nothing short of prescient," said Schwartz. "I am honored to be recognized for my role with this fast-moving fintech and excited for what the future holds as FormFree continues to catalyze breakthroughs in mortgage and consumer financial technology."

"As the Vanguard Awards program continues to grow... the entry point gets tighter," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "These winners are truly the best in the mortgage finance industry."

This year, 52 Vanguard Award honorees were chosen by HousingWire's editors for their vital contributions to the housing industry. Honorees are profiled at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners and in the December/January issue of HousingWire.

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 FormFree(R):
FormFree is a fintech company whose market-leading AccountChek(R) Asset Reports are used by lenders nationwide to verify borrower assets, employment and income in minutes. To date, more than 1,000 U.S. lenders have ordered over 1.25 million AccountChek Asset Reports, delighting their customers with a paperless experience and reducing origination timelines by up to 20 days. FormFree offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and their investors using a secure ReIssueKey(TM). A HousingWire TECH100(TM) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

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News from FormFree

FormFree(R) announced today that Faith Schwartz, a member of FormFree's board of directors and the company's acting president, has been honored with HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM) in recognition of her career contributions to the housing finance industry.

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NotaryCam’s Rick Triola Named A 2018 HousingWire Vanguard

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam(R), the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its Founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2018 Vanguard by HousingWire magazine as part of its fourth annual HW Vanguards Awards(TM) program. In the magazine's profile on Triola, the HousingWire editorial staff noted Triola's role as a "pioneer in the field of digital mortgages," having completed the first eNotary mortgage closing in 2004, the first remote online notarization (RON) transaction in 2012 and the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014.

The HW Vanguard Award(TM) recognizes leaders of businesses contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including lending, servicing, investments, and real estate. This year's 52 honorees were chosen for the vital contributions made to their companies as well as the dynamic ways they are impacting the industry.

"In addition to representing a wide range of talent and expertise in the mortgage finance economy, this year's Vanguard honorees represent much of the change happening within the mortgage industry," Online Editor Caroline Basile said.

Triola's contributions to the changes in the industry can be summed up by what he considers to be his secret to success: "The secret to my success is plain and simple hard work -- grinding it out on the field while most folks don't even know the game is being played."

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

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, Texas 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 NotaryCam:

After pioneering the world's first remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam in 2012, and shortly thereafter, the company completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states. The company's patented eClose360(R) platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

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News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam, the leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that its Founder and CEO Rick Triola has been named a 2018 Vanguard by HousingWire magazine as part of its fourth annual HW Vanguards Awards program. In the magazine's profile on Triola, the HousingWire editorial staff noted Triola's role as a "pioneer in the field of digital mortgages."

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LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer Receives 2018 HousingWire Vanguard Award for Innovation in Mortgage Tech

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, announced today that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer is a recipient of HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM).

"As the Vanguards award program continues to grow and to be more successful, the entry point gets tighter," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney. "These winners are truly the best in the mortgage finance industry, and they all deserve the highest honor in the space."

Brewer was recognized for her entrepreneurial acumen and significant contributions to the body of research shaping the current industry conversation around loan originator compensation. As the founder of LBA Ware, Brewer developed and brought to market CompenSafe(TM), the first and only compensation platform explicitly built for the mortgage industry. Since its launch, the platform has received lender acclaim and boasts an astounding zero-percent customer attrition rate.

"More lenders than ever are experiencing the power of sales performance data to fine-tune their loan originator compensation strategy, improve margins and protect revenues," said Brewer. "I'm proud to carry the torch for this cause, and I look forward to helping even more lenders transform their productivity in 2019."

Brewer's thought leadership on the subject of compensation and loan originator productivity is highly regarded by mortgage industry leaders. Her speaking appearances in the last year include the NEXT women's mortgage technology summit, The Mortgage Collaborative's semi-annual conferences, HousingWire's inaugural engage.marketing conference and the Mortgage Bankers Association's Human Resources Symposium and Annual Convention and Expo. She has been named a Woman of Influence by HousingWire, one of Mortgage Banking's Most Powerful Women by National Mortgage Professional and an Elite Woman in Mortgage by Mortgage Professional America.

Now in its fourth year, the Vanguard Awards program recognizes executives in the housing finance space for their exemplary leadership. This year's 52 winners come from various sectors of the housing economy, including residential mortgage lending, servicing, investing and real estate. Honorees were selected by HousingWire editorial staff based on their accomplishments over the last year. For a complete list of 2018 honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

About LBA Ware:

Founded in 2008, LBA Ware's mission is to inspire opportunity by delivering solutions that are essential to the way mortgage companies operate. We are a trusted partner and play a key role in our clients' success by enabling them to motivate, incentivize and better leverage the human potential within their organization. Our applications automate traditionally manual business processes for which an existing software solution does not exist, empowering lenders to create an integrated software environment that maximizes their productivity and operational efficiency.

For more information about LBA Ware and our software solutions, visit https://lbaware.com.

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #2018HWVanguards

News from LBA Ware

LBA Ware(TM), provider of the leading automated incentive compensation and sales performance management platform for mortgage lenders, announced today that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer is a recipient of HousingWire's 2018 HW Vanguard Award(TM).

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MQMR President Michael Steer Named Mortgage Industry ‘Vanguard’ by HousingWire Magazine

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that its President Michael Steer has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program. Steer was honored for his efforts in building a diverse workforce and establishing a strong corporate culture that values employee feedback and community service.

As the magazine noted in its profile on Steer:
Steer...believes in a "hire the best" philosophy, a method that's led the company to hire from different age ranges and backgrounds...Nearly 80% of MQMR's workforce is female, and more than a third are minorities. Additionally, the age range of the company's employees stretches from 21 to 63...This year, Steer implemented Officevibe, an internal, anonymous survey platform, to allow MQMR employees to provide direct and honest feedback on the organization and offer suggestions on how the work environment can be improved...Additionally, Steer led the charge on MQMR's philanthropic efforts this year, which include a volunteer day at Camp Impact, a camp for underprivileged children, and the company's internal "MQMR Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness" campaign.

The HW Vanguard awards recognize individuals who have made vital contributions to their company, as evidenced by expanding products and services that are changing the industry. This year, 52 winners were chosen, many of whom are founders or co-founders of their businesses. The 2018 Vanguards were chosen by HousingWire's editorial board based on their accomplishments in 2018 in both their companies and the industry sector they represent.

"As the Vanguards award program continues to grow and to be more successful, the entry point gets tighter," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire Editor-in-Chief. "These winners are truly the best Vanguards in the mortgage finance industry, and they all deserve the highest honor in the space."

HousingWire asks each of the Vanguard winners to reflect on practices or advice that have led to their success, leading Steer to highlight the quality of employees at MQMR.

"Constant education, professional development and growth - there is always something, or someone, you can learn from, which is why you should always surround yourself with people smarter than you and to hire the best available," Steer said. "Not only are you bound to build a team that challenges and motivates you, but I've also found that diversity naturally flows from this strategy, which further helps create a dynamic work environment that promotes constant learning and growth both personally and professionally."

For the full list of this year's honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47526-meet-the-2018-hw-vanguard-award-winners.

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):
MQMR bridges the gap between risk and compliance through its suite of risk-related services. Since its inception, MQMR has launched multiple products and services to assist lenders in navigating regulatory requirements, including providing 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 an industry leader in counterparty risk and compliance. To learn more, visit https://www.mqmresearch.com/, https://subsequentqc.com/, and https://hqvendormanagement.com/.

News from Mortgage Quality Management and Research LLC

Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR) announced today that its President Michael Steer has been recognized by HousingWire magazine in its fourth annual 2018 HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program. Steer was honored for his efforts in building a diverse workforce and establishing a strong corporate culture that values employee feedback and community service.

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HousingWire Honors Matic Founder Benjamin Madick with Vanguard Award for Outstanding Industry Contributions

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 COO Ben Madick is a 2017 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Madick was recognized for guiding the company's phenomenal growth over the last 12 months as well as for his career-long contributions to the mortgage industry as co-founder of both Matic and risk management services provider Mortgage Quality Management and Research.

During Madick's tenure, Matic has become the market leader in lender and servicer distribution of homeowner's insurance. In the 12 months, Matic has earned the business of such industry powerhouses as Freedom Mortgage and Mr. Cooper and forged partnerships with more than a dozen of the nation's top-rated insurance carriers, including household names Nationwide, Progressive, National General Insurance and Safeco. The company also announced integrations with mortgage technology providers LendingQB, PCLender, BeSmartee, Maxwell and Roostify during the last year.

Madick's award is the capstone achievement to a year full of milestones for Matic. In September, Matic competed in TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield, the world's pre-eminent startup competition. Matic was one of just six startups to advance to the final round of the competition. Earlier this month, Matic announced the close of a $7 million Series A funding round led by Mr. Cooper (formerly NationStar), one of the nation's largest mortgage originators and servicers.

"Our Vanguard winners represent an incredible cross-section of the industry - the cream of the crop in lending, servicing, investing and real estate," Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler said. "This group of leaders exemplifies the remarkable depth of talent and expertise in the world of mortgage finance."

"It's an honor to be named to such a selective list of mortgage industry influencers," said Madick. "We founded Matic because we believe you can't have a truly digital mortgage without modernizing the homeowner's insurance process for both borrowers and lenders. This recognition is an encouraging indicator that the industry also views homeowner's insurance as a mortgage process long overdue for innovation."

This is the third year HousingWire has recognized executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space. Winners were selected by HousingWire's editorial board and evaluated based on their company and industry contributions.

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 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 https://maticinsurance.com or follow Matic on LinkedIn.

News from Matic Insurance Services

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 COO Ben Madick is a 2017 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Madick was recognized for guiding the company's phenomenal growth over the last 12 months as well as for his career-long contributions to the mortgage industry as co-founder of both Matic and risk management services provider Mortgage Quality Management and Research.

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Cloudvirga’s Kyle Kamrooz Honored with HousingWire Vanguard Award for Mortgage Industry Leadership

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cloudvirga(TM), the developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, today announced that its founder and COO Kyle Kamrooz is a winner of HousingWire's third annual Vanguard Awards. Kamrooz was recognized for company leadership as well as his substantial contributions to the mortgage industry at large.

Kamrooz has nearly 20 years of senior management experience spanning all areas of residential mortgage lending. He co-developed the enterprise digital mortgage platform that would become Cloudvirga while serving as executive vice president at one of the nation's top 40 mortgage lenders.

Since spinning out Cloudvirga, Kamrooz has established partnerships with some of the industry's most innovative service providers and signed three of the top eight non-bank lenders to Cloudvirga's platform. He has also helped the company raise more than $25 million in two funding rounds supported by leading venture capital firms and some of the industry's largest lenders.

"Cloudvirga's success stems from our obsession with tackling the massive mortgage cost and inefficiency problem," Kamrooz said. "Getting in the trenches with mortgage professionals to truly understand the problems that can be solved with data and automation has been the focus of my career. It's an honor to be recognized for the work that is also my passion."

"Our Vanguard winners represent an incredible cross-section of the industry - the cream of the crop in lending, servicing, investing and real estate," Magazine Editor Sarah Wheeler said. "This group of leaders exemplifies the remarkable depth of talent and expertise in the world of mortgage finance."

Now in its third year, the HousingWire Vanguard Awards program recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space. Winners are selected by HousingWire's editorial board and evaluated based on their company and industry contributions.

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 Cloudvirga(TM):

Cloudvirga's intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms uniquely combine a world-class borrower experience with a truly digital lender platform that radically cuts overall loan costs, increases transparency and reduces the time to close a loan. Founded by top fintech veterans with a track record of building successful mortgage technologies, Cloudvirga's initial customer roster includes eight of the top 40 non-bank mortgage originators. To date, Cloudvirga has raised over $25 million from some of the country's top lenders and venture capital firms. For more information, visit http://www.cloudvirga.com/ or follow Cloudvirga on LinkedIn.

News from Cloudvirga Inc.

Cloudvirga, Inc., the developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platforms, has announced that its founder and COO Kyle Kamrooz is a winner of HousingWire's third annual Vanguard Awards for 2017. Kamrooz was recognized for company leadership as well as his substantial contributions to the mortgage industry at large.

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Dominic Iannitti Named to HousingWire’s 2016 Vanguard Award List for Major Industry Contributions

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that president and CEO, Dominic Iannitti, was honored by HousingWire with its 2016 Vanguard Award, which recognizes top mortgage executives for professional accomplishments and for their positive impact on the industry at-large.

The Vanguard Award list is limited to business unit executives within the housing and mortgage finance spheres, specifically those who stand out as innovators and trailblazers. The bar is set extremely high, so all Vanguard nominees represent the highest caliber and demonstrate substantial industry influence.

"The HW Vanguards continues to impress going into its second year; the winners are second-to-none and this list represents the finest cross section of mortgage talent available," said Jacob Gaffney, HousingWire editor-in-chief.

This was a momentous year for Iannitti. 2016 saw the launch of two industry-altering platforms at DocMagic, and Iannitti's role at the helm of those projects no doubt earned him a spot on the Vanguard list.

In the first half of the year, Iannitti led the charge in rolling out SmartCLOSE(TM), DocMagic's award-winning collaborative closing portal, a solution for TRID compliance that brings lenders, settlement service providers, and other relevant parties together in a secure environment to share, edit, validate, audit, track, and collaborate on documents, data, and fees. Since its launch, SmartCLOSE has gained rapid industry adoption, proving it to be a true game-changer in loan closing today.

Following the launch of SmartCLOSE(TM), Iannitti shifted his focus to DocMagic's single-source Total eClose(TM) solution, where he once again played an integral role in the project's conception and development for the marketplace. The Total eClose(TM) suite contains all of the components needed to facilitate a completely paperless digital closing - from start to finish.

By October of 2016, DocMagic completed the mortgage industry's first comprehensive eClosing for radius financial group, inc. The eClosing included both lender and closing/settlement agent documentation, eNotarization, eWarehousing and eNote acceptance. Unlike other so-called eClosing solutions (often merely hybrids which still require that certain documents be papered out), DocMagic's centralized Total eClose(TM) platform facilitates a truly paperless digital closing, an industry milestone that cannot be underestimated.

"I am very honored and humbled to have been selected by HousingWire's editorial board to appear on this list of esteemed mortgage executives," commented Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic. "This award is absolutely the result of our continual technology innovations and the unwavering commitment and enthusiasm of the exceptional team at DocMagic."

About DocMagic:
DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services for the mortgage banking industry. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit http://www.docmagic.com/.

About HousingWire:
HousingWire.com is the leading independent source for news, commentary and analysis covering the entire mortgage banking and financial markets. Staffed by a core team of experienced journalists and editors, HousingWire delivers breaking news and opinions on U.S. housing and mortgage finance. HousingWire has a well-developed reputation for delivering today the news other trade outlets will be reporting on tomorrow - and our readers value the information they get from http://www.housingwire.com/ first.

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DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that president and CEO, Dominic Iannitti, was honored by HousingWire with its 2016 Vanguard Award, which recognizes top mortgage executives for professional accomplishments and for their positive impact on the industry at-large.

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