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

Erin Wester Promoted to Chief Product Officer and Mike Vough Promoted to Head of Corporate Strategy

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

Erin Wester and Mike Vough of Optimal Blue
Image caption: (L-R) Erin Wester and Mike Vough.

“At Optimal Blue, we are very fortunate to not only have the latest and most accurate technology in the industry, but we also have proven industry experts that bring incredible experience in all aspects of secondary marketing. By aligning all product strategy under a mortgage technology expert like Erin, we will accelerate the delivery of value and innovation to our clients,” said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue. “We’re not just building new client value; we are also actively acquiring and partnering. As the leading secondary marketing platform in the industry, it is important that we are complementing our own innovation with both acquired solutions and strategic partnerships to do more for our clients. Mike’s background in all aspects of capital markets, business enablement and growth strategy will enable us to move quicker here as well.”

Wester, who was formerly focused on the company’s product and pricing solutions, will now oversee product strategy for the entire Optimal Blue capital markets platform, which includes product and pricing, broker pricing solutions, hedging and trading platforms, investor services solutions, Comergence compliance solutions, user experience and design departments, and the integrations department. She will also lead Optimal Blue’s initiative to deliver more value to clients without incremental costs to ultimately improve their ROI.

“I have never been more excited about our future at Optimal Blue,” said Wester. “We have a new UI, a full GenAI suite with our new AI assistants, we have prioritized originators in our automation roadmap. We are completely opening up our configuration capabilities to our clients, and also engaging in custom solutions. But what is most exciting is that everything we are doing is being driven by our mission to improve our clients’ profitability on every loan, which means a lot of what we are delivering will be at no incremental cost to our clients.”

Vough, who was previously leading the strategy for Optimal Blue’s hedging and trading solutions, will now focus on corporate strategy, which includes business development to support the company’s integration partner network, as well as corporate development to drive its acquisition strategy. Vough will also drive the continued growth of Optimal Blue’s data business, including the company’s data reseller partners.

“While other companies are losing executives and struggling to support customers, we are growing and expanding,” said Vough. “As Erin and our amazing product teams are quickly driving innovation, we will complement their efforts by providing our partners with incredible support and tools to enable them to deliver more value faster to our clients, while also evaluating potential acquisitions that can assist us in expanding our offerings to help our lenders and investors capitalize on more opportunities.”

Optimal Blue clients are invited to attend the inaugural Optimal Blue Summit February 3–5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, where major product announcements will be made live. Additional details and registration information for the Summit are available on the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 webpage.

About Optimal Blue

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

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

DPR reports on programs from its national down payment assistance database for Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting homebuyer assistance programs to support Veterans, service members and their surviving spouses in conjunction with Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month, both observed in November. While service members are eligible for any of the 2,400-plus U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, DPR found there are 49 programs offering up to $117,000 in assistance specifically developed to help our military community members build, buy or make accessibility-related home renovations.

Down Payment Resource
Image caption: Down Payment Resource (DPR).

“Owning a home is foundational to long-term financial stability, and our goal is to ensure Veterans and their families are aware of the assistance available to them,” said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. “As we celebrate Veterans Day and Military Family Appreciation Month, we’d like to thank our Veterans, service members and their families. It’s our hope that these programs can unlock the doors to homeownership and all the benefits it brings for them in the coming year.”

An analysis of the 49 programs from DPR’s database showcases the range of assistance available to promote homeownership among Veterans, active-duty service members and their surviving spouses:

  • Financial assistance range: The programs offer homebuyer assistance ranging from $2,500 to $117,000.
  • Program types: The homeownership assistance program types consist of 20 second mortgage programs, 15 grants, 12 affordable first mortgage programs, one below market rate (BMR) program, and one other program.
  • Repayment features: Fifteen programs offer forgivable assistance, provided that all program conditions, such as owner-occupancy, are met. Fifteen are grant programs that do not have to be repaid.
  • Multi-family support: Twenty-four programs support the purchase of 1-4 unit residential multifamily properties.
  • Veterans exemptions: In addition to the 49 programs that exclusively serve Veterans, there are 211 homebuyer assistance programs that exempt Veterans from first-time homebuyer requirements.

Individuals can search for their homebuyer assistance program eligibility for free at https://downpaymentresource.com/are-you-eligible/.

Methodology:

DPR produced homebuyer assistance program findings by analyzing its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database for programs with incentives for people with disabilities. The DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database tracks the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of all U.S. homebuyer assistance programs using data sourced from more than 1,300 housing finance agencies (HFAs), municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. Homebuyer assistance programs of all types are tracked, including down payment and closing cost assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages.

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 2,400 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/.

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Dark Matter Technologies announces planned CEO transition effective April 2025

Chief Revenue Officer Sean Dugan to assume CEO role, current CEO Rich Gagliano to serve as executive chairman

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

Sean Dugan of Dark Matter Technologies
Photo caption: Chief Revenue Officer Sean Dugan to assume CEO role at Dark Matter.

For nearly 14 years, Gagliano has led the charge to transform mortgage origination with advanced automation and AI/ML solutions. More recently, Gagliano has helped Dark Matter find its footing as an independent company combining the agility of a startup with the pedigree of a mature and experienced provider. Gagliano’s vision for Dark Matter and the team he has assembled to execute on that vision have earned the confidence of banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders nationwide.

“I am incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Dark Matter, and I am confident the company’s best days are ahead,” said Gagliano. “After years of working with Sean, I have absolute confidence in his leadership and in his team’s readiness to execute on the strategy we’ve developed together. I look forward to supporting Sean and our clients as I transition to executive chairman, knowing that Dark Matter is in the most capable of hands.”

Gagliano’s decision to step down as CEO is part of a broader plan to spend more time with family, though he will remain actively involved as executive chairman to support Dugan, the team and clients during the transition.

Dugan brings over 25 years of mortgage industry expertise, including 14 years alongside Gagliano at Dark Matter and its predecessor. Known for his client-focused approach, Dugan has played a pivotal role in shaping Dark Matter’s customer-centric culture and product offerings. As CEO, he will lead the company into its next chapter, focusing on delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency for lenders.

“Our clients are at the heart of everything we do,” said Dugan. “This transition represents an opportunity to double down on our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our clients to succeed in a challenging market. I’m honored by the trust Rich and Constellation Software’s leadership has placed in me, and I look forward to leading Dark Matter’s talented team in fulfilling our vision for the future of mortgage technology.”

This planned transition reinforces Dark Matter’s commitment to client success by ensuring continuity, stability and uninterrupted progress toward the company’s strategic roadmap and long-term goals.

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.

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

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Scott Falbo has been selected by HousingWire as a 2024 Tech Trendsetter Award winner. In its sixth year, HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters award recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy.

LenderLogix Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Scott Falbo
Image caption: LenderLogix Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Scott Falbo.

“The 2024 Tech Trendsetters represent a group of truly innovative leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mortgage and real estate,” said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. “These tech trailblazers are not just enhancing efficiency, but transforming the way businesses operate — from streamlining lending processes to improving the customer experience in real estate transactions. Their impact is reshaping both industries, and their forward-thinking solutions are setting new standards for how technology can drive growth and success in today’s evolving market.”

In addition to using LenderLogix’s LiteSpeed tool to help lenders achieve consistent conversion rates of more than 50% even in a down market, Falbo has been the driving force behind integrations with two verification providers—AccountChek by Informative Research as well as with Truv. These integrations allow lenders to obtain key verifications at the point of application and access programs, including Day 1 Certainty® Asset and Income Modeler (AIM), providing for pre-closing employment verifications. Using direct-to-source income and employment verification via these consumer-permissioned platforms not only enhances speed and accuracy but delivers significant cost savings and lowers overall loan processing expenses.

“HousingWire has been kind enough to name me, again, as their Tech Trendsetter, but it’s really a team effort. By keeping client needs at the forefront, we’ve been able to build a team that makes an 80% conversion rate from mortgage inquiry to application possible via our point-of-sale platform LiteSpeed,” said Falbo. “Furthermore, our team is helping lenders provide nearly 35,000 borrowers with instant answers via QuickQual, resulting in 216,499 on-demand letter updates made by borrowers and real estate agents logging in over 750,000 times to run scenarios during all hours of the day.”

The 2024 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters were selected by HousingWire’s selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their organizations and the housing industry as a whole.

“The HousingWire awards reflect our mission to provide real estate and mortgage professionals with ‘the full picture’ of the people and technologies shaping housing,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “The 2024 Tech Trendsetters program exemplifies the leaders that are transforming the market and empowering businesses to drive results. Congratulations to the 2024 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters.”

The complete list of HousingWire Tech Trendsetter Award recipients 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.

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Informative Research’s Ajay Trilokeshwaran Named 2024 Tech Trendsetter

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Ajay Trilokeshwaran, Head of Keystone Platform, has been selected by HousingWire magazine as a 2024 Tech Trendsetter.

Ajay Trilokeshwaran of Informative Research
Image caption: Ajay Trilokeshwaran of Informative Research.

Trilokeshwaran’s selection underscores his significant contributions to advancing technology within the mortgage industry. His leadership in developing Informative Research’s Keystone Platform has enabled lenders to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and better navigate an evolving market. Trilokeshwaran’s collaborative approach has positioned him as a key figure in shaping industry data sourcing and verification strategies.

“Ajay’s dedication to innovation and teamwork has been instrumental in driving the success of our technology initiatives,” said Informative Research Chief Innovation Officer Scott Horn. “His leadership in developing the Keystone Platform has delivered meaningful results for our clients, driving significant savings and enabling them to adapt to market changes. We’re proud of Ajay’s achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”

As part of a collaborative effort across Informative Research’s technology, sales and customer success teams, Trilokeshwaran has overseen the fulfillment of over 400 change requests in 2023 alone. His focus on innovation and adaptability has empowered lenders to significantly reduce data-related expenses, delivering substantial savings for clients amid rising credit costs. His leadership continues to drive the industry forward with scalable, customizable solutions that optimize performance and operational efficiency.”

HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters award celebrates individuals driving technological innovation in the housing industry. The award highlights leaders transforming the housing and real estate markets by leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. For more information about the Tech Trendsetters award and a complete list of honorees, visit www.housingwire.com.

“The 2024 Tech Trendsetters represent a group of truly innovative leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mortgage and real estate,” said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. “These tech trailblazers are not just enhancing efficiency, but transforming the way businesses operate — from streamlining lending processes to improving the customer experience in real estate transactions. Their impact is reshaping both industries, and their forward-thinking solutions are setting new standards for how technology can drive growth and success in today’s evolving market.”

About Informative Research

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

About HousingWire

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

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

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

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

Sydney Barber of Floify
Image caption: Sydney Barber of Floify.

“The 2024 Tech Trendsetters represent a group of truly innovative leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mortgage and real estate,” said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. “These tech trailblazers are not just enhancing efficiency, but transforming the way businesses operate — from streamlining lending processes to improving the customer experience in real estate transactions. Their impact is reshaping both industries, and their forward-thinking solutions are setting new standards for how technology can drive growth and success in today’s evolving market.”

Barber joined Floify in 2019, and her outstanding product leadership has quickly propelled her through the ranks to head of product. She is a hands-on leader for every new feature and integration at Floify, having spearheaded more than 100 product updates in the past three years to help its customers operate more efficiently in a volatile market.

Under Barber’s direction, Floify has introduced groundbreaking features that improve homeownership accessibility. Notably, Floify was the first POS to offer translations on loan applications, offer ADA-compliant borrower interfaces, and support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s initiative to consider on-time rent payments as valid AUS inputs.

In October 2024, Barber ushered the release of Floify Verify, a native verification of income and employment (VOIE) service for lenders and brokers. Floify Verify offers an elegant and cost-effective way for lenders to verify employment and income in the Floify environment without the hassle of managing additional vendors — all at 60–80% less cost than legacy verification methods.

“Sydney’s curiosity and her desire to help people overcome obstacles are what truly set her apart,” said Sofia Rossato, president and general manager at Floify and a HW Women of Influence winner in 2024. “When approaching challenges, I sometimes find myself asking, ‘What would Sydney do?’ We are proud of Sydney’s achievements and agree with HousingWire that she’s an exemplary person who is pushing the industry forward.”

About Floify

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

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These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management’s interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company’s reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management’s control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), all of which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, has eclipsed its full-year 2023 growth through just the first nine months of 2024. The company has added 58 new independent mortgage bank, credit union and bank customers since the beginning of the year, bringing its total number of mortgage customers well north of 100, including 7 of the nation’s top 15 retail lenders. Argyle isn’t just adding customers, either; it’s onboarding them swiftly, with year-to-date verification of income and employment (VOIE) volumes already 166% higher than the full-year total for 2023.

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Chief Operating Officer Brian Geary attributed the growth to Argyle’s focus on delivering mortgage-specific product enhancements and measurable results for lenders. Top-5 lender* [*note 1] Newrez has partnered with Argyle on a custom integration to deliver a streamlined customer experience for VOIE. Amerisave, a top-25 lender* [*note 2] that took its custom integration with Argyle live in just three weeks, said it receives GSE representation and warranty relief more often when using Argyle than any other VOIE provider. And Delta Community Credit Union, one of the 35 largest credit unions in the United States* [*note 3], reported savings of $39 per member on verification costs using Argyle. These outcomes underscore Argyle’s ability to drive real business value and solidify its position as the mortgage industry’s highest-performing verification solution with a consistent conversion rate above 55% and cost savings of 80% over incumbents.

“Our growth this year is a testament to the measurable impact we’re making for lenders,” said Geary. “Every loan team works a little bit differently. By offering maximum flexibility in how Argyle can be deployed and working shoulder-to-shoulder with customers to make each rollout a success, we’re proving that Argyle is the best partner for any lender that wants to reverse the customer friction, buyback risk and high cost associated with VOIE.”

Argyle achieved several milestones in 2024, including approval as a third-party service provider for Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM). Like Argyle’s 2023 collaboration with Fannie Mae, the integration with AIM helps lenders reduce mortgage repurchase risk by enabling assessment of eligibility for representations and warranties relief. The company also formed or expanded partnerships with several major loan origination systems (LOS) and point-of-sale (POS) platform providers, including ICE Mortgage Technology® (NYSE: ICE), Floify, Byte Software and nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), and joined The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partner.

Argyle’s leadership and innovation were widely recognized in 2024. In March, Fast Company ranked Argyle #5 globally in the Personal Finance category of its Most Innovative Companies list. Argyle also received a Silver Stevie® at the 22nd annual American Business Awards® in April for its pioneering approach to automating income and employment verifications. In February Argyle made its debut on HousingWire’s Tech100, while CEO Shmulik Fishman was honored as a 2024 Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association and received Inman’s Best of Finance award. PROGRESS in Lending also recognized Argyle with its Innovations Award, celebrating the company’s transformative role in the mortgage industry.

Key members of Argyle’s leadership team received recognition for their contributions as well. In August, Principal Mortgage Customer Success Manager Rowdy Harris was named a 2024 HousingWire Insider for leading the mortgage division’s fast-growing customer success team. In September, Brian Geary was honored with HousingWire’s 2024 Vanguard Award for driving Argyle’s strategic partnerships and helping customers succeed.

Argyle’s rapid growth this year was supported by a $30 million Series C funding round that reinforces its stability as a long-haul partner for mortgage lenders. The funding has enabled Argyle to invest in white-glove customer service and product integrations that make its VOIE service available in familiar systems, reducing customer ramp time and improving user adoption.

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

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® validation service and an approved service provider supporting Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® asset and income modeler (AIM), Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers’ ability to pay and improve loan quality—all at 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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[1] Source: Scotsman Guide 2024 Top Originators Rankings, June 2024.

[2] Source: 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data.

[3] Source: Delta Community Credit Union.

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

Company expands AI assistant suite, releases tool to help originators identify most favorable loan scenario, and makes data benchmarking product available to investors at no cost

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

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“At Optimal Blue, we are setting an even higher bar for mortgage technology innovation by investing in advanced technologies that deliver value-based, first-of-their-kind features at no additional cost,” said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue. “Each of these newly announced updates helps our clients address changing market conditions with agility, clarity, and precision. From loan officers to secondary marketing teams and investors, we empower mortgage professionals with tools designed to maximize their profitability on every loan transaction.”

EXPANDED AI ASSISTANT SUITE

Optimal Blue has expanded its suite of AI-powered assistants available within the CompassEdge hedging and trading platform with the launch of Position Assistant and the enhanced functionality of Profitability Assistant. This development builds on Optimal Blue’s July 2024 introduction of its first three AI-powered assistants, which help secondary marketing teams better manage risk and profitability with real-time insights that simplify complex data analysis.

The Optimal Blue Position Assistant provides mortgage lenders with critical daily insights into changes in their risk exposure by automatically summarizing the top drivers that impact their hedged mortgage pipeline positions. Profitability Assistant’s daily insights overview has been enhanced with a monthly view of key profitability drivers that allow users to assess performance quickly.

The AI assistant will be demoed live at the Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention and Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The demo is part of the AI Tech Showcase, which will take place on THE HUB STAGE from 1:30 to 3 p.m. MT.

SCENARIO OPTIMIZER

The addition of Scenario Optimizer to Optimal Blue’s product, pricing, and eligibility (PPE) engine enables loan originators to quickly identify the most favorable loan scenarios for borrowers by automatically generating side-by-side loan comparisons. The feature boosts loan officer productivity while strengthening relationships with borrowers by delivering fast, digital service and transparent pricing guidance.

INVESTOR PRICING INSIGHT

Optimal Blue’s Investor Pricing Insight data solution is now available at no cost to investor users. Additionally, Optimal Blue has introduced new functionality to the solution that allows investors to benchmark their non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) rate sheet pricing against other investors in real time. Introduced in 2022, Investor Pricing Insight allows correspondent and wholesale investors to benchmark their pricing against competitors.

Additional new product announcements will be introduced live at the Optimal Blue Summit, a national user conference that will be held February 3–5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Additional details and registration information for the Summit are available on the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 website.

About Optimal Blue

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

To learn more, visit https://OptimalBlue.com/.

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FormFree announces enhancements to customer acquisition marketplace, FormFree Exchange

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

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FFX is the world’s first marketplace that obsesses about consumers and helps lenders and borrowers find the right match. By delivering a 1-to-1 connection and ensuring that consumers have complete control of their data, FFX is compliant with both TCPA and Rule 1033.

Using FormFree’s Passport, consumers can share all the core financial data required by loan underwriters — including identity, assets, income, employment, credit history and cash-flow data — in seconds, which generates a financial identity report and includes a Residual Income Knowledge Index (RIKI). Passport also gives consumers a qualified borrowing power, which provides a realistic estimate of how much they can afford to borrow and repay. In addition to functioning as a stand-alone web application, Passport lives in consumer-facing real estate sites like Realtor.com, resulting in high-intent leads flooding into FFX.

Lenders in FFX have pre-populated buy boxes with their loan parameters and are automatically and immediately matched with borrowers who fit their buy boxes. Borrowers are shown up to three lender options and choose the one that best fits their needs, ensuring compatibility and increasing application-to-close rates for lenders. The borrower’s personal identifying information stays anonymous during the matching process to remove any possible bias and ensure the lending decision is made solely on the financial identity report.

“FormFree has set out to enhance the lending experience for lenders and borrowers by making it easier for each to find the right fit,” stated FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. “As the TCPA 1-to-1 consent rule goes into effect in a couple of months, lenders will need to adjust their customer acquisition efforts. FFX is already in place, ensuring lenders don’t have to experience a drop in production as they adapt to new regulations.”

“I grew up in an underserved neighborhood, and FormFree’s mission of uplifting the underserved and unseen borrowers through Passport, RIKI and FFX resonated heavily with me,” said MOR Lending President Roy K. George, CMB. “In today’s market, there is also a significant credit-invisible population that can repay a loan, and I see FFX as a way to serve those individuals. Our experience with FFX has been very good; we’ve seen a 10-20% lead-to-application rate over the last couple of months. RIKI is a great tool for us because when we see a bank statement verified deal, we know there’s a greater potential for conversion.”

About FormFree®

FormFree empowers consumers to understand their ability to pay and share it with lenders like never before. Using FormFree’s Passport app, consumers can share all the core financial data required by loan underwriters — including identity, assets, income, employment, credit history and cash-flow data — in seconds. Once consumers are ready to transact, they can anonymously share their data on the FormFree Exchange (FFX) and receive immediate offers from a marketplace of lenders who fully understand their ability to pay, residual income and eligibility for down payment assistance and inclusive lending programs.

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

Tags: @RealFormFree #lending #fintech #financialservices #financialinclusion #homebuyers

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MCT Empowers Mortgage Hedging Performance with Customized Spec Durations

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today an improvement to functionality through customizable duration analysis for specified loan products. Mortgage lenders using the comprehensive capital markets platform MCTlive! now have the ability to increase, review, and refine the granularity of their spec durations, leading to more precise hedging and reduced basis risk. The new specified loan durations functionality, customized to the given lender’s execution, puts the formerly back-end modeling directly in the hands of mortgage capital markets professionals.

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“Pricing granularity in the secondary mortgage market has steadily increased for nearly a decade. We feel it is essential to give clients transparency and customized control around spec durations,” said Phil Rasori, COO of MCT. “As evidenced by the Mission Score programs and the latest low loan balance specified pool tranches, a rising share of production can be expected to be spec eligible in the future. With this release, our clients are prepared to reap the benefits of that trend while maintaining the strongest possible hedge performance.”

Specified loan products available to be sold to the agency cash windows or Ginnie Mae securitizations yield better pricing for mortgage lenders, but their durations vary compared to non-spec production, which, if not properly accounted for, exposes hedged mortgage pipelines to basis risk and underperformance. Many lenders choose to adjust for the spec duration variance by estimating off an average of their pipeline expected to be spec eligible, but this approach leaves them vulnerable to changes in the makeup of their pipeline.

MCT’s superior approach runs an analysis of each execution of each spec program to calculate and set spec durations. These executions include product-level cash window, dealer pay-up survey and, most importantly, MCTlive! platform specified pool executions. Spec durations are now available for review and customization by clients. This new functionality is designed for seasoned capital markets professionals to get involved in the process themselves rather than having it managed by MCT experts. Lenders interested in a refresher are encouraged to read Duration & Convexity in Mortgage Pipeline Hedging.

“Giving our clients and traders the ability to match their loan durations to their spec executions provides them a critical edge in the industry-wide progression towards higher pricing granularity,” said Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director, Head of Trading at MCT. “For lenders delivering significant specified loan production, increasing duration granularity can bring about a meaningful improvement in their hedge performance.”

Mortgage lenders interested in learning more about how granular spec durations may increase their hedge performance are encouraged to schedule a consultation with MCT for the upcoming MBA Annual Convention and Expo.

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT’s stewardship. MCT’s technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged – offering clients the tools to perform under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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

New initiative offers mortgage lenders the fastest route to eClosings with minimal effort, overcoming traditional implementation hurdles

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

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“Where I’ve had the most success from the lender’s seat is finding a title/settlement partner that could provide me with the eClose solution and process,” said Brian Webster, President of NotaryCam. “Our Done For You eClosing ecosystem puts the power in the hands of any title/settlement provider to be able to conduct and electronically close transactions for any of their lender customers. As a result, lenders can now reap the benefits of eClosings, including faster loan deliveries, reduced costs, and improved borrower satisfaction, with minimal disruption to their current processes and without needing to invest heavily in building the infrastructure themselves.”

NotaryCam’s Done For You eClosing program simplifies the implementation process by minimizing changes to lenders’ existing workflows and partnering with title companies to deliver the tools they need to close transactions electronically for any lender customer.

The program includes:

  • Seamless Integration: Lenders send loan documents to their title partners as they do today. The title company then submits the request to NotaryCam.
  • Advanced Document Handling: NotaryCam uploads the PDF loan package and automatically tags the documents, reducing manual and tedious tasks.
  • eNote Generation and Management: The platform generates the eNote from a GSE-approved vendor and deposits it into a NotaryCam eVault. NotaryCam can then automatically deliver the completed eNote to the lender’s eVault or set up an eVault for the lender if needed.

“Lenders are well aware of the faster delivery times and quicker loan sales that eNotes facilitate,” Webster said. “However, what often goes unnoticed are the operational efficiencies gained by eliminating paper files. No more shipping costs, delays or lost documents. Post-closing and secondary teams no longer need to manage physical files, reducing errors and saving time.”

“By removing these operational hurdles and minimizing intrusion into the lender’s current process, our ‘Done For You’ approach provides a powerful tool for title partners,” Webster emphasized. “It’s about delivering an exceptional, game-changing advantage that makes the transition to eClosings as smooth as possible.”

Lenders attending the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo from Oct. 27 – 30, 2024, are encouraged to set up a meeting with NotaryCam’s team via sales@notarycam.com to learn more about how the Done For You eClosing program can fit their unique needs.

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 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. 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.

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

Homebuyers can now access 3.5% and 5% down payment assistance along with a powerful tool to compare the benefits of homeownership versus renting

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

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To further assist buyers in overcoming financial barriers, Click n’ Close now offers down payment assistance (DPA) options of 3.5% and 5% for its Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program through its Wholesale and Correspondent divisions. These options provide homebuyers with additional flexibility, helping them secure a home with minimal upfront costs while benefiting from shared appreciation in the property’s value over time.

“Even with the rate cut announced at the Federal Reserve Board’s September 2024 meeting, higher-than-average mortgage interest rates and limited housing supply have made today’s market financially tough for many aspiring homeowners,” said Jeff Bode, owner and CEO of Click n’ Close. “Our expanded DPA offerings not only make homeownership more affordable but also allow buyers to participate in the long-term economic benefits of home appreciation.”

In addition to these enhanced down payment options, Click n’ Close has created an exclusive calculator for program participants designed to help them educate potential borrowers on the economic benefits of utilizing the SAM program to purchase a home compared to renting. This interactive tool allows loan officers to demonstrate the potential financial gains of homeownership, empowering buyers to make informed decisions.

Launched in April 2024, Click n’ Close’s SAM program offers a below-market interest rate for first-lien FHA and USDA loans and a repayable DPA second lien in exchange for up to 40% of the home’s appreciation during the first five years. After the five-year accumulation period, the shared appreciation amount is added to the second lien and amortized over the remaining term.

Industry professionals interested in learning more about the SAM program should contact their Click n’ Close wholesale or correspondent account representative.

About Click n’ Close, Inc.:

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

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

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

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

The company has implemented LiteSpeed to provide a seamless digital-first mortgage process at first touch

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced US Mortgage Corporation, a nationwide mortgage lender, has selected LiteSpeed to automate its mortgage process and provide its borrowers a digital-first borrower experience.

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“Once we saw the functionality of LiteSpeed, we couldn’t look at our borrower journey the same. Any way we can eliminate borrower friction is a win for us,” said Scott Milner, president of US Mortgage Corporation. “We needed a system that wasn’t just a digital loan application but something that could keep our borrowers engaged from pre-approval through closing. LiteSpeed allowed us to reimagine how we request conditions from borrowers and given its strong alignment with our LOS, we’re driving efficiencies through our entire process.”

LiteSpeed’s integration with Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology enhances US Mortgage’s loan application process by guiding borrowers through a sleek, mobile-friendly digital application where upon completion, borrowers instantly receive a personalized needs list, a secure document upload link and additional resources from their chosen loan originator. The needs list is then updated from Encompass as the loan progresses, making it a consistent experience for borrowers as underwriting conditions are collected and the loan is cleared to close.

“Every LenderLogix solution was created with the objective of streamlining the mortgage process and simultaneously enhancing the borrower experience,” said LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O’Brien. “It’s increasingly difficult for lenders to stand out in a sea of their peers, which is why we place such an emphasis on creating an automated digital borrower experience. Our products create personalized digital experiences for borrowers, while also shaving valuable minutes off each transaction for loan officers.”

Visit https://lenderlogix.com/contact to request a demo.

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software 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/.

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

Empower is the centerpiece of a new RanLife tech stack geared to speed service to customers while keeping loan teams connected and productive

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

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RanLife is a full-service mortgage lender and servicer that prides itself on providing great customer service and competitive lending terms to keep customers ‘for life.’ Through its partnership with Dark Matter, RanLife will be using several products within the AIVA® suite of AI virtual assistants. AIVA solutions are specifically designed and bundled for mortgage origination, helping lenders harness the power of AI, business rules engines and machine learning (ML) to automate manual tasks, reduce cycle times and enhance efficiency in loan processing.

From the AIVA solution suite, RanLife will use AIVA® Docs to automate document classification, data abstraction and data analysis; AIVA® Assist Processing to expedite manual income verifications; and AIVA® BI for reporting and analytics. In addition, RanLife will use the Empower Portals to provide real-time loan dashboards to borrowers, loan officers and brokers and will leverage Dark Matter’s integration with Optimal Blue to provide access to the Plano, Texas-based company’s market-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine.

“RanLife has made an impressive commitment to serving customers for life while closing loans up to twice as fast as the competition,” said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. “Dark Matter is proud to support that goal by providing tools and technology that enable faster transactions and exceptional borrower experiences.”

“We are a mortgage company, and mortgages are what we do best. To take our business to the next level, we need a partner equally focused on technology — and especially AI, which I’m a big believer in — so we can grow together,” said Ty Burbidge, CEO of RanLife. “Our partnership with Dark Matter benefits everyone we do business with, from our employees in sales to our operations team and from our referral partners to our clients.”

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: @dmattertech #fintech #financialservices #mortgage

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

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

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Verifying borrower income and employment is time-consuming and costly for mortgage lenders. Informative Research’s Verification Platform solution addresses these pain points by automatically cycling through multiple VOI and VOE report providers until borrower data is successfully verified. Lenders can configure the Verification Platform with Informative Research to optimize costs by ordering reports starting with the least expensive provider. Additionally, the solution allows lenders to do business with multiple providers without juggling several vendor relationships.

The efficiency gains of Verification Platform are further amplified when paired with the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and the Exchange service network, allowing for information to flow from the loan into Informative Research’s system of record, ensuring that a record of the order and response is captured in the Empower LOS. The Empower LOS’s integrations with automated underwriting systems also ensures that any representation & warranty relief obtained by using Informative Research can automatically be pulled into the loan. On top of that, the integration with the Exchange service network makes Informative Research’s platform offering available to other LOSs such as Blue Sage and other systems such as ICE’s MSP® Loss Mitigation™ solution.

“The biggest benefit of this integration is the enhanced efficiency and reduced manual workload for lenders. By making our advanced verification services available via the Dark Matter Exchange service network, lenders can achieve a seamless, automated experience that significantly reduces the need for manual intervention,” said Informative Research IT Manager – Integrations Ryan Kaufman. “We’ve seen substantial positive impacts with our partners adopting this product. By automating the verification process, lenders can avoid unnecessary orders and ensure that verifications are performed with the right controls, thus mitigating the risk of automation errors.”

“Informative Research is doing wonderful things to revolutionize the verifications space by offering their clients a unique blend of platform services that cover every use case,” said Dark Matter Managing Director of Partnership Products Jennifer Miller. “We are happy to welcome their product to the Exchange service network and support its adoption by the Empower LOS users. We look forward to Informative Research’s continued innovation as they bring new products and solutions to the market.”

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.

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://dmatter.com.

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A Mile Above: TMC Denver Concludes with Tangible Enthusiasm for The Future of the Mortgage Industry

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) proudly reflects on the success of A Mile Above: TMC Denver, a conference environment renowned for its ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of the mortgage industry by fostering collaboration and innovation among attendees. The event, which took place from September 7-10, 2024, provided a truly memorable experience, beginning with an energetic opening reception at Meow Wolf and concluding with a stunning sunset reception at Red Rocks Trading Post.

TMC members conclude A Mile Above during reception at Red Rocks Trading Post
Photo caption: TMC members conclude A Mile Above during reception at Red Rocks Trading Post.

Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, the venue provided a prime location for attendees to connect while exploring the vibrant bars and restaurants in the heart of Downtown Denver. The greater number of lender companies in attendance compared to vendor partners led to valuable insights and productive discussions

“At TMC Denver, we’ve been tackling critical industry challenges like scalability, boosting volume, and enhancing automation alongside top-tier lenders and vendors,” said Brad Ketcher, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Ignite Integration Solutions, Inc.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • $100,000 Hour: Attendees exchanged revenue-boosting and cost-saving strategies, generating significant value for both lenders and partners.
  • Keynotes: Jeff Salzenstein delivered an inspiring session on mastering leadership and Alex Joyner, Director of Marketing at First Option Mortgage, shared practical insights on personalizing ChatGPT for mortgage professionals.
  • Showcases: Live vendor demonstrations offered lenders a glimpse into how products work with samples of how they help businesses.
  • TMC Tech Fund Mortgage Tech Day: Sponsored by Docutech, this session allowed lenders to explore and vote on cutting-edge technologies pitched by five startups, keeping them at the forefront of industry innovation. Inflooens was voted ‘Top Startup’ and awarded a cash prize, signaling its strong alignment with the future direction of the mortgage industry.

NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION AT ITS BEST

TMC’s signature Collaboration Labs are confidential peer advisory groups designed to provide a safe space for working through challenges and fostering deep connections among participants. In Denver, 46% of conference attendees took part in a Collaboration Lab.

“Feedback from the labs regarding tech vendors will provide valuable insights to guide my upcoming decisions,” said Dan Felix, VP of Mortgage Services at Fairwinds Credit Union.

INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Individuals and companies within the TMC family who contributed excellence to the network were recognized with awards. The Lenders Choice Awards are vendor partner awards voted on by lenders:

  • Certified Credit won Best in Customer Service because “They made the process very simple and did most of the heavy lifting. Couldn’t have asked for it to go more smoothly.”
  • LoanPASS was awarded Best Onboarding Process for “…having a great new tech PPE in a mature industry segment, making a typically complex product easy to understand and configure. Bill, Patricia, and Derek were incredibly helpful and accessible throughout the sales cycle, onboarding, and LOS connectivity. Great team and product.”
  • iEmergent was voted best in Thought Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation. A lender said, “They’ve been a valuable partner in helping us serve under-served communities across all our markets. Their commitment to this mission shows through their prompt, thorough, knowledgeable, and personable customer service. With great value for the quality of service, they consistently provide accurate, actionable data for strategic decisions.”

TMC also recognized exceptional lenders for their reliability and contribution to the network.

  • Mortgage Financial Services won the Team Award for their readiness to collaborate as a team.
    • “Everyone at Mortgage Financial Services is always more than willing to help TMC members. They are happy to lend their expertise to any discussion, whether it be in our Working Groups or at conference. We are so thankful to have them as part of the TMC Family,” Angie Scarfino, TMC Member Benefit Advocate.
  • Joe Leone of Genesee Regional Bank was honored with the Mindfulness Award for his thoughtful contributions in supporting peers within the network. “Joe is humble, kind, and thoughtful. He’s always eager to lead discussions, share resources, and offer his expertise. He’s helped many lenders with policy changes, vendor vetting, and collaborative problem-solving. Joe is a great example of the leader our industry needs!” Ashliegh Alexander, TMC Member Benefit Advocate.
  • Teresa Rose of Western Ohio Mortgage was honored with the Collaborative Award in recognition of her unwavering dedication, generously offering her time, resources, knowledge, and support to others. “Teresa is the voice everyone wants to hear. She has a deep understanding of navigating the ups and downs of our industry. Whether leading a call, sharing resources, or speaking at conferences, she’s always ready to lead. We’re grateful for her collaborative spirit and her example of the pay-it-forward culture at TMC,” Ashleigh Alexander, TMC Member Benefit Advocate.

LOOKING AHEAD: 12 DAYS OF TMC

Building on the momentum of Denver, TMC will return with its virtual event, 12 Days of TMC, from December 2-17, 2024. Stay tuned for updates by following TMC on LinkedIn or visiting www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is a member-driven organization dedicated to empowering mortgage lenders across the U.S. through networking, education, and advocacy. By fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, TMC supports the success of its members, ensuring they thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. For more information, visit https://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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Down Payment Resource finds 2,444 down payment assistance programs nationwide in its Q3 2024 data analysis

DPR's Q3 2024 HPI Report finds 29 homebuyer assistance programs were added this quarter

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q3 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The Q3 report saw the number of national homebuyer assistance programs increase by 29 to 2,444.

DPR's Q3 2024 HPI Report finds 29 homebuyer assistance programs were added this quarter
Image caption: Q3 2024 Homeownership Program Index.

Notably, the report showed a 5% increase in programs for first-generation buyers. First-generation homebuyers have been singled out by the Harris Presidential campaign, which along with building 3 million affordable housing units for rent and ownership, proposes to provide $25,000 down-payment assistance to first-time homebuyers who have paid rent on time for two years, with more generous support for qualifying first-generation homeowners.

“We are pleased to see a growing number of these programs, and think they are becoming a targeted way to help first-time and first-generation homebuyers struggling to save for a down payment get into a home they can afford,” said Rob Chrane, founder and CEO of DPR. “Our data show the average DPA benefit is roughly $17,000. That can be a nice jump-start for saving for a down payment and other costs of homeownership.”

KEY HPI REPORT FINDINGS

An examination of the existing 2,444 homebuyer assistance programs on October 1, 2024, resulted in the following key findings:

  • The number of U.S. homebuyer assistance programs increased by 29 over the past quarter. This represents a 1.2% increase over the previous quarter.
  • There was an 8% increase in below market rate/resale programs and 7% increase in grant-funded programs, and 6% increase in other homebuyer assistance from Q2 2024. Below market rate or BMR homes are affordable homes sold at a lower price than the market average and are intended for low- to moderate-income buyers. When a BMR homeowner wants to sell, they must sell the home to an income-eligible buyer.
  • 949 municipalities offered DPA programs. Municipalities represented the majority of funding sources in Q3 2024 at 39%, which is virtually unchanged from last quarter. Nonprofits were the second highest funding source, 21% in Q3 2024, followed by state HFAs at 19%. A few of these programs have seen increases from federal program resources, including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • 777 programs supported multifamily purchases, up 7% from the previous quarter. Of those, 526 allowed for 3-unit properties, up 7% from Q2 2024, while 501 allowed for four-unit properties, up 8% from Q2 2024.
  • 195 programs offer incentives for special groups. 35% offer special funding for educators, 29% for protectors, 26% for firefighters, 24% for healthcare workers, and 24% for Native Americans, and 22% for military homebuyers.

A more detailed analysis of the Q3 2024 HPI findings, including infographics and examples of the programs described in this release, can be found on DPR’s website at: https://downpaymentresource.com/professional-resource/the-down-payment-resource-q3-2024-homeownership-program-index-report/.

For a complete list of homebuyer assistance programs by state, visit (PDF): https://downpaymentresource.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HPI-state-by-state-data.Q32024.pdf.

Methodology

Published quarterly, DPR’s HPI surveys the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of U.S. homebuyer assistance programs administered by state and local housing finance agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. DPR communicates with over 1,300 program providers throughout the year to track and update the country’s wide range of homeownership programs, including down payment and closing cost programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs) and affordable first mortgages, in the DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database.

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 2,400 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/.

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LenderLogix Q3 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data: Homebuyers Hold Steady and ‘Wait for the Rate’

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.

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Pre-Approvals

In Q3 2024, borrowers generated 49,392 pre-approval letters through LenderLogix’s QuickQual pre-approval platform, a 15% decrease from Q2 2024. The average number of pre-approved borrowers per loan officer decreased slightly from 29 in Q2 2024 to 28.5 in Q3 2024.

The average pre-approval letter loan amount increased by 26% from $308,681 in Q2 to $388,215 in Q3, fueled by a 23% increase in the average sales price from $362,780 to $446,390. The average down payment shrank marginally from 15% in Q2 to 13% in Q3.

Conventional loans remained the most popular for pre-approved borrowers, staying consistent at 76%. All categories held steady through Q3, with FHA pre-approvals barely climbing from 17.8% to 17.9%, while VA (4%) and USDA (1%) maintained their share from Q2 to Q3 2024.

“With the Fed’s announcement that rates will likely drop again, it’s not surprising to see steady-to-slow developments as homebuyers wait for the rate,” said LenderLogix Co-Founder and CEO Patrick O’Brien.

Borrower Conversion

Of the borrowers using QuickQual in Q2 2024, the average number of days between pre-approval and loan submission increased nearly 7% from 85 to 91 days in Q3. The longest duration between pre-approval and application decreased by ten days from 603 in Q2 to 593 in Q3. The conversion rate from borrowers using QuickQual to loan application decreased slightly from 58% to 56% in Q3. Borrowers generated an average of eight pre-approval letters before converting.

“Homebuyers’ behavior has a lot to do with expectations, and we are certainly seeing that with our holding pattern,” O’Brien noted. “With Fannie Mae signaling this fall that its 30-year fixed rate will land at 6.2% by the end of the year, bringing it in line with the MBA’s expected rate before both glide in below 6% in 2025, we can see the effect of anticipation. Nonetheless, there are those who have found what they are looking for now, and they know those lowered rates will mean more demand that could place them in a bidding war.”

Data from LenderLogix Homebuyer Intelligence Report is available to the industry free of charge. To learn more about LenderLogix, visit www.lenderlogix.com.

About LenderLogix:

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software 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/.

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ACES Quality Management’s Brock Miller Slated to Speak at America’s Credit Unions Lending Council Conference 2024

Miller to address conference attendees on mortgage compliance best practices

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Director of Business Development Brock Miller, CMQ/OE has been selected to speak at the America’s Credit Unions Lending Council Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., November 3 – 6, 2024.

ACES Quality Management
ACES Quality Management.

Miller’s session, “Ensuring Mortgage Lending Compliance: Best Practices for Credit Unions,” takes place on Monday, Nov. 4, from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. CT. Attendees will gain valuable insights into critical areas such as compliance awareness, conducting fair lending audits, understanding legal regulations and fraud prevention. Miller and other industry experts will guide participants through the latest compliance requirements and best practices to ensure credit unions stay compliant and mitigate the risk of penalties. Key topics will include effective strategies for thorough audits, actionable steps to enhance compliance and techniques for fraud identification and prevention.

“With the regulatory landscape constantly evolving, credit unions must stay ahead by understanding and implementing best practices in compliance, fair lending and fraud prevention,” said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. “Sessions like these provide invaluable insights that help credit unions protect themselves and their members from potential risks, which is why ACES is proud to participate as part of our ongoing commitment to equipping credit unions with the tools and information they need to navigate the complexities of mortgage lending compliance, quality control and risk management.”

As a Silver Sponsor and exhibitor, ACES will have Executive Vice President Kyle Kehoe open the Compliance/Portfolio Management session on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 9:45 a.m.

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:

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES 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.

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Down Payment Resource highlights 48 Native American homebuyer assistance programs in honor of Native American Heritage Month

Analysis finds 48 programs in 13 states offering up to $90,000 in assistance designed to help Native Americans purchase a home

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, is highlighting 48 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs in 13 states that are specifically designed to support Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) in conjunction with Native American Heritage month in October. While Native Americans may be eligible for all of the 2,400-plus U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, these 48 programs were specifically developed to provide help with down payments and other home-buying costs.

Down Payment Resource
Image caption: Down Payment Resource.

The Native American homeownership rate is around 56% which is significantly lower than the national average, with a gap of roughly 15 percentage points compared to white households. The Native American-white homeownership gap exceeds 30 percentage points in five states.

While the federal government is responsible for providing funding for housing programs on tribal lands, historically this funding has been insufficient, especially in rural areas, according to the National Indian Council on Aging. These communities have many substandard housing units, including dilapidated homes, and many continue to struggle with overcrowding. Nearly 16% of households across tribal lands live in overcrowded conditions, compared to 2.2% nationally, notes the Council.

An analysis of the 48 programs showcases the range of assistance available to promote Native American homeownership.

  • Eligibility: Most programs are limited to members of federally recognized tribes for purchasing homes on reservations or within specified service areas.
  • Financial assistance range: The programs offer homebuyer assistance ranging from $2,125 to $90,000.
  • Income requirements: Fifteen programs have no income requirements. Thirty-one programs have income requirements that range from 80% to 120% of the Area Median Income.
  • Availability: Assistance programs are offered in 13 states. The states with the most programs are Oklahoma (12), Michigan (9), California (6) and Washington (5). Twenty programs are statewide and 28 are local.
  • Program types: The homeowner assistance programs encompass various types, including 33 second mortgage programs, nine grant programs, four matched savings programs, and two first mortgage programs. Twenty-six programs are for first-time homebuyers only, and 22 programs can be accessed by repeat buyers.
  • Forgivable assistance: Thirty-eight of the programs offer forgivable assistance, provided that all program conditions, such as owner-occupancy, are met, further alleviating the financial burdens for aspiring homeowners.
  • Housing types: All programs allow for purchase of single-family homes. Twenty-eight allow for the purchase of modular or manufactured homes.

“We welcome the growing number of programs for Native American homebuyers. We feel homeownership is an important pathway to economic prosperity and community development,” said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. “I would encourage Native American homebuyers to search our complete database of all 2,444 down payment assistance programs in the United States — the most complete such resource anywhere — to find those specific to their tribe and region that can help them achieve homeownership and start building generational wealth.”

Individuals can search for their homebuyer assistance program eligibility for free at https://downpaymentresource.com/are-you-eligible/.

Methodology:

DPR produced homebuyer assistance program findings by analyzing its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database for programs with incentives for people with disabilities. The DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database tracks the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of all U.S. homebuyer assistance programs using data sourced from more than 1,300 housing finance agencies (HFAs), municipalities, nonprofits and other housing organizations. Homebuyer assistance programs of all types are tracked, including down payment and closing cost assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages.

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 2,400 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/.

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Agile Introduces Limit Orders for TBA Mortgage-Backed Securities

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, announced today the launch of limit orders, a new quote request type for the To-Be-Announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA) market. Limit orders allow traders on Agile to request a specific price level, rather than conducting an open-ended bid process, giving them greater confidence and freeing precious time, especially during periods of market volatility.

Agile Introduces Limit Orders for TBA Mortgage-Backed Securities
Image caption: Agile Introduces Limit Orders for TBA Mortgage-Backed Securities.

“Limit orders help me get better execution for my clients in a choppy market,” shared Drew Thornhill, Senior Trader at MCT, one of Agile’s hedge advisor clients, who manages coverage on over $450 million in open pipelines on behalf of mortgage lenders. “In my experience, it’s impossible to get the same efficiency and execution over the phone that I can achieve using Agile for limit orders.”

TBAs are broadly used by mortgage lenders to hedge their open pipeline of locked mortgage applications against changes to interest rates during the origination process. Improvements to execution and efficiency in TBA trading can have an outsize impact on mortgage lender profitability. Limit orders allow traders to select a desired price level and time in force, in addition to the typical TBA quote request details. Limit order functionality is also very much welcomed by broker dealers who are given extra time and dynamic communication tools to acquire the level the lender is seeking or share background toward reaching a different agreement.

“Limit orders are very useful on the fringe coupons that are not as liquid, to build up price certainty and prepare for origination activities at the low or high end of the rate range,” said Greg Vacura, president at Agile. “They are also useful on spec deals where lenders need to get more granular pricing on a specific tranche, loan size, or state. Developing limit orders in collaboration with our lender and dealer clients has led to a rewarding win-win.”

Limit orders are now available to all Agile platform users. Mortgage lenders, broker-dealers, or hedge advisors interested in learning more about this new quote request type are encouraged to contact Agile for more information: https://trade-agile.com/contact-us/.

Read the full press release: https://trade-agile.com/limit-orders-tba-mbs/

About Agile:

Agile brings together mortgage lenders and dealers of all sizes onto a single MBS fintech platform. Agile facilitates the exchange of TBA MBS by securing and automating communication between mortgage lenders and broker-dealers. Agile digitizes the historically phone-based process to an electronic platform which may improve profitability and efficiency, while reducing administrative errors. Through its competitive TBA RFQ digital platform, mortgage lenders gain access to national and regional broker-dealers previously inaccessible on digital platforms, while broker-dealers gain access to an ever-growing network of lenders. Based in Philadelphia, Agile Trading Technologies supports a national network of clients* with a team of capital markets professionals who have deep trading experience at financial organizations of every size. Learn more: https://trade-agile.com/.

*Agile is not available for retail natural person investors.

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Mortgage Lenders Can Now Meet Fannie Mae’s 10-Day Pre-Close VOE Requirements Using Informative Research’s AccountChek

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that AccountChek® supports new enhancements to Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service designed to streamline the digital pre-close verification of employment (VOE), significantly enhance overall efficiency and improve the borrower experience.

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As outlined in Fannie Mae’s Selling Guide, lenders are required to complete a 10-day pre-close verification of employment. Starting Sept. 20, 2024, lenders utilizing the DU validation service can now meet this requirement using an AccountChek deposit-based VOE report (DVOE). The report displays deposit transactions while omitting other bank data transactions, offering a more focused and efficient verification process. Approval applies to loan case files where employment was initially validated using an AccountChek asset verification report (VOA).

Lenders can utilize a single AccountChek order completed by the borrower to generate both a VOA report for asset, income and employment verification and a DVOE report for the 10-day pre-close verification. Although distinct, both reports are generated from a single AccountChek order, simplifying the process.

“We’ve witnessed the significant impact of utilizing AccountChek’s asset verification for upfront processes. With Fannie Mae’s latest updates allowing lenders to extend this streamlined approach to pre-close employment verification, we anticipate even greater operational efficiencies and cost savings,” said Brian Francis, Head of AccountChek at Informative Research. “This update not only enables the use of AccountChek DVOE report, but by removing the DTI limit, it also expands the scope of loan casefiles eligible for asset-based income and employment validation, as well as providing findings to the lender regardless of the DU recommendation. These changes expand lenders’ ability to use a single AccountChek order to verify income and employment on a loan.”

“This collaboration provides a new way for lenders to digitally verify employment when using Desktop Underwriter,” says Peter Skarnulis, Fannie Mae’s VP of Single-Family Digital Management Solutions,” and is part of our continued focus on delivering value through the products and services that we offer.”

About Informative Research

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

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Katten and CapitalW Collective Align to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, the glass shattering 501(c)(3) benefiting women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, today announced Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP as a new corporate sponsor. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time.”

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A Shared Vision for Progress

Katten, a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai, shares CapitalW Collective’s commitment to educating, elevating, and empowering underrepresented groups within mortgage capital markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Katten as a corporate sponsor,” said Leslie Winick, co-founder and Board member of CapitalW Collective. “They have a long and distinguished reputation not only as experts in their field, but in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within their own corporate culture and across the financial services sector.”

Support That Makes a Difference

As a corporate sponsor, Katten will provide critical financial resources to be used to create educational content and develop an expansive platform to connect with advocates across the industry. Katten will also share its expertise through CapitalW Collective programming.

“Katten is proud to partner with CapitalW Collective in this organization’s important mission to support and celebrate women in the finance industry,” said Katten Partner and Broker-Dealer Regulation practice Co-Chair Susan Light, who coordinated the sponsorship. “Our firm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where women are supported, recognized, and empowered to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers. We look forward to working together to inspire the current and next generation of women leaders.”

About CapitalW Collective:

CapitalW Collective is a 501(c)(3) non-profit comprised of female capital markets professionals and their allies that fosters an environment of learning, growth, recognition, and achievement. The organization is dedicated to supporting women in mortgage capital markets through a range of programs designed to foster leadership, professional development, and networking opportunities.

For more information, visit https://capitalwcollective.org/.

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Secured Signing Launches New Integration with Okta for Enhanced Single Sign-On Experience

The integration of Secured Signing and Okta enables organizations to manage authentication and user access with ease while fortifying their security posture

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing is excited to announce its official integration with Okta, a leading identity management solution, to deliver seamless and secure Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. This integration enhances user experience and security for employees, contractors, and business partners, ensuring they have quick, reliable access to the tools they need to perform at their best.

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Okta is a universal and customizable identity solution that empowers organizations to handle workforce or customer identity needs while enhancing security. Through this partnership, Secured Signing users can now leverage Okta’s identity and access management features, improving login security and simplifying access to the platform.

“Our goal is to streamline access while maintaining the highest security standards,” said Mike Eyal, CEO at Secured Signing. “The integration with Okta allows us to offer a powerful SSO solution that not only boosts security but also enhances productivity by eliminating password fatigue and providing a frictionless login experience.”

Key Benefits of Secured Signing’s Okta Integration:

  • Enhanced Login Security: With Okta’s phishing-resistant authentication flows, users benefit from secure, simplified logins without the need for traditional passwords.
  • Customizable Okta Setup: Configure user accounts, groups, and access policies in Okta to meet your organization’s unique needs.
  • Streamlined Secured Signing Configuration: Access the Okta admin portal through your Secured Signing account to manage authentication settings easily.
  • Okta as an Identity Provider: Use Okta as your identity provider by simply selecting it in Secured Signing’s settings and inputting the necessary configuration details.
  • Simplified Single Sign-On (SSO): With support for SAML and OIDC, users can integrate SSO for quick access to Secured Signing, driving higher adoption rates and easier account management.
  • Comprehensive User and Group Management: Manage assignments for all users or specific groups within your organization for secure, efficient access control.

The integration of Secured Signing and Okta enables organizations to manage authentication and user access with ease while fortifying their security posture. With a unified platform, businesses can eliminate the complexities of user account administration and ensure their teams are working efficiently.

Learn more about how to configure Secured Signing with Okta by accessing our comprehensive user guide ( https://www.securedsigning.com/support/configuring-okta-single-sign-on-for-secured-signing/ ).

For more information or to get started with Secured Signing’s Okta integration, CLICK HERE: https://www.okta.com/integrations/secured-signing/.

About Secured Signing:

Secured Signing is a global provider of electronic signature and digital signing solutions, delivering a seamless, secure, and compliant platform for businesses of all sizes. With features like Remote Online Notarization (RON) and e-signatures, Secured Signing streamlines document workflows while meeting the highest security and legal standards. Learn more at: https://www.securedsigning.com/ .

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Floify launches Floify Verify, a native verification of income and employment service

Powered by Argyle, Floify Verify saves mortgage lenders time and money while providing access to GSE representations and warranties relief

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the availability of Floify Verify, a native electronic verification of income and employment (VOIE) service powered by Argyle. Designed to streamline the mortgage origination process, Floify Verify allows lenders to verify income and employment at a cost-effective price point without the hassle of managing additional third-party vendors.

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Floify Verify’s native functionality allows lenders to prioritize their business objectives, whether it’s accelerating loan processing or optimizing cost savings. Lenders focused on speed can embed Floify Verify directly into the loan application process to reduce delays and expedite loan approval. Alternatively, lenders aiming to manage costs can configure Floify Verify to be initiated by loan teams later in the process, such as after a financial pre-screening, enabling them to balance efficiency, cost control and the borrower’s experience.

Reports generated by Floify Verify have the potential to receive representations and warranties relief on eligible loan components from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This is because Argyle, which powers Floify Verify, is an authorized report supplier to both Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service and Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) asset and income modeler (AIM).

“VOIE has been a pain point for many of our customers, with legacy verification methods achieving low success rates at a high price point. These methods are ill-suited to today’s workforce and too expensive at a time when origination costs have risen to untenable levels,” said Sofia Rossato, Floify’s president and general manager. “In response, we’ve partnered with Argyle to offer an elegant and cost-effective way for lenders to verify income and employment in the Floify environment without the hassle of managing additional vendors.”

With Floify Verify, lenders can view borrower-permissioned records, such as pay stubs and W-2s, at 60–80% less cost than legacy providers and manual verification methods. Additionally, the solution supports on-demand reverification—such as the 10-day pre-closing verification required for agency loans—at no additional cost.

“Argyle is proud to extend a modern verification experience to more borrowers and originators through our collaboration with Floify,” said Shmulik Fishman, founder and CEO of Argyle. “Floify Verify, powered by Argyle, equips lenders with a faster, more efficient way to handle VOIE, shaving up to a week off closing times and dramatically cutting costs—all while reducing the risk of loan buybacks.”

About Argyle

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows—including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments—so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their businesses. Argyle serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy. For more information on Argyle’s industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

About Floify

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

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company’s possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management’s interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company’s reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management’s control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), all of which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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ACES Quality Management Announces Preliminary Speaker Line-up for ACES ENGAGE 2025

Fourth annual event returns to The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker line-up for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 18 – 20, 2025.

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The keynote speaker for this year’s event is interactive mentalist, hypnotist, and award-winning speaker Michael C. Anthony. As seen on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN and WB, Anthony has performed worldwide with his one-person show, Hypnotized Live. After a global search, Anthony was chosen for the role of “The Hypnotist” in The Illusionists, a touring production that has played on Broadway, London’s West End and around the world. He is also the founder of Stage Hypnosis University, where he mentors students on how to perform stage hypnosis in a responsible and entertaining way, and the author of the best-selling book “Body Language Secrets, How to Read Minds by Reading Bodies.”

In addition to Anthony, ACES has assembled a notable line-up of thought leaders and industry experts for this year’s event, including:

  • Edward Seiler, executive director of the Research Institute for Housing at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA);
  • Richard J. Andreano, Jr., partner and practice leader of Ballard Spahr’s Mortgage Banking Group; and
  • A Fannie Mae representative to be announced.

“ACES ENGAGE 2025 is a must-attend event for financial services quality control and risk management professionals. The expertise and insights shared by our exceptional line-up of industry leaders will directly address the unique challenges these professionals face today,” said Trevor Gauthier, CEO of ACES Quality Management. “From evolving regulations to cutting-edge technological advancements, this event equips attendees with critical tools, strategies, and networking opportunities to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape. By harnessing advanced technologies within our enterprise solutions, we empower participants to drive innovation and success, enhance quality and mitigate risk.”

Registration is now live for ACES ENGAGE 2025. To secure your spot or learn more about this event, visit https://www.acesquality.com/aces-engage-2025.

About ACES Quality Management:

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

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES 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.

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Housing Finance Strategies Announces ZillowHousing24

The overarching narrative of ZillowHousing24 is to present the path toward 'Building an Affordable Future: Navigating Opportunities and Finding Solutions in Housing'

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced ZillowHousing24 (tag: #ZillowHousing24), a virtual housing event broadcast in partnership with Zillow Home Loans and presented by Housing Finance Strategies on December 3, 2024.

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“We are excited to share ZillowHousing24, a virtual housing conference lasering in on affordability and featuring solutions in three key focus pillars: housing supply, upfront costs, and friction in the process,” said Jennifer Butler, Vice President of Government and Community Relations, at Zillow Group.

“We’re thrilled to leverage our housing industry leadership and our well known event hosting capabilities to present ZillowHousing24, an event we expect will exceed expectations as the go-to virtual event that addresses the challenge of housing affordability,” said Faith Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Housing Finance Strategies.

The overarching narrative of ZillowHousing24 is to present the path toward “Building an Affordable Future: Navigating Opportunities and Finding Solutions in Housing.” The event will feature housing finance industry experts from the Zillow Home Loans and Zillow Group as well as leaders from across the mortgage ecosystem including Alanna McCargo, President of the FHLBank San Francisco.

Together with Housing Finance Strategies, ZillowHousing24 will showcase the interconnectedness of political, economic, and industry-specific factors shaping housing affordability across the country. The conference will open with a foundational overview of the current housing landscape and continue with innovative solutions, supply challenges, and sustainability considerations – all building to provide a comprehensive exploration of how to build a more affordable future for housing.

The conference will be held December 3, 2024, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. ET and is free to attend. Register ahead of time at https://www.zillowhousing24.com/.

Save the date now and stay tuned to Zillow and Housing Finance Strategies on LinkedIn for exciting event speaker and panel updates.

About Zillow Group:

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow and its affiliates help people find and get the home they want by connecting them with digital solutions, dedicated partners and agents, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences.

About Housing Finance Strategies:

Founded in 2016 by career housing finance leader Faith Schwartz, Housing Finance Strategies provides essential advisory and professional services to members of the housing community from mortgage lending and servicing executives to fintechs to regulators and policy makers. In addition, Housing Finance Strategies curates and delivers national housing policy events. Learn more: https://housingfinancestrategies.com/.

For further information and media queries::
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MCT Expands MSR Valuation Options with AD&Co Prepayment Model

Addition of Internationally Recognized Model Enhances Scenario Testing, Precision, and Confidence for MSR Managers

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the integration of the LoanDynamics Model (LDM) from Andrew Davidson & Co. (AD&Co) into their mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation software. LDM is a well-respected prepayment model for residential mortgages that will complement MCT’s proprietary prepayment model in MSRlive! This integration allows MSR portfolio managers to leverage and compare both models, increasing confidence in the precision of their valuations and scenario testing.

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“MCT’s MSRlive! platform is one of the most extensively adopted and customizable MSR valuation models in the industry,” said Bill Shirreffs, Senior Director, Head of MSR Services and Sales Operations at MCT. “We’re proud to work with AD&Co to add their internationally recognized LDM prepayment model alongside the customization and flexibility clients appreciate about our proprietary model.”

Because the MSR may be sold or retained independently of residential mortgage loans, MSR valuation and portfolio management is a critical function for U.S. mortgage lenders. Central to the value of any MSR is a forecast of its prepayment speed, which is dependent on a wide array of assumptions and heavily influenced by macroeconomic developments. MCT and AD&Co are both highly regarded providers of this prepayment modeling, and through their new alliance, they combine the best of both models for the benefit of capital markets professionals.

“AD&Co’s flagship LoanDynamics Model is a perfect complement to MCT’s MSRlive!,” said Michelle Stepien Breier, Business Development Manager at AD&Co. “AD&Co’s industry leading prepayment and credit models, coupled with MCT’s MSRlive!, provide a best-of-breed joint solution to MSR portfolio managers.”

The integration allows MSRlive! users who have an existing license or plan to license AD&Co’s LDM the opportunity to apply greater fine-tuning parameters to prepayment forecasting in accordance with the needs of the individual user and their portfolio.

MSR portfolio managers interested in a consultation on their valuation and retention strategy are encouraged to schedule a meeting with MCT and AD&Co for the upcoming MBA Annual Convention here: https://mct-trading.com/contact/

Read the full press release: https://mct-trading.com/press-release/mct-expands-msr-valuation-options-with-adco-prepayment-model/

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT’s stewardship. MCT’s technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged – offering clients the tools to perform under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc.:

Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc. develops and licenses prepayment and credit models, as well as risk measurement tools used as benchmark analytics by top mortgage and commercial banks, insurance companies, mortgage insurers, reinsurers, credit unions, broker-dealers, and investment management firms. Since its inception, the firm has provided clients with high-quality models, applications, consulting services, research, and thought leadership, all aimed at yielding advanced, quantitative solutions for an array of financial and investment management needs.

For more products and services information, visit www.ad-co.com and for direct inquiries contact support@ad-co.com. For media inquiries, contact Ashlea Bonds at ashlea@ad-co.com.

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Informative Research Adds Consumer-Permissioned Verification of Employment/Income via AccountChek to its Verification Platform

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced the addition of AccountChek to the list of integrated verification providers available within the IR Verification Platform. This latest enhancement empowers lenders to optimize their verification processes using IR’s Verification Waterfall, offering a more cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional verification of employment/income (VOE/I) methods.

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“Instead of navigating multiple contracts and integrating disparate systems, our verification platform brings together connected verification providers into one streamlined process,” said Informative Research SVP Marketing Craig Leabig. “The addition of a consumer-permission payroll feature as a waterfall option fills an important gap. This enhancement ensures lenders have an even more robust solution to simplify VOE/I, reduce costs and accelerate closing times while maintaining compliance and accuracy.”

The IR Verification Platform enables lenders to create customizable waterfalls for automatically ordering VOE/I. Lenders can pre-configure the steps in their tailored verification waterfall by selecting from a list of connected verification partners. The system cycles through each verification provider in the lender’s pre-selected order until the consumer’s data is successfully located, ensuring accuracy while eliminating unnecessary costs. With this integration, lenders can now add AccountChek to their verification waterfall for VOE/I using consumer-permission access to an online payroll provider’s self-service website.

“This new enhancement strengthens our commitment to simplifying and automating the validation process,” Leabig added. “Leveraging direct source payroll data enhances both efficiency and cost-effectiveness and integrating it into our verification platform brings us closer to achieving ‘push a button – get a verification.”

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.

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Rate-and-Term Refinance Locks Surge 700% Over Previous Year Following the FOMC’s September Interest Rate Reduction

Optimal Blue's September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report released in conjunction with the inaugural Market Advantage podcast featuring Mortgage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan guest commentator

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.

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“Refinance production has been trending higher for a few months now as mortgage rates rallied, but purchase activity had been stubbornly stagnant. However, September volumes indicate the tide may be turning,” said Brennan O’Connell, director of data solutions at Optimal Blue. “Excluding April of this year, which was impacted by the timing of Easter, September marks the first month with a year-over-year (YoY) increase in purchase locks since the Fed began raising rates in Spring of 2022. As we move into Q4, this is a very encouraging sign that the market may have found a floor and production is on the upswing.”

Key findings from the Market Advantage report, which are drawn from direct-source mortgage lock data, include:

  • Refinance volumes surge: On an absolute basis, refinance production reached the highest level seen since January 2022. Rate-and-term refinance lock volume was up nearly 50% MoM and 700% YoY. Cash-out refinance volume rose a more modest 6% MoM but was still up more than 50% YoY.
  • Mortgage rates fall across the board: The Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year conforming benchmark interest rate dropped 23 bps, while jumbo, FHA, and VA rates were down 22, 25, and 16 bps, respectively. The drop in mortgage interest rates did not directly correspond to the 50 bps FOMC rate cut because an anticipatory market had already priced a reduction in rates leading into September.
  • Conventional and VA production grew market share: The share of conforming loan production rose roughly .5% to 54.4%, and the share of non-conforming production – including jumbo and non-QM loans – rose .25% to 12.6%. The share of FHA loans fell roughly 1% to 18.7%, while VA rose .2% to 13.7%.
  • Average borrower credit increased across the board: The credit scores of rate-and-term refinance borrowers rose an average of 6 points to 737. The average conventional borrower credit score rose to 757, the highest since December 2020.
  • Average loan amounts and home prices rose: From August 2024 to September 2024, the average loan amount increased from $372.4K to $383.7K. The average home purchase price ticked up $10K to $475.8K after falling the previous two months.

The inaugural Market Advantage podcast has been released today in conjunction with the September Report. This month’s podcast features Joel Kan, vice president and deputy chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association, as a guest commentator. The podcast can be accessed at: https://market-advantage.captivate.fm/listen.

The full September 2024 Market Advantage report, which provides more detailed findings and additional insights into U.S. mortgage market trends, can be viewed at: https://www2.optimalblue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OB_MarketAdvantage_MortgageDataReport_Sept2024.pdf.

About the Market Advantage Report:

Formerly known as the Originations Market Monitor, Optimal Blue issues the Market Advantage mortgage data report each month to provide early insight into U.S. mortgage trends. Leveraging lender rate lock data from the Optimal Blue PPE – the mortgage industry’s most widely used product, pricing, and eligibility engine – the Market Advantage provides a view of early-stage origination activity. Unlike self-reported survey data, mortgage lock data is direct-source data that accurately reflects the in-process loans in lenders’ pipelines.

Nothing herein shall be construed as, nor is Optimal Blue providing, any legal, trading, hedging, or financial advice.

About Optimal Blue

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

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MCT Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume, Refinance Activity Buoys Market

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.17% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The report highlights key market dynamics, offering industry professionals valuable insights. Industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report for comprehensive insights into the market dynamics.

MCT Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume, Refinance Activity Buoys Market
Image caption: MCT Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume, Refinance Activity Buoys Market.

August and September have seen a continued slowdown in purchase lock volume, as is typical following the summer buying season. However, refinance activity has shown a steady increase, strong enough to offset the usual decline in overall lock volume from August to September. This increase in refinance activity has contributed to maintaining total lock volume production.

“This data signals a potential shift in strategy for loan officers, who are increasingly targeting borrowers looking to refinance after securing mortgages at higher peak rates,” said Andrew Rhodes, Senior Director and Head of Trading at MCT. “However, for a more significant rise in refinance activity, mortgage rates will need to drop much further. Currently, many borrowers remain locked into historically low rates, making the potential for increased refinance volume contingent on further rate reductions outside of market expectations.”

Rhodes also pointed to the significance of upcoming economic indicators. “With the expected Fed rate cuts already factored in, the market is now turning its attention to Friday’s Nonfarm Payroll report and the next Consumer Price Index release for signs of where rates are headed,” he added.

As the industry navigates these evolving market conditions, MCT continues to provide critical insights and cutting-edge solutions for mortgage professionals.

For further insights into the current mortgage market and the latest trends in lock volume, MCT invites industry professionals to download the full report.

MCT’s Lock Volume Indices present a snapshot of rate lock volume activity in the residential mortgage industry broken out by lock type (purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance) across a broad diversity of lenders (e.g., sizes, products/services offered, business models) from MCT’s national footprint.

For a deeper analysis of these trends, download MCT’s full report: https://mct-trading.com/press-release/mct-reports-a-3-increase-in-mortgage-lock-volume-buoyed-by-refinance-activity/

About MCT:

For over two decades, MCT has been a leading source of innovation for the mortgage secondary market. Melding deep subject matter expertise with a passion for emerging technologies and clients, MCT is the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology. From architecting modern best execution loan sales to launching the most successful and advanced marketplace for mortgage-related assets, lenders, investors, and network partners all benefit from MCT’s stewardship. MCT’s technology and know-how continues to revolutionize how mortgage assets are priced, locked, protected, valued, and exchanged – offering clients the tools to perform under any market condition.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

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Optimal Blue Expands Expertise, Market Leadership With Launch of Two In-House Podcasts

Weekly Optimal Insights podcast provides timely market analysis; monthly Market Advantage podcast will complement existing mortgage data report

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company’s capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals. Additionally, the Market Advantage podcast will complement the company’s popular monthly Market Advantage mortgage data report to deliver additional commentary and guest interviews.

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“Optimal Blue is committed to sharing our unmatched depth of capital markets expertise with our clients,” said Sara Holtz, chief marketing officer of Optimal Blue. “By adding weekly, point-in-time market analysis via the Optimal Insights podcast, as well as deeper data insights and guest discussions by way of the Market Advantage podcast, we expand our outreach and extend additional, no-cost value into the industry.”

The first episode of the Optimal Insights podcast is now available, and the initial episode of the Market Advantage podcast will be released in tandem with Optimal Blue’s monthly mortgage data report in early October. Viewers can access both productions via the Optimal Blue LinkedIn page and on major podcast platforms.

“Our clients and industry partners have long relied on Optimal Blue for trusted insights and commentary, and these podcasts are an evolution of our commitment to keeping the industry informed,” said Jim Glennon, vice president of hedging and trading client services at Optimal Blue. “We have worked in the trenches throughout all market cycles, and we are thrilled to share our expertise in these new ways.”

For additional market insights and analysis, Optimal Blue clients are encouraged to attend the inaugural Optimal Blue Summit, which will take place February 3–5 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Additional details and registration information for the Summit are available on the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 webpage at: https://www2.optimalblue.com/optimal-blue-summit/.

About Optimal Blue

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

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Brimma Tech Unveils Advanced AUS Sandbox Solution for Enhanced Mortgage Underwriting

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brimma Tech, a pioneering software development company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the mortgage industry, proudly announces the latest release of its Vallia AUS Sandbox. This innovative tool is designed to streamline the mortgage underwriting process, offering simultaneous risk and eligibility assessment capabilities with both Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) and Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠).

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The Vallia AUS Sandbox provides lenders with comprehensive risk and eligibility assessments, enabling them to make more informed decisions about loan approvals. By integrating the capabilities of DU and LPA, the Vallia AUS Sandbox allows for a more efficient underwriting process, potentially reducing the time and costs associated with mortgage origination.

Key Features of Vallia AUS Sandbox:

  • Dual AUS Submission: Lenders can simultaneously submit to both DU and LPA, ensuring thorough risk evaluation.
  • Scenario Creation and Comparison: Loan scenarios can be quickly and easily developed and assessed against the AUSs to ensure their viability. Once created, scenarios can be compared to ensure the best option is selected for the borrower.
  • Automated Updates: Integration with Loan Origination Systems (LOS) ensures that all updates, findings, and recommendations are seamlessly incorporated into existing workflows.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Designed with loan officers and underwriters in mind, the Vallia AUS Sandbox simplifies the submission process with intuitive navigation and clear prompts.

Fannie Mae Integration

The Vallia AUS Sandbox is now integrated with Fannie Mae’s DU automated underwriting system, reinforcing its reliability and effectiveness in the field.

“Integrating with technology service providers can help advance a faster and more seamless loan origination process,” said Peter Skarnulis, Fannie Mae’s VP of Single-Family Digital Management Solutions, “one that creates a better experience for consumers and lenders alike and is part of our continued focus on delivering value through the products and services that we offer.”

Mario DiBenedetto, President of Brimma Tech, commented:
“The Vallia AUS Sandbox is a game-changer for the mortgage industry. By enabling users to develop multiple loan scenarios and simultaneously submit them to both DU and LPA, we are providing lenders with a powerful tool to enhance their underwriting processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. This reflects Brimma’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that address the real needs of mortgage professionals.”

About Brimma Tech

Founded in 2016, Brimma Tech has been at the forefront of delivering AI-driven solutions that modernize and optimize the mortgage lending process. With a focus on deep domain expertise and scalable enterprise-grade solutions, Brimma Tech serves a growing list of satisfied clients by addressing key challenges in mortgage origination and compliance.

For more information about Brimma Tech and the Vallia AUS Sandbox, please visit https://www.brimmatech.com/ or contact media relations at media@brimmatech.com.

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iEmergent revises 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast downward

Purchase mortgage originations fell short of expectations amid stubbornly high interest rates, low housing affordability

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced downward revision of its 2024–2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect ongoing economic conditions, iEmergent now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase mortgage market, while refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage interest rates.

Historical and forecasted first-lien mortgage originations for 1–4 family homes
Image caption: Historical and forecasted first-lien mortgage originations for 1–4 family homes.

The revision comes as part of iEmergent’s quarterly forecast update, which integrates the latest economic data and market trends into the company’s detailed projections for mortgage originations across the United States. Using its proprietary forecasting methodology, iEmergent has adjusted its forecast for 2024 to reflect weaker-than-expected performance in purchase mortgage originations, which fell short of early-year estimates due to persistently high interest rates and continued housing affordability challenges.

According to iEmergent Chief Economist Mark Watson, 2024 purchase mortgage originations are now projected to decrease in loan count compared to 2023, though an increase in average loan sizes will lead to a modest 3.5% increase in purchase volume. Meanwhile, refinance originations are expected to rise 48% from their 2023 lows, driven by the recent softening of mortgage interest rates.

Looking ahead, iEmergent forecasts purchase volumes will grow by 7% in 2025, while refinance originations will increase by 37%, reflecting a more favorable interest rate environment. By 2026, overall mortgage origination volumes are expected to show modest recovery as housing affordability gradually improves.

“The economic boon of the COVID-era refinance boom has been underappreciated in its impact on keeping interest rates higher for longer than anticipated,” said Watson. “While this has helped maintain economic strength, it has also suppressed mortgage origination volumes. We expect rates to finally start declining in the months ahead, offering some relief for both potential buyers and those looking to refinance.”

The updated 2024–2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast is now available within iEmergent’s Mortgage MarketSmart platform, which allows lenders to map future lending opportunities at the census tract level and overlay them with historical loan production data, demographic insights, property listings and more.

Read Mark Watson’s latest blog for more detailed analysis and commentary on the forecast update.

Methodology

For more than two decades, iEmergent has been predicting mortgage market trends with a level of precision that surpasses even the industry’s most trusted forecasts from the Mortgage Bankers Association, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. In fact, in almost 70% of the nation’s 84,414 census tracts, iEmergent’s U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast has proven accurate to within 10 loans.

iEmergent’s proprietary forecasting method is a hybrid of several traditional demand forecast models. Many variables go into these forecasts, but there are two fundamental elements: first, the Purchase Mortgage Generation Rate (PMGR), which is the rate at which an individual market produces purchase mortgages. Second, the homebuyer pool: the number of households that are ready, willing and able to buy a home. By evaluating the relationship between each census tract’s homebuyer pool and PMGR, probability theory can be applied to estimate the number of purchase mortgage loans and dollars that will be originated in that market.

Read more about iEmergent’s approach to forecasting here.

About iEmergent

Founded in 2000, iEmergent provides mortgage lending forecasts and analytics to the lending, housing and real estate industries. The company offers an extensive variety of forecast and market intelligence products, including Mortgage MarketSmart, a visualization tool that helps lenders quantify how mortgage markets will change. For more information, visit https://www.iemergent.com.

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M2 Lending Solutions Taps LenderLogix to Provide Automated, Digital-First Borrower Experience

M2 lending has implemented QuickQual, LiteSpeed, and Milestone Text Updates to provide borrowers high-touch, white-glove service

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, recently announced the addition of M2 Lending to its roster of clients utilizing LiteSpeed, QuickQual and Milestone Text Updates.

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“Our philosophy is to find the best mortgage product for each customer, so it made sense to apply this same philosophy to our technology,” said Chris Murphy, Founder and Principal at M2 Lending. “We started our relationship with LenderLogix solely using QuickQual, but the sleek design and functionality of the platform quickly led us to reevaluate our mortgage tech stack to see how LenderLogix could help us deliver an even better borrower experience in other areas.”

Leveraging LiteSpeed and QuickQual at the front end of the origination process ensures a smooth transition for M2 Lending’s borrowers from pre-qualification to application. QuickQual and LiteSpeed provide a consistent, modern, streamlined experience from the first point of contact through application. LenderLogix Milestone Text Updates help keep real estate agents, borrowers, and LOs on the same page through automatic text alerts. Lenders can configure the system using specific field identifications or milestones to deliver custom status updates to all interested parties, ensuring that the right message gets delivered at the right time.

“As a former loan officer, I’ve seen firsthand the gaps in the mortgage origination process that often get overlooked,” said Patrick O’Brien, Co-Founder and CEO of LenderLogix. “LenderLogix was founded with the goal to create digital tools that make a real, measurable impact by addressing these areas. Instead of chasing the latest trends, we focus on refining existing processes so lenders of any size can deliver a superior borrower experience.”

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software 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/.

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