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DocMagic’s Lori Johnson honored with National Mortgage Professional’s 2026 Women of Inspiration award

Recognition honors Johnson's three decades of leadership, mentorship and operational excellence in mortgage technology

TORRANCE, Calif., March 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that Chief Operating Officer Lori Johnson has been named a 2026 National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Women of Inspiration award winner. The awards program recognizes women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, made significant contributions to the mortgage industry and inspired others through mentorship and advocacy.

Image caption: Lori Johnson of DocMagic.

Johnson brings more than 30 years of mortgage technology expertise to her role at DocMagic, where she oversees strategy, client implementation and service delivery. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing digital lending adoption across the industry, particularly through her work expanding DocMagic’s eClosing implementation model to support faster deployment, lower operational costs and more predictable execution during periods of rapid industry change.

Before joining DocMagic, Johnson co-founded Document Express and served as its president for 22 years before leading its successful acquisition by DocMagic in 2014. Johnson remained with the company through the integration, bringing her operational expertise and client-focused approach to DocMagic. Her contributions directly supported DocMagic’s three-year growth trajectory that earned the company placement on the Inc. 5000 list.

Johnson’s influence extends beyond these achievements. Colleagues describe her as a mentor who invests genuinely in people’s growth, guiding women across departments as they build confidence, expand technical skills and navigate leadership opportunities. Her approach combines high expectations with consistent support, creating an environment where performance and development coexist.

“Lori exemplifies what it means to lead with both expertise and heart,” said Pat Theodora, CEO of DocMagic. “Her ability to translate complex operational challenges into clear, reliable execution has been transformative for our clients and our teams. She’s created pathways for women across the organization to grow into leadership roles and technical positions that shape the future of mortgage technology.”

During periods of intense industry demand, Johnson became the steady force behind DocMagic’s ability to scale quickly without sacrificing quality. She architected remote training programs and deployment frameworks that allowed the company to support simultaneous implementations across multiple teams while maintaining consistently high service levels.

Johnson’s past industry recognition includes Mortgage Women Magazine’s 2025 Woman of Tech and a 2025 Elite Women in Mortgage honoree, among others. Her entire career has been dedicated to improving the mortgage loan process, demonstrating rare loyalty and sustained impact across every stage of mortgage technology’s evolution.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic provides end-to-end document generation, automated compliance, eSignature, and eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. For nearly 40 years, our patented and award-winning innovations have evolved with the industry—from pioneering digital workflows to integrated AI-driven capabilities. We partner closely with lenders, settlement service providers, and investors to implement successful eStrategies that drive faster closings, reduced costs, and exceptional borrower experiences. For more information, visit www.docmagic.com.

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Argyle’s Shelby Bohannon recognized as one of NMP’s 2026 Women of Inspiration

VP of Customer Success honored for leadership, innovation and impact in mortgage lending

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., March 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that Shelby Bohannon, Vice President of Customer Success, has been named a 2026 Woman of Inspiration by National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The annual recognition celebrates influential women in mortgage lending who are driving meaningful progress across the industry.

Image caption: Shelby Bohannon, Vice President of Customer Success.

Bohannon was recognized for her leadership in building and scaling Argyle’s customer success organization, where she has helped lenders modernize verification workflows while fostering a high-performing, customer-centric team.

Since joining Argyle, Bohannon has played a pivotal role in shaping how lenders adopt and operationalize direct-source verification solutions. Under her leadership, Argyle’s customer success team has become a strategic partner to mortgage lenders navigating rising costs, evolving borrower expectations and the industry’s shift toward automation.

“Effective leadership isn’t about having all the answers,” Bohannon said. “It’s about creating an environment where people feel trusted to challenge ideas, surface risks and contribute meaningfully. When teams operate with confidence and customers see you as a strategic partner, that’s where lasting impact is made.”

The Women of Inspiration award underscores Bohannon’s commitment to raising the standard for verification across the mortgage ecosystem while cultivating a culture of transparency, integrity and innovation. Read NMP’s full profile of Bohannon at https://www.nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About Argyle:

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

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

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Down Payment Resource’s Veronica Khandelwal named to National Mortgage Professional’s 2024 Women of Inspiration list

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Vice President, Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Relations, Veronica Khandelwal, has been named to the 2024 Women of Inspiration list by National Mortgage Professional, an American Business Media publication.

Khandelwal combines her passion for affordable lending with broad mortgage product development experience to help lenders connect consumers with homebuyer assistance programs nationwide. She was brought on by DPR to manage its HFA relationships, and she has since been promoted twice for her exemplary leadership. More recently, Khandelwal has helped hire, train and manage DPA and HFA experts dedicated to taking the industry-first homebuyer assistance platform to the next level, nearly doubling the size of the team.

Prior to Down Payment Resource, Khandelwal worked in mortgage product development at Fifth Third Bank, where she was the go-to subject matter expert for all affordable lending programs.

"We are extremely proud of Veronica and agree wholeheartedly that she's an exemplary woman of influence on many fronts," said Rob Chrane, CEO of Down Payment Resource. "Her passion for helping historically underserved homebuyers is only matched by her passion for helping lenders uplift buyers by training them on programs designed to help consumers afford the upfront costs of a mortgage loan - one of the most significant financial barriers to homeownership."

"Being recognized on the Women of Inspiration list is a profound honor and a testament to the collective effort of our team at Down Payment Resource," said Khandelwal. "This accolade not only highlights my personal commitment to making homeownership more accessible but also shines a light on the importance of affordable lending programs in empowering consumers and transforming lives. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this mission and to be part of a movement that champions inclusion and equality in the mortgage industry. Together, we are breaking down barriers to homeownership and paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future."

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 2,200 programs and toolsets for mortgage lenders, multiple listing services 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 five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 600,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Vice President, Housing Finance Authority (HFA) Relations, Veronica Khandelwal, has been named to the 2024 Women of Inspiration list by National Mortgage Professional, an American Business Media publication.

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

Floify’s Sofia Rossato honored with National Mortgage Professional’s 2024 Women of Inspiration award

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that President and General Manager Sofia Rossato has been recognized as a National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 2024 Woman of Inspiration. The award recognizes women who are trailblazers, visionaries and leaders in the mortgage industry.

Rossato was tapped to lead Floify in Spring 2022 after its acquisition by Porch Group. Taking the helm of a fintech during a historically brutal housing market, Rossato proved her mettle as a leader by strengthening Floify's market footprint with customer empathy and business acumen.

During her time at Floify, Rossato has overseen the rapid rollout of features to help lenders and broker customers optimize operations and improve borrower service, such as verification of income and employment waterfall and dual Automatic Underwriting System functionality. Rossato also oversaw the roll-out of Floify Broker Edition and led the company to become a Technology Industry Partner for NAMB.

"I am deeply honored to be named a Woman of Influence, a recognition that reflects the collective effort and dedication of the entire Floify team," said Rossato. "Together, we have navigated through challenging times, driven by our commitment to innovation and excellence in service to our clients. Our goal has always been to make the mortgage process more accessible, efficient and user-friendly for everyone involved, from lenders and brokers to the end borrowers. This accolade reinforces our mission to transform the mortgage industry through technology and compassion. I am inspired by the progress we've made and am excited for the future."

Prior to Floify, Rossato was managing director and COO for the billion-dollar information division of $17B fintech, IHS Markit. She also was CEO of SnapEngage, an omni-channel messaging platform and early adopter of AI.

About Floify

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

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Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that President and General Manager Sofia Rossato has been recognized as a National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 2024 Woman of Inspiration. The award recognizes women who are trailblazers, visionaries and leaders in the mortgage industry.

Related link: https://floify.com/

iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli honored with National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 2023 Women of Inspiration award

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as one of its 2023 Women of Inspiration. The awards program highlights female visionaries who are paving the way for the next generation of women in mortgage lending.

Driven by her passion for closing the racial homeownership gap and increasing homeownership across the board, Nossuli oversees iEmergent projects that empower lenders to meet the home financing needs of historically underserved minority markets. She is best known for guiding the development of Mortgage MarketSmart, the industry's only market intelligence and forecasting platform specifically designed to map the movement and growth of diverse communities.

Nossuli's extensive experience helping lenders meet the needs of underserved homebuyers has made her a respected thought leader in the fields of housing diversity and affordable lending. One of her most notable achievements in the past year was hosting and moderating a free special purpose credit program (SPCP) workshop that educated attendees about SPCP development and qualified for credit toward the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation.

"As a mother and wife, as well as a fintech leader, I'm well aware of the unique challenges women face in the male-dominated mortgage industry," said Nossuli. "For that reason, I am deeply passionate about helping my fellow women and the industry as a whole succeed with tools that help overlooked families build wealth through homeownership."

The 2023 Women of Inspiration are featured in the March 2023 issue of NMP Magazine and online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

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.

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as one of its 2023 Women of Inspiration. The awards program highlights female visionaries who are paving the way for the next generation of women in mortgage lending.

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

Mortgage Coach executive Kelli Hodges honored with National Mortgage Professional’s 2021 Mortgage Lending’s Women of Inspiration award

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration award recipient by National Mortgage Professional Magazine. The annual awards program honors women leaders in the mortgage industry who spark inspiration via mentorship, professional accomplishment and thought leadership.

Hodges was honored for applying her 20 years' mortgage technology and operational expertise at Mortgage Coach, where she has helped hundreds of lenders meet the unique financial needs of millions of homeowners. Since joining Mortgage Coach in 2017, she has played a vital role in expanding the firm's connectivity with the digital mortgage ecosystem by more than doubling its partnership integrations. Additionally, Hodges has boosted internal efficiency through process optimization and fostered high employee retention while growing the company with top talent by promoting a work culture in which employees feel empowered to make a difference and grow professionally.

"Kelli's leadership and intelligence have been vital to Mortgage Coach's ability to bake financial education and highly-personalized advice into the home financing process, which in turn yields increased conversion and customer retention for lenders," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puthur. "I applaud her professional achievements and commend her on an honor well-deserved."

The full list of Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration honorees can be viewed in the November edition of National Mortgage Professional Magazine on https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About Mortgage Coach:

Mortgage Coach is an award-winning borrower conversion platform that gives consumers the confidence to transact with educational presentations that model loan performance over time. The company's side-by-side loan comparisons allow borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions while enabling lenders to consistently deliver an on-brand, consultative home financing experience that increases borrower conversion, repeat business and referrals.

To date, more than 120 enterprise independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit unions rely on Mortgage Coach to deliver personalized, modern service that grows revenue and customer loyalty.

To learn more about Mortgage Coach, visit https://www.mortgagecoach.com or follow @MortgageCoach.

Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 Mortgage Lending's Women of Inspiration award recipient by National Mortgage Professional Magazine.

Related link: https://mortgagecoach.com/