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Friday Harbor expands AI appraisal review to support UAD 3.6 ahead of GSE mandate

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that it has expanded its AI appraisal review capability to support Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 reports. The expansion enables lenders to apply Friday Harbor’s automated appraisal review to the redesigned reporting format, with more than 350 checks that culminate in a concise summary of what has been validated and what requires attention.

Business, Friday Harbor, mortgage AI, Product Launches

Friday Harbor launches Safe Harbor QC with insurance-backed warranty from an A+ rated global insurer

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CHICAGO, Ill. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced Safe Harbor QC, a new pre-closing quality control solution that combines a comprehensive loan review with a warranty backed by a global insurer rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best with the agency’s highest financial size category (XV).

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Friday Harbor wins 2026 AI Pioneer Award from PROGRESS in Lending

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has been named a winner of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2026 AI Pioneer Award. Friday Harbor pioneered AI pre-underwriting as a new category of mortgage technology and has since brought the approach into production at meaningful scale.

Business, Friday Harbor, mortgage AI, Software

Friday Harbor’s AI pre-underwriting platform integrates to the Freddie Mac Income Calculator API

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its integration to the Freddie Mac Income Calculator API. Lenders can now determine calculated monthly income for wage earners, including borrowers with variable income, in minutes while helping preserve eligibility for certain representation and warranty (R&W) relief tied to the income calculation.

Business, Friday Harbor, mortgage AI, Software

Friday Harbor brings AI pre-underwriting to complex loans as non-QM volume reaches record highs

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced expanded support for non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) and other non-agency lending programs, enabling lenders to evaluate a broader range of complex borrower scenarios against investor-specific guidelines before underwriting.

Awards and Honors, Business, Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor’s Lisa Casner named a 2026 HousingWire Insider

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that Lisa Casner, its head of engineering, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Insider. Now in its 11th year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes to drive innovation and support growth across the mortgage and real estate industries.

Business, Friday Harbor, Software

Friday Harbor adds USDA loans to its AI pre-underwriting platform

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced support for USDA loans. The new capability enables lenders to identify documentation gaps, eligibility issues and changes that require updated Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) findings before loan files reach underwriting, helping reduce rework and deliver a more predictable path to closing for both lending teams and borrowers.

Awards and Honors, Business, Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor and NewFed Mortgage honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2026 Connections Award

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SEATTLE, Wash. — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2026 Connections Award alongside NewFed Mortgage Corp. (NewFed), a full-service residential mortgage lender operating in more than 20 states. The recognition honors a partnership that allowed NewFed to grow production without the hiring cycles and overhead that typically accompany scale.

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