Mortgage
Dark Matter Technologies’ Stephanie Durflinger and Bethany Williams-Woodward Win Prestigious Mortgage Industry Awards
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Stephanie Durflinger, its chief product officer, has been named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter, and Bethany Williams-Woodward, its data solutions product manager, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list….
Click n’ Close welcomes Jeff Raich to its National Sales bench
ADDISON, Texas — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Jeff Raich has joined the organization as a national sales director in correspondent lending….
MCT Reports a 15% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Higher Rates
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT’s latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and insights for industry professionals and stakeholders….
Vice Capital Markets signs 50th Investor Partner to ViceEx mortgage whole loan trading platform
NOVI, Mich. — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform’s ability to deliver unmatched market access and execution flexibility for clients selling mandatory, including all agency executions….
Mortgage Lock Activity Fell in November as Interest Rates Hit Their Highest Levels Since July
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today released its November 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting a 25% decrease in month-over-month (MoM) lock volume as interest rates hit their highest levels since early July, creating headwinds for affordability….
Optimal Blue Announces Tony Hawk, Housing Industry Leaders to Headline Inaugural User Conference
PLANO, Texas — Optimal Blue today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural user conference, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025. Legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk will headline the event. The conference will also feature sessions led by Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Business Development Michael Fratantoni, Ph.D., MBA Associate Vice President of Secondary and Capital Markets Sasha Hewlett, AMP, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler, and representatives from Microsoft….
Secured Signing has experienced a remarkable 30% month-over-month growth in demand for its Remote Online Notarizations Platform
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control….
Shore United Bank inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies for its mortgage business with the Empower LOS and AIVA AI virtual assistants
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations….
ACES Q2 2024 Mortgage QC Trends Report Reveals Second Consecutive Increase in Critical Defect Rate
DENVER, Colo. — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software. ACES has altered the timing of this report to better reflect Fannie Mae’s accelerated timeline for post-closing quality control reviews….
MCT Announces 2.5% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume Despite October Market Volatility
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, reported a 2.5% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Mortgage market professionals and industry enthusiasts are invited to download MCT’s comprehensive report to gain deeper insights into the current market dynamics….