The deal definitively ends a monthslong war of words between the data provider and stakeholders who attempted a hostile takeover.

Community banks say Vizaline’s software, which converts property descriptions into images, helps them catch errors before they close real estate loans without resorting to expensive land surveys. But traditional surveyors say the results are of questionable value.

Now approved by Fannie Mae, the digital servicer aims to shake up the status quo by reducing costs caused by a “monopoly in the market.”

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The transaction consisting of $24 million in securitized Ginnie pools followed a 265% jump in broader industry eNote registrations last year.

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Black Knight’s product is designed to assist mortgage lenders in performing due diligence while also preventing heightened risk of foreclosure losses.

The amount nearly doubles the capital the mortgage fintech has raised since 2012.

By tracking remote workers with customizable benchmarks, Grind Analytics’ new software tool increased efficiency for one of its first users, OneTrust Home Loans.

With refinance volumes predicted to fall — but currently continuing apace — lenders explain how they’re readying themselves for eventual contraction and its implications for their expenditures.

The acquisition brings the credit report provider into the commercial and residential appraisal technology space.

The software will aim to take advantage of the anticipated volume growth in this particular type of origination.

After doubling its valuation in five months, Blend plans to use its latest funding to strengthen its digital lending experiences for banking and mortgages.

The company aims to make financed home purchases more competitive with cash offers by creating a faster mortgage process.

Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard said regulators are seeking to "understand the potential benefits and risks" from utilizing artificial intelligence in the financial services sector.

The funding will be used to continue developing the automation Brace provides for distressed loan servicing and other related services.

If you are underbanked you probably have limited access to mainstream financial services normally offered by retail banks. Many fintech startups offer alternative ways to measure credit risk, and assert that their products can help extend financial services to consumers who have not been well-served by traditional banks.

The deal will add to SitusAMC’s tech suite, making the connection between loan originators and lenders more efficient.

A new path forward for digital banks and their customers.