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What a week! Thanks to Greg Sher and all the industry leaders who joined us to kick off HousingWire's Mortgage Banking Summit. It was an honor to host a dinner and executive roundtable, where we discussed the future of housing economics and the role of AI in mortgage. We're proud to partner with the best and look forward to building the future of lending together. A special thanks to our own Justin Venhousen for leading the charge! 👏 #MortgageLending #HousingWire

What if your digital origination platform was more than just a transaction? What if it could act as a guide? In our webinar with Consumer Bankers Association, Solutions Engineer, Katie Oro, explained how to move beyond transactional interactions to a more consultative or advisory approach. By leveraging data, our platform can guide customers toward the right products for their financial well-being, even if it's not the one they initially came for. This approach builds trust by showing customers you care about their financial future, helping you cultivate lifelong relationships. ➡️ Watch the full on-demand webinar to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03M-XK60 #DigitalBanking #ConsumerLending #Fintech

The question around AI in financial services isn’t "if" anymore, it’s how. We sat down with leaders from banks, credit unions, and lenders to uncover what’s actually happening behind the scenes. The reality is that success isn't about flashy AI features or massive budgets; it's about smart, measured deployment that starts with a clear strategy. 🚀 Ready to move from theory to action? We've compiled 10 practical lessons from these conversations to help you get started. Explore all 10 from our AI Think Tank at #BlendForum2025 to learn what's working and what to avoid: https://hubs.ly/Q03MYRMF0 #AI #DigitalTransformation

A great long-term partnership is built on consistency, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. We're proud to recognize Jonathan Draper, PMP, CSM, CSPO from Navy Federal Credit Union as our Best in Banking: Strategic Growth Partner. For more than seven years, his leadership has driven a dependable cadence of delivery, directly impacting member experience and operational efficiency. 🏆 Congratulations, Jonathan and team! Read about all award winners from #BlendForum2025 who are transforming the industry: https://lnkd.in/e-PbH27J #StrategicPartnership

Join Blend and Fortimize for a drop-in breakfast on Wednesday, October 15th from 8–11 AM PT at the S&R Lounge at Hotel Zetta (just steps from the Moscone Center). ✔ Food from The Cavalier ✔ A place to recharge between sessions ✔ Conversations that connect ideas RSVP today and start your #Dreamforce morning with the right blend! https://hubs.ly/Q03MzzXB0 #DF25 #Fintech #FutureofBanking

As Nomi Prins shared at #BlendForum2025, navigating a shifting rate environment requires a clear strategy. The forecast is in: the Fed is easing rates and signaling more cuts ahead, creating a surge in demand for home equity products. Are you prepared to capture this opportunity and deliver on borrower expectations for speed? At Blend, we're your partner in a dynamic market. Our platform can enable you to move at the speed of change and confidently turn market shifts into opportunities. Our Rapid Home Equity solution empowers lenders to accelerate time to close, drive higher pull-through rates, and deliver a seamless borrower experience. Don't lose customers to slow, complex home equity applications. ➡️ Learn how to win in the home equity market and help get money into borrowers' hands faster: https://hubs.ly/Q03MhwSW0

Ready to capture the refi market? Meet with us at Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual to see Blend Rapid Refi in action, the industry’s fastest, most automated, hyper-personalized refinance solution. • Pre-filled borrower data and streamlined workflows reduce drop-offs • Personalized pre-approved offers boost conversions and loyalty • Frictionless refinances scale revenue without straining your team • Automated qualification and disclosures speed processing and reduce competitive risk 📅 Schedule time in our hospitality suite to learn more! https://hubs.ly/Q03M4fGt0 #MBAAnnual25

The most successful institutions don’t just react to change, they set the pace for it. That was a central theme of #BlendForum2025. We had the honor of bringing together hundreds of banks, credit unions, and IMBs to talk candidly about the real challenges and opportunities in banking and lending. Check out our recap to hear directly from leaders on the biggest takeaways, including how AI, partnerships, and personalization are accelerating transformation. https://hubs.ly/Q03LVYnb0 🚀 The collective wisdom shared at Forum 2025 has set a new benchmark. We can't wait to build on this at Forum 2026 in Austin. Stay tuned!

Building a proprietary LOS can feel like a great way to customize your workflow, but it often comes at a cost: tech debt. As our Product Marketing Manager, Niko Pavlou, notes in a recent National Mortgage News article, in-house systems can quickly become a "very expensive proposition" to maintain. Blend's platform helps you avoid that trap. We're built to connect seamlessly with your existing LOS, so you can innovate faster and serve your customers better without the burden of building and maintaining your own digital origination system that inevitably turns into tech debt. Read on to learn more about the distinct tech priorities across different lender types: https://hubs.ly/Q03LBc3k0

Leading one of the most complex digital mortgage transformations in the industry is no small feat. We’re proud to recognize Wendy Haston from Wells Fargo as our Best in Banking: Digital Transformation Champion, from this year's #BlendForum2025. By leveraging her expertise, she has guided a robust roadmap that continues to set the standard for digital lending innovation and customer-centric transformation. 🏆 Congratulations, Wendy! Read about all five award winners who are transforming the industry: https://lnkd.in/e-PbH27J #DigitalTransformation