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Kikoff, the credit-building platform used by over a million consumers, today announces the launch of AI Credit Disputes, a proprietary feature that helps users identify and correct errors on their credit reports today. Now available in the Kikoff app, AI Credit Disputes is the latest addition to the company’s growing suite of tools designed to help people access financial services, from which they were historically excluded. This launch is part of Kikoff’s broader mission to replace predatory products with radically affordable, effective solutions.

Acquisition In The News

AnnieMac Home Mortgage Partners With Home Solution Lenders To Expand Market Presence

August 13, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

AnnieMac Home Mortgage (AnnieMac) has acquired certain assets of Florida-based lender Home Solution Lenders Inc. (HSL). The move brings HSL’s standout Construction-to-Permanent (CTP) loan expertise, key employees, and borrower-first culture into the AnnieMac family. It’s the latest step in AnnieMac’s national strategy to expand its high-performing, community-driven lending operations.

AI In The News

A&D Mortgage Launches AI-Based AIM Assistant

August 11, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

A&D Mortgage has introduced AIM Assistant, an always-on, AI-powered tool designed to make daily operations inside the AIM Partner Portal faster, clearer, and more convenient for mortgage brokers.

Execs On The Move In The News

WFG Appoints 35-Year Industry Veteran Lisa Tyler As SVP Of National Development

August 11, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, announced that highly respected and knowledgeable title industry executive Lisa Tyler has joined the company as Senior Vice President of National Development.

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Covered Appoints Dan Bos As Chief Revenue Officer To Accelerate Market Growth

August 10, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

Covered Insurance, an embedded insurance platform that is transforming how insurance is delivered and experienced, announced the appointment of Dan Bos, MS, MA, DBA, as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Expansion In The News

A&D Mortgage Launches New Investment Property Product

August 10, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

A&D Mortgage, a provider of Non-QM and conventional mortgage solutions, has launched Prime Jumbo Blue, a significant enhancement to its product suite. The new program is designed to offer greater flexibility for borrowers seeking high-balance loans – now including eligibility for investment properties.

Construction Lending In The News

Land Gorilla Brings Construction Lending To The Mortgage Collaborative

August 7, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

Land Gorilla, a construction loan management software platform, is now a Preferred Partner with The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry. The partnership gives TMC’s network of independent mortgage bankers, banks and credit unions direct access to Land Gorilla’s suite of construction lending tools and expertise.

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WFG Appoints Ryan Ozonian To Lead Innovation & AI

August 7, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

Williston Financial Group® (WFG®), a full-service provider of title insurance and real estate settlement services for commercial and residential transactions nationwide, today announced the appointment of Ryan Ozonian as Senior Director of Innovation and AI.

Home Purchases In The News

New Ardley Technologies Data Shows Rapid Borrower Response To Rate Movements And Emerging Equity Extraction Patterns

August 6, 2025 PROGRESS In Lending

A brief 20-day rate drop from late March through mid-May triggered a dramatic refinance surge that drove rate-and-term eligibility up 5x and sent applications soaring 3x in April alone, according to Ardley Technologies’ Q2 2025 Mortgage Market Insights Report.

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