Blend Labs, Inc., an origination platform for digital banking solutions, has announced the launch of Rapid Home Lending, a software suite designed to help lenders respond faster to the housing market. In 2024, Blend powered nearly $1.2 trillion in loan applications across hundreds of banks, credit unions and independent mortgage banks.

Clear Capital, a national real estate valuation technology company, has integrated Aura, its appraisal underwriting risk analyzer tool, into Encompass Partner Connect, the latest API framework for mortgage technology from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

Stavvy, the fintech company offering digital and remote collaboration technology for lending and real estate companies, has announced the integration using the latest Encompass Partner Connect API framework from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).

Xpanse, a mortgage software and technology solutions company, has acquired MindBox, a provider of integrated business technology. This acquisition marks a strategic step forward as Xpanse continues to expand its technological capabilities and enhance product offerings.

Lennar Corp. has acquired Rausch Coleman Homes, a residential homebuilder based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rausch Coleman’s homebuilding operations delivered approximately 5,300 homes with an average sales price of about $230,000 in 2024. The acquisition gives Lennar an expanded footprint into markets in the South Central and Southeast regions of the country.

Oklahoma City-based Bank7 has announce the acquisition of First American Mortgage, Inc., a provider of residential mortgage lending services. This strategic move further enhances Bank7’s mortgage division.

Motto Mortgage, a national mortgage brokerage franchise brand, has opened a new office in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Motto Mortgage Home Advisors is the latest franchise location to join the network of over 220 Motto offices in more than 40 states.