Industry Briefs, Sept. 16, 2026
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Clear Capital Rolls Out AURA Risk Navigator
Clear Capital, Reno, Nev., announced the launch of AURA Risk Navigator, an interactive workflow that turns AURA’s automated appraisal risk results into prioritized review actions.
AURA brings together real-world appraisal and revision request data and AI-powered analysis to help lenders identify which appraisals require review and where risk may exist. Then AURA Risk Navigator carries those findings through the review process, giving reviewers a clear path to investigate findings, document decisions and complete the review.
Once the review is complete, AURA Risk Navigator generates a proof-of-review report capturing the automated findings, reviewer actions, comments and final review outcome, creating a clearer record of what was reviewed, what action was taken and how the decision was supported.
The launch comes as lenders prepare for UAD 3.6. AURA and AURA Risk Navigator support UAD 2.6 and UAD 3.6 appraisals.
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nCino Announces TPO Experience
nCino, Wilmington, N.C., announced TPO Experience, a new capability within the nCino Mortgage Point of Sale that enables mortgage lenders using the Encompass loan origination system from ICE Mortgage Technology to originate loans submitted by third-party originators on the same platform as their retail business.
With the new feature, lenders can invite third-party originators to submit loans through the same infrastructure their own loan officers use.
It also provides borrowers a consistent experience when applying for a loan or completing other steps, regardless of whether they work with a retail loan officer or a third-party originator.
It will be available to nCino Mortgage customers using Encompass in late 2026, with plans to further expand.
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Argyle Expands Tidalwave Integration
Argyle, New York, announced an expanded integration with agentic AI platform Tidalwave, New York.
The companies first partnered in 2025 to embed Argyle’s verification of income and employment solution into Tidalwave’s borrower workflow through payroll connectivity.
The further integration adds banking connections for Argyle’s verification of assets solution and sends the data borrowers share directly to the Encompass LOS from ICE Mortgage Technology. Borrowers using Tidalwave’s Form 1003 application process can connect their bank accounts to share asset data.
Loan officers can also track verification status in real time and request it at any stage of the loan lifecycle.
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Friday Harbor Brings AI Pre-underwriting to Non-QM Loans, Others
Friday Harbor, Seattle, announced expanded support for non-QM mortgages and other non-agency lending programs.
The new capabilities allow lenders to evaluate non-QM bank statement and certain jumbo loans earlier in the origination process.
Bank statement loans can be especially challenging because determining qualifying income requires lenders to analyze months of deposits, distinguish business from personal cash flow and apply investor-specific calculation methods. By handling the income calculation as a part of its review of the full loan file, the production teams will have the information they need to address issues earlier in the process.
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Vice Capital Markets Adds Support for VantageScore Data on Bid Tapes
Vice Capital Markets, Novi, Mich., announced its capital markets platform supports the inclusion of VantageScore credit scores on mortgage bid tapes.
Lenders can now use VantageScore data in the bid packages they provide investors.
The score option moves through the existing bid-tape process, requiring no separate submission, and lenders can compare the completed bid results against the credit profile of the loans they have sold.
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Pennymac Launches “Welcome Home” Video Series
Pennymac, Westlake Village, Calif., announced “Welcome Home,” the second season of its “Bring it Home” video series, which aims to provide homebuyers and homeowners tools and information for every stage of the homebuying process.
Pennymac paired its loan experts with Team USA athletes who are Pennymac homeowners to answer questions. Pennymac serves as the official mortgage provider of Team USA.
The episodes tackle topics like how much mortgage borrowers can afford, refinancing and home equity. All new episodes join Pennymac’s “Home Team Training Center,” which provides a library of educational tools and guidance.
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ServiceMac Refreshes Brand Identity
ServiceMac, Fort Mill, S.C., launched its redesigned website and new brand identity and corporate logo.
The new website is designed around the needs of the lenders and servicers, making it easier for visitors to find relevant information, resources and solutions.
And, the updated brand reflects the company’s evolution as a trusted subservicer and its continued focus on technology and service.
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