Category: News

Non-bank mortgage lenders are at a critical juncture in a fast-evolving housing economy. A new joint study by HFS Research and Cognizant, titled “Reinventing the Non-Bank Mortgage Lending Journey in the Age of AI,” highlights the operational challenges, regulatory pressures, and technological disruptions shaking the industry. While many lenders struggle, a forward-thinking minority is pioneering a new approach driven by digital innovation and AI.

Gateway Funnel Pros, led by CEO Alex Roy, has introduced a specialized credit card processing application, integration, and US-based support service designed exclusively for Webflow agencies and entrepreneurs. This service targets users who have been declined or shut off by mainstream payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, and Square.

Meriwest Credit Union, in partnership with Enable Technologies Inc., announces the launch of Meriwest Business ExpressSM — a suite of digital small business lending products designed to provide fast, seamless access to business credit for local entrepreneurs. Powered by Enable’s cutting-edge unified deposit and loan onboarding platform, this initiative represents a significant expansion of Meriwest’s small business services.

Kompliant, a leading provider of intelligent compliance infrastructure for financial services, proudly announces its inclusion in FinTech Global’s prestigious 2025 DataTech50 list. This annual list recognizes the top 50 companies worldwide innovating in data management and technology within the financial sector.

Money20/20, the world’s premier fintech event where money does business, today revealed the esteemed judging panel for the inaugural The Money Awards. This landmark awards program brings together a uniquely diverse and influential group of leaders from banks, fintechs, neobanks, venture capital, and global brands, representing regions across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The panel’s depth of expertise cements The Money Awards as the definitive global benchmark for fintech excellence.

Relay Payments, a fintech innovator transforming payments for trucking and logistics, today announced the launch of Relay Pulse — an interactive solution that integrates with carriers’ electronic logging devices (ELDs) to prevent costly fuel fraud. By giving carriers enhanced real-time visibility and control over driver fueling, Relay Pulse automates fraud prevention and reduces operational risks.

ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, has successfully integrated and certified its FastTrade platform with Equiduct Apex. This integration enables FastTrade clients to enrich their Retail Execution Policy by incorporating Equiduct Apex’s zero-commission Best Execution service, improving execution quality and ensuring stronger compliance with MiFID II Best Execution obligations.

Clair, a pioneering fintech company offering Earned Wage Access (EWA) solutions originated by national bank Pathward®, N.A., announced a $23.2 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Upfront Ventures, the lead investor in Clair’s Seed round, with continued participation from existing backers including Thrive Capital. This fresh capital comes as demand grows for low-cost, transparent access to earned wages among American workers.