Six Years Strong: Blend Named a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Winner

 February 4, 2025

At Blend, we’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of mortgage technology—and it’s always an honor when that work gets recognized. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that Blend has been named a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Award winner for the sixth consecutive year!

This award celebrates companies driving innovation in the mortgage industry, and for us, it’s a testament to the impact our technology has on lenders and their customers.

“I’m incredibly proud to be part of a team that’s so focused on building technology that delivers real, tangible value for our lenders – and for their customers,” said John Whipple, Product Manager at Blend. “This award from HousingWire is a testament to that dedication. We’re constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to simplify the loan process, making it faster, more efficient, and transparent for everyone involved.”

This year, HousingWire’s editorial team highlighted the measurable impact of Blend’s Mortgage Suite, citing an independent customer ROI study that found lenders using Blend achieved an average return of 10.67x their technology investment. Blend customers further saved $650 and eliminated 18.78 hours per loan while cutting 9.41 days from the loan cycle.

A Leader In Digital Origination
In 2024, Blend powered nearly $1.2 trillion in loan applications across hundreds of banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs). According to 2023 HMDA data, 18 of the top 50 U.S. mortgage originators by loan volume rely on Blend. In addition, 7 of the top 10 home equity lenders use the Blend platform to improve the digital customer experience across their home equity products.