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ยป VISIT US ONLINE @ DSNEWS.COM 101 developer with experience designing, coding, and deploying software systems for more than 400 companies. In his most recent role as a software programmer analyst for IMT Computer Services in Des Moines, Iowa, he worked in a fully test-driven development (TDD) agile programming environment. For LenderClose he will be focused on developing further solutions, including API integrations into loan origination software and the solu- tions of national data providers. NEBRASKA New Operations in Omaha Churchill Mortgage, a provider of con- ventional, FHA, VA, and USDA residential mortgages across 46 states, announced its expansion with a new location in Omaha, Nebraska. According to Churchill, this newest addition to its operation will allow local bor- rowers to attain the resources needed to make better mortgage decisions. In Omaha, homes sell faster than any other large metro city in the United States, according to a national analysis by real estate franchiser Re/Max. With an average of just 32 days on the market, Omaha's housing market is competitive. In comparison, the national average is 59 days on the market for homes in other large metro areas in the United States. In response to this fast-moving market, Churchill has expanded into Omaha to sup- port local buyers' mortgage needs. e new of- fice will be led by Cody Levinson and Lynette Arrasmith, offering more than 20 years of combined mortgage industry experience to the local community. Both have licenses in mul- tiple states, including Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado. "In a competitive market like Omaha, Churchill Mortgage helps homebuyers achieve their goals of homeownership," said Cody Levinson, Omaha Branch Manager. "By providing the right tools, like Certified Home Buyer and Rate Secured, and a world-class ex- perience, our borrowers are able to secure their home with peace of mind. We look forward to growing our team and our relationships with the local community." "Churchill is excited to explore oppor- tunities for borrowers and lenders with our expansion," said Matt Clarke, COO and CFO of Churchill Mortgage. "Our goal is to help clients gain debt-free homeownership by acting as mentors throughout the process. Churchill's superior customer service and resources, coupled with the years of experience provided by the leadership at our new Omaha operation, will help homebuyers capture the American Dream." Enhancing Digital Lending Mortech, the Nebraska-based Zillow Group company that provides mortgage technology solutions for mortgage lenders and secondary market teams is integrating its prod- uct and pricing engine (PPE) with Blend. e company said that the integration provides lenders using Blend and Mortech the ability to provide real-time mortgage offers with an online mortgage platform to confi- dently guide borrowers through the mortgage loan process. "Borrowers shopping for mortgage financ- ing continue to demand a combination of guided online self-service tools with personal and professional support," said Doug Foral, General Manager at Mortech. "Mortech and Blend can better deliver real-time mortgage pricing and investor data to provide direct mortgage products and pricing to borrowers and enable lenders to make borrower-specific loan product decisions." rough the Blend platform, lenders can provide a more transparent online mortgage experience to improve borrower conversion and increase efficiency. With the Mortech integration, lenders using the platform will have more flexibility and control over custom pricing configurations for eligible products returned to consumers using the Blend appli- cation. Borrowers will also receive up-to-date mortgage rate offers from lenders through the integrated platform for a more streamlined mortgage application workflow. "We're committed to providing the most efficient path toward homeownership, and partnering with mortgage technology lead- ers like Mortech allows us to deliver on and exceed consumer expectations," said Brian Martin, Head of Business Development at Blend. GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF DEFAULT SERVICING NEWS Start your day with the most current and critical news on the mortgage default servicing industry from DSNews.com. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter and get the top stories delivered direct to your inbox every day. Register to receive your Daily Dose at DSNews.com GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF DEFAULT SERVICING NEWS Start your day with the most current and critical news on the mortgage default servicing industry from DSNews.com. Sign up for our email newsletter and get the top stories delivered direct to your inbox every day. Register to receive your Daily Dose at DSNews.com Was the year-over-year growth in REOs in Omaha, which was among the highest in the nation. Source: ATTOM Data Solutions data on foreclosures in July STAT INSIGHT 16%