PLANO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the launch of a new data solution to deliver increased market transparency, as well as three major platform enhancements focused on pricing accuracy, trade execution and counterparty management. Released ahead of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, and as the […]
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Press Release: Optimal Blue report: Rate rally drives 28% surge in September lock volumes
By Send2Press Newswire on October 14, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its September 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which showed a sharp increase in rate-lock activity as mortgage rates fell throughout the month to their lowest levels in nearly a year. Total lock volume rose 28% month over month (MoM), led by a […]
Press Release: Refinances surge nearly 70% as purchase activity falls 10% in August
By Send2Press Newswire on September 10, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale
By Send2Press Newswire on August 18, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Regional Events
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company’s clients and integration partners, along […]
Press Release: Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July
By Send2Press Newswire on August 12, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained. Mortgage rates rose MoM across all loan types.
Press Release: Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership
By Send2Press Newswire on August 11, 2025 in Advertising and Marketing, Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Technology
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company’s market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. “Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence – and our new brand embodies that,” said […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue Fully Automates Best Efforts Locking Directly with Investors
By Send2Press Newswire on July 30, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Software, Technology
PLANO, Texas, July 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced a new capability in its industry-leading product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine that fully automates the process for a lock desk user to execute best efforts locks directly with participating investors via API. By eliminating the last remaining manual step in the locking […]
Press Release: Refis, Product Shifts and Strong Agency Participation Define June Market Advantage Report
By Send2Press Newswire on July 8, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total lock volume rose 1.95% month-over-month (MoM), driven by increased refinance activity. Refinance share climbed from 16% to 18% of all locks as rate-and-term refinances jumped 17.4% MoM and 18.4% year-over-year (YoY). Cash-out refinances […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue Releases May Data Findings, Announces Expansion of Monthly Report for More Comprehensive Lender Profitability Insights
By Send2Press Newswire on June 10, 2025 in Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Reports and Studies
PLANO, Texas, June 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released the May 2025 edition of its now-expanded Market Advantage mortgage data report, which features newly added borrower profile and capital market datasets for a more comprehensive picture of early-stage mortgage activity and loan profitability. The enhancements come at a critical time for mortgage […]
Press Release: Optimal Blue Launches New Lead Generation Tool for Originators
By Send2Press Newswire on June 9, 2025 in Advertising and Marketing, Business, Finance, PLANO, Texas, Press Releases, Product Launches
PLANO, Texas, June 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced a new product that helps originators efficiently track and identify refinance opportunities so they can reengage borrowers with eligible refinance options at the right time. Available to Optimal Blue PPE users, Capture for Originators dramatically reduces the manual effort loan officers currently spend […]