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Tidalwave hires mortgage tech veterans amid expansion

Created at 18 Aug · 4:56 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Tidalwave, an AI platform for mortgage origination, has hired Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile to support its expansion among large lenders. The company processed 26,000 applications in July and aims to handle 4% of U.S. originations by year-end.

Key Numbers

2new hires
22lenders live on platform
26,000loan applications processed in July
4%target U.S. originations by year-end
100%customer retention rate

Who's Involved

Tidalwave
AI platform automating mortgage origination
Rebecca Frisbie
New principal at Tidalwave, formerly of ICE Mortgage Technology
Zac Basile
New director of national sales at Tidalwave, formerly of Polly
ICE Mortgage Technology
Former employer of Rebecca Frisbie
Polly
Former employer of Zac Basile
Oracle
Former employer of Zac Basile
DHI Mortgage
Current Tidalwave platform user
Lennar Mortgage
Current Tidalwave platform user
Fairway Home Mortgage
Current Tidalwave platform user
NEXA Lending
Current Tidalwave platform user
Tidalwave hires mortgage tech veterans amid expansion

↳ Why This Matters

The expansion of Tidalwave and its hiring of experienced professionals indicate a growing trend of AI adoption in the mortgage industry, aiming to streamline processes and reduce costs for lenders.

Key facts

  • Tidalwave, an AI platform automating mortgage origination, has hired Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile.
  • Frisbie joins as principal, having previously led the Encompass document platform at ICE Mortgage Technology.
  • Basile joins as director of national sales, previously holding sales roles at Polly and Oracle.
  • The company is expanding its presence among large lenders, with 22 currently live on its platform.
  • Tidalwave processed 26,000 loan applications in July and targets 4% of U.S. originations by year-end.
  • The company reported a 100% customer retention rate.

Tidalwave, an agentic artificial intelligence platform designed to automate mortgage origination, has expanded its team with the hiring of two industry veterans, Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile. This move signals the company's growth and increasing presence among large mortgage lenders.

Frisbie joins Tidalwave as principal, bringing experience from her previous role as director of the Encompass document platform at ICE Mortgage Technology. Her recruitment marks the ninth former ICE employee to join Tidalwave in the past year.

Basile has been appointed director of national sales. His prior experience includes serving as director of sales at Polly and holding business development and account management positions at Oracle.

Tidalwave reported that 22 lenders are currently utilizing its platform, including notable names such as DHI Mortgage, Lennar Mortgage, Fairway Home Mortgage, and NEXA Lending. The company processed 26,000 loan applications in July and projects it will power 4% of U.S. mortgage originations by the end of the year.

Furthermore, Tidalwave highlighted a 100% customer retention rate over the last year, with all customers reaching their renewal period opting to continue their contracts. This growth occurs as the mortgage industry increasingly seeks automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Frequently asked questions

Tidalwave is an AI platform that automates the mortgage origination process from application through closing.

Tidalwave hired Rebecca Frisbie as principal and Zac Basile as director of national sales.

The company has 22 lenders live on its platform and processed 26,000 applications in July, targeting 4% of U.S. originations by year-end.

Tidalwave reported a 100% customer retention rate over the past year.

What Happens Next

01Tidalwave aims to power 4% of U.S. mortgage originations by year-end.

How It Developed

Tidalwave hired Rebecca Frisbie and Zac Basile.
Frisbie previously directed the Encompass document platform at ICE Mortgage Technology.
Basile previously served as director of sales at Polly.
Twenty-two lenders are now live on Tidalwave's platform.
Tidalwave processed 26,000 loan applications in July.
The company aims to power 4% of U.S. mortgage originations by year-end.
Tidalwave reported a 100% customer retention rate over the past year.

Sources

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Tidalwave continues mortgage tech expansion, hiring Rebecca Frisbie and Zac BasileHousingWire

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