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Dan Sogorka named CEO of Informed, exits Origna8 chief role

Created at 31 Aug · 3:35 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Fintech platform Informed has appointed Daniel Sogorka as its new CEO. Sogorka previously served as CEO of Origna8 and held senior roles at Black Knight and Rocket Pro.

Key Numbers

$350 billionloan originations automated by Informed
5 millionapplications processed annually by Informed
100 milliondocuments in Informed's Fraud Data Network
20-yearindustry veteran Sogorka's experience

Who's Involved

Daniel Sogorka
New CEO of Informed, former CEO of Origna8
Informed
AI-powered verification and fraud detection platform for lenders
Origna8
Broker platform where Sogorka was CEO
Mike Fawaz
Colleague who launched Origna8 with Sogorka
Dan Sogorka named CEO of Informed, exits Origna8 chief role

↳ Why This Matters

The appointment of a seasoned executive like Daniel Sogorka signals Informed's strategic intent to expand its market reach and leverage its AI capabilities in new lending verticals, potentially impacting competition and innovation in financial verification services.

Key facts

  • Informed, an AI-powered verification and fraud detection platform for lenders, has appointed Daniel Sogorka as CEO.
  • Sogorka previously served as CEO of Origna8.
  • Informed has automated over $350 billion in loan originations.
  • The company plans to expand into consumer lending and mortgage credit.

Informed, a fintech company specializing in AI-driven verification and fraud detection for lenders, has appointed Daniel Sogorka as its new Chief Executive Officer. Sogorka, who has a 20-year background in mortgage technology, previously held leadership positions at Rocket Pro, Black Knight, and ServiceLink. He is stepping down from his role as CEO at Origna8, a broker platform he co-launched, but will remain on its board as an advisor.

Informed, based in San Mateo, California, utilizes AI to streamline loan application verification, detect fraud, and expedite funding. The company reports having automated over $350 billion in loan originations, primarily within the auto lending sector, and processes more than five million applications annually. Its platform is utilized by eight of the top ten U.S. auto lenders and is supported by a Fraud Data Network containing over 100 million documents.

Sogorka expressed enthusiasm for Informed's data advantage in combating fraud and indicated plans to leverage this foundation for expansion into new markets. The company's board and leadership view Sogorka's appointment as a strategic move to prepare for growth beyond auto lending into adjacent areas like consumer lending and mortgage credit. Informed has stated that its strategy, product roadmap, and customer commitments will remain consistent.

Frequently asked questions

Informed is an AI-powered platform that helps lenders verify loan applications, detect fraud, and accelerate funding.

Sogorka has 20 years of experience in mortgage technology, previously serving as General Manager at Rocket Pro and CEO of Origna8.

The company intends to grow beyond auto lending into consumer lending and mortgage credit.

What Happens Next

01Informed plans to expand into consumer lending and mortgage credit.
02Origna8 has not yet selected a new CEO.

How It Developed

Informed appointed Daniel Sogorka as CEO.
Sogorka stepped down as CEO of Origna8.
Informed plans to expand beyond auto lending into consumer and mortgage credit.

Sources

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Dan Sogorka named CEO of Informed, exits chief role at Origna8HousingWire

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