Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate.
Here’s what happened this week:
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac jointly create U.S. Financial Technology
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have launched U.S. Financial Technology LLC to replace Common Securitization Solutions. The move signals a potential shift in policy for the government-sponsored enterprises under President Donald Trump’s administration. It also hints at renewed private-label ambitions, with Tony Renzi continuing as CEO of the restructured mortgage securities tech platform.
Fannie Mae’s new AI-powered crime detection unit: The Pulte/Palantir project
Fannie Mae has launched an AI-powered mortgage fraud detection unit with Palantir Technologies, which aims to rapidly uncover fraud schemes like occupancy and asset misrepresentation. Officials say the tool will outpace traditional investigations, although its sweeping data analysis could trigger major consequences across the housing finance system, said Bob Simpson, CEO of DaylightAML.
Pulte: Fannie and Freddie will prepare for cryptocurrencies in mortgages
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore the acceptance of cryptocurrency as a qualifying asset for mortgages. The move could reshape lending standards while making homeownership more accessible for crypto holders. But it could also raise questions about volatility, regulation and the evolving role of digital assets in the housing market.
Moder CTO Joe Trapani: ‘The answer to everything is always data’
Joe Trapani, chief technology officer at Moder, spoke with HousingWire about deploying secure generative AI in mortgage tech, how deep industry expertise drives the company’s strategy, and why human oversight still matters in a risk-averse space. Moder was named a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 winner.
Volly’s new tech tool aims to improve collaboration between lenders, agents
Williston Financial Group subsidiary Volly has launched Network Connections — a digital co-marketing tool designed to boost collaboration between loan officers and real estate agents. The platform delivers real-time listing alerts, co-branded marketing materials and campaign performance tracking.
Ocrolus hires Nadia Aziz to lead new mortgage division
Ocrolus has named Nadia Aziz as general manager of its new mortgage unit, underscoring the company’s rapid growth in the sector. Backed by AI-driven automation, Ocrolus now supports more than 130 mortgage partners. Aziz will lead efforts to streamline loan origination by transforming static documents into actionable data across the process.
Lone Wolf Technologies releases Deal Tracker dashboard
Lone Wolf Technologies has unveiled Deal Tracker, a new real-time pipeline dashboard for its Transact platform. Designed to streamline the transaction process, Deal Tracker gives agents centralized visibility from lead to close — integrating seamlessly with Lone Wolf’s full tech ecosystem to enhance workflow, compliance and client communication.
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