Tag: JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Craig Rebmann honored for advancing lender adoption of AI, process automation and integration innovation in mortgage technology
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Managing Director and Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann has been named a 2025 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders in the housing economy.
PNC Bank Expands its Use of Fintech Automation from Dark Matter Technologies to Advance Mortgage Innovation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that PNC Bank, part of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will extend its use of Dark Matter's cutting-edge mortgage solutions under a new contract to enhance PNC's mortgage and home equity lending operations.
Dark Matter Technologies enhances its Empower LOS, adds integration with Wolters Kluwer technology, eOriginal ClosingCenter
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the expansion of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) to include comprehensive eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer's eOriginal® ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset® Management Platform.
Dark Matter integrates Polly advanced PPE engine into its Empower loan origination system
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the integration of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) with Polly's advanced product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine, expanding choice for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders.
Military-focused Navy Federal Credit Union renews its contract with Dark Matter for fintech solutions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a renewed multi-year partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union. The agreement reinforces the credit union's strategic focus on digital transformation and elevating the member lending experience.
Dark Matter Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger earns her first HousingWire Vanguard honor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.
Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight furniture stores
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
Dark Matter Technologies CTO Vikas Rao named to HousingWire 2025 ‘Insiders’ List
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving forward.
Dark Matter achieves UCDP integration, driving appraisal innovation for mortgage technology industry
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has established an integration with Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®), a single portal jointly maintained by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs). This expansion positions Dark Matter as an early adopter of the technology needed to support the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and Forms Redesign initiative.
Sean Dugan, CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, named to Inman’s 2025 Best of Finance list
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its CEO, Sean Dugan, has been named to Inman's 2025 Best of Finance list. Now in its third year, the award is a prestigious industry recognition honoring professionals in the mortgage and financial services sectors who demonstrate exceptional innovation, influence and impact on the residential real estate ecosystem.
May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing Near March Levels with 146 New Planned Capital Projects Heading into Summer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the May 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The report reveals a continuation of robust activity. The Firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 146 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector for May.
STUDY: Equipment Upgrades Drive the Food and Beverage New Industrial Planned Projects Growth in May 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its May 2025 report on new planned capital project spending within the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm monitors planned industrial activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization projects. Research for the month confirms 43 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector, with equipment upgrades leading the way.
Dark Matter adds side-by-side results comparison and automated, rules-based reviews to dual AUS feature in Empower LOS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced enhancements to the dual automated underwriting system (AUS) submission feature within the Empower® loan origination system (LOS). When users submit loan data simultaneously to the AUS for both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs), the Empower LOS will now display the GSEs' respective AUS findings side by side along with rules-based loan recommendations powered by the AIVA® Rules engine.
Dark Matter announces comprehensive eClosing integration for its NOVA loan origination system (LOS)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that the NOVA loan origination system (LOS) platform now features a comprehensive integration to the eClosing capabilities powered by the Wolters Kluwer eOriginal® ClosingCenter. Designed to improve the mortgage closing process, eClose will help lenders reduce time-to-close, realize cost savings and provide a better borrower experience while also enabling secondary market activities.
Dark Matter Technologies launches Developer Portal, opening the Empower LOS to accelerate third-party development
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today unveiled a new Developer Portal during its second annual Horizon user conference. The Developer Portal marks a significant evolution for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS), moving from API access to a fully open API ecosystem.
RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Launches to Support Women Business Owners in Thriving Without Burnout
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Women entrepreneurs now have a new funding opportunity with the RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant, designed to support women-owned, for-profit businesses while promoting well-being and sustainability. RestorHER, founded by Cheya Thousand, helps ambitious women thrive without burnout through funding, coaching, and community-driven initiatives.
Fintech innovator, Dark Matter Technologies completes migration to AWS to enhance computing performance and scalability
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the successful completion of its IT infrastructure migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move enhances Dark Matter's ability to deliver superior performance, scalability and reliability to mortgage industry clients
Three of Dark Matter’s team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that three of its team members have been recognized by HousingWire, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Women We Admire.
Dark Matter Technologies, a leader in AI-based automation software, named to the HousingWire Tech100 2025 list
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Tech100 Mortgage list of companies shaping the future of the housing finance sector. The recognition acknowledges ongoing investments Dark Matter has made to its Empower® loan origination system (LOS), the addition of the NOVA LOS to Dark Matter's product lineup, and advances in productivity and accuracy Dark Matter is making with the AIVA® suite of AI virtual assistants.
Dark Matter Technologies announces agenda 2025 for second annual Horizon User Conference
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24.


















