and have launched to replace . 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 has launched an AI-powered mortgage fraud detection unit with , 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 .

Director Bill Pulte has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Macto 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.

Joe Trapani, chief technology officer at , spoke with 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.