Mike Kortas Launches evoLend: A Revolutionary Mortgage Servicing Platform
In an exciting development for the mortgage industry, Mike Kortas has announced the introduction of
evoLend, a mortgage servicing company that is gaining approval from major entities such as
Fannie Mae,
Freddie Mac, and
Ginnie Mae. With a clear mission to empower
loan officers, evoLend is set to revolutionize the landscape of mortgage servicing.
For years, loan officers have invested significant effort in building relationships and establishing trust with their clients only to see their hard work vanish once the loan is finalized. Typically, as loans are sold or serviced by third parties, the servicing company often takes over the borrower relationship. This results in a disconnect, where loan officers lose the ability to maintain visibility, leverage opportunities, and nurture future refinancing or payoff scenarios. evoLend aims to change this narrative.
Unlike traditional servicing platforms designed solely for institutional players, evoLend prioritizes the relationships forged by loan officers. By giving control back to loan officers, evoLend allows them to reinstate their role in the borrower relationship even after the closing process. Mike Kortas stated, “Our industry has accepted for years that once a loan closes, the loan officer simply hopes that customer comes back someday. I don't believe hope is a business strategy.” He emphasizes that loan officers should profit from the relationships they have developed long after the loan is finalized.
evoLend is not merely a mortgage servicing company; it is a comprehensive service provider offering innovative technology that encompasses borrower intelligence, servicing data, and future residual income opportunities. This approach is crafted to aid participating loan officers in enhancing the long-term value of their businesses.
The long-term vision for evoLend encompasses several facets of mortgage servicing such as borrower retention, enhanced payoff visibility, and the capability for loan officers to participate in mortgage servicing rights (MSR). The integration of borrower lifecycle intelligence and technology ensures that loan officers remain connected to the clients they diligently worked to acquire. Furthermore, the company promises that any data access opportunities or servicing relationships will strictly adhere to legal, compliance, regulatory, and operational guidelines, thereby supporting a secure operational framework.
One of the standout features of evoLend is its commitment to reshape how mortgage servicing is perceived. Instead of allowing servicing institutions to isolate borrowers from their loan officers, evoLend aims to foster a synergistic ecosystem that strengthens the loan officer’s business while ensuring smoother servicing processes. Kortas passionately argues, “Servicing shouldn't take borrowers away from loan officers. It should help them keep those relationships for life.”
evoLend operates independently, with its own leadership and operational systems, ensuring that it is well-equipped to support mortgage professionals throughout the loan’s lifecycle. Tammy Richards has been appointed as the CEO of evoLend, and her vision aligns closely with Kortas's—transforming how loan officers interact with their clients beyond just the closing day. Tammy stated, “evoLend is about giving loan officers access to the information and infrastructure they have historically been separated from after closing.”
The establishment of evoLend signals a new dawn for loan officers looking to regain control over their client relationships and future opportunities. The company's focus on compliance, technology, and valuing loan officer contributions highlights a contemporary approach to mortgage servicing that prioritizes customer connection over institutional control.
To stay updated with evoLend and explore how it plans to reshape the mortgage servicing landscape, interested individuals can visit
evolend.com.
In summary, evoLend represents a significant shift in the mortgage servicing sector. With its goal to empower loan officers with the tools and support necessary to maintain and grow relationships with borrowers, the company is poised to challenge the accepted norms of the mortgage servicing industry and pave the way for a more interconnected future.