St. Louis, Mo., August 11, 2026 – OptiFunder announced it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The recognition marks OptiFunder's fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list and reflects the company's continued growth as mortgage originators and warehouse lenders increasingly adopt connected, secure technology solutions.
"Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth consecutive year is a reflection of something much bigger than our growth alone," said Michael McFadden, CEO of OptiFunder. "The mortgage industry is embracing a more connected and efficient way of operating. We're helping bring critical participants across the funding ecosystem together for easier, safer, and faster funding.”
OptiFunder's continued growth reflects a broader transformation taking place across mortgage finance. As lenders face ongoing pressure to control costs, reduce operational risk, and deliver a better experience, the industry is moving away from fragmented processes and disconnected systems toward integrated digital workflows.
OptiFunder supports that transformation through a suite of secure cloud-based platforms that connect independent mortgage banks, warehouse lenders, investors, custodians, and settlement providers throughout the funding lifecycle. By enabling real-time information sharing and workflow automation among key stakeholders, the company helps clients streamline funding operations, improve transparency, and strengthen risk controls from origination through loan sale.
"Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still," said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance. It reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement."
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Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent, not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies, as of December 31, 2025. Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired. The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
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