February 2, 2026 — DALLAS, TX — OptiFunder today announced it has been named a winner of the 2026 HousingWire Tech100 Award, recognizing the most innovative technology companies driving meaningful progress across the mortgage industry. The honor highlights OptiFunder’s breakthrough contributions in creating the industry’s first fully connected warehouse lending ecosystem—streamlining workflows for originators and warehouse lenders by connecting critical stakeholders involved in the funding lifecycle.
“OptiFunder is transforming how originators and warehouse lenders work together,” said Michael McFadden, OptiFunder CEO. “By connecting originators, warehouse lenders, LOS systems, and every stakeholder in the warehouse lifecycle, we’re enabling faster, safer transactions and unlocking efficiencies the industry has never had before.”
Now in its 14th year, HousingWire’s Tech100 program identifies organizations delivering measurable, real‑world impact. This year’s winners set a new benchmark for innovation, with platforms that improve efficiency, enhance security, strengthen collaboration, and solve longstanding challenges in housing finance.
“Technology is no longer a nice-to-have, and it’s not defined by partnership announcements that fail to deliver meaningful progress,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “Today, technology is the business strategy. The right tech stack now determines who can recruit top talent, gain market share, and expand margins. The 2026 Tech100 honorees bring both innovation and impact. They’re growing, their teams are winning, and they’re pulling ahead in the race for scale and consumer relevance.”
For a complete list of 2026 HousingWire Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/announcing-the-2026-tech100-mortgage-winners/.
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About OptiFunder
OptiFunder offers the mortgage industry the first and only fully connected warehouse funding ecosystem, delivering end‑to‑end automation for funding through paydown for mortgage originators and warehouse lenders. Through its platforms, OptiFunder replaces manual emails, spreadsheets, and fragmented workflows with intelligent automation and deep integrations across LOS systems, custodians, investors, eVaults, and fraud prevention tools, delivering a safer, more efficient transaction for all stakeholders.