Digital Banking

Blend partners with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union to streamline mortgage/home equity

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July 31, 2024

Blend, a digital banking solutions provider, has partnered with Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, based in South Carolina, to improve its mortgage and home equity solutions. In particular, Blend's technology will provide digital document delivery and signing for faster approval and fewer errors, according to a press release.

Loan officers can start applications, structure loans, give pre-approvals and lock in rates through desktop or Blend's LO Mobile app.

"We're thrilled to partner with Blend to enhance our mortgage and home equity offerings," Carol Addy, chief revenue officer at Palmetto Citizens, said in the release. "Helping our members achieve their financial goals while providing a streamlined experience has always been our priority. By automating manual workflows and reducing the number of steps borrowers must take to complete their application, we're creating a better, and more efficient, process that reflects the digital age we're in today."

"Palmetto Citizens' commitment to adapting to the needs of their members and providing an enhanced, digital-first experience aligns with Blend's mission," Nima Ghamsari, head of Blend, said in the release. "We're excited to partner with Palmetto Citizens and help make the entire homeownership journey easier and more accessible to their 80,000 members."