Competition Overview

The recent pitch competition held in the style of Shark Tank featured numerous innovative companies vying for recognition. Each participant had eight minutes to showcase their technology, followed by a rapid-fire, seven-minute question-and-answer session with a panel of three judges.

Ardley’s Winning Solution

Emerging as the competition’s victor was Ardley Technologies, an AI-enabled platform focused on streamlining the mortgage processing industry. The company garnered multiple accolades, including a sponsored spot at HousingWire’s upcoming Mortgage Tech Demo Day and a feature in the HousingWire product guide.

Haley Rader, Ardley’s Head of Product, was present to accept the award on behalf of the team. Rader expressed her gratitude, stating, We’re honored that Ardley was selected as the winner of TMC’s Tech Day by the audience and the panel of judges. She emphasized the team’s commitment to innovation and improving mortgage processes for both lenders and borrowers.

Company Background

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Ardley Technologies was established in 2021 by Nate Den Herder, who previously served as the Director of Financial Engineering at Fannie Mae. The company quickly made a name for itself with the launch of its automated underwriting engine, Autopilot, which provides lenders with a means to issue instant conditional loan approvals for qualified applicants.

Looking Ahead

With its recent achievements, Ardley is poised for continued growth and innovation in the fintech sector. Rader concluded her remarks with optimism, saying, We’re just getting started and we can’t wait to keep building tech solutions that improve mortgage processes for lenders and borrowers.