# LendingPad - Site: https://lendingpad.com/ ## MBA NewsLink Q&A: Kelli Himebaugh on Why Some Lenders Are Rethinking Their Loan Origination Systems - Link: https://newslink.mba.org/mba-newslinks/2026/august/mba-newslink-wednesday-sept-2-2026/mba-newslink-qa-kelli-himebaugh-on-why-some-lenders-are-rethinking-their-loan-origination-systems/?utm_campaign=MBA%20NewsLink%20Wednesday%20Sept.%202%202026&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua - Published: 2026-09-03T17:37:08-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## The Modern Loan Origination System: LendingPad | SourceForge Podcast, episode #114 - Link: https://lendingpad.com/the-modern-loan-origination-system-lendingpad-sourceforge-podcast-episode-114/ - Published: 2026-05-13T21:02:21-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## LendingPad’s Formula for Mortgage Tech Partnerships that Move the Needle - Link: https://www.housingwire.com/videos/lendingpads-formula-for-mortgage-tech-partnerships-that-move-the-needle/ - Published: 2026-04-28T21:03:59-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## LendingPad Named 2026 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Winner - Link: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/889016426/lendingpad-named-2026-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winner-for-third-consecutive-year - Published: 2026-02-03T23:25:30-06:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## The Table Where Innovation Never Stops: The LendingPad Story - Link: https://lendingpad.com/the-table-where-innovation-never-stops-the-lendingpad-story/ - Published: 2025-12-17T23:26:57-06:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton _December 2015. A small round table. Two visionaries. One bold idea._ In the world of mortgage technology, groundbreaking innovations don’t always begin in gleaming corporate offices with panoramic views. Sometimes, they start at a humble round table with just enough room for two people and a shared dream. Ten years ago this December, that’s exactly where LendingPad began. At a time when mortgage technology was cumbersome and the lending process was frustrating for everyone involved, two forward-thinkers sat at a small round table, its off-white top and steel-colored trim and legs offering no hint of the revolution it would witness, and asked a simple question: “What if there was a better way to lend in the mortgage industry?” That unassuming table became more than furniture. It became the heart of LendingPad’s journey. In the early days, as lines of code transformed into the framework of a cloud-based loan origination system, the table served as command central. The founding team would gather around it daily, sharing meals, using napkins to sketch interface designs, and sticky notes to map out user experience. What might have seemed like casual lunch conversations were actually the building blocks of a platform that would make mortgage lending more accessible, efficient, and human. As the small team worked tirelessly to bring their vision to life, the table became a constant in a world of variables. The mortgage industry is notoriously cyclical, with dramatic ups and downs that can make or break companies. Through rate fluctuations, regulatory changes, and market shifts, the table remained a constant. When challenges arose, the team would return to that table, regroup, and find the strength to continue. As the team grew, so did the significance of the table. It witnessed late-night debugging sessions fueled by determination and coffee. It supported the weight of not just laptops and notepads, but also the hope of creating something truly revolutionary in mortgage technology. There were days when the challenges seemed insurmountable. Nights when the only light in the office came from computer screens surrounding that table as the team worked to solve seemingly impossible problems. But with each obstacle overcome, their conviction grew stronger: there truly was a better way to approach mortgage lending, and they were building it. The table witnessed moments of breakthrough brilliance and periods of quiet perseverance. It absorbed the sound of celebration when milestones were reached and provided stability during moments of doubt. It was where ideas were born, tested, sometimes discarded, but always respected. This month, LendingPad has moved into spacious, modern offices befitting a company that has established itself as a leader in mortgage technology. But amid the sleek design and contemporary furnishings stands that same round table, now a cherished artifact that connects present success to humble beginnings. What makes this table special isn’t its design or materials. It’s the human story it represents: a story of vision, resilience, and unwavering belief in creating something meaningful. It reminds everyone who joins the LendingPad team that innovation isn’t just about technology; it’s about the people who dare to imagine a better way and work relentlessly to make it real. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary this December, we look at that table and see more than a piece of furniture. We see a symbol of our journey, from a small idea to an industry-changing platform. But most importantly, we see a reminder of our purpose: to continue finding better ways to serve the people at the heart of every mortgage transaction. The table where it all began still stands in our office today, not as a relic of the past, but as inspiration for the future we continue to build together. ## Truv Integrates Income, Employment, and Asset Verifications With LendingPad Loan Origination System - Link: https://truv.com/blog/truv-integrates-income-employment-and-asset-verifications-with-lendingpad-loan-origination-system - Published: 2025-10-17T23:28:38-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## LendingPad & MCT Announce Strategic Integration to Streamline Secondary Market Operations - Link: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/850719804/lendingpad-mct-announce-strategic-integration-to-streamline-secondary-market-operations - Published: 2025-09-23T11:50:34-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## LendingPad & Kind Lending Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Technology Experience for Mortgage Brokers - Link: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/838172375/lendingpad-kind-lending-announce-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-enhanced-technology-experience-for-mortgage-brokers - Published: 2025-08-13T11:52:04-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## LendingPad Launches Mutual of Omaha Mortgage TPO Integration to Enhance Broker Loan Submissions - Link: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/834834858/lendingpad-launches-mutual-of-omaha-mortgage-tpo-integration-to-enhance-broker-loan-submissions - Published: 2025-07-30T11:53:15-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton ## HousingWire 2025 Woman of Influence: Christine Wang - Link: https://www.housingwire.com/winner-profile/2025-woman-of-influence-christine-wang/ - Published: 2025-07-02T11:54:07-05:00 - Author: Jennifer Wolverton