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FundingShield Expands Technology Leadership with Addition of Charles Epperson as Senior Vice President, Product & Technology

June 28, 2026 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield Expands Technology Leadership with Addition of Charles Epperson as Senior Vice President, Product & Technology

FundingShield Expands Technology Leadership with Addition of Charles Epperson as Senior Vice President, Product & Technology Industry veteran and MISMO leader joins FundingShield to accelerate platform innovation and client depth across the full mortgage and real estate lifecycle FundingShield LLC, the leading provider of real-time wire fraud prevention, title verification, and payment integrity infrastructure for the mortgage and real estate industry, today announced the addition of Charles Epperson as Senior Vice President, Product & Technology. “Having spent time working with Charles, I am excited to welcome him to FundingShield. As technology across our industry rapidly accelerates — with AI becoming
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Live from MIC26 – Future of Mortgage Innovation

June 24, 2026 | by | Comments Off on Live from MIC26 – Future of Mortgage Innovation

  ​​​Live from MIC26 – Future of Mortgage Innovation Watch FundingShield Chairman & CEO Ike Suri and Paul Gigliotti, CMBA, discuss how AI, regulation, data standards, and verified real-time source data are shaping the future of mortgage lending. As AI, automation, and evolving regulatory expectations continue to transform mortgage lending, one principle remains constant: Confidence starts with the ability to verify the data behind every decision. Technology can accelerate workflows, but speed without verification creates risk. As the mortgage industry embraces AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, trusted information will remain the foundation of operational excellence, compliance, and transaction confidence. From
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FundingShield CEO Ike Suri Joins Industry Leaders at ACTIVATE

June 2, 2026 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield CEO Ike Suri Joins Industry Leaders at ACTIVATE

  ​​​FundingShield CEO Ike Suri Joins Industry Leaders at ACTIVATE As the lending industry evolves, organizations are balancing growth, innovation, and risk management in an increasingly digital environment. At ACTIVATE, Geraci LLP’s premier Private Lending Growth Summit, industry leaders gathered to discuss the trends shaping the future of lending, including technology adoption, operational efficiency, and market growth. FundingShield CEO Ike Suri joined fellow industry leaders to discuss the growing importance of transaction transparency, operational controls, and proactive risk management. As digital transactions accelerate, lenders face increasing exposure to settlement risk, wire fraud, and verification challenges. At the same time, AI-driven
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FundingShield Q1 – 2026 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From CEO Ike Suri

April 9, 2026 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield Q1 – 2026 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From CEO Ike Suri

FundingShield – Q1 – 2026 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From CEO Ike Suri   “It is my pleasure to share our company’s Q1 2026 Wire Fraud Analytics & Risk Report” – Ike Suri (FundingShield CEO): Executive Summary During Q1 2026, 43.72% of transactions within a $106.7B+ portfolio spanning residential, CRE, non-QM, and securitized collateral were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks. Each problematic loan showed an average of 2.2 issues per transaction, indicating that elevated risk levels have carried into the new year. Within this environment, FundingShield’s real time verification and remediation tools continued to
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​​​FundingShield and Dark Matter Technologies building to expand fraud prevention capabilities

March 15, 2026 | by | Comments Off on ​​​FundingShield and Dark Matter Technologies building to expand fraud prevention capabilities

  ​​​FundingShield and Dark Matter Technologies building to expand fraud prevention capabilities Partnership will bring FundingShield’s wire verification and source-data validation tools into the Dark Matter technology ecosystem March 16, 2026 — FundingShield, a leader in real-time fraud prevention, wire validation and compliance solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it is working with Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, to expand access to FundingShield’s risk intelligence capabilities within the Dark Matter technology ecosystem. Through this effort, FundingShield is collaborating to develop connectivity that will allow lenders using Dark Matter’s Empower platform to leverage FundingShield’s
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FundingShield Q4 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

January 13, 2026 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield Q4 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

FundingShield – Q4 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri “It is my pleasure to share our company’s Q4 2025 Wire Fraud Analytics & Risk Report” – Ike Suri (FundingShield CEO): Executive Summary “To lenders, my call is clear: don’t wait for an audit finding or a breach to dictate change. Strengthen controls now by embedding real-time validation of licensing, insurance, wiring, and title data. Doing so not only reduces fraud risk—it streamlines loan sale reviews, securitization readiness, and post-closing workflows that drive cost and time pressures.” — Ike Suri, CEO, FundingShield During Q4 2025,
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FundingShield Q3 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

October 15, 2025 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield Q3 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

FundingShield – Q3 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri “It is my pleasure to share our company’s Q3 2025 Wire Fraud Analytics & Risk Report” – Ike Suri (FundingShield CEO): Executive Summary During Q3 2025, nearly 46.6% of transactions within an approximately $90+ billion portfolio—spanning residential, commercial, NonQM and business-purpose loans—were flagged for issues posing significant wire and title fraud risks. Each of these problematic loans exhibited an average of 3.1 issues per transaction, a record high and a 35% increase from last quarter, indicating intensified issue concentration. The mortgage and settlement services industry
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FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary interviewed by Mortgage Bankers Association on his role within the MBA Advisory Council

August 5, 2025 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary interviewed by Mortgage Bankers Association on his role within the MBA Advisory Council

    FundingShield President Adam Chaudhary interviewed by Mortgage Bankers Association on his role within the MBA Advisory Council   Hear from Adam J. Chaudhary of FundingShield in MAAC’s “Coffee Chat” Series Adam J. Chaudhary joins the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Associate Advisory Council (MAAC) “Coffee Chat” series for a quick and insightful Q&A. In this short video, Adam shares why he got involved with MAAC, what drives his passion, and a few unexpected fun facts—don’t miss the one at the end! Watch the full Coffee Chat below to get to know one of the people helping shape the future of
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FundingShield Q2 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

July 21, 2025 | by | Comments Off on FundingShield Q2 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri

FundingShield – Q2 – 2025 – Fraud Analytics With Commentary From FundingShield’s CEO Ike Suri “It is my pleasure to share our company’s Q2 2025 Wire Fraud Analytics & Risk Report” – Ike Suri (FundingShield CEO): Executive Summary Q2 2025 REPORT During Q2 2025, nearly 46.63% of transactions within an approximately $81 billion portfolio—spanning residential, commercial, and business-purpose loans—were flagged for issues that posed a significant risk of wire and title fraud. On average, each problematic loan exhibited 2.2 issues, highlighting a troubling trend: existing controls by closing agents and lenders are proving insufficient to consistently detect and resolve these
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ACUMA Inside Track webinar, sponsored by FundingShield. Wire & Title Fraud in 2025: Fraudsters & Cyber threats, Proven Defenses, and Why Risk Leaders Must Act Now

July 17, 2025 | by | No Comments

    ACUMA Inside Track webinar, sponsored by FundingShield. Wire & Title Fraud in 2025: Fraudsters & Cyber threats, Proven Defenses, and Why Risk Leaders Must Act Now   Wire & Title Fraud in 2025: Fraudsters & Cyber threats, Proven Defenses, and Why Risk Leaders Must Act Now: Wire & Title fraud is no longer a fringe concern — it’s a growing operational and reputational risk for credit unions and lenders nationwide. In Q1 2025 alone, nearly 47% of real estate transactions showed indicators of wire or title fraud, marking the highest level ever recorded. Fraudsters are leveraging AI-generated documents,
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