Newfi Wins Meridian Link ARC Award for Innovative Use of AI in Mortgage
Newfi Lending, a leading Non-QM mortgage lender, was recently awarded MeridianLink’s 2026 Arc Award. This accolade spotlights MeridianLink partners who pushed the limits and leveraged the tech platform to its full potential, making a positive impact on the partners institution and customer relationships.
“It’s an honor to receive the Arc Award,” said Amit Pall, EVP Technology and Production Support at Newfi Lending. “We are committed to providing our brokers with ways to speed up the loan process using cutting edge technology and intuitive design. This award highlights that commitment and the hard work our technology team does every day.”
MeridianLink is a financial technology platform that enables their customers to customize the platform and optimize it to meet their needs. Newfi Lending’s BLU Broker Portal has been built on the platform for nearly a decade, and their technology team consistently works to improve the platform, pushing the envelope of what’s possible. Newfi’s technology team roadmap includes additional updates to the platform, including enhancements intended to speed up turn times, responsible uses of AI, and more.
In 2024 and 2025, Newfi Lending launched major enhancements to the BLU Broker Portal, including adding in their one-of-a-kind AI-powered bank statement analysis tool, Income IQ. Built directly into the BLU portal, Income IQ delivers faster, more secure, and detailed income analysis for bank statement analysis— streamlining one of the most time-consuming parts of the Non-QM loan qualification process.
“This award highlights the dedication of our technology team and the long-standing relationship we have with MeridianLink,” said Veronika Kollewe, SVP, Tech Development & Support at Newfi Lending. “The BLU Portal will continue to be an intuitive and powerful tool for brokers because of the collaborative relationship between Newfi and MerdianLink.”
Newfi is committed to making mortgage financing more accessible for all through our process, mortgage programs, service, and technology. The company as a whole has continued to develop easy-to-use mortgage tools, like a fully self-serve DSCR Calculator, to help borrowers better understand what they can realistically qualify for. The 2026 Arc Award truly highlights that commitment.
About Newfi Lending NMLS ID 1231327
Newfi is a multi-channel lender that is setting the standard for efficiency, transparency, and service in the mortgage marketplace. Founded by industry veterans, Newfi is committed to innovation in lending products for both consumers and mortgage brokers under the Newfi Lending brand. For more about Newfi product offerings visit newfi.com. For business or wholesale inquiries, visit www.www.newfiwholesale.com.
