Optimal Blue Ranks in Top 12 Percent of Fastest Growing Companies in the Housing Economy

PLANO, TX--(Marketwired - October 19, 2015) - Optimal Blue, the premier cloud-based provider of enterprise lending services to the mortgage industry, recently ranked number six in HousingWire Magazine's 2015 HW Fast50™, reporting an annual growth year-over-year of 74.4%. Now in its second consecutive year, the HW Fast50™ is unique in the housing industry in that it ranks both privately-held and publicly-held companies to find the nation's fastest growing companies.

HousingWire Magazine defines making the list of winners as an honor reserved for companies that are creatively driving revenue and growth in an ever-changing industry. "Each of the companies on this year's HW Fast50™ represent a critical and vibrant part of the future of the U.S. housing economy," said Paul Jackson, CEO and Publisher of HousingWire. "They have demonstrated their ability to succeed in a fast-changing business climate!"

Optimal Blue's enterprise class suite of products and services is designed to automate a lender's complex origination processes, improving efficiency and profitability while gaining a competitive advantage. With the industry's highest documented accuracy rate of 99.99+%, Optimal Blue technology connects hundreds of investors with more than 1,500 financial institutions, and currently touches nearly 1 of every 4 mortgages originated nationally.

"Inclusion in the HW Fast50 is a strong testament to the continued value we create for our customers through our focus on constant innovation in a rapidly changing industry," said Ivan Darius, co-founder and co-CEO of Optimal Blue. "Users of our enterprise lending services have access to intelligent decision-making tools using accurate, real-time information at the time and point of need, giving them a competitive edge. We are honored to be a part of this select list of companies!"

Optimal Blue's inclusion is a distinct honor spanning a multi-trillion dollar industry. It signifies the continual innovation that is shaping the future of the U.S. housing economy.

About the HW Fast50™
The 2015 HW Fast50™ is ranked according to percentage revenue growth between 2013 and 2014, and includes both public and privately held companies. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenues by January 31, 2013. Companies must be for-profit and must have earned at least $50,000 in revenues during the 2013 calendar year. HousingWire reserves the right to exclude companies for subjective reasons, and in its sole discretion. The 2015 HW Fast50™ is featured in the October/November 2015 issue of HousingWire Magazine, and can be found online at http://www.housingwire.com/2015-Fast50.

About HousingWire
HousingWire is the nation's most influential industry news source covering the U.S. housing economy, spanning residential mortgage lending, servicing, investments and real estate operations. The company's news, commentary, magazine content, industry directories, and events give more than one million industry professionals each year the insight they need to make better, more informed business decisions. Winner of numerous awards, including a 2012 Eddie Award for national editorial excellence in the B2B Banking/Business/Finance category, HousingWire has been recognized for excellence in journalism by the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the American Society of Business Press Editors, the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and Trade Association Business Publications International. Learn more at http://www.housingwire.com.

About Optimal Blue
Optimal Blue is the premier cloud-based provider of managed-content, pricing and product eligibility (PPE), secondary marketing, consumer engagement, data and analytics, and compliance services. Based in Plano, Texas, Optimal Blue has developed an enterprise class suite of products and services designed to automate a lender's complex processes, improving efficiency and profitability while gaining a competitive advantage. With a 99.999% accuracy rate, Optimal Blue technology connects hundreds of investors with more than 1,500 financial institutions and currently touches nearly 1 of every 4 mortgage loans originated nationally.

For more information, please visit www.optimalblue.com.

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