Tavant, a leader in AI-powered fintech solutions and digital engineering, has partnered with national direct-to-consumer mortgage banker Real Genius to launch LAZLO, a proprietary digital lending platform built to deliver a faster and fully online mortgage experience from application through closing.
LAZLO integrates Tavant’s TOUCHLESS Experiences and its FinConnect platform, bringing together automation, embedded APIs, and customizable dashboards that offer borrowers and loan officers complete visibility at every stage of the lending journey. From application status to underwriting and closing milestones, the platform is designed to remove manual friction, reduce cycle times, and enhance accuracy and customer satisfaction.
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Jamie A. Thornton, CEO of Real Genius, said the platform represents a major step forward in transforming the mortgage experience. “Our goal has always been to provide exceptional value and a five-star customer experience. Partnering with Tavant enabled us to develop and deploy LAZLO, making that vision a reality. We’re offering borrowers a faster, more transparent mortgage experience while streamlining operations for our team. This partnership allows us to scale smarter, close more loans faster, and deliver a more confident homebuying experience.”
Real Genius, which has served over 58,000 homeowners and originated $17 billion in loans, is positioning LAZLO at the center of its digital evolution. The platform provides borrowers with instant loan pricing and pre-qualification, automated document processing, and real-time loan tracking capabilities that redefine what a modern mortgage journey can look like.
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Hassan Rashid, President of Fintech at Tavant, emphasized that Real Genius is helping set a new standard for the mortgage industry. “Real Genius is a forward-thinking, technology-first lender that is setting the bar for how modern mortgage experiences should be delivered. Their focus on transparency, speed, and borrower empowerment sets them apart. We’re honored to partner with their team to build LAZLO, integrating cutting-edge technology with exceptional service.”
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For more than 25 years, Tavant has built configurable, AI-powered solutions designed to solve complex challenges for lenders and borrowers. Its TOUCHLESS® mortgage origination suite empowers lenders to make faster, data-driven decisions and close loans in under ten days. Today, Tavant’s technology supports lenders responsible for originating one out of every three home loans in the United States.
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