Blend now focused on growth in quest to return to profitability
The mortgage and banking tech provider reports a $41.8M Q3 net loss with revenue down 27% from a year ago to $40.59M, but company executives emphasize potential for growth
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Blend Labs laying off 150 more workers on 'path to profitability'
Mortgage technology, title provider and cloud-based banking platform has eliminated more than 1,000 positions in 5 rounds of layoffs in the last 16 months
by Matt Carter Aug 14
Blend trims Q1 loss as $37.3M in revenue beats guidance
While the mortgage industry has been shrinking, Blend says it has been building its market share, processing 23.2% of mortgages originated in H2 2022
by Matt Carter May 9
As losses mount, Blend looks beyond mortgage for future growth
San Francisco-based cloud banking software provider has trimmed the company's payroll by nearly 800 employees and cut annual expenses by $72M
by Matt Carter Mar 16
Blend announces more layoffs as cumulative losses surpass $1B
The mortgage tech and title provider posted a $132.7M net loss in the third quarter of 2022, with revenue falling 38% from a year ago to $55.3M, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Matt Carter Nov 11
Blend cuts another 220 jobs as losses approach $1B
As cumulative losses climb toward $1B, co-founder Nima Ghamsari still plans to lead a 'once-in-a-lifetime industry transformation' powered by the mortgage tech and title insurance provider
by Matt Carter Aug 16
The best and worst ways to handle layoffs as real estate cuts accelerate
The housing industry has shed thousands of jobs recently, and more cuts may be in store. But some companies are handling the situation better than others
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
Blend Labs laying off 200 employees as mortgage refinancings plummet
The mortgage tech provider's newly acquired title insurance business has been particularly hard hit by the end of the refinancing boom
by Matt Carter Apr 21
Mortgage tech provider Blend pulls back on hiring, eyes Title365 layoffs
Shares in Blend touched a new all-time low after the company issued 2022 revenue guidance that co-founder and CEO Nima Ghamsari acknowledged as "much lower than consensus estimates"
by Matt Carter Apr 1
Blend's Q3 earnings take a hit as $54M in IPO compensation vests
The cloud banking software developer raises revenue guidance as it signs new clients, launches new products and integrates Title365 acquisition
by Matt Carter Nov 10
New, deeper mortgage relationships boost Blend's Q2 revenue
The San Francisco-based cloud banking software developer reported second quarter revenue of $32.1M, up 46% from a year ago, according to an earnings call on Friday
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Blender with Blend logo on it
The Peter Thiel-backed startup plans to use the new capital to continue growing its team of nearly 400 employees
by Patrick Kearns Jun 24
Blender with Blend logo on it
The San Francisco-based startup unveiled new digital HELOC and HELOAN products for banks and lenders, aiming to reduce the time it takes for consumers to squeeze their properties for cash
Blend names former Fannie Mae chief executive as first president
At Fannie Mae, Timothy Mayopoulos helped resuscitate the government-sponsored entity after the 2008 housing crisis
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Tru Realty CEO Sarah Kirsch Richardson and Blend CEO Nima Ghamsari dig into the details at Inman Connect San Francisco
by Inman Aug 30