The only platform built solely for home equity lending. See it in action.

See how FirstClose helps lenders automate manual touchpoints, cut application drop-off, and move from application to closing in as little as four business days, all inside one connected platform.

7.99x
Average return
on investment

$753.04
Financial impact
per loan

21.49%
Average
capacity gain

Home equity is your strategic growth lever, but manual processes and disconnected vendors slow lenders down and lose applicants along the way. FirstClose unifies application, valuation, decisioning, and order management into a single digital workflow, so your team spends less time chasing paperwork and more time closing loans.

What lenders see on FirstClose

Close in 5–10 days versus an industry average of 39 days
77% reduction in time to close, from application to funding
$129B+ in home equity loans closed since 2015

Fits your existing tech stack. FirstClose integrates with Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology®, MeridianLink®, and Temenos. No rip-and-replace required.

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It was so easy to use. Everything was programmed in. I could just enter the loan details, and FirstClose pulled exactly what was needed. That kind of automation helped us move much faster right from the start.”

Julie Oziemkiewicz — Home Equity Director, Lake Michigan Credit Union

Our home equity product is now our number one product. FirstClose has been a true partner, not just a vendor. They already had the tools we needed, and when we were ready to grow, they were ready with us.”

Sven Leander — Vice President of Consumer Lending, Everwise Credit Union

We love that members can see what they qualify for before they apply. It reduces confusion and builds trust early in the process.”

Mary Wood — Vice President of Consumer Lending, Fortera Credit Union

FirstClose has truly become a trusted partner for us. They help us deliver the kind of experience our members expect, and that is the most important part of what we do.”

Marianne Reeves-Drok — Manager of Home Equity Loan Operations, AmeriCU Credit Union

We dominate the market in home equity, and FirstClose has a lot to do with that.”

Anonymous top 30 U.S. credit union

Before FirstClose, a simple home equity loan could take weeks just waiting for title or appraisal information. Now, we get valuations back in hours and legal within days, which makes a huge difference.”

Melissa Mansfield — Vice President and Retail Lending Operations Manager, Mascoma Bank

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