Run the numbers on your home equity pipeline.
Lenders using FirstClose’s Order Management and valuation platform reported a 7.99x average annual return. The study was independently conducted by MarketWise Advisors, LLC. Enter your monthly volume and watch the ledger fill in with your numbers.
The MarketWise numbers, line by line.
7.99x
Average return
on investment
$753.04
Total impact
per loan
31%
Fewer errors, lower
rework risk
4.21 days
Cycle time
compression
12.69%
Increase in
closing ratio
21.49%
More business handled
without adding staff
Disclaimer: This result is indicative of the average reported result across the 2026 FirstClose client base in an independent ROI study conducted by MarketWise Advisors, LLC. It represents the mean level of performance reported across a representative sample of FirstClose clients. The data is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Neither MarketWise or FirstClose provide any warranty or representation as to accuracy or future performance. Actual performance may materially differ based on individual factors. All rights reserved. ¹ Average reported result, FirstClose ROI Client Survey reported 3Q, 2026 conducted by MarketWise Advisors, LLC.









FirstClose did the legwork on training, which was huge.
They came in and trained our team directly, so people could ask any question and get a real answer.”
Julie Oziemkiewicz — Home Equity Director, Lake Michigan Credit Union
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