TFSB to Cut Refi Turnaround Time to Under 20 Minutes with Blend
SAN FRANCISCO, May 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blend Labs Inc. (NYSE: BLND), a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions, today announced that The Federal Savings Bank (TFSB), a top privately held, federally chartered veteran-owned bank with $1.18 billion in assets, has expanded its partnership with Blend to implement Rapid Refi, a solution that dramatically shortens the refinance process—from application to Intent to Proceed—in less than 20 minutes.
"From the moment we saw Rapid Refi, we were all in," said Michael Belmont, Chief Technology Officer at The Federal Savings Bank. "Refinance borrowers move quickly, and any delay or friction can lead to lost business. With Rapid Refi, we’re not just speeding things up—we’re delivering the kind of experience borrowers expect today."
TFSB selected Rapid Refi to address a critical industry challenge: high fallout during rate shopping. Refinance retention across the banking industry remains low—just 12% on average—resulting in billions in lost revenue. And in a market where customer retention is becoming a key growth driver, even modest gains can create meaningful strategic advantages.
To address this, TFSB is reimagining the borrower journey with Blend’s hyper-personalized and automated experience that enables borrowers to complete their refinance application and receive disclosures in a single, seamless session, without the need for human intervention. For lenders like TFSB, adopting Blend’s Rapid Refi has already shown early promise, with pilot programs driving more than a 20% increase in borrower retention.
"Refinance transactions have long been plagued by outdated workflows and low retention," said Nima Ghamsari, co-founder and CEO of Blend. "We built Rapid Refi to help lenders compete on speed, trust, and customer experience—and TFSB is the perfect example of how that vision comes to life."
About Blend Rapid Refi
Blend Rapid Refi transforms the refinance experience by combining connected data, intelligent automation, and hyper-personalization to take borrowers from inquiry to Intent-to-Proceed in a single "rapid" session. By automating qualification, disclosure handling, and capturing Intent-To-Proceed, borrowers can move quickly and effortlessly through the entire process, creating a truly rapid experience.
For Blend’s Rapid Refi solution, the first refinance types—conventional cash-out and FHA Streamline—are generally available. Additional types, including VA IRRRL and conventional rate/term refinances, are slated for release in the first half of 2025.
Blend Labs Inc. (NYSE: BLND) is a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions. Financial providers—from large banks, fintechs, and credit unions to community and independent mortgage banks—use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. Better banking starts on Blend. To learn more, visit blend.com.
About The Federal Savings Bank
The Federal Savings Bank is the largest, privately held, veteran owned and operated bank in the country. As a federally chartered bank, we are proud to be a nationwide mortgage lender, supporting borrowers in all 50 states. By fusing cutting-edge technology with personalized care, we help make the home lending journey as smooth and efficient as possible. To learn more, visit thefederalsavingsbank.com.
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