Lender Toolkit Expands Mortgage Automation Technology Platform with Launch of IT Services for Lenders Using Encompass®

SALT LAKE CITY, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lender Toolkit, the leader in mortgage automation technology and creator of the industry's only fully integrated Mortgage Efficiency Cooperative, today announced the official launch of its IT Services offering, designed specifically for lenders using ICE Mortgage Technology's Encompass® platform.

As part of its mission to eliminate inefficiencies and unify disconnected mortgage workflows, Lender Toolkit's new IT Services practice adds a critical layer of support for independent mortgage banks (IMBs) seeking to improve performance, reduce costs, and align technology with business goals.

"In today's market, technology isn't just a tool; it's a strategic lever," said Joe Hamilton, Solutions Partner, IT Services at Lender Toolkit. "The problem is that most lenders are overspending on outdated tools or underperforming vendors while firefighting daily issues. Our IT Services bring clarity, structure, and measurable impact to an area of the business that's been operating in the dark for too long."

Closing the IT Gap in Mortgage Operations

With many lenders spending $6,000–$14,000 per employee annually on technology and still struggling with outages, vendor confusion, and poor ROI, Lender Toolkit's IT Services are built to identify what's working, what's redundant, and what's silently undermining operational efficiency.

The offering includes:

• IT Budget Audits – uncover hidden waste and realign spend to maximize ROI
• Penetration Testing & Cybersecurity Services – identify and remediate risks before audits or breaches occur
• Fractional CIO/CISO Services – strategic leadership without the full-time headcount
• Infrastructure Support – tailored, scalable, and secure IT environments built for mortgage ops
• Targeted Project Leadership – from vendor transitions to LOS upgrades, delivered with speed and strategy
• Responsive Help Desk Support – value-driven support grounded in mortgage knowledge

One Partner. One Platform. Total Transformation.

Lender Toolkit's IT Services expand the company's mortgage efficiency toolkit, which already includes:

• Prism: End-to-end automation from document indexing to income/asset analysis
• Disclosure & Post-Close Automation: Accelerate loan delivery with compliance and investor-ready data
• PowerTools™ Suite: Free and expert-tier plug-ins to optimize Encompass workflows
• Professional Services: Admin support, consulting, and transition-to-web readiness

"Lenders told us they were tired of juggling disconnected vendors and solving the same problems over and over," said Brett Brumley, CEO of Lender Toolkit. "We listened. With IT Services, we're not just solving Encompass challenges. We're diagnosing the root cause across the entire tech stack. It's all part of our commitment to being the one partner lenders need to scale efficiently."

About Lender Toolkit

Lender Toolkit is a pioneer in mortgage automation technology, purpose-built for Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology. Through its innovative Mortgage Efficiency Cooperative model, Lender Toolkit delivers a curated ecosystem of interoperable tools and services that enable lenders to eliminate inefficiencies, accelerate closings, and operate at scale with less complexity. Learn more at www.lendertoolkit.com.

SOURCE Lender Toolkit