MeridianLink Adds RouteOne’s Econtracting Solution to Loan Origination System
The connection removes the complexity of adding econtracting for finance sources utilizing MeridianLink’s LoansPQ loan origination system, according to officials.
FRAMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — RouteOne has added MeridianLink to its econtracting certified loan origination systems (LOS). Finance sources utilizing MeridianLink’s LoansPQ LOS can now take advantage of a streamlined eContracting implementation process.
MeridianLink’s RouteOne econtracting certification removes the complexity of technical implementation for its LoansPQ customers, allowing them to benefit from the time and cost efficiencies econtracting offers.
“We both have a shared vision to solve problems for our customers with streamlined, user-friendly solutions,” said RouteOne CEO Justin Oesterle. “The demand for econtracting is there, and we strive to make it as easy as possible for anyone who chooses to participate.”
RouteOne has booked more than 7.5 million econtracts to date. The software firm currently has more than 6,000 active econtracting dealers and 36 finance sources on its econtracting platform.
“MeridianLink works tirelessly to deliver the marquee borrowing experience for consumers, dealers, and lenders,” said Edward Guerin, MeridianLink’s vice president of business development. “Our support of RouteOne’s econtracting solution is another tangible example of that commitment.”
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