Kiavi Named a Top Technology Company by HousingWire
PITTSBURGH – Feb. 4, 2026 – Kiavi, a leading tech-enabled non-bank lending platform to residential real estate investors, was selected as a HousingWire Tech100 Real Estate winner for the ninth consecutive year. Kiavi is the only non-bank lender to real estate investors named a 2026 award winner, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the housing industry.
“We’re honored to once again receive the prestigious HousingWire Tech100 Award. Kiavi’s consistent recognition is a testament to our unique AI-powered platform that unlocks capital for the full spectrum of real estate investors to create more move-in ready housing across the nation,” said Arvind Mohan, CEO of Kiavi. “The instant transparency and confidence Kiavi provides investors is truly a game-changer. That said, we are doubling down on Kiavi’s AI and data advantage to continue to raise the bar for real estate investors and builders across the nation in 2026, all while continuing to deliver high quality assets to our institutional capital partners,” he concluded.
Kiavi’s AI-powered platform simplifies and accelerates real estate investment financing. Recent product advancements include:
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After-Repair Value & Cash-to-Close Estimator, which instantly assesses a property’s potential to help investors determine their ROI
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Automated document review that instantly extracts and validates data to accelerate reviews of borrowers’ documents
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AI Instant Scope of Work (SOW) upload automatically extracts key details from project documents and contractor bids, saving investors valuable time on their loan applications so they can close deals faster
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Expanded mobile draws, enabling investors to upload photos of their project’s progress via a mobile app to access their draw funds, rather than scheduling in-person inspections
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New construction financing platform providing tech-enabled underwriting for ground-up construction and redevelopment projects
This award comes on the heels of a record-breaking year for the company. In 2025, Kiavi originated a record $7.8 billion in loan volume, a 20% increase over the prior year, despite home sales remaining flat, according to Redfin. Other milestones reached in 2025 include: closing $1 billion in rated securitizations under the LHOME shelf, expanding into a total of 17 additional states, and becoming the first non-bank lender to fund more than 100,000 loans to real estate investors.
“Technology is no longer a nice-to-have…today, technology is the business strategy. The right tech stack now determines who can recruit top talent, gain market share, and expand margins. The 2026 Tech100 honorees bring both innovation and impact. They’re growing, their teams are winning, and they’re pulling ahead in the race for scale and consumer relevance,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media.
Now in its 14th year, the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a trusted, comprehensive list of the organizations bringing meaningful solutions to the industry. The list serves as a valuable resource for mortgage lenders, servicers, and real estate professionals seeking proven partners and solutions to address today’s most pressing operational and market challenges.
Kiavi is a top lender to residential real estate investors in the United States. The company's AI-powered platform, data-driven approach, and capital marketplace allow Kiavi to provide real estate investors with a fast and transparent online experience, competitive pricing, and reliable capital to scale their businesses.
About Kiavi
With more than $30 billion in funded loans, Kiavi is one of the nation's largest non-bank lenders to residential real estate investors (“REIs”). Kiavi harnesses the power of data & technology to offer REIs a simpler, more reliable, and faster way to access the capital they need to scale their businesses. Formerly known as LendingHome, Kiavi is committed to helping its customers revitalize the approximately $25 trillion of aged U.S. housing stock to provide move-in ready homes and rental housing for millions of Americans across the country. For more information, visit www.kiavi.com.
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