Agentic AI mortgage startup TidalWave taps former ICE Mortgage Technology executive Chris McLendon as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue expansion

TidalWave, the first-ever generative AI application for mortgage lenders, today announced that Chris McLendon, former Sales Executive, Vice President at ICE Mortgage Technology, has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. McLendon's decision comes as TidalWave gains momentum with integrations into Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac systems and picking up customers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TidalWave, the first-ever generative AI application for mortgage lenders, today announced that Chris McLendon, former Sales Executive, Vice President at ICE Mortgage Technology, has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer.

McLendon brings over 25 years of industry experience, including a decade at ICE Mortgage Technology and five years at Black Knight. His proven track record in driving revenue growth and building strong sales teams is expected to play a crucial role in TidalWave's expansion.

TidalWave, the first-ever generative AI application for mortgage lenders, today announced that Chris McLendon, former Sales Executive, Vice President at ICE Mortgage Technology, has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer.

"After decades in mortgage tech, I've never seen anything with the potential as impactful as TidalWave's SOLO™," said McLendon. "Their AI-first platform creates a unique borrower experience and significantly eliminates underwriting inefficiencies. I'm confident this technology will bring real change to the industry. Super excited I get to be part of the team making it happen."

TidalWave's flagship product, SOLO™, uses AI to automate underwriting tasks, cutting costs and speeding up loan approvals. With the average cost of originating a loan in 2024 exceeding $11,000, the platform offers significant savings by streamlining operations for lenders and borrowers alike.

"We're thrilled to welcome Chris to TidalWave. Having known McLendon for years, I have firsthand experience witnessing his impressive work ethic, excellent business acumen, and amazing ability to connect with customers. Chris's extensive industry connections will certainly expedite our go-to-market efforts. We are fortunate to have him joining our leadership team to bring this game-changing capability to the mortgage industry," said Diane Yu, CEO and Co-founder of TidalWave."

McLendon's decision to join comes as TidalWave gains significant momentum with integrations into Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac systems and a rapidly expanding customer base.

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