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Mortgage lending is facing a margin challenge.

When origination costs near $12,000 per loan, simply increasing volume isn't enough. Forward-thinking lenders are transforming their operations with AI and outsourced processing to lower costs by 40%-60%, eliminate rework, and scale more efficiently.

Read the latest perspective from Suresh Ramakrishnan, CMB®: https://lnkd.in/eu7FEjQr

Connect with us to learn more about Ascendum's outsourced mortgage processing solutions: https://lnkd.in/gKjrprXz

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Loran Williams and Allyson York had the opportunity to represent Ascendum yesterday at the NFL College Outreach event at the University of Cincinnati, connecting with student-athletes as they explore their futures both on and off the field.

While many of these talented young men are pursuing their dream of playing in the NFL, the event focused on helping them prepare for long-term success by exploring career opportunities, building professional networks, and learning how their skills can translate into the corporate world.

They were incredibly impressed by the students they met. They were professional, engaged, respectful, and genuinely interested in learning about career paths beyond football. The Ascendum table stayed busy throughout the event, and we had some fantastic conversations about technology, consulting, professional development, and life after sports.

Thank you to the organizers, the University of Cincinnati, and the NFL College Outreach team for creating such a valuable experience.

Two hundred fifty years ago, fifty-six people signed their names to a document that didn't just declare independence, it declared a belief.

A belief that people could govern themselves. That liberty was worth the risk. That a better future was worth building, even when no one could promise what it would look like.

That belief became a nation. And a quarter of a millennium later, it's still being tested, defended, and renewed by every generation that inherits it.

"The American Revolution was not a revolution of weapons, but of minds." — John Adams

250 years is a milestone that few nations ever reach. It's a reminder that what started in 1776 was never finished, it’s still being written, by all of us, every day.

This Independence Day, as we celebrate a quarter-millennium of the American story, I want to wish every Ascendum employee and client a wonderful holiday weekend filled with family, friends, good food, and a little inspiration from the bold idea that started it all.

Happy 250th, America.

— Kris Nair

Ascendum Solutions is headed to the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Chicago, July 6–10.

Ascendum Accounting’s Development Executive, Britt Scearce, will be meeting with CPA firms, tax practices, and CAS leaders to discuss strategies for increasing capacity, improving efficiency, and supporting firm growth.

If you're attending the conference, Britt would welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about your firm's goals and challenges.

Schedule a meeting with Britt here: https://cal.services/Britt.Scearce/Ascendum---Outsourcing-Services/xTkCvvxua

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Your developers aren't bottlenecked by coding anymore. They're bottlenecked by requirements.

In Ascendum's latest webinar, VP of Technology Chris Ransdell and Senior Director of Product Management Robbie Sykes break down how AI has fundamentally changed where time gets spent in the software delivery lifecycle and why the real unlock isn't faster coding, it's smarter specs.

Watch on demand: AI-Accelerated Software Delivery: Stop the Bottleneck!

Link: https://www.ascendum.com/news/ai-accelerated-software-delivery

The Ascendum team had a great time at Cincy AI Week. The event was sold out welcoming more than 1000 attendees and around 100 speakers.

The greater Cincinnati area is becoming known as a thriving hub for AI innovations and ethical AI.

Huge thanks to the coordinators Zack Huhn, Summer Crenshaw, Jon Salisbury, Helen Todd (Human), Kendra Ramirez, Pete Blackshaw, Carl Fraik, CincyAI for Humans (CincyAI), the Enterprise Technology Association, the outstanding volunteers, and so many others.

We look forward to continuing the conversations and staying involved in the growing AI community.

Wednesday Olympics at Ascendum Bangalore, India!

The team enjoyed a fantastic day filled with fun, laughter, and teamwork! The teams competed in exciting challenges including:

- Lemon Spoon Race
- Spinning Top Challenge
- Balloon Tower Challenge
- Tug of War

From cheering teammates on to celebrating every victory, the energy was absolutely amazing. The event wrapped up with refreshments and lots of happy memories.

A huge shoutout to everyone who participated and made the day such a success.

When navigating new delivery challenges, you want insights from leaders who have actually been in the trenches.

On June 17, hear from two industry veterans who have spent nearly two decades connecting business outcomes to software delivery:

- Chris Ransdell, VP of Technology at Ascendum
- Robbie Sykes, Sr. Director of Product Management at Ascendum

They will walk through the practical adjustments enterprise leaders must make in planning, requirements, and cross-functional collaboration to successfully leverage AI automation and agents.

Leave with actionable takeaways to speed up decision-making and reduce costly rework.

Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 PM ET

Click here to save your seat: a02e0488-6daa-4ecd-91f6-d26214b1d1a6@7f7697bc-3ee2-48f2-9d35-7cb75bddd74b" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a02e0488-6daa-4ecd-91f6-d26214b1d1a6@7f7697bc-3ee2-48f2-9d35-7cb75bddd74b

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We are proud to announce that Ascendum Solutions was named the 2nd Largest Minority-Owned Business in the Greater Cincinnati Area by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

The Ascendum India office enjoyed a refreshing summer twist by hosting a fun Summer Carnival. They relaxed with delicious Ice Gola and Lemonade while wearing vibrant summer colors on a day full of fun, laughter, and high energy.