Augie Del Rio

The Hangover: Staffing Cuts And Enhanced Efficiencies Are On The Docket For Lenders In 2023

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By SCOTT KIMBLER Three leaders in the mortgage industry recently got together to discuss the challenges for lenders in 2023. A webinar was hosted by Augie Del Rio, founder and CEO of Gallus Insights. It included Rob Chrisman, capital markets consultant and founder of the Chrisman Commentary, as well as Tammy Richards, CEO of LendArch. All three lending veterans had various thoughts on what mortgage lenders need to do to not only survive in the current volatile mortgage market but also thrive in the down economy. “We are experiencing one of the most significant downturns in decades,” Del Rio said. “We are kind of all at the crossroads of the perfect storm. We are experiencing the fastest rising rate environment…

Gallus Insights Aims To Help Lenders Make Data-Driven Decisions

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By KIMBERLEY HAAS The CEO of an advanced analytics company says the latest version of their platform includes a new reporting tool that can help lenders and servicers navigate the current market. Augie Del Rio is the co-founder of Gallus Insights, headquartered in Chicago. They have satellite offices in Dallas and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Del Rio and Bernardo Loitegui started the company in 2021. Leaders at the company recently released information about the upgraded version of their cloud-based platform. It includes a Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reporting tool and comes on the heels of $1 million in pre-seed funding. Users can pull insights on the total market, specific geographies, products, and peer lenders. Data about borrowers, loans, and employees can…