Blend to power Alliant’s new digital mortgage experience and mortgage application capabilities within Journey Home

Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: BLND) today announced an expanded partnership with Alliant Credit Union, a top 10 credit union in the U.S. by asset size, to help reimagine the homeownership experience — from preparing to buy through financing and closing.

The partnership begins with a completely modernized mortgage experience powered by Blend, allowing Alliant members to move from prequalification to a full mortgage application in minutes, with automated income and asset verification, digital document management and digital closing.

Blend will also provide the mortgage application capabilities behind Alliant Journey Home, Alliant Credit Union's end-to-end homeownership experience designed to support consumers from saving for a down payment through home search, financing, closing and ultimately moving into their new home.

"Homeownership is one of the most important financial milestones in a person's life, yet the journey remains unnecessarily complicated," said Mike Dobbins, CEO of Alliant Credit Union. "Our vision for Journey Home is to bring together the tools, guidance and financing consumers need into a seamless experience that supports them every step of the way. By expanding our partnership with Blend, we're building a smarter, more connected path that helps more people achieve the dream of homeownership."

Journey Home is designed to connect parts of the homebuying process that have traditionally been fragmented, while creating meaningful value and savings for consumers along the way. Blend’s technology will power the transition from preparing for and finding a home into financing it.

For Blend, the partnership also represents a broader opportunity to demonstrate how technology can move beyond digitizing individual transactions and help financial institutions create more connected consumer experiences.

“What excites me about Alliant is that they’re thinking bigger than a faster application,” said Nima Ghamsari, Co-founder and Head of Blend. “They’re asking what the entire journey to homeownership would look like if you redesigned it around the consumer, from saving for a down payment to finding a home, financing it and moving in. We’re proud to be the mortgage technology engine behind that. Because people aren’t trying to get a mortgage. They’re trying to get a home.”

About Blend

Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: BLND) is a leading origination platform for digital banking solutions. Financial providers, including banks, fintechs, credit unions and independent mortgage banks, use Blend’s platform to transform banking experiences for their customers. Blend’s platform processed $1.2 trillion in loan volume in 2025. Learn more at blend.com.

About Alliant Credit Union

Alliant Credit Union wants people to expect more from their bank. Built for members instead of shareholders, Alliant is a national digital credit union that delivers tangible value through rewarding financial products, thoughtful digital experiences, and personalized service. With more than 90 years of history and nearly 1 million members nationwide, Alliant combines the strength of a leading financial institution with a member-first mission—helping people feel seen, supported, and rewarded as they move forward financially. Alliant and its products are regularly top-rated by Bankrate, CNBC, NerdWallet, Forbes, WSJ Buyside, and other financial media.

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"By expanding our partnership with Blend, we're building a smarter, more connected path that helps more people achieve the dream of homeownership." - Mike Dobbins, CEO of Alliant Credit Union.