Optimal Blue CTO Seever Sulaiman Named MBA Tech All-Star for Transformative Mortgage Technology Leadership

Industry veteran honored for pioneering automation, real-time trading, and AI innovation in capital markets

PLANO, Texas – Oct. 21, 2025 – Optimal Blue today announced that Chief Technology Officer Seever Sulaiman has been named a 2025 MBA Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The prestigious award recognizes individuals whose technology contributions have fundamentally advanced the mortgage industry, driving efficiency, transparency, and digital transformation. This highly selective recognition was awarded to just two recipients this year.

“I’ve always had a passion for building and creating with technology. Being able to use that passion throughout my 25+ career here – helping develop technology that makes life easier for lenders by enabling them to move faster, make smarter decisions, and feel confident in their work – has become both a goal and a privilege,” said Seever Sulaiman, chief technology officer at Optimal Blue. “Receiving this recognition from MBA is a true honor. It’s a testament to the hard work and creativity of our entire team, and I’m grateful to be part of a group that’s truly shaping the future of mortgage capital markets.”

Sulaiman’s career began in 1997 at Interthinx, where he led the development of the industry’s first automated mortgage fraud detection software. He continued to innovate at LPS and Equator before co-founding Resitrader in 2015, the mortgage industry’s first real-time loan trading marketplace. Resitrader replaced legacy, email-driven bid tapes with live execution. This innovation enabled lenders to sell loans in minutes rather than days. Today, Resitrader powers Optimal Blue’s digital secondary market platform and supports a wide range of automated, investor-connected workflows.

Building on these achievements, Sulaiman has most recently led Optimal Blue’s responsible application of artificial intelligence to capital markets functions. Over the past year, the company has introduced a series of no-cost AI-powered enhancements under his guidance, including intelligent trade analytics to improve execution strategy, AI-enhanced document processing to streamline workflows, and Originator Assistant – an AI-driven tool that helps lenders identify opportunities, engage borrowers, and drive retention with actionable insights. These innovations deliver measurable improvements in speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency for lenders nationwide.

The impact of Sulaiman’s leadership is evident in the scale of Optimal Blue’s solutions. Built and evolved under his guidance, Optimal Blue’s capital markets solutions power 35% of all U.S. mortgage locks, facilitate $1.1 trillion in loan transactions annually, support approximately 40% of loans hedged and sold into the secondary market, and provide 70% of all MSR valuations.

Sulaiman is also an active member of the MBA’s Mortgage Technology Vendor Working Group, helping guide the digital future of mortgage lending.

For more information about the MBA Tech All-Star Award and to read more about Seever’s recognition, visit the MBA NewsLink website.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue is the only modern, proven end-to-end capital markets platform bridging primary and secondary mortgage markets. We help lenders operate efficiently, manage risk, and maximize performance on every loan. Our cloud-native, API-first platform is powered by automation, generative AI, and real-time data. With over 20 years of experience and leading market share, we deliver measurable ROI through pricing accuracy, margin protection, and seamless connectivity. Trusted by lenders nationwide, Optimal Blue empowers smarter decisions and scalable growth in any market. Learn more at OptimalBlue.com.

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