Elio Mortgage launches with $5.1M preseed funding

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HousingWire reports that Elio Mortgage has launched with $5.1 million in preseed funding, led by Motive Partners and Social Leverage, with plans to pursue nationwide licensing and hire loan officers at scale. A well-capitalized new entrant entering the mortgage space typically signals renewed institutional confidence in the sector, and the emphasis on recruiting LOs suggests an aggressive push to capture originations across multiple channels.

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