Optimal Blue launches AI-powered forecasting tool for mortgage capital markets
Housing Wire • 2/24/2026
Summary
Optimal Blue has launched an AI-powered forecasting tool called Virtual Economist. Executives stated that this tool is the "centerpiece" of nine platform improvements designed to enhance profitability for capital markets firms.
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