Brian D. Pannell Named HousingWire Tech Trendsetter—Again!

We’re pleased to share that our Chief eServices Executive, Brian D. Pannell, has been named one of HousingWire’s Tech Trendsetters for 2025—the second time he has received this award. This rare distinction highlights his sustained leadership in transforming digital mortgage closings from concept to reality. 

"Our goal has always been to make digital closings practical, not theoretical," Brian says. "When lenders can close in minutes instead of hours and cut hundreds of dollars in costs per loan, that's when technology truly delivers value."During his tenure, DocMagic has achieved breakthrough results: 

• 15-minute closings that were once impossible 

• Over $400 in savings per loan compared to traditional processes 
• The industry's first eHELOC registration with MERS® 
• eVaulting technology securing the majority of eNotes in circulation 

Brian's 18 years at Fannie Mae gave him deep insight into mortgage industry challenges. Since joining DocMagic in 2014, he's brought that expertise to bear on ensuring digital transformation actually works in the real world. Beyond technology development, Brian helps to shape industry standards through active leadership in MISMO, the Mortgage Bankers Association, and the Electronic Signature and Records Association. 

 As HousingWire's Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler noted, "These leaders aren't just keeping up with technology, they're setting the pace. Their work makes the housing industry smarter, faster, and more connected." 

DocMagic's clients have generated tens of millions in cumulative cost savings, representing a fundamental shift in how mortgage lending operates. Brian's second Tech Trendsetter award acknowledges a decade of consistent contribution to that transformation. 

Congratulations to all of the 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetters. See the complete list at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2025-housingwire-tech-trendsetters/