Aquiline Capital Announces Majority Investment in LenderLive

Aquiline Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm investing in financial services, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to become the majority investor in LenderLive Network Inc., a Denver-based, end-to-end mortgage services provider. Founded in 1999, LenderLive serves more than 300 financial institutions including a number of the world’s largest commercial/investment banks and top-tier mortgage lenders. The company’s suite of offerings includes mortgage origination, subservicing, document solutions, due diligence, and title and closing services.

The transaction, the terms of which were not disclosed, is subject to customary closing conditions.

“Aquiline has financial services operating experience and a reputation for building value within their portfolio companies,” said Rick Seehausen, chief executive officer of LenderLive. “Aquiline will provide the strategic guidance and resources to accelerate our growth and support the continued development of the technology and solutions that provide our clients with competitive and compliance advantages in the market.”

“Increased market complexity and heightened regulation are driving demand for compliant, cost-effective residential mortgage solutions,” said Jeff Greenberg, chief executive officer of Aquiline. “We are excited to be partnering with Rick and his team to support LenderLive’s core business and strategic growth initiatives in the mortgage services industry.”