Mortgage Maven Joins Plunk's Advisory Board

Plunk, an AI-driven residential real estate analytics firm, announced the addition of Joe Dahleen, a 30-year mortgage industry stalwart, as an advisor to its mortgage lending sector. 

Dahleen, known for his expertise in executive management and strategic marketing, will work on positioning Plunk for the next wave of innovation in real estate lending.

"With Joe's unparalleled expertise and guidance, Plunk is poised to unlock new lending solutions through AI-powered home valuation, risk assessment, and remodeling analytics,” remarked David Bluhm, Plunk co-founder and president. “For example, a Home Renovation Loan powered by Plunk Remodel Value will become an important consumer option as homes in America continue to age, and homeowners choose to stay in their homes longer.”

Over his career, Dahleen has lent his expertise to establishments like Elevation Home Loans, FirstClose, MortgageHippo, Primary Capital Mortgage, and Talis Lending. He has also advised Zillow’s Mortgage Marketplace. His involvement has spanned various domains, from secondary marketing and loan origination to cutting-edge strategies involving e-signatures, digital vaulting, and cloud-based models.

“Access to accurate, real-time analytics helps us serve our customers faster and Plunk is at the forefront of providing what real estate needs right now,” commented Jeremy Foster, Calque founder and CEO. Calque announced its partnership with Plunk earlier this year after launching a new program called The Trade-In Mortgage, which enables homeowners to use the equity in their current homes to buy their next home.