ARIVE Welcomes First Colony Wholesale as Newest Integrated Lender Partner

Pleasant Grove, UT & San Ramon, CA, December 29, 2025 — Today, First Colony Wholesale, a lender known for its clear, fast, and confident approach to supporting mortgage brokers, and ARIVE, the leading loan origination platform built exclusively for independent mortgage professionals, announced a new partnership bringing First Colony Wholesale’s full suite of loan products directly into the ARIVE ecosystem.

This collaboration enhances broker access to First Colony Wholesale’s strong product mix, experienced account executives, and dependable operations team—all within ARIVE’s fully integrated, all-in-one origination platform. Brokers will now benefit from streamlined workflows, faster pricing, more efficient submissions, and a smoother path to closing.

With this integration, First Colony Wholesale continues to advance its mission of delivering real solutions for brokers backed by knowledgeable AEs, a hands-on ops team, and technology designed to eliminate roadblocks.

“We are excited to announce that First Colony Wholesale is officially live on the ARIVE platform,” said Omar Cantillo, President of Wholesale at First Colony Wholesale.  “This partnership represents an important milestone in our commitment to providing brokers with the speed, access, and support they deserve. We’ve built our reputation on being a ‘pick-up-the-phone lender’—the kind of partner who answers the call, solves problems, and supports you from first look to final clear-to-close. Joining ARIVE allows us to bring that personal, dependable service to an even broader community of brokers nationwide.”

First Colony Wholesale brings to the ARIVE platform a product lineup designed to help brokers say yes more often, including jumbo opportunities, unique borrower solutions, and flexible options powered by a team that understands the market and sweats the details. With straightforward processes and a broker-friendly platform, First Colony Wholesale continues to position itself as a trusted partner for loan officers seeking clarity and confidence in every deal.

“First Colony Wholesale shares ARIVE’s commitment to empowering brokers with best-in-class tools, intuitive technology, and exceptional support,” said Harish Tejwani, ARIVE CEO. “Their broker-focused mindset, fast operations, and strong product mix make them a natural fit for the ARIVE ecosystem. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the platform and excited for the added value they will bring to thousands of mortgage professionals.”

Brokers approved by First Colony Wholesale will immediately be able to access products and pricing within the ARIVE platform. To sign up with First Colony Wholesale and access their comprehensive product lineup, brokers can visit:
https://fcmwholesale.com/arive/ 

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About First Colony Wholesale

First Colony Wholesale delivers real solutions for brokers—clear, fast, and dependable. Their seasoned AEs know the market and your borrowers, their operations team turns complex files into smooth closings, and their product mix gives brokers more ways to say yes. With a simple, broker-friendly platform, transparent processes, and a partner-focused approach, First Colony Wholesale helps brokers close deals with confidence—on their first file and every one after.

About ARIVE

Arive, LLC (ARIVE) provides the industry’s first full-stack loan origination platform and wholesale marketplace for mortgage brokers and non-delegated correspondent lenders. ARIVE is supported by top-tier lenders and industry leaders and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wizni, Inc., an independent provider of innovative origination solutions to lenders and financial institutions. To learn more, visit www.arive.com or contact info@arive.com.

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