Mortgage Industry Veteran and Technology Innovator Karthik Kumar Joins FundingShield Advisory Board

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FundingShield is pleased to announce that Karthik Kumar, an internationally recognized leader in mortgage technology and digital transformation, has joined its Advisory Board.

Karthik is a distinguished leader in mortgage lending, financial technology, and digital transformation, bringing decades of expertise in optimizing loan origination, fulfillment, and risk management through cutting-edge solutions.

Karthik Kumar has an extensive background in mortgage lending, tech stack optimization, automation, fintech innovation, and digital transformation. Before establishing LendArch, he served as the Global Mortgage Practice Head at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he led solution architecture, operational delivery, and entity transformation for many of the top 50 mortgage global lenders and major industry players.

He currently serves as Founder & COO of LendArch, where he is steering the U.S. mortgage industry toward disruptive digital and cognitive solutions that simplify origination, reduce risk, and accelerate loan lifecycle performance. His ability to integrate AI-driven fraud prevention and process automation has positioned him as a key innovator in the mortgage sector.

FundingShield’s CEO & Chairman, Ike Suri, shared, “Karthik is a forward-thinking executive with a deep understanding of mortgage operations and the evolving demands of risk management. His knowledge of digital lending and his understanding regarding cybersecurity and fraud prevention make him a perfect fit for FundingShield as we continue to expand our impact in protecting lenders, consumers, and financial institutions.” Karthik added, “I am excited to join FundingShield’s advisory board and support its mission to fortify cybersecurity, streamline payment risk management, and enhance fraud prevention across the mortgage industry. The landscape is changing rapidly, and I look forward to helping drive strategic innovation that safeguards financial transactions.”

Throughout his career, Karthik has worked closely with regulatory agencies, banking institutions, and fintech pioneers, ensuring seamless adoption of compliance frameworks, automation, and AI-powered underwriting. His ability to bridge technology with mortgage lending operations makes him an invaluable addition to FundingShield’s leadership team.

Karthik is an alumnus of the Stanford Graduate School of Business LEAD program and a Chartered Accountant . Karthik also brings deep advisory expertise, currently serving on the Dean’s Advisory Council at the Naveen Jindal School of Management (UT Dallas) and advisory boards for Sky Schools and Pelican Point Investments

With Karthik’s expertise, FundingShield continues to enhance its position as a leading mortgage fintech, expanding its suite of fraud prevention and risk management solutions.