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reAlpha Mortgage Launches Flat Fee Compensation Model to Accelerate National Loan Officer Recruitment

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reAlpha Tech (Nasdaq:AIRE) announced that reAlpha Mortgage has launched a new flat fee compensation model to support national loan originator recruiting. The model replaces tiered splits and opaque formulas, aiming to let LOs keep more of their production while adding equity award eligibility and uncapped recruiting income.

The platform combines AI-powered support tools, internal lead opportunities, and a homebuying ecosystem integrating real estate, mortgage, and title services, where eligible buyers may receive up to 1.5% of the purchase price toward closing costs when using both realty and mortgage services.

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News Market Reaction – AIRE

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+11.54% News Effect
+34.2% Peak in 9 hr 24 min
+$1M Valuation Impact
$11.16M Market Cap
0.5x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, AIRE gained 11.54%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +34.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $11.16M at that time.

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The stock surged +11.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with p...
Analysis

The stock surged +11.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with past favorable responses to platform and AI initiatives, as seen after prior AI and strategy updates. Execution risk remains: the new compensation model must attract productive LOs and translate into higher, profitable volume.

Key Figures

Broker share of originations: 20.2% Prior broker share: 19.6% Broker volume growth: 17% +4 more
7 metrics
Broker share of originations 20.2% Mortgage brokers’ share of originations in Q4 2025
Prior broker share 19.6% Mortgage brokers’ share of originations a year earlier
Broker volume growth 17% Mortgage broker volume growth in 2025
Homebuyer closing cost credit 1.5% of purchase price Credit toward closing costs when using reAlpha realty and mortgage
Illustrative loan amount $500,000 Example loan amount used in compensation calculation
Total compensation rate 275 basis points Illustrative total compensation rate in example calculation
Split compensation structure 70% Illustrative LO split in example compensation comparison

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 01 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 01 Investor fireside chat Neutral +2.8% Announcement of X Spaces fireside chat on housing, mortgage, and AI trends.
May 14 Nasdaq compliance Positive -4.8% Regained compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price listing requirement.
May 06 Cost-cutting restructuring Negative -11.5% Workforce reduction and vendor consolidation targeting material annualized cost savings.
May 01 Conference presentations Positive +6.8% CEO and CFO presenting integrated homebuying strategy at New York conferences.
Apr 30 AI product launch Positive +6.8% Launch of AiChat Shopify conversational commerce and AI ticketing platform.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AIRE has generally reacted positively to strategic and AI/platform updates, with occasional divergences on compliance-related headlines.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Short Interest: 9.78%
Short Interest
9.78% of float
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low as of 2026-05-29 Days to cover: 3

Reported short positioning appears relatively low, which can limit the potential for extreme squeeze-driven moves but still allow for typical volatility in a thinly traded small-cap.

Key Terms

restricted stock units, equity incentive plan, basis points, mortgage broker channel, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"qualifying producing LOs at reAlpha Mortgage would be eligible to receive restricted stock units (“RSUs”)"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
equity incentive plan financial
"granted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s equity incentive plan"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
basis points financial
"Calculation based on a $500,000 loan amount, 275 basis points of total compensation"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
mortgage broker channel financial
"reAlpha Mortgage is launching the model at a time when the mortgage broker channel continues to expand"
The mortgage broker channel is the network of independent brokers and loan officers who connect homebuyers with lenders, acting like matchmakers who shop multiple lenders to find loan options for borrowers. Investors care because this channel affects how many loans a lender can originate, the cost and consistency of new business, and the credit mix of borrowers — all of which influence revenue, profit margins, and risk exposure for mortgage companies and lenders.
loan originator financial
"flat fee compensation model designed to support its national loan originator (“LO”) recruiting efforts"
A loan originator is a company or person that creates and arranges loans by finding borrowers, checking their ability to repay, and setting the loan’s terms — like a matchmaker who builds and documents the agreement between borrower and lender. Investors care because an originator’s loan volume, fees and lending standards drive its revenue and determine credit risk: higher-quality screening usually means fewer defaults and steadier returns, while sloppy origination raises the chance of losses.

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New model combines transparent loan origination economics with equity award eligibility, AI-powered support, internal lead opportunities, and uncapped recruiting income

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (“reAlpha” or the “Company”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced that reAlpha Mortgage, its mortgage division, has launched a flat fee compensation model designed to support its national loan originator (“LO”) recruiting efforts.

The model gives LOs a straightforward compensation structure, allowing LOs to retain a greater share of their production without tiered splits, opaque formulas, or variable thresholds. reAlpha Mortgage designed this flat fee compensation model to be a key component of a broader drive to build a modern mortgage platform that combines competitive compensation with AI-powered support, scalable production infrastructure, and equity award eligibility that is designed to align the interests of the Company’s LOs with those of the Company’s stockholders.

Under the model, qualifying producing LOs at reAlpha Mortgage would be eligible to receive restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of reAlpha, which would be granted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s equity incentive plan and any applicable award agreements. In addition, the model includes uncapped recruiting income opportunities for LOs who help bring other originators onto the platform. Participating LOs may earn income on the production that their recruit closes, for as long as both remain employed with reAlpha Mortgage.

reAlpha Mortgage is launching the model at a time when the mortgage broker channel continues to expand across the industry. According to industry data, mortgage brokers accounted for 20.2% of originations in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 19.6% a year earlier, while broker volume grew nearly 17% in 2025.1 The Company's model is designed to fit this reality, providing LOs with the flexible operating model, technology-enabled workflows, and scalable platform support needed to scale their production as the industry increasingly prioritizes individual originator performance.

“We are launching this model because reAlpha Mortgage is now built to support LOs at scale,” said Jamie Cavanaugh, Chief Executive Officer of reAlpha Mortgage. “Flat fee compensation gives LOs the economics they are asking for, but the unique advantage at reAlpha Mortgage is what surrounds it: access to a broader homebuying ecosystem, AI-powered operational support, equity award eligibility, and a compensation model that rewards both production and recruiting. We believe this is a better platform for originators who want to grow, not just switch brokerages.”

reAlpha Mortgage also operates within reAlpha’s homebuying ecosystem, which combines real estate, mortgage, and title services. Eligible homebuyers may receive up to 1.5% of the purchase price toward closing costs when using both reAlpha’s realty and mortgage services. The Company believes this integrated model can improve borrower retention and create stronger lead conversion opportunities for LOs.

The Company is also equipping LOs with AI-powered support tools, including its internal AI-powered Engagement Assistant, built to strengthen lead engagement, qualification, and follow-up. reAlpha Mortgage believes these tools can reduce administrative workload and allow originators to spend more time advising borrowers, building relationships, and closing loans.

For more information or to express interest in joining reAlpha Mortgage, visit: https://links.realphatech.com/widget/booking/JngN46YIb9TKaAW3t6kv

1) loanDepot is back in the wholesale channel, HousingWire, https://www.housingwire.com/articles/loandepot-reenters-wholesale-lending.

2) Calculation based on a $500,000 loan amount, 275 basis points of total compensation, a 70% split compensation structure, and reAlpha Mortgage's flat fee compensation model. Actual compensation may vary based on loan characteristics, pricing, fees, compensation elections, program eligibility, employment status, and applicable law.

About reAlpha Tech Corp.

reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is an AI-powered real estate technology company that aims to transform the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. real estate services market. reAlpha is developing an end-to-end platform that streamlines real estate transactions through integrated brokerage, mortgage, and title services. With a strategic, acquisition-driven growth model and proprietary AI infrastructure, reAlpha is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to deliver a simpler, smarter, and more affordable path to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements by reAlpha Mortgage’s CEO Jamie Cavanaugh, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha’s liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to attract and retain LOs utilizing its new flat fee compensation model; reAlpha’s ability to leverage its AI-powered capabilities to scale production efficiencies for LOs; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets and nationally; the potential loss of key employees of reAlpha and of its subsidiaries; reAlpha’s ability to obtain, and maintain, the required licenses to operate in the U.S. states in which it, or its subsidiaries, operate in, or intend to operate in; reAlpha’s ability to enhance its operational efficiency, improve cross-functional coordination and support the reAlpha platform’s continued growth through the implementation of its new internal organizational structure; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; risks specific to AI-based technologies, including potential inaccuracies, bias, or regulatory restrictions; risks related to data privacy, including evolving laws and consumer expectations; the inability to accurately forecast demand for AI-based real estate-focused products; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What did reAlpha Mortgage (Nasdaq:AIRE) announce on June 26, 2026?

reAlpha Mortgage announced a new flat fee compensation model for loan originators designed to simplify pay and support national recruiting. According to reAlpha, the model replaces tiered splits and opaque formulas while adding equity award eligibility, AI-powered support, internal leads, and uncapped recruiting income opportunities.

How does reAlpha Mortgage's flat fee compensation model benefit loan originators at AIRE?

The new model gives loan originators a straightforward structure that can allow them to retain a greater share of production. According to reAlpha, it removes variable thresholds, adds eligibility for restricted stock units, and offers uncapped income for recruiting additional originators who also produce on the platform.

What equity incentives does reAlpha Mortgage offer under the new AIRE compensation model?

Qualifying producing loan originators may be eligible to receive restricted stock units of reAlpha under the company’s equity incentive plan. According to reAlpha, these RSUs are intended to align loan originator interests with stockholders, subject to plan terms, award agreements, employment status, and applicable laws and requirements.

How does reAlpha Mortgage's integrated homebuying ecosystem work for AIRE customers?

The ecosystem combines real estate, mortgage, and title services and offers potential closing cost benefits. According to reAlpha, eligible homebuyers may receive up to 1.5% of the purchase price toward closing costs when they use both reAlpha’s realty and mortgage services, subject to program eligibility and applicable law.

What AI-powered tools does reAlpha Mortgage provide to loan originators under the AIRE platform?

reAlpha Mortgage is equipping loan originators with AI-powered support, including an internal AI Engagement Assistant to help manage leads. According to reAlpha, these tools are built to strengthen engagement, qualification, and follow-up, potentially reducing administrative workload so originators can focus more on advising borrowers and closing loans.

How does reAlpha Mortgage's model relate to growth in the mortgage broker channel?

The model is designed to reflect the expansion of the mortgage broker channel across the industry. According to reAlpha, brokers accounted for 20.2% of originations in Q4 2025, up from 19.6% a year earlier, while broker volume grew nearly 17% during 2025.