ARIVE vs Calyx Point

ARIVE7.9Visit Calyx Point6.8Visit

Higher score ARIVE #3 in Mortgage Software 7.9/10 From $19.99/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ARIVE

vs

Calyx Point #7 in Mortgage Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Calyx Point

• ARIVE fits best

  Mortgage brokers needing origination and pricing tools

• Calyx Point fits best

  Windows-based lenders wanting complete origination

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	ARIVE 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Calyx Point 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	6.8
Ranking	#3 in Mortgage Software	#7 in Mortgage Software
Best for	Mortgage brokers needing origination and pricing tools	Windows-based lenders wanting complete origination
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Tickets	Phone
Integrations	10 integrations	200+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features ARIVE 2/3 · Calyx Point 2/3
Loan origination	✓	✓
Borrower portal	✓	✓
Loan servicing	—	Not published
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	On-premise
Supported loan types	Conventional, government (including FHA and VA), jumbo, non-QM, USDA, and closed-end second loans are documented in lender program examples; ARIVE says it does not support hard-money, private, or commercial loan use cases.	Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA/Rural, other
Documented integrations	UWM; Newrez Wholesale; Rocket Pro; Arc Home; DocMagic; DocuSign; Zapier; Fannie Mae; Freddie Mac; and other listed lenders and service partners.	Advantage Credit, Arch MI, Factual Data, QuestSoft, Deephaven Mortgage, Loansifter, Optimal Blue, Lender Price, LoanScorecard, Mercury Network
Our review
Pros	Combines loan origination, borrower portal, pricing and lender submissions Supports pre-approvals, automated underwriting runs and disclosures Pro adds built-in e-sign, Zapier API and external document sharing	Covers loan origination from initial application through closing Includes borrower POS, e-signatures, documents, templates, and pipeline tools Connects with 200 mortgage services and lender pricing interfaces
Cons	Does not support hard-money, private or commercial loan use cases Support seats have limited LOS, POS and pricing-engine access Broker Pro features require a higher-priced originator seat	Desktop-only Windows deployment limits remote and cross-platform access On-premise deployment may require local IT administration ZIP POS and e-sign functionality are add-ons with transaction charges
Our verdict	ARIVE brings loan origination, borrower intake, product pricing and lender connections into a cloud platform for independent loan originators, mortgage brokers, non-delegated correspondent lenders and contract processors. Its workflow… Read the review →	Calyx Point is a loan origination system for mortgage brokers and small to mid-market lending teams. It manages the process from an initial application through closing, with prospect and borrower files, pipeline tracking, loan-program and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ARIVE — where it wins

  • Combines loan origination, borrower portal, pricing and lender submissions
  • Supports pre-approvals, automated underwriting runs and disclosures
  • Pro adds built-in e-sign, Zapier API and external document sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not support hard-money, private or commercial loan use cases
  • Support seats have limited LOS, POS and pricing-engine access
  • Broker Pro features require a higher-priced originator seat

• Calyx Point — where it wins

  • Covers loan origination from initial application through closing
  • Includes borrower POS, e-signatures, documents, templates, and pipeline tools
  • Connects with 200 mortgage services and lender pricing interfaces

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only Windows deployment limits remote and cross-platform access
  • On-premise deployment may require local IT administration
  • ZIP POS and e-sign functionality are add-ons with transaction charges

• ARIVE7.9/10 · From $19.99/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

  A broad cloud LOS with borrower intake, lender pricing and submissions for broker teams.

  Visit ARIVEFull verdict →
• Calyx Point6.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A Windows desktop LOS covering application through closing, with broad lender and service connections.

  Visit Calyx PointFull verdict →