Powering What’s Possible: Nithya Sam is a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star

Leading the charge in transforming mortgage servicing is Team Sagent, which is made up of industry experts including Nithya Sam, Principal Product Manager, whose sharp strategic leadership is powering high‑impact innovation and accelerating the evolution of Dara Core. 

As she defines the next generation in mortgage servicing, we are proud to announce that Nithya was recently named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star! 

The HousingWire Rising Star award recognizes young professionals who “are building reputations for driving growth and change while making those around them better.” Without a doubt, no one represents this better than Nithya. 

Turning a new page for Dara Core 

Nithya brings a unique combination of fintech expertise, technical depth, and product leadership that is accelerating the next generation of Dara Core –Sagent’s unified, real-time platform for fast, scalable, end-to-end mortgage servicing. Operating at the intersection of engineering and customer experience, it is her personal mission to ensure Dara can work at scale and in the most efficient way possible for Sagent customers and the homeowners they serve. 

She is a proven leader turning complex, high-stakes challenges into strategically executed outcomes. Blending creativity and expertise, Nithya’s vision continuously pushes the status quo, addressing functions of servicing that have needed improvement for decades, and delivering the modern experience homeowners and servicers expect. 

Thriving Through Collaboration 

Nithya understands that great leaders don’t only strive for personal success but also empower others to succeed. While she’s proud of what she’s built, she’s even more proud of the growth she’s inspired for her team. As a mentor for young professionals around her, she feels most fulfilled watching those she guides learn to solve complex problems and strengthen their personal confidence. 

As a true embodiment of Sagent’s core values – Relentless, Respectful, Reliable, and Relevant – Nithya tirelessly strives towards contributing to a future where mortgage servicing technology is adaptable, transparent, and human centered. Her leadership, experience, and drive to pursue ideal outcomes sets her apart as a mortgage leader, and, in this case, a true Rising Star. 

Join us in congratulating Nithya and check out her win here!