ShortTrack

Real Estate Middleware and Settlement Integration Softwareshorttrack.io

ShortTrack is a Chicago-based middleware platform providing bi-directional API connectivity between title production software, loan origination systems, banking cores, and settlement vendors, eliminating manual data entry and integration debt across the U.S. real estate transaction ecosystem.

Company typePrivate
Founded2016
HeadquartersChicago, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingSoftware

What ShortTrack does

ShortTrack is a Chicago-based middleware and connectivity platform that operates as a universal translator for the U.S. real estate and settlement ecosystem. The company provides bi-directional API integrations between Title Production Software (TPS) platforms (Resware, SoftPro, RamQuest, Qualia, AtClose, AccuTitle, FAST), Loan Origination Systems (Encompass EPC, Empower, Mortgage Cadence), banking cores (Finastra, Finzly, FIS, Q2, Jack Henry), and settlement vendors (DocuSign, SkySlope, Dotloop). Its core value proposition is replacing fragmented, custom-built point-to-point API bridges with a single connection to its middleware hub, eliminating manual data entry and compressing integration time-to-market from an industry-standard 18+ months to weeks. The platform is organized into specialized hubs: Banking & Wires, LOS & Lender Connectivity, Title Agency Workflow, and Vendor Connectivity, plus a dedicated Resware-to-Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) integration that leverages ShortTrack's official Qualia vendor partner status.

The technology stack centers on a bi-directional data flow hub with a universal translation layer and zero-maintenance field mapping, supported by SOC 2 Type II-certified infrastructure with bank-grade encryption (2048-bit SSL in transit, AES 256-bit at rest) hosted on Tier-1 GCP with multi-tenant data isolation and automated daily backups. Founded around 2012, ShortTrack is led by Co-Founder & CTO Chris Hacker (a former Kirkland & Ellis associate attorney with a Northwestern J.D. and a UW-Madison B.S. in Chemical Engineering) and Co-Founder & COO Steve Hargraves, with a small team that includes a Chief Software Architect, a Clojure developer, and a Customer Success function. The company is a privately held LLC domiciled in Illinois, with no disclosed external funding or parent company, indicating a bootstrapped operating model.

ShortTrack's go-to-market combines consultative enterprise direct sales (with integration architects mapping custom connectivity solutions) and channel-driven distribution through TPS vendors, most notably its official Qualia vendor partner relationship established in August 2025 to power the Resware-to-Encompass EPC integration. Revenue is generated through subscription-based SaaS middleware licensing with monthly and annual billing cadences, supplemented by professional services for custom integration implementations; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company targets four primary customer segments: title agencies (primary), lenders and LOS users, banks and banking cores, and settlement service providers. ShortTrack has no disclosed external funding and operates as a self-funded LLC.

ShortTrack firmographics

Firmographics

Name: ShortTrack
Legal name: ShortTrack LLC
Website: https://shorttrack.io
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2016
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: ShortTrack is a Chicago-based middleware platform providing bi-directional API connectivity between title production software, loan origination systems, banking cores, and settlement vendors, eliminating manual data entry and integration debt across the U.S. real estate transaction ecosystem.
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ShortTrack industry classification

Industry

Product category: Real Estate Middleware and Settlement Integration Software
NAICS: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)
SIC: Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
akta.pro primary industry: Data/Apps Connectivity & Adapters (Connectors, Drivers, SDKs) (HDAEAIAK)

Keywords

Real estate middleware
Title software integration
Loan origination connectivity
Settlement API gateway
Bi-directional TPS integration

Where ShortTrack is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Chicago
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

ShortTrack business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

Software Subscription (SaaS): Subscription-based middleware services providing connectivity access. Pricing requires valid credit card; exceptions for check or ACH at ShortTrack's discretion. Monthly and annual billing cadences with automatic renewal.
Professional Services: Integration architect consultations and custom implementation services for enterprise clients requiring tailored connectivity solutions.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Monthly	Standard subscription license with full access
Subscription	Annual	Annual subscription with potential volume discounts

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

ShortTrack product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ShortTrack provides a bi-directional middleware hub and universal API gateway that connects Title Production Software (TPS), Loan Origination Systems (LOS), Banking Cores, and vendor platforms within the real estate and settlement ecosystem. Customers connect once to the ShortTrack hub and gain instant access to a pre-certified network of integrations, eliminating the need for fragile point-to-point API bridges. Purpose-built hubs serve title agencies, lenders, banks, and vendors with specialized connectivity for wire automation, order routing, document delivery, and TRID-compliant fee balancing.

Product overview

ShortTrack is a middleware and connectivity platform for the real estate and settlement ecosystem, not a standalone software product. The core offering is the Universal Bridge/Middleware Hub, which serves as the central infrastructure connecting Title Production Software (TPS), Loan Origination Systems (LOS), Banking Cores, and vendors. The platform is delivered as purpose-built specialized hubs including the Banking & Wires Hub (for secure wire automation), LOS & Lender Connectivity Hub (for loan origination integration), Title Agency Workflow Hub (for agency automation), and Vendor Connectivity Hub (for vendor distribution). ShortTrack also offers specific deep-dive integrations for Resware-to-Encompass EPC, the Encompass EPC Integration Hub, and TPS Integration Hub. Users connect once to the ShortTrack Hub and gain instant, bi-directional access to the entire network of partners without building individual point-to-point connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

ShortTrack Universal Bridge / Middleware Hub Central middleware platform providing bi-directional connectivity between Title Production Software (TPS), Loan Origination Systems (LOS), and Banking Cores. Acts as a universal translator handling data mapping, document routing, and API maintenance for the entire settlement ecosystem. Customers connect once to the ShortTrack Hub and gain instant access to pre-certified integrations.
Banking & Wires Hub Purpose-built hub for secure wire automation connecting banks and their cores directly to title software. Enables title agencies to initiate wires, deliver secure payment data, and receive real-time status updates including Fed Reference Numbers directly within their TPS.
LOS & Lender Connectivity Hub Integration bridge between Loan Origination Systems (Encompass EPC, Empower, Mortgage Cadence) and title software. Automates order receipt, real-time fee balancing for TRID compliance, and instant document delivery to lender eFolders.
Title Agency Workflow Hub Hub for title agencies to orchestrate workflows by connecting TPS to the ShortTrack network for automated order creation, vendor service triggering, and document routing.
Vendor Connectivity Hub Hub enabling vendors to connect their services directly to title agents' native TPS workflows. Eliminates manual entry and streamlines order fulfillment for settlement providers including search, appraisal, QC, eSignature, and wire fraud prevention services.
Resware to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) Integration Official Qualia vendor partner integration providing deep, native automation between Resware and Encompass EPC. Enables native EPC order ingestion, intelligent document routing to Encompass eFolders, and Action Group orchestration. Chosen by Qualia as the definitive gateway for their Resware platform customers.
Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) Integration Hub Pre-built, certified gateway to Encompass EPC API bypassing the standard 12+ month development queue. Handles complex EPC API handshake, ongoing version updates, and schema mapping. Supports bi-directional data flow between Encompass and any TPS.
Title Production Software (TPS) Integration Hub Universal gateway providing single bi-directional connectivity to industry-leading TPS platforms including SoftPro, Qualia, Resware, and RamQuest. Handles complex field mapping and API updates so connections never break when software providers push updates.

Quantifiable outcome

Go-live time reduced from 18 months to weeks
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Companies that use ShortTrack

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

ShortTrack technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

ShortTrack partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and notable.

QualiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2025Official Qualia vendor partnership where ShortTrack was chosen to build the Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) integration for Qualia's Resware platform customers. This milestone builds on 9 years of trusted Resware integrations and provides a smooth transition path as Encompass retires its SDK in favor of EPC.
Resware (Qualia)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial vendor partner chosen by Qualia to build the definitive Resware-Encompass EPC integration. ShortTrack provides deep, native Resware automation including Action Group orchestration, DocTypeID mapping, and bi-directional data field synchronization.
DocuSigncoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership bridging eSignature platforms and the title industry. ShortTrack ensures signing events are triggered automatically and executed documents are pulled back into the title file ledger natively.
ICE Mortgage Technology (Encompass)coreTechnology or IntegrationPre-built, certified Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) integration that bypasses the standard 12+ month development queue. ShortTrack manages all EPC API updates and version changes.
Cornerstone Capital BankflagshipTechnology or IntegrationTreasury services integration providing digital unification for secure, high-speed transaction execution. ShortTrack enables seamless connectivity into existing workflows eliminating manual data entry errors.
Shaddock National HoldingsnotableTechnology or IntegrationTitle and settlement integration services enabling connectivity across the real estate ecosystem.
Title Production Software VendorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-certified bi-directional integrations with leading TPS platforms: SoftPro, RamQuest, Qualia, AtClose, AccuTitle, FAST. Each integration enables native data flow and document routing within the title agent's workflow.
LOS PlatformscoreTechnology or IntegrationBi-directional connectivity integrations with Loan Origination Systems including Encompass (EPC), Empower/Exchange, and Mortgage Cadence for streamlined lender-title data exchange.
Banking Core ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationTreasury management integrations with Finastra, Finzly, FIS, Q2, and Jack Henry enabling secure wire automation and real-time money movement within title workflows.
Settlement Vendor PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationVendor connectivity program enabling settlement services (search, appraisal, wire fraud prevention, e-signature) to embed natively inside title agent TPS workflows. Partners include Deluxe, EscrowTab, Indus-Abstract, MidFirst Bank, Stellar Innovations, Worth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

ShortTrack competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

ShortTrack compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

ShortTrack financial estimates

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ShortTrack leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

ShortTrack funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

ShortTrack M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about ShortTrack

What does ShortTrack do?

Is ShortTrack a public or private company?

ShortTrack is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was ShortTrack founded?

ShortTrack was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is ShortTrack based?

ShortTrack is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.

How does ShortTrack make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Software Subscription (SaaS) is the primary driver. The others are professional Services.

Does ShortTrack have an API?

Yes. ShortTrack operates as a middleware hub providing a single API connection that eliminates the need for multiple point-to-point integrations. Users connect once to the ShortTrack Hub, which then translates payloads, handles field mapping, and routes data bi-directionally between Title Production Software (TPS), Loan Origination Systems (LOS), and Banking Cores. The API is described as simplifying connectivity by managing complex payload translations and constant software updates, allowing developers to write one connection to the hub rather than learning custom field logic for multiple title systems.

What industry is ShortTrack in?

ShortTrack's product category is Real Estate Middleware and Settlement Integration Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAIAK, Data/Apps Connectivity & Adapters (Connectors, Drivers, SDKs). Its NAICS code is 518210 and its SIC code is 7371.