Data security

It's not just Equifax that needs to worry. The incident can and should be a turning point for the financial services industry, a warning that it needs to end its reliance on static personal identifiers.

Intruders accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and driver’s license numbers in what could be one of the largest data intrusions.

From automated applications that borrowers can complete on their own, to data-mapping that speeds up the underwriting process, here's a look at strategies that can help lenders close loans faster.

Hackers infiltrated a DocuSign system and stole an undisclosed number of consumer email addresses, forcing mortgage companies, banks and other financial institutions to step up their monitoring of electronic signature and e-vault providers.

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reinforce the country’s cybersecurity defenses, a move that financial institutions view as a positive step toward creating a more resilient financial system.

Large banks will gain the advantage in offering online mortgages because of their greater financial resources, pricing capabilities and cross-selling ability, Fitch Ratings said.

International Document Services has updated its idsDoc technology to support upcoming changes to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reporting.

Ellie Mae has launched a new version of its Encompass mortgage management product, which features expanded support for construction loans and streamlined integrations with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released the final specification update regarding the Uniform Closing Dataset, the digital file format for the TRID Closing Disclosure form.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has tapped Torrent Technologies as a direct service provider for the National Flood Insurance Program.