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The FTC Safeguards Rule Is Already in Effect. Is Your Mortgage Operation Ready?
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The FTC Safeguards Rule Is Already in Effect. Is Your Mortgage Operation Ready?
Most mortgage professionals have heard of the FTC Safeguards Rule. Far fewer can tell you what it actually requires of them, and fewer still can say with confidence that their organization is fully compliant. That…
June 14, 2026 Read article →
The Weakest Link: Third-Party Vendor Risk in Mortgage Operations
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The Weakest Link: Third-Party Vendor Risk in Mortgage Operations
A mortgage lender can have a locked-down network, a trained staff, and a robust incident response plan and still wake up to a data breach. The reason is simple: the borrower data those controls are…
June 8, 2026 Read article →
Remote mortgage operations are here to stay. So are the risks.
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Remote mortgage operations are here to stay. So are the risks.
The world underwent a massive shift during the COVID pandemic and some people have had a more difficult time adjusting than others. One of the most contentious changes that took place was the mass exodus…
June 4, 2026 Read article →
Your LOS is a treasure chest: why loan origination systems are under-protected
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Your LOS is a treasure chest: why loan origination systems are under-protected
Your organization can spend an unlimited amount of money on cybersecurity software, professionals, and training. You can send out emails every day for weeks exhorting the staff to practice good data hygiene, to report suspicious…
May 29, 2026 Read article →
Wire fraud killed the deal: how social engineering targets mortgage closings
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Wire fraud killed the deal: how social engineering targets mortgage closings
Closing day has finally arrived and no one is more excited to be done with the arduous and overwhelming process of purchasing a home than you, the buyer. You, your spouse, and your three young…
May 29, 2026 Read article →