E-Sign for Lending - Challenges and Solutions
The world of electronic banking continues to evolve and bankers want to keep pace with technology and customer preferences. Recent surveys indicate that 51% of adults in the U.S. bank online and 32% bank with mobile phones. Customers expect more digital access at a time that cybersecurity has become a significant threat. The March 2019 “breach” of 106 million records from credit card applications and 140,00 Social Security numbers from a national financial institution has brought additional scrutiny to compliance with both cyber-security and consumer protection regulations. What steps must be followed to be in compliance with E-Sign? What NEW steps should be taken to verify the customer’s identity in view of an increased risk of identity theft?