Union Home Mortgage has issued a notice regarding a data security incident that may have exposed personal information of its customers. While the company has not disclosed the exact number of impacted individuals, the notice emphasizes the importance of taking proactive steps to protect your identity and financial accounts.
The breach involved unauthorized access to certain systems containing sensitive consumer data. Although Union Home Mortgage has not indicated that payment card or bank account information was compromised, exposed data could still be used for identity theft or fraud-related activities.
Union Home Mortgage is a U.S.-based, independent mortgage lender founded in 1970 offering a wide range of loan products (FHA, VA, USDA, conventional), operating in many states and focusing on strong partner relationships.
If you received a Data Breach notification letter from Union Home Mortgage, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.
What information is involved in the Union Home Mortgage Data Breach?
Compromised information may include:
Full Name
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
Address
Other Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes sensitive data that can uniquely identify you. If compromised, it may be used by criminals to commit identity theft, financial fraud, or other forms of impersonation. Protected Health Information (PHI) — a subset of PII — includes medical and insurance‑related details and is protected under federal and state privacy laws. When PHI is exposed, cybercriminals may combine it with other personal data to perpetrate more extensive fraud schemes.
Union Home Mortgage advises affected individuals to take the following steps:
- Review account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.
- Report fraudulent activity to financial institutions and law enforcement immediately.
- Obtain a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus at www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit file to warn creditors of potential identity theft.
- Consider a security freeze on your credit report to prevent new accounts from being opened without your consent.
California residents benefit from additional privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which provides enhanced rights related to personal data. California also enforces the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), which imposes strict safeguards for medical information.
If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Union Home Mortgage, your personal information may be at risk. Taking immediate steps to monitor and protect your identity is critical.
Contact the Data Breach Lawyers at Emery | Reddy, PC for a Free Case Review today.