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Execute Servicing Transfer

The process of transferring serviced loan(s) from one Servicer to another.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Servicing

Identity Verification by Knowledge

An identity proofing method that relies on something you know - the verification of information that is unique to the Principal, should be known by the Principal, and can be readily demonstrated by the Principal. Some common forms of this type of identity proofing include Knowledge- Based Authentication (KBA), passwords, or personal identification numbers. See also definition of Knowledge-Based Authentication

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #eMortgage

Identity Verification by Personal Trait

An identity proofing method that relies on the verification of something you are - the Principal�s unique personal traits. Some common forms of this type of identity proofing include comparisons of fingerprints, iris, voice, or face to a reference scan.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #eMortgage

Identity Verification by Possession

An identity proofing method that relies on something you have - the verification of the Principal�s possession of unique information or credentials. Some common forms of this type of identity proofing include Digital Certificates, physical or digital government-issued identification cards, one-time passwords, or a response to a message delivered to a mobile device.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #eMortgage

Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA)

An identity verification method based on knowledge of private information associated with the claimed identity of the person.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #eMortgage

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

A method of access control in which a user is granted access after successfully presenting evidence through a minimum of two methods of authentication of identity verification. See also, Identity Verification by Knowledge, Identity Verification by Possession, and Identity Verification by Personal Trait.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #eMortgage

One Company, One Exam (OCOE)

A key initiative in advancing Networked Supervision under which all states are encouraged to participate in or accept the result of one multi-state exam for one company.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #Origination

Refer to Foreclosure

The process in which the servicer begins the foreclosure activities.

Term Source: MISMO (Non-LDD)

Term Type: Process

Focus Area: #MISMOLifeOfLoan, #Servicing

 

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