Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.

Summary

Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. discovered suspicious activity on its network and identified a security incident involving unauthorized access to an employee's computer that potentially exposed sensitive personal information. The compromised data may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's licenses or other government identification, and information related to mortgage loan applications and servicing, affecting up to 137,976 individuals. Those who received breach notifications face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud, and a national class action law firm is investigating potential claims on behalf of affected individuals.

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Description

On February 17, 2026, Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. identified suspicious activity on its network and determined that an employee's computer had been accessed without authorization. The company subsequently confirmed that the security incident could have exposed personal information belonging to individuals whose data it maintains. According to Plaza's disclosure, the compromised data may include names, residential addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers or other government‑issued identification, and details related to mortgage loan applications and servicing. Plaza estimated that as many as 137,976 individuals could have been affected by the breach. The firm noted that individuals who received a breach notification from Plaza may face an elevated risk of identity theft and fraud.

In response to the incident, the national class action law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced on June 12, 2026 that it is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from the Plaza breach and is offering free case evaluations to those who believe their information was compromised. Edelson Lechtzin LLP maintains offices in Pennsylvania and California and handles a range of litigation including securities and investment fraud, antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud in addition to data breach matters. Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. is described as a San Diego‑based lender that provides home financing through mortgage professionals and financial institutions across the United States. The law firm's investigation aims to determine whether affected individuals may pursue legal remedies for the alleged exposure of their sensitive personal data. The firm provided contact information for individuals seeking a confidential consultation with a data privacy attorney.

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