"loanDepot Hit by Major Cyberattack, IT Systems and Payment Portal Impacted"

Top U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot has been hit by a cyberattack, causing system shutdowns and difficulties for customers accessing services. The company is investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts and has notified regulators. This is not the first time loanDepot has faced a cybersecurity attack, as a prior phishing incident occurred in 2022. Other major companies in the mortgage industry, such as Mr. Cooper and Fidelity National Financial, have also been targeted by cyberattacks in recent months.