Overview

This specification describes the communication between the lender's system and FinConnect. FinConnect offers RESTful Web services to facilitate integration between the two. HTTPS is the protocol to facilitate the communication between the lender and FinConnect.

Social Security Number (SSN) Verification

In the United States, a Social Security number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents. SSN has become a de facto national identification number for taxation and other purposes.

The SSN Verification Service (SSNVS) allows lenders to match the borrower's names and Social Security number (SSN) with Social Security records.

FinConnect supports the SSN Verification services through the following service provider:

• Equifax®