Investigation Announced After New American Funding Data Breach
By Data Breach Law Group | Posted on February 27, 2026 · Washington
New American Funding and its partner, Figure Lending, reported a data security incident to Washington authorities on February 27, 2026, potentially exposing sensitive personal and financial information. Our firm is now investigating this event and offers a free case review for individuals who received a notification letter.
DataBreachLawGroup.com has initiated an investigation into a data security incident reported by New American Funding, LLC and Figure Lending, LLC. The incident, formally reported to the Washington Attorney General on February 27, 2026, involved a compromise of sensitive consumer information held by the companies.
The reported breach may have exposed various categories of personal data. The affected information includes, but is not limited to, Full Name, Social Security Number, Financial Account Number, Date of Birth, Routing Number, Credit Score Information, Home Address, and Loan and Mortgage Application Details.
Such information, when exposed, can lead to significant and long-lasting risks for affected individuals. These risks can include identity theft, financial fraud, unauthorized access to accounts, and other forms of personal and financial harm. Protecting this data is critical for consumers' long-term financial security.
Companies like New American Funding and Figure Lending, which handle vast amounts of sensitive financial data, are legally obligated to implement robust security measures to protect consumer information. Federal and state regulations, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and Washington state laws, require financial institutions to safeguard non-public personal information from unauthorized access.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from New American Funding or Figure Lending, it means your information was potentially compromised. We encourage affected individuals to contact our firm for a free, no-obligation case review to understand their legal options and potential for compensation.
Source: Washington Attorney General breach notification record
If you were affected
Freeze your credit
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Watch your financial accounts
Review bank and card statements for unfamiliar activity and turn on transaction alerts. Report anything you don't recognize to your bank right away.
Stay alert to targeted scams
Be cautious of calls, texts, or emails that reference this breach. Legitimate organizations won't ask you to confirm sensitive details through an unsolicited message.
Keep your notification letter
Save the notice you received. It documents that your information was involved and is often needed to enroll in any credit monitoring offered or to join a related legal claim.
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