Proof, a provider of identity verification and digital transaction security, announced a partnership and integration with digital mortgage service provider ServiceLink.
This integration will allow Proof’s identity solution, Identify, to become part of ServiceLink’s transaction processes, enhancing fraud protection for both digital and traditional real estate transactions.
“This partnership provides additional fraud detection points to enhance our existing processes and procedures, allowing ServiceLink to further modernize the closing process for in-person, manual wet signings, and eSignings,” Dave Steinmetz, division president of origination services at ServiceLink, said in a release. “With this plug-and-play fraud protection solution, we can seamlessly combine Proof’s technology with ServiceLink’s signing solutions, creating a streamlined workflow for our clients.”
With the integration, identity verification will now occur from the onset of a transaction, strengthening protection from the beginning.
Pat Kinsel, CEO of Proof, underscored the importance of the partnership in combating fraud.
“Fraud in real estate transactions has been rising, and the industry needs solutions that protect not only digital closings but every type of transaction,” he said. “Proof’s solutions, built on our mission to create trust in every transaction, ensure that identity verification is seamless, secure, and adaptable.
“The collaboration between Proof and ServiceLink arrives at a critical moment for the real estate industry, as fraud — driven by false records and identity theft — continues to be a pressing issue, leading to billions in losses annually. By adding Proof’s advanced verification technology, ServiceLink can now offer clients an added layer of security to proactively prevent fraud across all transaction types.”
Steinmetz emphasized the proactive nature of the integration.
“At ServiceLink, we are committed to protecting our clients and their customers by ensuring the highest level of security and integrity for every transaction with a proactive approach,” he said.
Key benefits of the integration include:
- Identity verification at every step: Proof’s Identify solution will verify identities from the beginning of the transaction process, mitigating fraud risks before significant resources are committed.
- Flexible implementation options: Proof’s platform supports various verification methods, including biometric comparisons, email, SMS, API integration, and printed QR codes for paper-based transactions, enabling ServiceLink to provide secure identity verification for both digital and traditional closings.