McLean Mortgage Corporation
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: June 12, 2025 -- Attention, victims of the McLean Mortgage Corporation data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by McLean Mortgage Corporation.

McLean Mortgage Corporation Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 30,000 individuals were affected by the McLean Mortgage Corporation data breach, and breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: first and last name, Social Security number, driver’s license information, and financial account information.

On October 17, 2024, McLean Mortgage Corporation says it detected unauthorized activity within its digital infrastructure, indicating a data breach. In response, the company has stated that it secured its network and retained digital forensics professionals to conduct a technical investigation into the scope and nature of the intrusion. The investigation reportedly revealed that an external party had infiltrated the system and potentially downloaded internal files.

Following this discovery, McLean Mortgage Corporation claims to have initiated a systematic evaluation of the data that may have been compromised. This process purportedly concluded on May 12, 2025, and identified personal information associated with specific individuals that could have been exposed as a result of the breach.

After completing the review, the company says it undertook steps to notify those potentially affected. It also claims to have coordinated with federal law enforcement and continued efforts to evaluate network security and determine the full impact of the incident.

As a result of the data breach, McLean Mortgage Corporation is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the McLean Mortgage Corporation data breach may be found here: McLean Mortgage Corporation Data Breach Notification.

About McLean Mortgage Corporation:

McLean Mortgage Corporation is a privately held mortgage lender based in Fairfax, Virginia. The company provides residential home financing solutions and operates across multiple states. Its offerings include conventional loans, government-backed programs such as FHA, VA, and USDA loans, and refinancing services. The organization supports both first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners, and maintains a network of licensed mortgage professionals to facilitate the application and approval process.

Founded in 2008, McLean Mortgage Corporation was established during a period of financial instability in the housing market. The leadership sought to develop a platform focused on operational transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations. Over the years, the company has adopted various technologies to streamline borrower interactions, manage risk, and meet underwriting requirements. It has also expanded its footprint through branch offices and remote lending capabilities.

McLean Mortgage Corporation operates under the regulatory oversight of agencies including the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) and state-specific financial authorities. The company engages in partnerships with real estate agents, builders, and financial planners to facilitate client acquisition. It maintains internal departments for processing, underwriting, and closing, allowing it to oversee most stages of the mortgage process in-house.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the McLean Mortgage Corporation data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by McLean Mortgage Corporation or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.