National class action law firm offers free, confidential case evaluations to The Money Store customers and others whose information may have been exposed.

NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from a data breach at MLD Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store, a family-owned residential mortgage lender headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey. Anyone who received a breach notice or believes their information may have been exposed can request a free case evaluation.

What Happened

On September 9, 2026, The Money Store identified unusual activity within its information technology environment. Its investigation determined that, beginning on or about September 8, 2026, an unauthorized third party accessed part of the environment through a remote monitoring and management platform used by a third-party service provider. The intruder accessed and acquired information from the affected systems, including residential mortgage loan files containing origination, underwriting, and closing documentation. The company engaged independent cybersecurity specialists and notified federal law enforcement.

On September 21, 2026, a ransomware group known as Storm claimed responsibility on a dark web site, stating it had obtained approximately 229 GB of the company's data and threatening to publish it.

What Information Was Exposed

According to The Money Store, the personal information involved may include:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Government-issued identification numbers, such as passport or state ID card numbers
• Financial information, such as account numbers and credit or debit card numbers
• Medical information
• Dates of birth

Because the affected files were mortgage loan records, dependents whose information appeared in tax documents submitted during loan origination may also be affected.

Who May Be Affected

The investigation focuses on people connected to The Money Store — including customers and their dependents — whose personal information the company maintained. The company reported the breach to the California, Massachusetts, and Texas Attorneys General and began mailing notification letters on October 15, 2026. So far, 1,367 Texas residents and 1,248 Massachusetts residents have been reported affected.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action on behalf of individuals whose data may have been compromised. A successful case could recover compensation for losses such as lost time, out-of-pocket costs, and loss of privacy, and could press The Money Store to strengthen its data protection. The firm evaluates claims at no cost.

Recommended Steps to Protect Yourself

• Watch for the notice from The Money Store by mail and keep the enclosed enrollment code.
• Place a free fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, and obtain your free reports at AnnualCreditReport.com.
• Review your bank, card, and insurance statements for anything you do not recognize, and report suspected identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. Beyond data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, antitrust violations, ERISA benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.

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