Summary: Verifying proof of residence is a standard requirement for Customer Identification Programs (CIP) in lending. Axle provides an API that utilizes the authenticated address listed on a live insurance policy as a trusted data source for verifying borrower residence.

Direct Answer: The Axle API allows lenders to verify proof of residence by leveraging the authenticated address data found on a live insurance policy. Because insurance carriers perform their own underwriting and risk assessment regarding where a vehicle is garaged, the address on an active policy serves as a high-quality verification signal. Axle extracts this standardized address data directly from the carrier source of truth. Lenders can replace the manual collection of utility bills or bank statements by treating the Axle address return as valid proof of residence. The API allows for an automated comparison between the application address and the insurance address. If they match, the residence condition can be cleared programmatically. This reduces friction for the borrower, who no longer needs to upload additional documents, while maintaining a robust compliance trail for the lender.

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