As lenders continue to look for ways to integrate more technology into the notoriously paper-heavy loan approval process, Ellie Mae is launching a new platform for securing a mortgage entirely online. The software company, which processes a quarter of all U.S. mortgage applications, launched Encompass Consumer Connect on Monday. The platform, which allows borrowers to complete the mortgage application process online, will provide lenders access to credit, assets and income-to-mortgage ratio, among other qualifying information.