- Encompass SDKs (Software Development Kit)
- Legacy service ordering integrations including:
- ICE Mortgage Technology Partner Network (Formerly the Ellie Mae Network or EMN)
- PSDK (Partner Software Developer Kit)
- ePass
- Total Quality Loan® (TQL®) Services
Encompass SDK Transition
How to best prepare for October 2025
We are committed to delivering Encompass® innovation that allows you to further customize, automate and extend your workflow. A recent MarketWise study found that lenders who use the latest Encompass APIs improve loan profit potential by an average of $149 per loan. In order for us to continue to enhance our modern, flexible APIs, we will be transitioning clients and partners off of our legacy integrations, including Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) integrations on October 31, 2025.
We encourage you to begin planning your transition to our Encompass Developer Connect™ and Encompass Partner Connect™ APIs now to further streamline your integrations by October 31, 2025.
Mark your calendars for Oct 31, 2025
to transition your services off of Encompass SDKs
Webinars and training
Webinar series: Maximizing modern technology in Encompass
As you plan your transition from legacy integrations, we are here to help. Join our upcoming webinars to connect with product experts and learn best practices for leveraging the seamless alternatives available to you.
Part 1 in our "Maximizing modern technology in Encompass" webinar series
Innovating with APIs and today’s technology: transitioning from SDKs.
Frequently asked questions
Stay up-to-date with answers that will help you reach this important milestone. Below are a few common questions we have received, and the full FAQ list is available on the Encompass Resource Center here.
What legacy integrations are being transitioned on October 31, 2025?
What should I be doing to prepare for the October 2025 transition? What will happen November 1 after the transition? What can I do now to prepare? Is there a checklist?
The following information will help answer these questions and give you information and resources to prepare.
SDK and legacy service ordering transition milestones
Mark your calendar for the below important dates and associated actions to ensure you are prepared for the October 2025 transition.
Now |
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March 10-12, 2025 |
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Before Oct. 1, 2025 | To avoid service disruption, take the following actions:
If you expect to need access to SDK-based applications and plug-ins after Oct. 31, 2025, request SDK transitional access from your ICE Relationship Manager before Oct. 1. |
Oct. 31, 2025 |
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Nov. 1, 2025 |
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May 1, 2026 |
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Why should you transition from SDK to API?
- Transitioning now will enable you to reduce the number of integrations you maintain and allow you to use the latest technology.
- In many cases, you may be able to eliminate some SDK integrations completely (where obsolete or where Encompass-native functionality meets similar needs).
- This is a great opportunity to modernize and streamline your tech stack for efficiency, time and money savings.
Which SDKs are included in the SDK transition?
- Standalone SDK Modules (transition to Developer Connect APIs)
- SDK Loan Plugins (Migrate to SSF framework and NG Plugin framework)
Are Custom Forms with custom code bases impacted by the SDK transition?
Custom forms are not included in the SDK transition. Custom forms with custom code bases will continue to work in Smart Client post sunset, but if similar functionality is needed for your web users, you should plan to transition them to SSF framework for web users.
Does this mean we have to fully transition to the web version of Encompass?
No, this is not a transition to the web. The web and desktop are different ways of accessing the same files. New features being released continue to be interoperable between desktop and web
Has ICE changed the SDK transition date?
No - the date to transition off of the Encompass SDK is October 31, 2025. However, anyone needing access to the SDK after October 31, 2025 can continue to access the SDK at no charge from November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 (with a nominal monthly charge starting May 1, 2026). To continue to access the SDK, you’ll need to request transitional access from your ICE Account Manager between now and October. A sunset date for transitional SDK access will be set in partnership with our clients and partners based on the industry successfully transitioning to an API-first infrastructure.
What will happen after October 31, 2025 if I don’t request access to the SDK?
If you don’t request transitional access to the SDK, applications and plug-ins that rely on the SDK will no longer work properly. To avoid disruption, please request transitional access to the SDK before October 2025.
Which Encompass features can replace popular SDK plugins?
Native Encompass features replace the need for many plugins. Below are common plugins and the corresponding features available today in Encompass.
| COMMON PLUGIN FEATURE | NATIVE FUNCTIONALITY | AVAILABLE ENCOMPASS VERSION | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
| Address Verification | Address Verification | Desktop and Web | Scheduled for 25.1 Major Relaase. |
| Home Counseling Automation | Home Counseling Automation | Desktop and Web | Requires Encompass Consumer Connect; Roadmap for third party integrations. |
| AUS Automation | Automated Service Ordering | Desktop and Web | |
| Request Documents from Borrower | Automated Request / Send Documents | Desktop and Web | Requires Encompass Consumer Connect; Roadmap for third party integrations. |
| Conditions Management | Workflow Rules / Manage Conditions | Desktop and Web | Required Enhanced Conditions. |
| Request Access to Loan File | Notify Me | Web Only | |
| Role Assignment | Workflow rule to Assign User to Role | Desktop and Web | |
| Email notifications | Workflow rule to Send Notifications | Desktop and Web | |
| Update a Custom Field | Workflow rule to Update Custom Fields | Desktop and Web | |
| Incomplete Application | Workflow rules + Scheduler to define NOIA process | Desktop and Web | |
| Automated based on Field Change | Workflow rule to respond to changes in loan file and take action Itask, role assignment, service orders, conditions, notifications, notifications, request documents, send documents) | Desktop and Web |