Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Fannie Mae lays off 100 workers citing unethical conduct
Fannie Mae has confirmed the dismissal of over 100 employees in connection with a fraud scheme aimed at its charitable matching program
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 8
FCC warns of massive spoofing op impersonating mortgage lenders
'Green Mirage' phone scam targets homeowners in all 50 states from India, using the caller ID of the borrower's actual mortgage lender and tricking victims into making payments to US 'mules'
by Matt Carter Jan 16
Mortgage brokers warned of warehouse lending scammers
Victims have been cheated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, with imposters also gaining access to borrowers' sensitive personal information, California regulators say
by Matt Carter Aug 28
Fraud allegations against rental owners reach new high
Regulators and prosecutors are cracking down on landlords who've falsified income and expense data on crucial loan documents, according to a new feature published by 'The Wall Street Journal'
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
Top New Jersey loan mortgage originator charged with fraud
Mortgage fraud scheme allegedly listed investors as homeowners to secure lower interest rates, prosecutors allege in criminal complaint against 'Team Gallo' leader and his assistant
by Matt Carter Apr 26
Over 50% of transactions are at risk for fraud. Here's how to fight back
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. These practical steps can help to stamp it out
by Renee Hunter Sep 29
Mortgage broker who forged loan documents for clients gets 5 years
Prosecutors say Alex Ashod Dadourian, a licensed mortgage loan broker, fabricated income and employment verification documents to win approvals for 17 mortgages totaling more than $8M
by Matt Carter Dec 8
Mortgage lenders face heightened risk of income, property fraud
Risk of false W-2's, earnings statements and payroll checks up 27.3% during Q2 compared to a year ago, according to the latest CoreLogic Mortgage Fraud Report, released Monday
by Matt Carter Sep 13
The internet is a hotbed for criminal behavior
Opinion
It isn’t safe to be on the internet, but that is where business comes from these days. Here's what to look out for and ideas for keeping yourself safer from online predators
by Teresa Boardman Jun 22
Unlicensed mortgage broker siphoned off $4.74M in refi proceeds
CoreLogic sees heightened risk of mortgage fraud due to shift to purchase loans
by Matt Carter Sep 7
Protect your clients: 5 real estate scams to watch out for
Purchasing a new home or renting a new space can be a beautiful yet nerve-wracking experience for your client, especially right now, and scams can only heighten that anxiety
by Jason D. Greene Jul 12
Zombies, fraud and opportunity: All the mortgage stats you might’ve missed
Opinion
As the summer comes to an end, here's a roundup of some recent mortgage-related research that you might have missed
by Lew Sichelman Sep 10
Is a deal worth going to prison?
As lending standards loosen, the environment for fraud — and cautionary tales — returns
by Jim Weix May 1
BuyerDocs wants to save your real estate clients from wire fraud
Instead of encrypted email, BuyerDocs uses highly secure, AES-backed document storage to store and send wiring instructions
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1