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Mortgage Fraud Trends

The following articles originally appeared in our monthly newsletter, and can help you understand current and emerging fraud trends, schemes and best practices.

Mortgage Fraud Investigation Unit Case Studies

• Foreclosure rescue scheme with an investment property scheme – NEW
• Condominium conversion bailout and investment property scheme

Mortgage Fraud Schemes

• Condominium Conversion Bailouts
• Fraudulent investment property schemes
• "The builder bailout"
• Illegal property flipping with cash-out purchases
• False stated income
• Foreclosure rescue schemes

Mortgage Fraud Information and Best Practices

• Types of Mortgage Fraud
• Best practices to detect and avoid mortgage fraud
• Spotlight on Freddie Mac's Fraud Investigation Unit
• Fraud prevention: Best practices and red flags