While information about mortgage fraud seems to be everywhere it can still seem unclear as to what exactly mortgage fraud is.The mortgage industry divides mortgage fraud into two categories: fraud for housing and fraud for profit. What can you the consumer do to protect yourself from falling victim to mortgage fraud? What can banks and mortgage lenders do to protect themselves from falling victim to mortgage fraud? Learn more here about mortgage fraud and how to protect yourself.
Mortgage Scam: How to protect your single biggest asset
Mortgage Scam How to protect your single biggest asset Q: I have paid off the mortgage on my home. But, I am concerned. I have heard that someone can take a loan out against your home without you knowing and you could lose your home. To address my concern without knowing other options, I am [...]
Mortgage Fraud Rose More Than 10 Percent in 2018
Mortgage fraud rose more than 10 percent nationally from the second quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest fraud report from CoreLogic. CoreLogic’s report measures mortgage fraud across six fraud type indicators: property, income, occupancy, identity, transaction and undisclosed real estate debt. “Because home prices are rising and demand [...]
Mortgage Fraud Cases: Selling House to Yourself
There are many mortgage fraud cases these days. Selling a house to yourself is considered mortgage fraud, which is illegal. Q: I just formed an S Corporation and I would like to raise some capital. Can I buy a house with my corporation at a good deal then sell it back to myself with a [...]
Changing Title and Deed of House Without Permission Not Allowed
Once the buyer and seller have agreed on the terms of a home sale, changing the title or deed without permission from all parties is not allowed. The seller cannot make any changes to the title or deed without the buyer's permission. There are some circumstances where small changes to the title or need, like to fix typographical errors, are allowed. However, it is best to consult an attorney when considering any changes to the house title or deed.
Number of Mortgage Fraud Reports Increases By 45 Percent
Reported incidents of mortgage fraud are on the rise despite fewer loan applications, according to a report by the Mortgage Asset Research Institute. ...
$700 Billion? Are You Serious?
The email was sent out from Treasury at 7:03pm last night. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is asking for $700 billion to bail out the bad mortgages s...
Information From Today’s Ilyce Glink Show – August 31, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, we talked about Integrity Bank, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based bank that failed on Friday. It was the 10th bank to fail this...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – August 31, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about Integrity Bank, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based bank that failed on Friday. It was the 10th bank to fail this year. Regions Financial Corp has assumed the assets of Integrity Bank and all of its 5 branches will reopen on Tuesday as Regions Bank branches, according to the FDIC. Ilyce answered questions about CDs held by Integrity and also how to find out ratings information on banks. She also talked about the skyrocketing numbers of mortgage loan fraud that took place in the second quarter of the year, and answered questions on credit card debt charged up by an ex-spouse, whether it's a good idea to finance the purchase of a new car using a check from a credit card company, how to calculate the profit from the sale of a personal residence, whether "subject to" contracts are a good idea, whether a VA loan is better than a conventional mortgage and how to talk to a 93-year-old dad about his assets. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Mortgage Fraud Reports Increase
The number of cases of mortgage fraud reported to a mortgage fraud tracking database increased by 42 percent during the first quarter of 2008 from the...
How Can You Protect Yourself From Mortgage Fraud?
The FBI recently released tips on how to protect yourself from mortgage fraud: - Get referrals and check licenses for mortgage and real estate profes...