• Learn about Federal Mortgage Crimes

    A Brief Look at Federal Mortgage Crimes

    Under criminal law, there are two primary classifications of mortgage fraud . Fraud for profit is generally committed by industry insiders, including mortgage brokers, bank officers, and loan originators. Fraud for housing is generally committed by the borrower. In both cases, mortgage fraud involves the use of omission, misrepresentation, or material misstatement to acquire ownership […]