This course presents awareness-level information on mortgage fraud. The course covers basic definitions and terminology, common types of mortgage fraud schemes, components of fraud, roles in the mortgage process, and legal explanations. Students will also learn to recognize fraud indicators associated with a variety of schemes and opportunities to commit fraud throughout the mortgage process. A sample mortgage loan application and other forms used in the process are available to download within this course.
The basics. What is mortgage fraud? What are the categories? What are some historical trends in the housing market?
Types of mortgage fraud schemes. Common schemes and their components. Identity theft. Title and Deed fraud. Straw buyers. Silent seconds.
Perpetrators and victims. Who commits and suffers the impact of mortgage fraud? Industry insiders. Owners in financial distress.
MORF-WB is a 1.5-hour online course.
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