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Mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly making false statements when applying for a mortgage.

Rocket Mortgage claims a California broker hid borrowers’ debts in loan applications, leading to $194,000 in repurchase ...

The Trump administration has increasingly used allegations of mortgage fraud to investigate and punish its enemies. This week, that push ratcheted up when President Donald Trump cited fraud ...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stands accused by the Trump administration of mortgage occupancy fraud, claiming two owner-occupied properties in 2021. U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff is being accused by the ...

Mortgage fraud is a serious allegation, one that President Donald Trump has hurled toward three of his staunch critics: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York State Attorney General Letitia ...

The controversial program allows accountants, solicitors, lawyers, conveyancers, real estate agents and financial planners to ...

Mortgage fraud risk continued a gradual climb through the end of 2025, according to the latest Cotality National Mortgage ...

Mortgage fraud is increasing, according to property market analytics company Cotality. Mortgage fraud can impact homeowners’ and real estate professionals’ finances, futures and property. Learning ...

Authorities have announced four people, including three from South Florida, are facing federal charges for their roles in a pandemic relief fraud scheme.