Neill Fendly is a mortgage broker compliance expert.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has now launched itself into the world of mortgage brokers, both pure brokers and correspondents. Three distinct problems are surfacing that are somewhat surprising given the compliance environment in which the industry operates. It is evident what the CFPB is encountering is consistent with what state regulators are also […]
It amazes me how many mortgage brokers continue to operate without an implemented quality control program, choosing instead to roll the dice and hope for the best. This business philosophy is proving to be very costly with significant regulatory fines and loss of operational licenses happening literally every day. Current industry projections forecast a 35% […]
We currently live in heightened arena of compliance that is hard for anyone in the mortgage industry to ignore. A constant stream of new rules and regulations seems to be never ending and adds a tremendous amount of additional cost to the mortgage process. Many smaller mortgage entities look for more cost efficient methods of […]
By now I am sure everyone knows that compliance has become paramount and must be given a priority status by every company in the mortgage industry regardless of size. In particular this has become a major issue for Mortgage Brokers as they struggle to keep the cost of compliance down without the use of a […]
You remember the day well. A beautiful morning, the market is growing, business is going very well and you are just on top of the world as you pull up to your office. It all ends in the next 30 minutes as you find out you are being audited by your regulator. A thousand things […]
A mortgage fraud and compliance expert can be a very valuable asset. Mortgage Brokers work with fraud and compliance experts to make sure they are in compliance with all current rules and regulations. Lawyers and regulators frequently consult with these experts in mortgage fraud cases to not only illuminate the facts, but also to explain what these […]
Mortgage fraud occurs whenever a borrower, Mortgage Broker, Loan Officer or other involved party misrepresent any of the facts with respect to the application process. The point of misrepresenting information is to allow the borrower to illegally qualify for a home loan or, if a Mortgage Broke/Loan Officer, to earn a commission using fraudulent information. In many cases all parties to […]
Mortgage borrowing is a complex procedure and the process is susceptible to mortgage fraud for a variety of reasons. Mortgage fraud can significantly damage all those involved in the process including the lenders, borrowers, mortgage brokers, loan officers, appraisers, credit repositories and attorneys. Regulators are swamped with investigations of mortgage fraud dating back as much […]
If you have ever originated a stated loan as a loan officer or a mortgage broker, you stand at a huge personal and professional risk. Even if you are innocent and the mortgage fraud was not your intent you run the risk of prosecution and significant prison time. Moreover, you may have to pay millions of dollars in fines and restitution. These consequences can […]
Mortgage fraud has become more common since the real estate bubble despite a mountain of new regulations. In a mortgage fraud case lawyers alone frequently do not have all the necessary knowledge and information with respect to the mortgage industry. They need support to deal with the complex mortgage market and their best option is to hire […]