Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage fraud is a serious topic in the banking sector. A 2006 FBI report on this growing criminal industry estimated losses of $4.2 billion nationwide due to mortgage fraud. In 2009, this estimate was $14 billion.

It is important that you are aware of the damage mortgage fraud can do to the finances and reputations of banks and their customers. This Mortgage Fraud online training course gives you the tools you need to help protect your bank and your customers from mortgage fraud.  This course will introduce common indicators of mortgage fraud, the mechanics of popular mortgage schemes, and what you, as a banker, can do to help prevent mortgage fraud at your institution.

Course Learning Objectives

By taking this online Mortgage Fraud course, the user will learn to:

• Define mortgage fraud
• Identify common indicators of mortgage fraud
• Identify common mortgage fraud schemes
• Help your bank prevent mortgage fraud

Course Outline

This online Mortgage Fraud course is made up of the following sections:

1. Mortgage Fraud Schemes
2. Ensuring that all instances of mortgage fraud at your institution are reported accurately
3. Indicators of Mortgage Fraud
4. Preventing Mortgage Fraud

Course Audience

This Mortgage Fraud online training course was designed for bank employees.

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