Mortgage Fraud in Focus: Primary Residence, Secondary Problems - David Friend | S2E17
Mortgage fraud is back in the headlines — but understanding how it really happens requires a closer look. In this episode, attorney and former CFPB Senior Counsel David Friend joins host Mary Schuster to unpack the difference between “fraud for money” and “fraud for housing,” why proving intent is so difficult and what real estate professionals should watch for in today’s market. He highlighted the many scenarios in which details included on mortgage documents can be misrepresented, either intentionally or by mistake, and the tax implications of different occupancy statuses.
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