KEEPING IT HONEST: UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE FRAUD

Course overview

Real estate is no stranger to the white-collar criminal, as fraud has become a major issue in the industry. Many lawbreakers use real estate as a vehicle to steal unsuspecting homeowners life savings and defraud lenders out of millions of dollars for their own gain. Federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to combat real estate fraud, but it remains a major problem- and one you need to have a solid understanding of to ensure you're able to shield your clients and yourself from being defrauded or unknowingly committing fraud. This three-hour course discusses various fraudulent schemes and explains government initiatives aimed at stopping fraud and protecting consumers.