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Fannie Mae is committed to preventing mortgage fraud whether perpetrated by a borrower, a lender, or another person or institution. We offer a variety of resources to help you detect and prevent mortgage fraud.
If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact the Mortgage Fraud Program or your Customer Account Manager.
Report Mortgage Fraud If you have information concerning mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud red flags are inconsistencies in the information presented in an application or a loan file that would cause someone to take a second look to eliminate mistakes or identify misrepresentations. Here are six areas where mortgage professionals should stay alert for red flags.