An American Epidemic: Mortgage Fraud--A Serious Business [Paperback]

Michael Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2005

Fraud. It truly is an American epidemic. Epidemic may sound like a strong word, but after considering the latest figures on real estate fraud, you may feel the word isn’t quite strong enough.

In this detailed guide to mortgage fraud, you and your staff will discover the most common types of mortgage fraud, how the bad guys operate, and how to develop a pre-funding audit system, so you can be vigilant about combating and stopping fraud every step of the way.

In the groundbreaking An American Epidemic, you’ll learn:

The most common types of mortgage fraud

What the hot fraud schemes are today

Who are the typical suspects

The scope of the problem and how far it has gone

What fraudsters say to get a loan

Tracking down the paper trail

How to use the Patriot Act to your advantage

With twenty-five years of experience in the mortgage and real estate business, author Michael S. Richardson discovered fraud within his own company. Michael never thought it could happen to him, but it did. Don’t become a victim of fraud. Follow the advice in An American Epidemic and safeguard your interests now!

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About the Author

Michael S. Richardson has twenty-five years experience in the mortgage and real estate business.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (November 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595372376
• ISBN-13: 978-0595372379
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,314,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)