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1. Using Lender Data to Pursue Legal Remedies for Fraud
2. Lenders are “Sharing” Huge Fraud Losses but not Data
Common Fraud Schemes, Actors & Basis for Recourse
Legal Pursuit is Required as Part of Loss Mitigation
Fraud Identification, Analysis and Pursuit --Program Template
Using Fraud Data to Prevent New Losses
The Future: Sharing Data to Fight Fraud
3. Lenders are “Sharing” Huge Fraud Losses but not Data
4. Variety of Fraud Schemes are Proliferating Common Fraud Schemes “Bad Actors”
5. Legal Pursuit and Recovery is a Vital Component of a Robust Anti-Fraud Program Fraud Losses Destroy both Lender and Investor Returns
Fraud destroys bond andportfolio ROIs
Secondary Market Performance Models can account for statistical losses, but not for fraud
Lenders and Servicers have historically not pursued fraud recovery beyond the originator Servicers Have a Contractual Duty to Pursue Fraud Recovery
Servicers are pre-occupied with more politically pressing loss mitigation efforts like loan modifications
Lenders and servicers owe fiduciary duties to Investors to provide loss mitigation programs
The “Servicing Standard” now includes aggressive action to recoup fraud losses
6. Credible Fraud Recovery Requires a Thorough, Proven Process
7. Fraud Detection Tools Maximize Recovery Pool
8. Use Forensic Audits to Confirm “Collectible Fraud”
9. Use Qualified Counsel to Pursue and Litigate Claims
10. “Those Who Ignore History are Condemned to Repeat it” 2004-2005…
Hawthorne, CA Home
Civil Fraud Judgment: LA County Superior Ct, 2005
Title Agent forged signature on Deed and recorded it to convey title to new owner
New Owner Borrowed: $470,000
Prior Lien Payoff: $203,000
Net Fraud Proceeds/ $267,000
Bank Losses
2007-2008
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Home #1 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Home #2
Criminal Conviction : US Attorney, Central Dist CA
Straw Buyers found to purchase properties using fraudulent title/escrow company
Straw Buyer Borrowed: $4,000,000
Prior Lien Payoff: $2,000,000
Net Fraud Proceeds/ $2,000,000
Bank Losses
11. Using Fraud Data to Prevent New Losses Lexis-Nexis/Choice Point
Fraud Guard (SS#, Employment History, Address History
Credit Report Fraud Alerts – contact borrower directly to confirm identity and legitimacy of proposed transaction
Internet
Social Security Verification
State, County & City Licensing Verification
Tax Preparer Authentication
Reverse Phone Number & Address Lookups (free sites)
People/Business Searches (zabasearch.com – free & fee sites)
Salary Approximation on Stated Income (salary.com – free site)
Utilize 4506-T with the IRS to validate Tax Returns & Filing Status (stated income loans)
Property searches & aerial photos (Sitex.com AVM’s – fee; RealQuest.com – fee; Zillow.com – free; Realtor.com – free; Googleearth.com – free & fee)
County Assessor Data
12. The Future: Shared Lender Database