Financial Markets Authority warns lenders on rise in mortgage fraud

Financial Markets Authority warns lenders on rise in mortgage fraud
Banks must watch for red flags, says FMA head of enforcement Louise Unger. (Image: Supplied)
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Incidence of mortgage fraud perpetrated against borrowers is on the rise, the Financial Markets Authority says in a warning letter issued to banks and non-bank deposit-takers.Misconduct cases opened by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in potential mortgage fraud increased from nine in 2022 to 16 in 2023 and 23 in 2024.“This reflects a 78% increase in 2023, followed by a further 44% increase in 2024,” Louise Unger, the FMA’s executive director for response and enforcement, told BusinessDesk in an email. “Th...

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