Even though mortgage fraud for housing "doesn't seem quite as violent" as mortgage fraud for profit, it has its own consequences, according to a representative of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation's Bureau of Financial Investigations. Rui Goncalves told attendees at the Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers annual convention in Kissimmee, Fla., that fraud for housing is "more of a temptation" because it is easy for people to think they are trying to help someone get into a home. But those who participate might not realize the consequences, even if the loan never goes into default. For example, having unqualified buyers in the market competing for properties drives up prices, and eventually there will be a crash, Mr. Goncalves said. He called on originators to strive for transparency in their dealings and to ask questions of their customers.
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