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CoreLogic mortgage fraud risk index rises to 132 in Q2 2026 as purchase loans jump to 72%

PUBT·08/04/2026 12:11:45
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CoreLogic mortgage fraud risk index rises to 132 in Q2 2026 as purchase loans jump to 72%
  • CoreLogic’s mortgage application fraud risk index rose to 132 in Q2 2026, up 11 points from Q1; about 1 in 119 filings showed fraud flags.
  • Purchase loans climbed to 72% of volume from 59%, lifting risk as purchase originations typically carry higher fraud exposure than refinancings.
  • Undisclosed real estate risk posted the largest annual gain, up 2.6%, tied to more investment property applications.
  • Fraud indicators remained highest in investment and multifamily loans, with risk flags in 1 in 44 investment applications, 1 in 27 multifamily filings.
  • Overall application volume rose 5.2% from Q1; government-backed loans edged up to 24% of applications.


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