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    Q1 2026 Fraud Quarterly Brief (Now Available)

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    AUTHOR: The Cotality LoanSafe Team
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      The Q1 2026 Fraud Quarterly Brief is live, highlighting the latest read on the Cotality National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index and where fraud risk is concentrating across today’s mortgage pipeline.

      At a glance

      • The national index is down to 121 (down from 133 last quarter), indicating a broader easing in overall application fraud risk.

      • Investor-driven activity continues to be a key driver, particularly Undisclosed Real Estate risk signals tied to investment-property applications.

      • Investment and multi-family remain the most elevated-risk segments relative to the overall market.

      • The brief also includes a snapshot of top risk states and key indicators across income, property, and occupancy patterns.

      Click here to read the Q1 2026 Fraud Brief

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