A co-borrower is someone who jointly applies for a mortgage with the main borrower, sharing repayment responsibility, which can enhance loan approval and terms. Navigating the path to homeownership ...

President Trump is moving to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations she committed mortgage fraud, highlighting a long-running issue in the housing industry. The allegations center on ...

Mortgage fraud in the spotlight — what it means for mortgage professionals When Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook faced questions about her alleged personal mortgage dealings, it tapped into ...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stands accused by the Trump administration of mortgage occupancy fraud, claiming two owner-occupied properties in 2021. U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff is being accused by the ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. The term occupancy fraud refers to a form of mortgage fraud that occurs when the borrower lies about the ...

For many older homeowners, home equity has become one of the most valuable financial resources they have. Case in point? U.S. homeowners held a collective $17.8 trillion in home equity as of mid-2025, ...