Does anyone go to prison for federal mortgage fraud? Not many, the numbers suggest
- Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Associate Professor Questrom School of Business, Boston University

Mortgage fraud is back in the news. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, is being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly making false statements when applying for a mortgage. Members of Donald Trump’s Cabinet are accused of similar wrongdoings. Could any of...
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