Who is this guidance for? ?Mortgage lenders 

This guidance has been produced in consultation with members to assist lenders in identifying and mitigating possible vulnerabilities to fraud in the mortgage lending process.? 

The introduction provides the background to the problem of mortgage fraud that will be useful to newcomers to the issue. Good practice guidance and more detailed issues are dealt with in the remainder of the document.? 

The FSA (as then was) was consulted on this guidance and made aware of its contents. 

The guidance has no regulatory status and some of the examples of good practice given may not be appropriate for all firms. 

Last updated: 17 January 2017