In this post, we take an in-depth look at how fraudsters use fake bank statements and other financial documents to fool unsuspecting lenders, as well as how these organizations can leverage technology to improve their fraud detection capabilities so that they can stop bogus applications more quickly, accurately and cost-effectively than ever before.Ī bank statement is a record of all transactions associated with an account over a period of time. Put another way: Document manipulation is highly correlated with loan write-offs. Perhaps more importantly, our research suggests that a fraudulent application document leads to a loan write off rate of 60% on average.
Our data shows that 10% of all financial application documents submitted in an online channel have been manipulated. These documents are made-to-order, meaning they can contain the exact balance amounts and transaction history that the borrower believes they need to pass a credit check from a mortgage company or lender, housing authority, government agency or other party.
But what happens if the documents submitted as part of an application are fraudulent?Ī quick Google search reveals countless shadowy service providers who can produce fake bank statements.
To make a sound decision, loan underwriters typically request 3-6 months of bank statements, as well as pay stubs, utility bills, tax forms, and other financial documents, to assess the applicant’s creditworthiness and determine their level of associated risk. Determining a loan applicant’s creditworthiness is based, in large part, on their financial history.ĭo they have sufficient income to repay the loan? Do they have existing funds to cover payments in the event of an emergency event? Does their financial history contain red flags, such as bounced checks, missed payments, unexplained deposits or undocumented, recurring transactions to a private lender? All these questions and more will determine if an applicant should receive a loan and, if so, the amount and the terms.
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