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WE ARE MORTGAGE FRAUD EXPERTS

Mortgage Defense, Inc. provides mortgage industry consulting, compliance reviews, mortgage broker compliance, and expert witness testimony for mortgage fraud cases. We work with brokers, attorneys, borrowers, and regulators in a multitude of areas from mortgage fraud to mortgage consulting to compliance implementation and review.

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Defense Group: Why we're Successful

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Defense Group: Why we're Successful

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Mortgage Defense, Inc. founder Neill Fendly, CMC has spent over 30 years learning the ins and outs of the American mortgage industry. In addition to serving as the President of the National Mortgage Brokers Association, the North Carolina Association of Mortgage Professionals, and the Arizona Association of Mortgage Brokers, Mr. Fendly lobbied in Washington DC for over a decade defending mortgage industry interests and testified before the US Congress a number of times as an industry expert.

With unparalleled experience and credentials, Mr. Fendly is uniquely educated regarding the mortgage industry’s rules, regulations, and organization. As the founder of Mortgage Defense, Mr. Fendly seeks to provide his expertise to those who may need his services, whether as an Expert Witness, Mortgage Consultant, or to assist Mortgage Brokers with quality control compliance implementation and review. Mr. Fendly is also one of the few individuals in the country who carry a CMC, Certified Mortgage Consultant, designation.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT NEILL FENDLY AND MORTGAGE DEFENSE

Take a look at what some of the most satisfied Mortgage Defense clients had to say about our services:

• “I still consult with Neill and seek his advice.”

• “Neill is respected around the country and in Washington as a true professional.”

• “Mr. Fendly works well under pressure and has managed to maintain a high degree of integrity in difficult situations.”

• “Neill is a strong leader with extensive experience in high-level negotiations and expert testimony.”

• “I highly recommend Neill for any endeavor that he may pursue.”

• “Mr. Fendly is efficient, extremely competent and has an excellent rapport with people.”

• “Neill is one of the most dedicated and competent individuals I’ve had the pleasure of working with.”

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Mortgage Defense offers independent mortgage consulting services to organizations and individuals with an emphasis on providing state and federal court-approved expert witness testimony and a multitude of compliance protocols and audits.

Mortgage fraud is a serious offense; US criminal courts prosecute these types of crimes to the fullest extent of the law. Mortgage Defense, Inc. provides expert witness testimony aimed at facilitating civil suits and criminal proceedings which may involve a number of different industry professionals.

MORTGAGE BROKERS:

The cost of compliance has increased steadily over the past decade with regards to Mortgage Brokers and their internal operations. As small businesses themselves, many Mortgage Brokers find it difficult to stay on top of all current and state regulations while maintaining a competitive presence in the market. Mortgage Defense, Inc. offers a full range of compliance services to Mortgage Brokers that are designed to cost-effectively suit a variety of needs and level the playing field.

ATTORNEYS:

Mortgage Defense assists law firms looking to secure expert witness testimony for use in mortgage fraud trials. Defense attorneys look to us when they need assistance in finding factual evidence among the web of primary and secondary markets that can help level the playing field for their clients.

REGULATORS:

Mortgage industry regulators come to us when they need industry expert representation or assistance in a trial or compliance audit setting. Prosecuting perpetrators of mortgage fraud involves a host of well-credentialed professionals and Mortgage Defense, Inc. works with regulators to secure facts from lenders, borrowers, and loan officers, among others.

BORROWERS:

Mortgage borrowers look to us for information regarding industry standards. Frequently when delinquency, short sale, or even foreclosure, are in process the borrower is at a distinct disadvantage against large industry lenders. Mortgage Defense, Inc. investigates the facts and works with borrowers to ensure their best interests are served with a level playing field.

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Defense Group: Services We Offer

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Defense Group: Services We Offer

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Mortgage Defense, Inc. works with Mortgage Brokers, regulators, borrowers, and attorneys regarding mortgage fraud and mortgage compliance. We offer two primary services which include:

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

Mortgage Defense’s services are enlisted by a variety of different mortgage industry professionals asked to help defend or prosecute mortgage fraud claims. These entities or individuals have included financial litigation professionals, real estate experts, and residential/institutional lenders. We are able to provide accurate factual information covering a wide array of mortgage issues from loan origination on Main Street to mortgage securitization on Wall Street and the related sophisticated secondary markets.

MORTGAGE BROKER COMPLIANCE/CONSULTING

Industry-side mortgage consulting is a large part of the Mortgage Defense business. We offer consulting on all aspects of the mortgage industry, especially for the Mortgage Broker, with a heavy emphasis on compliance implementation and review. Our focus is on providing a cost effective compliance solution that allows the Mortgage Broker to remain compliant, viable, and competitive.

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Defense Group: About Neill Fendly - Mortgage Fraud Expert

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Defense Group: About Neill Fendly - Mortgage Fraud Expert

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Neill E. Fendly, Certified Mortgage Consultant (CMC), has over 30 years’ experience in the mortgage industry. Before founding Mortgage Defense, Inc. in 2001, Mr. Fendly served as the President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers where he presided over 38,000 industry professionals. He also served as President of both the Arizona and North Carolina Associations of Mortgage Professionals and is currently a member of the NAIHP (National Association of Independent Housing Professionals), MBAC (Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas), and the NAMB (National Association of Mortgage Brokers.)

Throughout his career, Mr. Fendly has received numerous designations and awards for his exceptional contribution to the mortgage field. He has been awarded NAMB’s “Lifetime Distinguished Industry Service Award” as well as it’s “National Broker of the Year” award. Mr. Fendly also received the United States Congressional Medal of Distinction.

Mr. Fendly has worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Association of Attorney Generals, and the National Conference of State Regulators. He spent over a decade lobbying for mortgage regulation interests in Washington DC testifying before the U.S. Congress on many occasions as an expert in the field.

Neill Fendly currently is the President of Mortgage Defense, Inc. and can be seen speaking on CNN, CNBC, local news broadcasts and in print in The Wall Street Journal and a multitude of industry oriented publications.