Lender is asking me to create a fake lease to get to closing...

Lender is asking me to create a fake lease to get to closing...

Ben FreemanPro Member
Contractor · Springboro OHIO · Member since 2015 · 7 posts · 3 votes

I am in the process of closing on a property as a primary residence(nonday the 4th). We currently have a duplex and our current house will also be rented out once we move. We are supposed to close on Monday. The lender is asking me to create a fake lease and have a friend sign it to close. Is this a thing? It seems unethical and I don't like it. Are there any other ways to show the income without a signed lease? 

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Investor · CO · Member since 2016 · 757 posts · 1k+ votes
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@Ben Freeman

No... fraud isn't a good business practice.

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  • Chris SeveneyBusiness Member
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    Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    2y

    @Ben Freeman

    Do not do this and personally I would report that person to their supervisor. Not only unethical but completely illegal.

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  • Ben FreemanPro Member
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    Contractor · Springboro OHIO · Member since 2015 · 7 posts · 3 votes
    2y

    That was my gut! 

  • Investor · Clairemont, CA · Member since 2011 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y

    There shouldn't even be a reason for him to suggest this...they should be able to include projected rent in the DTI calc to address the issue without considering fraud.

  • Investor · CO · Member since 2016 · 757 posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    @Ben Freeman

    No... fraud isn't a good business practice.

  • Ben FreemanPro Member
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    Contractor · Springboro OHIO · Member since 2015 · 7 posts · 3 votes
    2y

    I think I got it solved. Thanks everyone! 

  • Investor · Boston, MA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    2y
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