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A Washington lender 'red flags' a transaction where the buyer's earnest money deposit is $50,000 but the bank statement provided shows only $5,000. This inconsistency indicates potential:

AAn earnest money loan from a family member
BMortgage fraud or misrepresentation of assets✓ Correct
CA legitimate cash gift from family
DAn error that can be corrected with a revised bank statement

Explanation

Significant discrepancies between stated funds and documented assets are a major red flag for mortgage fraud. Lenders are required to document the source of all funds used in a transaction, and undisclosed loans for earnest money can constitute fraud.

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