Mortgage Fraud Expert
Mr. Fendly, a Certified Mortgage Consultant (CMC), stands out in the mortgage industry with over 35 years of experience. His unique career path includes serving as the President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers, where he led 38,000 industry professionals, and as President of both the Arizona and North Carolina Associations of Mortgage Professionals. He is currently a member of NAIHP, MBAC, and the NAMB.
Credentials
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” and its “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 United States Justice Department, 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 is one of three individuals that was able to obtain a presidential pardon for one of his clients.
Neill Fendly is currently the President of Mortgage Defense Solutions, LLC, 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. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Fendly has been able to claw back or reduce $100,000s of fines implemented by regulators.
FAQs about Neill Fendly
Quick answers for attorneys, regulators, and mortgage professionals evaluating expert-witness and compliance support.
Neill supports state and federal matters by reviewing mortgage/loan files, identifying compliance issues and defect patterns, and providing clear, defensible opinions for counsel—including testimony when needed.
Neill is a Certified Mortgage Consultant (CMC) with 35+ years in the mortgage industry, including leadership roles and extensive work navigating mortgage rules, regulation, and enforcement environments.
Yes. His career includes working with major agencies and regulatory stakeholders and providing subject-matter input around mortgage practices and enforcement.
Common engagements include mortgage fraud allegations, compliance disputes, audit preparation, and file-level reviews where the question is “what was required,” “what happened,” and “how significant is it?”
Most engagements begin with a brief intake call and a document list. From there, you’ll align scope (review vs. report vs. testimony), deadlines, and the format counsel needs for decision-making.
Yes. Mortgage Defense Solutions supports compliance protocols and audits in addition to expert-witness work—useful for lenders, brokers, and teams preparing for regulatory scrutiny or tightening internal controls.
Neill is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and can support cases and compliance work beyond North Carolina depending on the matter, venue, timeline, and scope.
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