Mortgage rates for a second home are also typically 0.25% to 0.50% higher than the rate for a primary residence, said Garth Graham, senior partner at Stratmor Group, a mortgage advisory firm. The rate is usually 0.50% to 0.75% higher for an investment property.

Three government officials have recently been accused by the Trump administration of committing mortgage fraud. What constitutes mortgage fraud? And what are the consequences for committing such a crime?