Analyst Talk - Peggy Pingel - The Mortgage Sleuth Analyst

Episode: 00288 Released on October 13, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, certified fraud examiner and IALEIA Treasurer Peggy Pingel shares her remarkable journey from three decades in mortgage banking to over 14 years in law enforcement analysis. Peggy recounts how the 2008 housing crisis sparked her pivot to investigating mortgage fraud with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and unpacks the complex RICO cases that defined her early career. From unraveling multimillion-dollar scams to serving as second chair in a landmark trial, Peggy discusses the lessons she learned about persistence, data, and intent. She also reflects on her transition into cybercrime, the evolving challenges of real estate wire fraud, and her leadership role within IALEIA. Plus, hear how Peggy and her husband have kept their rhythm in life and in dance for 50 years through their shared love of square dancing. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Public Service Announcements: Shelagh Dorn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/dr-shelagh-dorn-the-big-picture-analyst/) Erin Havelka (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-erin-havelka-the-intern-turned-mentor-analyst/) Erica Logan (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/analyst-talk-erica-logan-veterans-in-analysis/)  Related Links: https://www.ialeia.org https://www.acfe.com https://cbi.colorado.gov/sections/investigations/fraud-identity-theft https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-fraud https://www.nw3c.org https://www.acfe.com/cfe-credential.aspx https://www.squaredance-colorado.com Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggypingel/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7vcfwud68a8tq3cq/PeggyPingel_transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: Podcast Researcher: Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com  Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com  Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts 00:00:17 – Introducing Peggy 00:12:25 – Mortgage Fraud 00:26:32 – Break:  Dorn, Havelka, & Logan 00:27:48 – ABS:  Second Chair 00:45:08 – Cybercrime 00:50:58 – Certifications 00:53:30 – IALEIA 01:01:58 – Advice 01:05:27 – Personal Interest:  Square Dancing 01:10:38 – Words to the World