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Wednesday, May 23 2012 06:06
Fairfax Pair Convicted in Mortgage-Fraud Scheme
Fairfax Pair Convicted in Mortgage-Fraud Scheme
Virginia Connection Newspapers
By Bonnie Hobbs Two Fairfax residents pleaded guilty in federal court last week for their roles in a $1.5 million mortgage-fraud scheme. They are Peter Kim, 39, and Erin Cullen, 32. In addition, in the...
Tuesday, May 22 2012 02:57
Donald Kohut, Accused in Mortgage Fraud Case, is Arrested as he Leaves Lawyer...
Donald Kohut, Accused in Mortgage Fraud Case, is Arrested as he Leaves Lawyer...
NJ.com
Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com Donald Kohut, accused in mortgage fraud case, is arrested as he leaves lawyer ...Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.comBy Terry Wright/Hunterdon County Democrat FLEMINGTON
Monday, May 21 2012 22:38
Foreclosure Prevention Program Gets Major Share Of State's Funds From Settlement
Foreclosure Prevention Program Gets Major Share Of State's Funds From Settlement
Hartford Courant
RealtyBizNews The $28 million is part of the $190 million that was Connecticut's share of a nationwide, $25 billion mortgage fraud settlement with five major mortgage servicers: Bank of America, Citibank...
Monday, May 21 2012 22:38
Obamas Mortgage Fraud Task Force Under Fire
Obamas Mortgage Fraud Task Force Under Fire
Politico
President Barack Obama used his January State of the Union address to show he's on top of the housing crisis, announcing a new special unit to investigate mortgage fraud. But the...
Monday, May 21 2012 04:43
St. Clair County Prosecutors Sues 22 Mortgage Lenders, Alleging Deception and ...
St. Clair County Prosecutors Sues 22 Mortgage Lenders, Alleging Deception and ...
Chicago Tribune
KSDKSt. Clair County State's Attorney Brendan Kelly contends the accused lenders engaged in fraud and deception by failing to file documents with the county's recorder of deeds. The lawsuit claims that the...
Monday, May 21 2012 02:10
Ashburn Resident Pleas in Mortgage Scam
Ashburn Resident Pleas in Mortgage Scam
Patch.com
BankInfoSecurity.com An Ashburn resident was among five people who pleaded guilty to $1.5 million mortgage fraud conspiracy together involving a home in Gainesville, VA. In addition, a federal grand jury has...
Monday, May 21 2012 02:10
Former Loan Officer Sentenced on Fraud Charges Relating to Seven Solon Properties
Former Loan Officer Sentenced on Fraud Charges Relating to Seven Solon Properties
Plain Dealer (blog)
Plain Dealer (blog) By Thomas Jewell, Sun News SOLON - A former mortgage loan officer with Buckeye Lending was sentenced May 11 to serve 41 months in federal prison, as well as pay more than $3 million in...
Sunday, May 20 2012 22:35
Ashburn Resident Pleas in Mortgage Scam
Ashburn Resident Pleas in Mortgage Scam
Patch.com
An Ashburn resident was among five people who pleaded guilty to $1.5 million mortgage fraud conspiracy together involving a home in Gainesville, VA. In addition, a federal grand jury has indicted a sixth person...
Sunday, May 20 2012 21:35
5 Admit Guilty While 1 Still in Trial for $1.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
5 Admit Guilty While 1 Still in Trial for $1.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
LoanSafe
W*USA 9( Source: US Justice Department) Five individuals have pled guilty to conspiring together to secure more than $1.5 million in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a home in Gainesville, Va. A fede
Sunday, May 20 2012 21:35
Attorney, Developer Convicted in Sevier Mortgage Fraud Case
Attorney, Developer Convicted in Sevier Mortgage Fraud Case
Knoxville News Sentinel
By Jamie Satterfield A federal jury on Friday convicted a Sevierville title attorney and Pigeon Forge cabin developer in a $6 million mortgage fraud scheme. Jurors in US District Court deemed attorney Jerry...
Friday, May 18 2012 01:54
Scottsdale Mortgage Fraud: Real Estate Investor Sentenced to More Than Eight ...
Scottsdale Mortgage Fraud: Real Estate Investor Sentenced to More Than Eight ...
JD Supra (press release)
Scottsdale Mortgage Fraud: Real Estate Investor Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Prison By: Ashley D. Adams http://arizonawhitecollarcrimeattorney.com/Mortgage fraud can have serious criminal consequences,
Friday, May 18 2012 01:54
Desperate Homeowners Victimized By Mortgage Modification Predators
Desperate Homeowners Victimized By Mortgage Modification Predators
Forbes
ForbesIn 2010, federal and state law enforcement targeted mortgage fraud scams as part of Operation Stolen Dreams, which lead to the indictments in the Southern District of New York of 55...
Friday, May 18 2012 01:54
Former Dublin Man Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Former Dublin Man Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Columbus Dispatch
He operated the scheme through Platinum Mortgage, DBA Platinum Mortgage, Edison Mortgage, Prime Real Estate and other companies. Between 2003 and 2006, he used fraudulent appraisals, false information on loan...
Thursday, May 17 2012 01:18
Jurors Set to Decide Fate of Defendants in Sevier Mortgage Fraud Case
Jurors Set to Decide Fate of Defendants in Sevier Mortgage Fraud Case
LoanSafe
Kerley and Whaley are accused of plotting with Sevier County developer Kenneth Lee and mortgage broker Mary Bivens in a scheme designed to skim off equity milk from fraudulent loans that left...
Thursday, May 17 2012 00:32
South Florida Lawyer Files Mortgage Fraud Lawsuit Against TotalBank and Banco ...
South Florida Lawyer Files Mortgage Fraud Lawsuit Against TotalBank and Banco ...
Albany Times Union
Prominent South Florida lawyer John Herrera recently filed a civil lawsuit charging mortgage fraud against TotalBank, Banco Popular...
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