Across the United States, there is an increase in mortgage fraud prosecutions, on the state and federal levels. The F.B.I. defines mortgage fraud as “intentional misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission by an applicant or other interested parties, relied on by a lender or underwriter to provide funding for, to purchase, or to insure a mortgage loan.” 2007 Mortgage Fraud Report. The F.B.I. divides mortgage fraud into two categories: fraud for housing and fraud for profit.

Thus, mortgage fraud can take the form of various types of offenses, including property flipping, equity skimming, and foreclosure rescue scams. Many types of individuals are susceptible to mortgage fraud investigations and prosecutions, including accountants, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, and even home buyers.

In connection with mortgage fraud, one can be charged with mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, honest services fraud, false statement on a loan or credit application, conspiracy, money laundering, equity skimming, among other types of offenses.

Campbell & Jayne LLP can help you if you are being investigated for or charged with mortgage fraud in state or federal court.

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