Mortgage Scams Identity Theft - Wed Apr 18, 2012

Mortgage application fraud on rise Telegraph.co.uk There was a 4pc increase in financial services application fraud overall, which was also driven by a growth in insurance and current account fraud, the study said. The latest figure marks the fifth annual mortgage fraud increase in a row, ...

Tighter mortgage fraud laws near floor votes in Legislature Central Valley Business Times Two bills would provide additional tools for the Attorney General's office to investigate and prosecute mortgage frauds and crimes. AB 1950 would extend the statute of limitations on mortgage-related crimes, including loan modification scams and the ...

Troubled homeowners warned about mortgage relief scams Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Andrew Gomes The state is reminding Hawaii homeowners to be mindful of foreclosure prevention scams, after filing a lawsuit last month against a distressed-mortgage relief company on Hawaii island that received numerous complaints.

New program to make it easier for NJ residents to report scams aimed at homeowners The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Officials said the program has a particular resonance in New Jersey, where more than 65000 foreclosure filings in 2010 and because, federal officials say, Essex County has the highest risk zip code in the metropolitan area for mortgage fraud.

Multiple options available for homeowners struggling with mortgage payments Central Michigan Life However, there are several additional options for assistance through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, including programs that actually help homeowners pay their mortgage. “The biggest problem we have in delinquency is unemployment or ...

Want an FHA Loan? Resolve Bad Debts First Huffington Post By Michael Bovee The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently announced a policy change in how they will treat mortgage loan applications for those whose credit histories contain unpaid collection accounts. The changes will prevent individuals ...

Next Wave of Foreclosures Underway JD Supra (press release) Homeowners victimized by such scams have unknowingly paid up to $25000 before they realize they have been scammed, falling further behind on their mortgages, said Dunlevy. A major problem preventing homeowners from getting back on their feet is that ...

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