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 Rachel Dollar, the editor of Mortgage Fraud Blog, is an attorney and Certified Mortgage Banker who handles litigation for lending institutions and secondary market investors. She is an author and a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of mortgage fraud. Ms. Dollar is a shareholder with the law firm of Smith Dollar, PC, is licensed to practice law in California and maintains offices in Santa Rosa, California. Email Ms. Dollar
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Three Missouri Men Plead Guilty in $6.3M Mortgage Fraud
False Information Submitted to Obtain Investor Loans
Three Missouri men plead guilty in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme involving loans of over $6.3M whereby they obtained loans for property ‘investors’ based on falsified information and documentation. Pleading guilty were: Jonathan Jennings, 33, Lee’s Summit, Missouri Nathan Brinkle, 30, Kansas City, Missouri Adam Kerr, 34, mortgage broker, Kansas City, Missouri Brighter Homes East and JB Renovations, run by Jennings and Brinkle, purchased, rehabilitated and sold distressed properties to investors. Kerr, dba Platinum Mortgage II and later, Pearl Mortgage, brokered loans to the investors. The three men admitted that in obtaining loans for the ‘investors, they provided false information on 94 loan applications, including false installment payment information, HUD-1’s, contracts for deeds, closing funds, etc.
Posted by Rachel Dollar on 06/06/05 at 05:09 AM
I have dozens of clients who were defrauded by these criminals. All of whom now owe way more that we can sell the houses for. Since Section-8 has reduced the amount of rent offered they can not meet there monthly payments. Turn-Key Properties LLC is a full service real estate and property management company. We service the entire KC metro area. I will help you if I can, feel free to call my office at 816-313-8876.
www.turnkeyproperties.org
Posted by on 01/17 at 01:38 PM These guys ripped off dozens of people who trusted them of what they were selling. These guys are ruthless and very greedy. These guys have millions and guess what? They all walked, still free and still dealing with properties. This goes to show you that if you have enough money and a sneaky and ruthless lawyer, you can do ANYTHING! Way to go! Good for you.
Posted by on 07/17 at 06:35 AM One of these creeps (Brinkle) actually called me a few months ago asking if I would work with him in managing and selling some more property. Not just NO! Hell NO!
So you are right they are still out there and still doing the same old scams.
They plead guilty and went right back to doing what they do! Big deal.
If you are thinking about buying any investment property call me first. 816-313-8876. There are so many scams and con artists in this industry.
Posted by on 07/25 at 05:15 AM
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Mortgage Scam Ends with Prison
The Morning Call
A judge didn't hold back when Shirley Matthews appeared before him Tuesday to be sentenced for stealing from a Monroe County man instead of helping him save his home from foreclosure, as she was hired to do.
Woman Gets Prison Time After Mortgage Scam Conviction
Pocono Record
A New Jersey woman will be spending two to five years in state prison after she was sentenced on Tuesday for promising to help homeowners avoid foreclosure and then keeping the money she was given for their mortgages.
2 Indicted in Mortgage Scam Face New Charges
Newsday.Com
Prosecutors add extra charges to two who are charged in LI mortgage fraud with county legislator, dominatrix and her husband
Untangling Mortgage Fraud in Chicago Condo Buildings
Chicago Public Radio
Why did so many units go into foreclosure all at once? In some cases, the reason can be traced to mortgage fraud.
No Contest Plea Entered in Real Estate Fraud Case
Northbay Business Journal
Juan Carlos Alcala of Windsor pleaded no contest to nineteen felony counts and admitted three special allegations for defrauding real estate investors, money laundering and elder fraud.
Bedford Woman Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Mortgage Fraud
Plain Dealer
Sharon Cox, 49, of Bedford, was sentenced today to a year in prison for mortgage fraud involving money laundering, theft and receiving stolen property from August 2008 through March.
CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Mortgage Fraud High in Area
Washington Times
According to the FBI, Virginia, Maryland and the District are among the top 10 jurisdictions experiencing mortgage fraud.
Former Vegas Resident Charged with Mortgage Fraud in Nevada
National Mortgage Professional Magazine
A former Las Vegas resident has been charged with federal conspiracy and fraud charges for his involvement in a Nevada mortgage fraud scheme involving straw buyers and falsified mortgage loan documents...
Missouri Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud
Belleville News Democrat
A suburban St. Louis mortgage company operator has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for a mortgage fraud scheme.
12-Year Prison Term in Mortgage Swindle
Washington Post
A Maryland woman who stole millions from Washington area homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure is a "vulture" whose case should serve as a warning to other con artists...
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F. Jeffrey Miller Update - October 20, 2009
A hearing was held in Topeka, Kansas in front of Judge Julie Robinson. Miller is currently being held pending his sentencing which is set for December 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.. Steve Vanatta and Hallie Irvin, Miller's codefendants, will be sentenced at that time also.
Several motions were heard this week. One was a motion for Miller to be released pending his sentencing. Miller's attorney, Jeff Morris, argued that the court had dismmissed with predjudice the matter involving Miller's purchase of a commercial lawnmower, violating the court ordered monitoring agreement. He also argued that Miller was not a flight risk and should be released. This motion was denied.
Another motion heard by Judge Robinson was that of an escrow account containing proceeds from the sale of Miller's forfeited assets. This account has a balance of $143,000. Attorney Morris argued that his firm was due $100,000 for work done in the Miller matter, to date. The government argued that his 'un-itemized fees' were 'exhorbitant'. The balance of the funds, Morris argued, should be released to the Miller family to help pay for mounting household expenses.
The government argued that the 'Asset Forfeiture Provision' applies down to 'the last penny' and that 'the rights of the victims to made whole are of paramount immportance' and that no routine household expenses like Visa bills, are allowed.
Attorney Morris argues that there is more than enough assets to satisfy the jury's judgement of $2.65 million dollars. The government argues that the estimated value of his assets are only $1.4 million.
The government also stated that Miller has been paid dividends from a company Miller has an ownership interest in; Boreflex. From July, 2008 to present, Miller has been paid $330,509.30 from Boreflex, unbeknownst to the court appointed monitor.
Present in the courtroom was Todd Earnshaw. Earnshaw was indicted along with Miller and others in what is commonly referred to as 'Miller I'. That trial is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas.
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