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Wednesday, February 08, 2006

First Magnus files Civil Lawsuit Alleging Kansas City, Missouri Mortgage Fraud Scheme

First Magnus Financial Corporation (FMFC) filed a civil lawsuit in the Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri, Kansas City Division, against the following defendants whose roles, as indicated in the complaint, are also included:

Summit Mortgage, L.L.C, mortgage broker

Joe Richardson, principal/alter ego, member, employee and/or agent of Summit

Dwayne Maddy, principal, employee and/or agent of Summit

Frank Strauss, principal, employee and/or agent of Summit

Rob Adrian, principal, employee and/or agent of Summit

David L Peterson, appraiser

Peterson Appraisal Service, LLC, appraiser

Edwards Appraisal Services, LLC, appraiser

Terence Edwards, appraiser

David Edwards, appraiser

Jason Morgan, appraiser

Kevin Casburn, appraiser

Nicolace Appraisals, appraiser

Paul E. Nicolace, appraiser

Hometown Appraisals, Inc., appraiser

Hometown Appraisals, LC, appraiser

Hometown Property Management, LC (previously Hometown Appraisals, LC)

Dominique P Allen, appraiser

Dennis C. Kiethley & Associates, appraiser

Dennis C. Keithley, appraiser

Mississippi Valley Title, title

First American Title Missouri Agency, Inc. dba First American Title of Kansas City, title

Premier Title Company, title

Realty Title Company, title

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, title

First American Title Insurance Company, title

Old Republic Ins Co, title

Chicago Title Insurance Company, title

Wade Rustici, property seller

Global Assets, property seller

Brian Valet, property seller

Judy Valet, property seller

Kathy Schilt-Richardson, property seller

Kory J. Oline, property seller

K.C. Rehab Inc. , property seller

Mark Owen, property seller

Mark Meirath, property seller

Becky Meirath, property seller

Paul Zarrillo, property seller

Vicki Zarrillo, property seller

Rebecca Case, property seller

In its complaint, FMFC alleges that the defendants conducted a ‘massive scheme of fraudulent real estate transactions’ involving 19 flip transactions involving FMFC, in the greater Kansas City, Missouri area. Summit acted as the mortgage broker for all of the transactions.

According to the complaint, each of the fraudulent transactions began with the acquisition of a subject property, usually through a foreclosure sale.  After acquiring a subject property, the Defendantss made or claimed to have made cosmetic repairs and quickly flipped it to an unwitting buyer at a much higher price.  The repairs were often nonexistent or nominal. In some cases, buyers were not creditworthy, requiring Defendants to misrepresent buyer financial information, employment history and other pertinent financial data.

In order to substantiate inflated contract prices, according to the complaint, the appraisers would manipulate the comps and chose comps that were ‘blatantly incomparable’ to the subject property in that the subject properties were smaller, shoddier and in less desirable areas than the properties used as comps.  In some efforts, inaccurate property attributes were provided.  Title companies are alleged to have ‘ratified the inflated appraisals’ and should have known that the closing statements misrepresented and concealed material facts, namely buyer’s financial information, source of the down payment and other material information.

The properties referenced in the complaint are:

419 Montgal, Kansas City, Missouri

2327 Cedar, Independence, Missouri

816 Monroe Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri

126 South Topping Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri

5218 College Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri

4041 Woodland, Kansas City, Missouri

3209 Jackson, Kansas City, Missouri

3015 Quincy, Kansas City, Missouri

2410 Spruce Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri

3426 Indiana Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri

2822 Bales, Kansas City, Missouri

5235 Highland, Kansas City, Missouri

3725 Higland, Kansas City, Missouri

2529 Askew, Kansas City, Missouri

2807 E. 38th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

8320 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, Missouri

2539 Olive Street, Kansas City, Missouri

1123 East 79th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

The complaint includes causes of action for RICO, RICO Conspiracy, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, breach of contract and civil conspiracy.

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Posted by Rachel Dollar on 02/08/06 at 05:30 AM
Mortgage Fraud LocationsMissouri • Total comments: (23)
  1. Brian Valet, and Judy Valet are innocent of all charges.

    Posted by  on  02/13  at  05:04 PM
  2. This story is pure slander, one of the properties in question 3015 quincy, was not a flip.  This property was owned for over three years.  I think people should get their facts straight before they put this story on the internet.

    Posted by  on  02/15  at  03:15 PM
  3. One more thing, I have never even heard of 90% of these people that I was listed with.  The lender says rico, that is the most ridiculous thing that I have heard in a while.  I know 5 people on that whole list.  There are 35 people on that list that I have no clue who they are.

    Posted by  on  02/15  at  03:20 PM
  4. I want to add one more thing.  All my buyers had credit scores over 700, and stable, and successful jobs.

    Posted by  on  02/15  at  03:24 PM
  5. brian and judy valet are innocent of these charges

    Posted by  on  02/19  at  02:34 PM
  6. Brian and Judy should NOT even be on this list. They had one property that was owned 3 years so how the heck is that a flip??? Sounds like they threw anybody’s name out that happened to do business with that mortgage company. The buyer decides who to get their loan from NOT the seller! Just as the seller doesn’t pick the appraiser,the lender for the buyer does! As far as the title companies go, they mentioned they should’ve know financial info on the buyers. I’ve been to many closings and have never seen a title company have access to ANY buyer’s financial information, only the lender sees that. Last time I checked I thought a title co. was to insure clear title. They don’t set the price or confirm the value. I have a feeling many people and/or companies named in this lawsuit shouldn’t be on the list and will be cleared.

    Posted by  on  02/28  at  06:01 PM
  7. How is it slander to report facts? It is a fact that First Mag filed the suit.  It is up to the courts to determine the validity.

    Posted by  on  04/11  at  08:23 AM
  8. well sean it did not go to court because there were no charges that would hold up.  i did nothing wrong in this suit.  in fact i am out of this suit all together.  it may be a matter of public record, but the simple fact is it is all wrong, and frankly all bullshit.  welcome to the world of lawyers and all of the lies that come with it.

    Posted by  on  06/15  at  06:01 AM
  9. I wonder how many people were locked adn ready to close when first magnus went belly up? talk about a sham company!

    Posted by  on  08/30  at  09:46 AM
  10. I have bought 3 houses from Brian Valet’s company (V & V).  I wish I had seen this info before dealing with him.  If my experience with this person and his company is any indication of what went on with this suit, he is lucky that the mortgage company went out of business.  I would be a lot better off if I had never met him and have a lot more money.  Your experience may be different but, I would be surprised.  Do your homework!

    Posted by  on  12/03  at  06:10 PM
  11. Rene bought these houses, I rehabbed these houses with everything new in them.  They are rented section 8.  This guy lives in New York, and owns 12 other properties here.  He has a gripe about everything.  My rehab were better than any of his other houses.  it is not my fault the market flopped and he cannot sell his houses.  I am very sorry I met this investor.  I have been released from this suit, because I have done nothing wrong.  Once again get your facts straight.

    Posted by  on  01/13  at  02:46 PM
  12. I have the release from this lawsuit, I did nothing wrong.  I have a great company with a lot of satisified investors.  There are always a few people that you can never make happy, no matter what you do to make them happy.

    Posted by  on  01/13  at  03:03 PM
  13. BRIAN VALET IS INNOCENT OF THIS CIVIL SUIT, AND HAS RELEASE PAPERS FROM THE LENDER TO PROVE IT.  I WOULD BE HAPPY TO FAX THE PAPERS TO ANYONE TO SHOW THEM.

    Posted by  on  01/13  at  05:09 PM
  14. I thought Brian was very professional.  I bought 7 houses from him.  He rehabbed the houses in perfect condition, and then he rented them as he said he would with section 8 renters.  He still helps me out.  I never had a problem with him, or his company ever.

    Posted by  on  01/15  at  10:14 PM
  15. My comment about Brian Valet has nothing to do with the lawsuit above.  My experience with him was horrible.  If anyone wants documentation of what happened including copies of closing statements, financial records, e-mail correspondence or anything else related to my dealings with him, I will be more than happy to provide it to you so tht you can make your own educated and informed judgment.  Brian takes absolutely no responsibility for anything.  The release that he is so proud of gettting may be the result of the bank being burned so badly that they could no longer afford to pursue the case.
    I can tell you that I am not the only person that he dealt with who has the same opinion of doing business with him.  If you’d like that person’s name and e-mail address I’ll be happy to pass it along.
    Caveat Emptor

    Posted by  on  02/03  at  12:22 PM
  16. I truly believe I have been scammed
    by Reis Enterprises, Gary Shartzer
    We refinanced our home not so long ago
    and Reis Enterprises was involved
    along with Mr Gary Shartzer also
    JS Appraisal may have done the appriasal
    on our home for this refinance ...
    What can I do ???
    Please contact my wife Marilyn
    ASAP @
    913.458.4802

    Posted by  on  02/08  at  09:45 AM
  17. It is so good to see that all the criminals that worked for this company are starting to get what is coming to them.  I was a former employee of the company who never got my last pay check from this corrupt group of people.  Any A.E. that says they did not create a fraud loan is full of SH**. Stated income, Stated assets, YOU KNOW YOU DID IT AND LIED ABOUT MAY LOANS. 
    GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY

    Posted by  on  02/27  at  04:18 PM
  18. Jason Morgan Did not do enything ellegal nor did he know of eny dooings of the others, and for putting someone with stage 3 liver/collin some lung cancer in jail wich he may only live a few months behind bars is uterlly insane

    Posted by  on  03/01  at  06:47 PM
  19. To whom ever wrote about Jason Morgan having certain ailments, is completely incorrect and Mr. Morgan was exonerated of all charges from the lawsuit without prejudice!

    Posted by  on  03/01  at  06:58 PM
  20. I would haveto disagree,Jason Morgan Is Dying and has been given months to live. he will has a pickline in his arm witch is attached to a Chemo Pump . Wich Is Why He Lost Over 100LBS. And Is So White Looking |Due To The Chemo.

    Posted by  on  03/01  at  10:42 PM
  21. WOW You ARe SO Mature, Typical, AND YES ITS JASON MORGAN WHO IS DYING

    Posted by  on  03/02  at  05:19 PM
  22. i am looking for people who have been victums of mortgage fraud who went trough hometown equity mortgage and does any one know about lawsuits filed against them

    Posted by  on  06/06  at  11:52 PM
  23. Account rep M. Parker of United Wholesale Mortgage in MI have made several unwelcome sexual advances towards one of our employees during their visit to our offices in MO. complains to United Wholesale Mortgage were ignored without even a response. We have since stop conducting business with UWM.

    Posted by  on  02/15  at  08:06 AM

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