Friday, May 16, 2008
Guilty Plea In Conspiracy To Inflate Property Values
Anthony Fields, 38, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with a mortgage fraud conspiracy involving inflated property values.
As previously reported by Mortgage Fraud Blog, and according to his plea, Fields participated in a mortgage fraud conspiracy with, among others, his sister-in-law, Kelly Fields, who was an unlicensed mortgage broker. As part of the scheme, Kelly Fields recruited buyers to purchase properties for prices much higher than the true market value of the properties. Kelly Fields would then obtain financing for these buyers by submitting to the lenders fraudulent loan applications that misrepresented the financial condition of the buyers. In addition, Kelly Fields submitted fraudulent documents in support of the applications, including false pay stubs, W-2s, verifications of deposit and employment, and appraisals. Once the loans were funded by the lenders, in order to compensate the co-conspirators, the funds were distributed contrary to representations to the lenders.
Judge Ambrose scheduled sentencing for September 10, 2008. The law provides for a total sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant.
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i am a victim of mortgage fraut. my morgage went up by 500.00 so i called my company i am paying my loan to and they said i have an ajustable mortgage. i went to look over my loan papers and i dont see anything in it about an ajustable mortgage what should i do. i been in my house for two years now but cant afford it anymore
Posted by on 05/17 at 07:06 PM
always go with a experienced loan officer. The news ones seem to be money hungry and not upfront with borrowers. we work with only qualified and knowledgeable loan agents. we don’t look for 3 or 4 points to gouge the borrower. We look for what is best so we will get repeat business and referrals.
Posted by on 05/18 at 05:52 AM
Cmichael - what does your Note look like? That would reflect the adjustments. Also the Truth-In-Lending would reflect change schedule. If not you should definitely consult a real estate attorney.
Posted by on 05/21 at 04:29 AM
When you say mortgage papers, are you speaking about your application package?
The mortgage papers are signed at closing. Do you have copies of the documents you signed at closing?
Mortgage note and addendums? You should have also been sent disclosures from the lender before closing.
Paul
Posted by on 06/23 at 08:07 AM
I’m always been amazed at how even large organisations like HSBC and other big banks get caught with their hands dirty in property.
I work in the commercial property market in London and I’m glad I’m associated with ethical colleagues and businesses.
Posted by on 08/25 at 06:58 AM
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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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