Alejandro Matos, 43, Riverview, Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire, mail, and bank fraud for his role in assisting in the preparation and submission of loan applications that included numerous false and fraudulent representations relating to employment and income
Matos faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to the plea agreement, Matos worked as a mortgage broker and loan processor for a company in Tampa, Florida. In that capacity, he assisted in the preparation of loan documents and documentation to various mortgage lenders on behalf of clients. In October 2007, Matos assisted two clients in purchasing a residence at 2304 West Flora Street, Tampa, Florida. Matos assisted in the preparation and submission of a Uniform Residential Loan Application in aid of that purchase, which contained numerous false and fraudulent representations related to the purchaser’s place of employment and income. Matos submitted those statements to HSBC Mortgage Corporation in connection with that mortgage application.
In November, 2007, a Uniform Residential Loan Application was submitted to Washington Mutual Bank, N.A. (WAMU) in support of an application by the same client, who was seeking to obtain financing for the purchase of a condominium unit at the Arbors, Carrollwood, Florida. In support of that application, a number of false and fraudulent representations were made to the lender. At or about the same time, Matos also aided in the submission of other false or fraudulent documents to WAMU, in support of an application by another company client to purchase another condominium unit at the Arbors.
United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announced the guilty plea.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jay L. Hoffer.
All brokers do it. They know the banks will look the other way and sell it to the government. Next RE bubble on the way!!!