Subprime Mortgage Loan Scams
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Subprime Mortgage Loan Scams
Introduction
The subprime mortgage crisis has led to a significant rise in scams targeting vulnerable homeowners.
Understanding the Scheme
Imagine securing your dream home despite a shaky credit history by obtaining a subprime loan with an adjustable-rate mortgage. As interest rates rise, your payments become unmanageable. Then, you spot an ad promising assistance: a company offers to cover your mortgage for a small fee until you recover financially. Unfortunately, it’s a scam?"these fraudsters take your money and vanish.
The Growing Problem
Such scams are becoming increasingly common in the financial services industry, costing the nation billions annually. With millions of homeowners affected by subprime loans, the Federal Reserve has stepped in to address issues with mortgage companies. These companies face potential criminal charges for falsifying records, approving loans for under-qualified buyers, and misleading investors.
Government Action
In response, the U.S. government is prioritizing the fight against major financial crimes. Through proactive initiatives and collaboration with both government and private partners, resources are being reallocated to tackle emerging fraud trends. Investigations are currently underway into mortgage companies and investment irregularities.
Subprime Mortgage Industry Fraud Initiative
The government is scrutinizing 14 corporations involved in subprime lending as part of the Subprime Mortgage Industry Fraud Initiative. These companies span the financial services sector, from mortgage lenders to investment banks selling securities to investors. Insider trading by executives is also under investigation.
Traditional Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage fraud for profit?"where straw buyers, realtors, and others conspire to manipulate property transactions?"remains prevalent. States like California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and Utah are hotspots for these activities. Currently, one state has over 1,200 active cases, a 40% increase from the previous year.
The volume of suspicious activity reports related to potential mortgage fraud has surged from 3,000 in fiscal year 2003 to 48,000 in fiscal year 2007, with projections exceeding 60,000 this year.
Notable Case
A notable scam involved a Minnesota homebuilder, Parish Marketing. In November, its owners, along with a bank officer and closing agent, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $100 million mortgage fraud scheme affecting around 200 homes.
What to Do If You're a Victim
If you've been affected by the subprime mortgage crisis, contact your bank to explore available programs that may help alleviate your financial burden.
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