Federal authorities are creating a mortgage fraud task force in Connecticut to investigate schemes that contributed to the economic crisis and emerging crime trends associated with the growing tide of foreclosures. Prosecutors in the past year have …
(breakingviews.com) — Huge government deficits have many people worried. But why are they harmful? One popular answer to that question is that issuing floods of debt to finance them creates a mortgage on a nation’s future. But it’s not as burdensome …
Prosecutors in the past year have brought charges or secured convictions in several major mortgage fraud cases with the help of federal and state law enforcement agencies. Authorities said the task force will help coordinate those efforts. “Mortgage …
Westpac Bank has announced it’s increasing its fixed mortgage rates. Spokesman David Lording says one-year fixed home loan rates will rise by 10 basis points to 5.59 per cent next Tuesday. He says the bank will also raise its three-year fixed rate by …
The Las Vegas cardiologist owed a total of at least $780,000 in judgments against him and his medical practice, outstanding mortgage payments on his house, delinquent student loans, child support and credit cards. Court records chronicling Murray’s …
KSDK — Homeowners having a hard time paying heir mortgages aren’t alone. In fact, thousands of them lined up outside Chaifetz Arena Friday to get some much-needed help. It’s all part of a 10-city tour to give struggling homeowners a chance to …
RICK THOMAS/Press Interest rates continue to creep up on most mortgages, although rates on “jumbo” mortgages above $417,000, while still higher, are now closer to those on smaller loans. COEUR d’ALENE — There is good news and bad news for potential …
The scams are becoming as elaborate as a bank mortgage application. They can be as simple as a foreclosure specialist keeping money from a family facing the loss of their home to the use of purchasers to buy fixer-uppers, keeping the repair money and …
LOS ANGELES – Dr. Conrad Murray needed a big payday when he became Michael Jackson’s personal physician last spring. The Las Vegas cardiologist owed at least $780,000 for settlements against his business, outstanding mortgage payments on his house …
RICK THOMAS/Press Interest rates continue to creep up on most mortgages, although rates on “jumbo” mortgages above $417,000, while still higher, are now closer to those on smaller loans. COEUR d’ALENE — There is good news and bad news for potential …
