Dallas, Texas, Mortgage Fraud Defense Lawyer
If federal agents believe that you intentionally lied or committed fraudulent misrepresentation in order to obtain a mortgage loan or scam a financial institution in any way, the chances are good that you will be charged with mortgage fraud, a serious federal crime.
Experienced federal criminal defense attorney Patrick J. McLain provides sound legal advice and aggressive representation to home buyers, sellers, appraisers and real estate agents facing federal charges of mortgage fraud.
If you are under investigation for mortgage fraud or if formal charges have been filed, contact our office in Dallas immediately to schedule a confidential consultation.
Comprehensive Federal Mortgage Fraud Defense
In today's turbulent real estate market, flipping houses or property for profit has become an increasingly risky venture. When your livelihood depends on obtaining a mortgage loan so that you can buy low and sell high, your actions can give the appearance that you broke the law.
Even seemingly innocent mistakes during the mortgage loan application process or the sale or purchase of real estate can lead to serious federal mortgage fraud charges.
It is extremely important to consult an experienced defense attorney immediately if you have been accused of any of the following:
- Lying about your income on a mortgage loan application
- Failing to disclose liabilities such as existing mortgage loans or credit card debt
- Appraisal fraud wherein an appraiser deliberately overstates the value of a home
- Misrepresenting your intent to occupy a home you have purchased as investment real estate
- Collusion between the buyer and seller to hide the true sale value of the property (often known as a cash-back scam)
- Identity theft in order to obtain a mortgage loan using another person's credit
Our firm also represents real estate agents, appraisers and other third parties accused of participating in kickback schemes with mortgage lenders in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).
Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation with experienced mortgage fraud defense attorney Patrick J. McLain.
