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Two Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud and Tax Fraud Schemes
MADISON, WI - October 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Carlos R. Solis and Marty G. Mendez were sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley in prosecutions stemming from a federal mortgage fraud and tax fraud investigation.
Wausau Mortgage Brokers Charged With Fraud
WAUSAU, WI - September 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and Marathon County District Attorney’s Office have charged two Wausau mortgage brokers with fraud related to their roles in a “buy back” real estate scheme.
Mortgage Broker Receives 51-Month Prison Sentence
MADISON, WI - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- John W. Vaudreuil, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Brian K. Bowling, 44, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb to 51 months in prison, with a five-year term of supervised release.
Mortgage Fraud Charges Involve Approximately 50 Loans Totaling More Than $8 Million
MADISON, WI - April 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stephen P. Sinnott, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that the following charges were filed on April 8, 2010:
Madison Area Tax Preparer Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
MADISON, WI - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stephen P. Sinnott, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced the unsealing of a two-count indictment charging Gail L. Mendez, 44, of Sun Prairie, Wis., with bank fraud involving mortgage applications and making false statements in connection with a loan application.
Kind Extends Homebuyer Benefits to Military Families
WASHINGTON, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today voted in favor of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, a bill that will help continue America’s economic recovery by extending and improving the homebuyer tax credit, providing homebuyer benefits to military families, and extending unemployment benefits.
A.G. Van Hollen, Mayor Barrett, Marquette University Law School Dean Kearney Announce Grant For...
MILWAUKEE, WI - May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will join Marquette University Law School Dean Joseph D. Kearney tomorrow for a press conference to announce the Attorney General’s grant award to support a mortgage foreclosure mediation program in Milwaukee and throughout the state.
Five Charged in $14 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Milwaukee, WI - May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Acting United States Attorney Michelle L. Jacobs announced today that a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin returned a twenty four count indictment charging five people with wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme.
Central States Mortgage files for receivership
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Central States Mortgage Co., which provided mortgage services to more than 250 credit unions, has filed for receivership and plans to liquidate its assets.
Central States Mortgage suspends operations
WAUWATOSA, WI - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — CSMC Inc., a Wisconsin-based mortgage broker doing business as Central States Mortgage (CSM), suspended operations Monday, the company announced.
