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> THE GREAT RECESSION AND MORTGAGE FRAUD by Mark L. Horwitz
> The United States Attorney’s Office and the F.B.I. have made mortgage and bank fraud a high priority. Investigations and prosecutions target not only industry insiders and professionals, but also those who purchased or refinanced homes.
The Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz - A Professional Association 17 E. Pine St. Orlando, FL 32801 407-843-7733 www.mlhorwitzlaw.com
Several Criminal laws are utilized by prosecuting officials. In the federal system these include: wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy and money laundering. The crimes all involve providing false information to the lender in order to get a loan. For a crime to exist, the false statement must be made knowing that it is false and willfully with the intent to defraud. Whether a
person acted knowingly and with the intent to defraud is often the key issue in the investigation and prosecution. Many home buyers and real estate professionals engaged in conduct that at the time was thought to be legal but in hindsight, appears criminal to investigators and prosecutors. While some people intended to defraud lenders, others who did not act with criminal intent find themselves caught up in a criminal case. The Great Recession is made worse by subjecting many to the nightmare of a criminal investigation and prosecution. This, however, is nothing new. It has been
written, that in the past, politicians have sought to divert the blame from failed government policies. Fraud is a convenient excuse for the mistakes of securities and banking regulators. Unfortunately, many who are innocent get entangled in criminal investigations which only worsen the economic hardships that citizens must suffer. If you have been contacted by an investigator from the government with a request to meet, you should know what you are facing and have an attorney present to protect your rights. Contact a criminal defense attorney experienced in mortgage and bank fraud defense.<
> Dana Hall-Bradley
> Many of Dana HallBradley’s favorite childhood memories include spending lazy days on or near a lake. That’s one of the perks of growing up in a town called Lakeland, after all! When she relocated to the Orlando area to begin her real estate career, she was delighted to discover Windermere… The Town Among The Lakes!
Helping You Live The Luxury Lifestyle in Windermere, FL By: Sandy Harper Read more at: StyleToMe.com
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Nestled amidst the beautiful Butler Chain of Lakes are extraordinary neighborhoods filled with spectacular homes. Dana is immensely familiar with each one, as well as the many other amenities afforded by this charming town.
Windermere has been named one of the “Top 10 Best Towns for Families in Florida” by NeighborhoodScout, a popular search engine for home buyers. Dr. Andrew Schiller, the creator of NeighborhoodScout explains the criteria for inclusion: “We were looking for those very select communities that have both top-quality public schools and an exceptionally family-friendly environment, not towns that may excel at one or two criteria but are lacking in other ways.” Windermere’s outstanding features, proximity to theme parks, and warm climate draws many professional athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs to the area.
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Its beauty, charm, quiet tranquility, and gorgeous lakes cause them to remain! Dana utilizes her expertise as a luxury real estate agent to couple her clients with the perfect Windermere community. She invites you to preview the homes of Windermere on her website at www.TourOfLuxuryHomes.com; follow her at www.Twitter.com/ C21Dana; and connect with her at www.Facebook.com/C21Dana. She can be reached at Dana@ TourOfLuxuryHomes.com or by calling 407.433.9699.<