Mortgage fraud is a general term used to describe a variety of intentional actions, such as providing false information on a mortgage loan application, with the purpose of defrauding a financial institution. Mortgage fraud is usually committed as a way to save money on interest; however, often the crime is not intentional and thus you could be under investigation for a federal offense without even realizing it. Do not let one simple mistake ruin the rest of your life. Contact our Minneapolis mortgage fraud lawyers today to see how we can help you out of this legal nightmare.

Facing Mortgage Fraud Suspicion or Conviction

We represent people across Minnesota who have been accused or arrested for mortgage fraud including home owners, real estate investors, banks and financial institutes, broker, construction companies, appraisers and anyone else associated with mortgage fraud. Our company has several years experience representing clients dealing with mortgage fraud and subprime lending fraud and will be able to advise you through this confusing time. Even if you have not been arrested for mortgage fraud but are receiving suspicious phone calls or are being audited, it is a good idea to contact our attorneys. We will re-direct the investigation elsewhere to ensure that your rights and reputation is protected.

Our firm handles mortgage fraud cases including:

• Over reported assets
• Failure to disclose primary or secondary residence
• Questionable underwriting decisions
• Foreclosure fraud
• Real estate investment fraud
• Misrepresenting information about renters
• Inflating salary and earnings information
• Fraudulent loan application information

Mortgage fraud comes with a number of serious penalties if found guilty including fines and jail time in a federal prison. Your business could be ruined and your reputation tarnished. You may face unwanted media attention during the arrest and trial and, even after you have served your sentence, some of your rights may be abolished, including your right to bear firearms and your right to own a passport.

Mortgage Fraud Legal Support

In many cases, a mortgage fraud accusation will not only impact your personal life but also your professional life if you work in real estate. This can be considered a white collar crime.  This crime may be in conjunction with another white collar crime such as mail fraud (if using the postal service), wire fraud (if using a fax machine or internet) or obstruction of justice (if you attempt to destroy any records that you do not want to police to see). Often a simple audit will uncover problems with your books and accounting which can end up costing you your entire business. This may not be your fault; however complexities of the system may make you look guilty of a crime you did not commit. Do not risk your professional and personal career – speak to our qualified white collar crime attorneys about how we can help you out of the sticky legal situation.

Representation throughout Minnesota

Whether this accusation will affect your livelihood or your personal life (or both), our attorneys will fight to ensure you walk away without a conviction. Our attorneys will prepare the information, contact witnesses, review the government evidence, speak to the experts in the field and prepare a defense strategy that will work for your situation. Rivers & Associates, PA are there when you need us most. It is important to act fast when facing an arrest and criminal conviction. Our experienced attorneys can provide you with the aggressive representation and legal assistance you need to ensure the best outcome possible. Contact us today at (612) 339-3939.

Our Minneapolis criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.