New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred for federal criminal investigation due to allegations of mortgage fraud. FHFA Director William Pulte claims she falsified loan records for a Virginia property while serving as a state prosecutor. Additionally, she is accused of misrepresenting a Brooklyn property, listing it as having four units instead of five in multiple mortgage documents. Concerns about her previous property purchases, including mislabeling her relationship with a co-signer as 'husband and wife', further complicate her standing. The situation is still developing as more details emerge.
Federal Housing FHFA Director William Pulte sent the missive to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, alleging that James had 'falsified records' to get home loans for a property in Virginia that she claimed was her 'principal residence' in 2023 - while still serving as a New York state prosecutor.
Pulte attached several documents also showing that James purchased another property with her father as a co-signer - but falsely listed the pair as 'husband and wife' in 1983 and 2000.
'While this was a long time ago, it raises serious concerns about the validity of Ms. James representations on mortgage applications,' he wrote.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was hit with a federal criminal referral for instances of alleged mortgage fraud on Tuesday, according to a letter obtained by The Post.
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