Minneapolis Mortgage Fraud Lawyer
Minnesota White Collar Crimes Attorney
In an effort to crack down on mortgage fraud, state and federal regulators have targeted homebuyers, sellers, real estate agents, builders and appraisers in the wake of the subprime mortgage crash. In most cases, investigators look for errors and omissions on mortgage applications when a straw buyer or house flipping is involved. In other cases, investigators focus on appraisers and real estate agents when suspicious activity surrounding a series of properties suggests collusion or fraud. Since investigators often review and audit the financials of a suspect, if brought in early enough, Christa Groshek may be able to negotiate a resolution or pre-empt an investigation where there simply isn’t enough evidence to warrant further investigation of a person. As a Minneapolis mortgage fraud attorney, Ms. Groshek is also an effective negotiator on behalf of her clients. Depending on your criminal record and the specifics of your case, it may be possible to reduce the charges or sentence against you.
If you’ve been arrested for mortgage fraud or are currently under investigation, contact Minneapolis mortgage fraud attorney Christa Groshek today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.
Facing Charges of Mortgage Fraud
Minneapolis mortgage fraud attorney Christa Groshek counsels and defends people charged in mortgage fraud cases involving the following:
- House flipping
- Acting as a straw buyer
- Misreporting income on a mortgage application
- Falsifying information on a mortgage application
- Failure to truthfully record a primary residence
- Over estimating the value of a house during an appraisal
Contact Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer Christa Groshek
At Groshek Law, each client is viewed as an individual, not a legal problem.
If you are facing charges regarding a juvenile crime, DUI/DWI, theft, burglary, drug crime, white collar crime, domestic violence or probation violation, please contact Christa Groshek for a free initial consultation.
Mortgage Fraud Investigations - Avoiding Obstruction of Justice Charges
If you’re currently under investigation for mortgage fraud, it’s essential to talk to an attorney not only to protect your rights, but also to learn how to cooperate appropriately with investigators. Too often, people under investigation remove, withhold or destroy records in the belief that doing so will end an investigation or prevent them from being convicted. Christa Groshek advises and counsels clients in how to cooperate with authorities without incriminating themselves during mortgage fraud investigations.
Contact Minneapolis Mortgage Fraud Attorney Christa Groshek
In order to prove a homebuyer, seller, real estate agent, builder or appraiser committed mortgage fraud, the prosecution must prove intent: did the accused knowingly and purposefully misrepresent certain facts? Unlike certain kinds of white collar crimes in which accounting errors are often accompanied by hidden accounts or two separate books, financial errors in mortgage applications may be simply that — mistakes. As your lawyer, Christa Groshek puts the prosecution on the defensive, exposing unfounded assumptions and circumstantial evidence that proves there was no intent to defraud or deceive.
To schedule a confidential, free one hour consultation to discuss your case, contact Minneapolis mortgage attorney Christa Groshek today.
