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Senator Lautenberg, Rep. Pascrell Announce $8.7 Million Federal Grants To Raise And Buyout Homes...
WASHINGTON, DC - October 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Continuing in their efforts to keep flood mitigation in the Passaic River Valley a top priority, U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today announced a total of $8.7 million in hazard mitigation grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
DCA, HMFA Announce Winners of 2010 Excellence in Housing Awards
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today honored eight organizations with the Excellence in Housing Awards in recognition of their outstanding work in housing development.
Senator Lautenberg, Rep. Pascrell Announce $8.7 Million in Federal Grants to Raise and Buyout...
WASHINGTON, DC - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Continuing in their efforts to keep flood mitigation in the Passaic River Valley a top priority, U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today
Foundation for Housing offering $20,000 in Grants
Hamilton, NJ - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Foundation for Housing is soliciting “member friendly” proposals for two (2) grants of up to $10,000 a piece for projects that will help fulfill our mission in support of housing in New Jersey:
New Jersey Home Keeper Program will Aid between 2,500 – 4000 Households Statewide
Trenton, NJ - September 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration announced today that New Jersey will receive $112 million in federal funding for anti-foreclosure assistance to help struggling homeowners.
Menendez, Lautenberg Applaud Nearly $12 Million In Additional Funding For Nj Communities Affected By...
WASHINGTON, DC - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey's U.S. Senators, Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg, today applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's announcement that it has awarded New Jersey communities $11,641,549 million in additional funding to help minimize the negative effects of the foreclosure crisis.
Leader of $200 Million Real Estate Investment Scam Arrested for Fraud
NEWARK, NJ - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Eliyahu Weinstein, aka “Eli Weinstein,” was arrested at his home this morning by federal agents on charges that he ran an investment fraud scheme causing losses of at least $200 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $13.5 Million in Federal Homeless Assistance Grants for New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced New Jersey will receive $13,542,890 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist homeless men and women in New Jersey access housing opportunities.
NJ DOBI Commissioner Extends Processing Deadline to Transition Mortgage Licenses
TRENTON, NJ - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Tom Considine on July 27, 2010 extended the processing deadline for hundreds of mortgage bankers, brokers, solicitors and other lenders who are transitioning their licenses to comply with the new mortgage licensing law.
New Jersey DOBI Commissioner Alerts Mortgage Consumers
TRENTON, NJ - July 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Tom Considine today alerted consumers that he has ordered Hawthorne Capital Corp.
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $24.1 Million for New Jersey Housing and Community Development Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that counties and municipalities across New Jersey will receive $24,195,998 for various housing and community revitalization programs.
DCA, HMFA Announce Funding Support for Special Needs Housing Project in Morris County
TRENTON, N.J. - July 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Commissioner Lori Grifa today announced that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s (HMFA) Board approved a financing commitment from the state’s Special Needs Housing Trust Fund
Attorney General Announces Settlement in Mortgage Fraud Case
TRENTON, NJ - June 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced today that a New Jersey loan modification company and its owners have agreed to a judgment of $5,051,253 to settle civil charges they defrauded homeowners who sought help in avoiding mortgage foreclosure.
Three in New Jersey Arrested and Charged in Foreclosure Rescue Scheme
NEWARK, NJ - June 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three members of an alleged mortgage fraud scheme that falsely promised to help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes and repair their damaged credit were arrested this morning on wire fraud conspiracy charges, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Kearny Woman Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme to Obtain Mortgage Loans Using False Identities...
TRENTON, NJ - June 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor today announced charges against a Kearny woman who allegedly orchestrated a scheme to steal millions of dollars by obtaining mortgage loans using false identities and counterfeit documents.
Payne Votes To Stabilize Housing Market, Protect Taxpayers
Washington, D.C. - June 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to help families realize the dream of homeownership, save taxpayers money and protect Americans from mortgage fraud by instituting reforms to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
Lautenberg, Menendez And Holt Join HUD Secretary Donovan And Mayor Palmer To Announce $22...
TRENTON, NJ - June 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Rush D. Holt...
Menendez, Lautenberg, Sires, HUD Secretary Donovan And Mayor Healy Announce $9.7 Million For Jersey...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - June 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. Albio Sires (D-13), Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy today announced $9.7 million in federal HOPE VI funding for the A. Harry Moore revitalization effort.
HMFA Receives $966,407 in Federal Funding to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts
TRENTON, N.J. - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Acting Commissioner Lori Grifa today announced that the New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) has been awarded a $966,407 federal grant to support foreclosure prevention efforts statewide.
League Statement on Christie Administration Affordable Housing Announcement
Trenton, NJ - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The League has long championed a thorough reform of the Fair Housing Act, and advocated for a sustainable housing policy for all our communities, urban, suburban and rural.
