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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.
DCA & HMFA Welcome Lakewood to Live Where You Work Homebuyer Program
LAKEWOOD TWP., N.J. - May 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lakewood Township Mayor Steven Langert today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, to announce that the township is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.
Congressman Pascrell Joins State And Local Officials At Groundbreaking Of Affordable Housing Project For...
WASHINGTON, DC - May 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today joined state and federal officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Paterson Park Apartments, an 18-unit complex that will provide affordable housing to homeless and disabled veterans.
FEMA’s Flood Improvement Specialists Offer Outreach At Four New Jersey Home Renovation Stores
SOMERSET, N.J. - April 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood mitigation group will be at local home supply stores in Union, Passaic, and Cape May counties to assist people with flood mitigation measures
Attorney General, DOL Director Announce Settlement in Mortgage Fraud Case; Loan Modification Company, Individuals...
TRENTON, NJ - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Law Director Robert Hanna announced today that a New Jersey loan modification company and its owners have agreed to an $11.45 million judgment to settle civil charges they defrauded homeowners who sought help in staving off mortgage foreclosure.
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $1 Million to Help New Jersey Families Keep Their Homes
WASHINGTON, DC - April 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced nearly $1 million in funding for two New Jersey organizations to provide counseling to families and individuals facing foreclosure.
DCA & HMFA Welcome Manchester to “Live Where You Work” Homebuyer Program
MANCHESTER TWP., N.J. - April 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Manchester Township Mayor Michael Fressola today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Town Hall Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive, to announce that the township is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.
