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Federal Mortgage Fraud Charges Filed Against Owner and Employees of Former Nevada Investment Companies
March 11, 2010 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
LAS VEGAS, NV - March 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A man who owned and operated numerous now-defunct Nevada investment companies, and two of his former employees, were indicted by the federal grand jury today on mortgage fraud charges, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
Big Wall Street Bonuses Highlight Need for Financial Reform
January 14, 2010 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - January 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus released the following statement today on news reports that Wall Street banks are expected to again give out large bonuses this year.
Reid’s Call To Help Struggling Nevada Homeowners Answered By Bank Of America
December 30, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to bring much needed assistance to Nevada homeowners who are struggling with their mortgages, Nevada Senator Harry Reid recently sent a letter to Bank of America urging the bank to direct more resources toward Nevada.
Titus: Financial Reform Will Protect Consumers by Reigning in Wall Street Banks and Streamlining Regulation
December 12, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - December 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District voted today for critical financial regulatory reform that will help ensure that the financial crisis leading to the worst economic recession since the Great Depression will not happen again.
Titus Amendment to Financial Reform Will Protect Nevada Seniors from Predatory Mortgage Agreements
December 12, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - December 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada joined with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky of Illinois to introduce an amendment to the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 that will help protect seniors from predatory practices by lending agencies
Reid Brings Together Local and National Organizations to Fight Mortgage Fraud in Nevada
November 25, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - November 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid today joined Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tony West, NeighborWorks Program Director Marietta Rodriguez and the members of the Nevada Foreclosure Task Force to raise awareness about mortgage fraud and law enforcement efforts in Nevada to prosecute it.
Former Las Vegas Resident Charged with Committing Mortgage Fraud in Nevada
November 13, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
LAS VEGAS NV - November 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A former Las Vegas resident has been charged with federal conspiracy and fraud charges for his involvement in a Nevada mortgage fraud scheme involving straw buyers and falsified mortgage loan documents, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
Reid Introduces Amendment to Help Nevada Homeowners Recognize and Avoid Mortgage Scams
April 22, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid today introduced an amendment to the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 that will provide resources to promote HUD-approved counseling services in English and Spanish, and help homeowners recognize and avoid mortgage modification scams.
Governor Thanks Banks for First Steps in Resolving Mortgage Problems
December 25, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Carson City, NV - December 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Comments from Governor Gibbons to the banking industry:
“I appreciate the recent conversations we have had with you and your staff as we try to work together to resolve many of the problems with mortgage loans in Nevada.”
Governor Leading Effort to Keep People in Their Homes
December 14, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Carson, City, NV- December 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Jim Gibbons today spoke with leaders of several major banks and mortgage lending companies to try to halt the epidemic of home foreclosures in Nevada. Governor Gibbons wants the lenders to implement a 90-day freeze on home foreclosures in Nevada.
During his conversation with the lenders, Gibbons repeated […]
New Law Will Aid Nevada Families Caught in Mortgage Crunch
August 16, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington D.C. - July 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — President Bush today signed legislation supported by Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that will help address the nation’s mortgage crisis. The new law will aid Nevadans facing the loss of their home, help prevent additional foreclosures, and deliver incentives designed to get empty homes off the market and […]
Reid Provides Update On Efforts To Address Foreclosure Crisis
January 28, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Letter to subcommittee highlights efforts to keep Nevadans in their homes
Washington, D.C. - January 28, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid sent a letter to the Nevada Legislative Commission’s Subcommittee to Study Mortgage Lending and Housing Issues today to provide an update on Congress’ efforts to respond to the nation’s foreclosure crisis.
Mobile Resource Centers Open This Week Across Nevada to Prevent Foreclosures
November 26, 2007 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Reid Urges Washoe County Homeowners to Visit Center Today
Washington D.C., November 26, 2007 – This week Mobile Resource Centers will be stopping in the five Nevada counties that are being hit the hardest by the national mortgage crisis. Today, Sen. Reid encouraged Nevadans who may be at risk of losing their homes to attend the center […]
Reid Announces Organizations Participating in Foreclosure Mobile Resource Centers
November 9, 2007 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington D.C., November 8, 2007 – Following his recent announcement of five Mobile Resource Centers throughout Nevada to address the state’s foreclosure crisis, U.S. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada announced today the numerous organizations that will participate.
Will Eliminate Foreclosure Tax For Those Hit Hardest by Subprime Crisis
October 4, 2007 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C., October 4, 2007 — Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) today voted in favor of legislation that seeks to aid Nevada homeowners who could face hefty tax bills as a result of a foreclosure or renegotiating a bad loan. The House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 3648, The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, on […]
