Mortgage & Real Estate Fraud

Texas Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud Attorneys

Like many federal investigations involving fraud, it can take investigators months or even years to gather adequate evidence in a real estate or mortgage fraud case. However, once they feel there is proof to pursue an indictment, federal prosecutors move quickly to trial, leaving a fraud defense lawyer little time to conduct their own investigation, review all evidence and prepare their case. Therefore, extensive experience handling these types of case is critical to a successful outcome.

The federal defense team of Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett has the experience and resources clients from real estate brokers to mortgage loan officers need when they face a criminal charge. When you need the help of a criminal defense attorney to resolve your charges of real estate or mortgage fraud, please contact our Houston law office for a free consultation.

While most mortgage fraud usually involves loan applications and questionable financial information related to residential real estate, the recent real estate market collapse has resulted in a rise in sub-prime lending (ARM) fraud investigations against bank underwriters. Whether it's falsified mortgage applications or foreclosure fraud, federal authorities are taking aggressive action.

We combine our real estate and lending industry knowledge, understanding of state and federal laws and access to other expert resources to handle charges involving:

• Improper underwriting practices and decisions
• Falsifying stated incomes
• Inflated asset reporting
• Failures to disclose all property
• Questionable interest rates

Our attorneys know how to carefully review loan applicant financial records, and for facts the prosecution ignores to prove their case. We also examine the loan process itself for useful evidence that may explain actions taken or information reported.

Experienced, Aggressive Mortgage Fraud Defense in Houston

If you have been charged with mortgage fraud or another serious white collar crime, you need experienced legal representation immediately. We represent real estate brokers, mortgage lenders and other professionals in all of the federal district courts in Texas, and throughout the United States. Our team is ready to help preserve your rights, your reputation and your freedom.

For tenacious criminal defense against charges of mortgage or real estate fraud, please contact Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett in Houston today for a confidential consultation with a skilled fraud defense lawyer.