Mortgage fraud rise and new hotspot Rhode Island
A Mortgage Asset Research Institute study reports a 26 percent rise in mortgage fraud cases last year amid tighter lending standards and a recession. Rhode Island appears as the nation's top fraud hotspot as foreclosures and unscrupulous lenders target distressed borrowers.
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States with the highest mortgage fraud rates last year
The Mortgage Asset Research Institute lists Rhode Island Florida Illinois Georgia Maryland New York Michigan California Missouri and Colorado as the top ten states for mortgage fraud last year. Inflationary appraisals led in Rhode Island while mortgage application fraud predominated in the other nine states.
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Obama says AIG in straits due to recklessness and greed
President Obama said American International Group is financially distressed because of recklessness and greed and he intends to stop it from paying out millions in executive bonuses. He questioned how derivative traders at AIG could justify $165 million in extra pay.
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Cuomo to subpoena AIG bonus details in probe
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will issue subpoenas to obtain information on a 165 million in AIG bonuses. The inquiry focuses on possible involvement of employees in AIG's near collapse and whether bonuses were illegal under state law as federal aid and a large fourth quarter loss are noted.
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Obama unveils plan to aid small businesses and boost lending
President Obama outlined a new package to help small businesses by pressuring banks that received federal aid to increase lending. The plan includes up to 15 billion dollars to unfreeze credit, lower lending fees, expand loan guarantees, and monthly reporting by the 21 largest banks on small business lending.
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Madoff Wife Faces Asset Forfeiture After Ponzi Case
Federal prosecutors ask court to recover 22 million in Ruth Madoff named properties plus 62 million in cash and securities and 10 million in furnishings and 10 million for a yacht. Bernard Madoff, 70, in federal lockup after detailing a two decade scheme.
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Stock Exchange Highlights Monday Market in Review
Market report outlines daily trading trends with notable gains in major indices. Investors show cautious optimism as blue chips lead early session gains and technology shares show mixed results amid sector rotations.
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