0 minute read13 South Florida residents, including licensed mortgage brokers and attorneys, stand accused of engaging in a $16m mortgage fraud scheme, according to indictments made public this week. The documents, unsealed in a Fort Lauderdale federal court, alleges the defendants bought and sold property in Broward and Palm Beach counties using fraudulent filings to obtain loans.
Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
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Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
