U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan and HUD-OIG Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis recently collaborated on an event on eliminating environmental hazards and misconduct for tenants living in HUD-assisted housing.
Read More »HUD OIG: Past Year’s Investigations of Lenders Have Netted Significant Settlements
The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD OIG) announced that civil investigations of some of the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) largest lenders have resulted in significant settlements in the last year.
Read More »HUD OIG Audit Finds Florida-Based Lender in Violation of FHA’s Short Sale Program
The Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD OIG) has recommended that Jacksonville, Florida-based EverBank Servicing Lender reimburse HUD more than $1.5 million for violating the terms of the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) Preforeclosure Sale Program.
Read More »Maryland Woman Convicted for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scam
A Maryland jury has convicted Annika Boas, 37, for her role in a residential mortgage fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein announced late last week.
Read More »HUD OIG Focuses on Civil Fraud, Touts $48M in Restitution in 6 Months
In its latest semiannual report to Congress, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG) touted its efforts in bringing in more than $48 million in restitution and judgments over the six months ending at the end of March. HUD OIG also recovered close to $24 million for HUD programs during the six-month period.
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