Dallas Mortgage Fraud

If federal agents believe that you in any way scammed a financial institution or intentionally lied or fraudulently misrepresented yourself in order to obtain a mortgage loan there’s a good chance you will be charged with a serious federal crime, mortgage fraud.

A skilled federal criminal defense lawyer like John R. Teakell can provide you with sound legal advice and aggressive representation if you are facing mortgage fraud charges.

If you are under investigation for mortgage fraud or have been formally charged, contact us online immediately or call our Dallas, Texas office at 214-523-9076 today to schedule a confidential consultation.

Comprehensive Mortgage Fraud Defense in Texas

Flipping houses and property for profit is an increasingly risky venture in today's turbulent real estate market. Your actions, regardless of how innocent they may be, can give the appearance of illegal activity when your source of income depends soley on obtaining a mortgage loan so that you can buy low and sell high.

Federal mortgage fraud charges can develop from even seemingly innocent mistakes that occur during the mortgage loan application process, the purchase of real estate or the selling of real estate.

If you have been accused of any of the following it is vital that you consult with experienced defense lawyer immediately:

• Falsely representing your income on a mortgage loan application


• Failure to disclose liabilities such as existing mortgage loans or credit card debt


• Appraisal fraud where an appraiser intentionally overstates the value of a home


• Falsifying your intent to inhabit a home you have bought as investment real estate


• Cash-back scams - wherein the buyer and seller collaborate to hide a property’s true sale value.


• Identity theft in order to attain a mortgage loan using someone else’s credit score.

John R. Teakell is also experienced at representing real estate agents, appraisers and other third parties charged with partaking in kickback schemes with financial institutions in violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).

Federal Mortgage Fraud is a serious offense, if you have been accused of mortgage fraud Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation or call 214-523-9076 for immediate assistance.