NOVA Financial & Investment Corporation’s FHA-Insured Loans With Downpayment Assistance Gifts Did Not Always Meet HUD Requirements
We audited NOVA Financial & Investment Corporation based on a referral from the U.S.
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We audited NOVA Financial & Investment Corporation based on a referral from the U.S.
We completed a review of First Niagara Bank’s servicing of Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages and its implementation of the U.S.
HUD OIG conducted a civil investigation of an alleged loan origination fraud scheme involving a cash-out refinance loan that was insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders to creditworthy borrowers. Borrowers must occupy the properties as their primary residence for at least 1 year. Borrowers certify to their intent to occupy the property when signing the uniform residential loan application and an addendum to the loan application. Based on our investigation, HUD alleged that
HUD OIG assisted the U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, and the U.S.
HUD OIG assisted in an investigation into alleged violations of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) regulations applicable to the direct endorsement program by Golden First Mortgage Corporation and its owner. Golden First is a former FHA-approved mortgage lender, with its principal place of business located in Great Neck, NY. Golden First participated in the direct endorsement program from 1989 until 2010. As a direct endorsement lender, Golden First had the authority to approve mortgage loans for FHA insurance. On April 4, 2013, and August 13, 2013,&nb