2010 House Bill 6518

Establish new mortgage fraud provisions and penalties

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-12)

To create a new crime of residential mortgage fraud covering various actions intended to obtain or benefit from someone else obtaining a mortgage loan under false pretenses, subject to penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.