AG Letitia James Faces Mortgage Fraud Allegations

New York Attorney General Letitia James faces allegations of mortgage fraud, following a criminal referral from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to the Department of Justice. The accusations include falsifying records to secure favorable loan terms for a property in Norfolk, Virginia, claimed as her principal residence, contrary to New York residency requirements. James is also alleged to have misrepresented the number of units in a Brooklyn property to obtain different loans. These allegations surfaced amid her high-profile legal actions against Donald Trump, highlighting potential irony in her current legal predicament. The FHFA's letter, sent by Director William Pulte, also references historic misrepresentations on mortgage applications involving her father. James has yet to publicly respond to these allegations, which are pending further investigation.