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FHFA Director Refers Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud

4/21/2025

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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations of mortgage fraud. Accused of misrepresenting her primary residence in Virginia, James vehemently denies the claims, asserting they stem from political retaliation by her longtime rival, Donald Trump.

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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department over allegations of mortgage fraud. Accused of misrepresenting her primary residence in Virginia, James vehemently denies the claims, asserting they stem from political retaliation by her longtime rival, Donald Trump.