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Can you summarize MORS 570.310?
Robbery, Stealing and Related Offenses > Mortgage fraud penalty venue.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the offense of mortgage fraud in the state of Missouri. It defines mortgage fraud as the willful use of a device, scheme, or artifice to defraud, making untrue statements or omitting material facts in connection with a loan secured by real estate, receiving proceeds from a real estate closing involving a violation of this section, or influencing a real estate appraisal through extortion or bribery. Mortgage fraud is classified as a class D felony, and each transaction in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense. The document also specifies the venues where disputes relating to mortgage fraud or conspiracy to engage in mortgage fraud can be filed, including the county where the real estate is located, where acts in furtherance of mortgage fraud were performed, where the violator had control or possession of proceeds, where a related real estate closing occurred, or where documents related to mortgage fraud are filed with the recorder of deeds. The punishment imposed under this section is in addition to any punishment provided by law for the offense.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who commits mortgage fraud
What does it govern?
Mortgage fraud
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Class D felony
Jurisdiction
Missouri