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NOTICE OF PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT
Effective September 1, 2007 and pursuant to Section 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 343, Section 343.105 of the Texas Finance Code, each mortgage lender, mortgage banker or licensed mortgage broker/loan officer shall provide to each applicant for a home loan this written notice at closing for full verification and execution by each loan applicant.
WARNING:
Intentionally or knowingly making a materially false or misleading statement to obtain property or credit, including a mortgage loan, is a violation of Section 32.32, of the Texas Penal Code, and, depending on the amount of the loan or value of the property, is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 2 years to 99 years and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
If a person determines or reasonably suspects that fraudulent activity has been committed or is about to be committed, the law requires that person to report the information to an authorized governmental agency.
Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
2601 North Lamar Blvd., Ste. 201
Austin, Texas 78705
Toll Free Consumer Hotline: (877) 276-5550
Main Number: (512) 475-1350
Email: smlinfo@sml.state.tx.us
Website: www.sml.state.tx.us
I/we, the undersigned home loan applicant(s), represent that I/we have received, read, and understand this notice of penalties for making a materially false or misleading written statement to obtain a home loan.
I/we represent that all statements and representations contained in my/our written home loan application, including statements or representations regarding my/our identity, employment, annual income, and intent to occupy the residential real property secured by the home loan, are true and correct as of the date of application and/or of loan closing.
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