New York Attorney General Letitia James declined to respond to questions from reporters outside her Brooklyn residence on Wednesday amid mounting scrutiny over a federal criminal referral alleging she committed mortgage fraud.
James, who has drawn national attention for pursuing high-profile legal actions—including the civil case against President Donald Trump—was seen avoiding questions by pretending to be on a cellphone call as reporters sought answers about the growing controversy.
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The allegations stem from a letter sent by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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In the letter, Pulte accuses James of falsifying records to obtain favorable mortgage terms on multiple real estate transactions.
According to the referral obtained by The New York Post, James allegedly misrepresented the occupancy status and structure of multiple properties in New York and Virginia, potentially violating federal laws in the process.
Pulte’s letter states that James, who earns an annual salary of $220,000 as New York’s attorney general, declared a property in Virginia as her “principal residence” in 2023 while still actively serving as a New York state official.
The declaration, if false, may have allowed her to access more favorable loan conditions that would otherwise be unavailable.
The FHFA referral also outlines discrepancies related to a Brooklyn property purchased by James in February 2001.
The letter claims James consistently identified the building as a four-family dwelling when in fact it was a five-unit property.
That misrepresentation reportedly appeared on both mortgage applications and city permit filings.
In addition, Pulte noted that James and her father co-signed for property purchases in 1983 and 2000, while listing themselves as “husband and wife” on official documents.
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According to the FHFA, the false representation may have been intended to help secure loan approval by meeting specific underwriting guidelines.
“Ms. James, for both properties listed above, appears to have falsified records in order to meet certain lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms,” Pulte wrote in the letter.
The potential criminal implications outlined in the referral include wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements to a financial institution—each carrying serious penalties under federal law.
As of Wednesday, the Department of Justice had not publicly confirmed whether an investigation has been opened.
James’ office has also not released a statement in response to the allegations.
The controversy marks a sharp turn for James, who has repeatedly used her platform to declare that “no one is above the law”—a phrase she employed during her legal pursuit of President Trump and other public figures.
The letter and supporting documentation from the FHFA are now in the hands of federal prosecutors, who will determine whether to pursue formal charges.
James remains in office as New York’s chief law enforcement officer while facing growing pressure to address the allegations directly.
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