myftef.org: Scott Veerkamp Owes Money

Re:  Scott Veerkamp / Franklin Township Education Foundation

Loan Steering.  The Center for Responsible Lending estimates that excessive interest rates cost families $2.9 billion each year.  CRL states:  "When a borrower loses a home to foreclosure, society pays the price in the drop in surrounding property values and LOST TAX REVENUES."

1. Here is the formula:  Yield Spread Premium and excessive interest rates = loss of tax revenues from mortgage defaults.  2. Clearly, this is one of the reasons for the lack of funding in our school systems.  3. I find it Ironic that Scott Veerkamp has not paid his taxes and FTCSC wants to sue the state over a "funding formula."  4. In other words, Scott wants taxpayers to pay for the lawsuit going in---and Scott feels no responsibility to pay his own taxes going out.  5. On a scale of 1-10 Scott Veerkamp's level of integrity is at ZERO.

Please note:  On November 5, 2010 Scott Veerkamp gave people the impression my complaints had "done nothing but strengthen his business."  If his business is strong, why does Scott owe $7,632 in back taxes?  In other words, Scott says his real estate business is STRONG going in---and Scott claims he can not afford to pay his taxes going out.  Does this "Bait and Switch" tactic sound familiar?

Please take time to review the articles below...

http://hadenoughindy.blogspot.com/2010/11/elected-officials-who-didnt-pay-their.html

http://jmb27.posterous.com/warning-letter-to-scott-veerkamp

http://www.wthr.com/story/12029420/growing-school-districts-suing-over-funding

REMAX: Pam Aguirre Refuses The Delivery Of My Complaint Against Scott Veerkamp...

Please take time to review 2 exhibits (below)...

Pam Aguirre is a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of
Realtors. I mailed a complaint to Pam regarding Scott Veerkamp's
Predatory Lending tactics. The complaint included documentation of
Loan Steering with YSP and Junk Fees. (She refused the delivery of my
complaint.)

This response provides additional evidence that REMAX and the National
Association of Realtors are participating in a "pattern of deception"
with the public. As I mentioned earlier, MIBOR states the following:

1. "REALTORS shall be careful at all times to present a true picture
in their advertising and their representations to the public." 2. "The Code of Ethics is a  promise to the public that when dealing with
a real estate agent who is a REALTOR, they can expect honest and
ethical treatment in all transaction- related matters." 3. "Only
REALTORS pledge to abide by the Code of Ethics, and only REALTORS are
held accountable for their ethical behavior." 

Pam Aguirre had the following statement on her website dated May 1, 2008:  "Pam is a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors (MIBOR) where she helps protect the interest of homeowners and increase professionalism in the industry by serving on the board of directors." 

In addition, this statement was included on her website in 2008:  "Pam communicates openly at all times and not only answers questions but supplies additional information whenever possible."

As a member of MIBOR, Pam did absolutely nothing to protect my interest.  She refused to review my complaint against REMAX Central. 

Unfortunately, the REMAX organization consistently uses Bait and Switch tactics to deceive the public.  Here are some examples...

1. Pam "communicates openly at all times" going in---and Pam refuses to discuss my documentation on Loan Steering going out.  2. Pam "helps protect the interest of homeowners" going in---and Pam refuses the delivery of my complaint against REMAX Central going out. 

In my opinion,  Pam should spend less time shopping and more time investigating complaints about Loan Steering and Predatory Lending with REMAX realtors.  This would be a legitimate way for her to "help protect the interest of homeowners."  

Here are some examples of Scott Veerkamp's deception with Predatory Lending tactics... 

"You can trust our Realtors to always keep your interest first and foremost:

Loan 1:  (Property value $150,000)  A. $4,799 yield spread premium  B. $500 processing fee  C. $250 document preparation fee  D. $50 courier fee  E. $35 electronic filing fee  F. $425 administration fee (lender fee)  

Loan 2:  (Property value $120,000)  A. $1,440 yield spread premium  B. $960 application fee  C. $1,920 in "discount points" (paid to Scott Veerkamp)  D. $409 administration fee (lender fee)  E. $150 underwriting fee (lender fee) 

Download Website_Information.pdf

Download Refusing_Delivery.pdf

The Center For Responsible Lending:

http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/research-analysis/ib-ysp-110507-final.pdf

CRL and Equity Theft:
http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/tools-resources/ib011-YSP_Equity_Theft-0604.pdf

Jeff Merkley and Yield Spread Premium:

http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=A09C6A80-537A-4EB1-83C5-31925F046B6F

myftef.org: Scott Veerkamp Con Game

Re: Franklin Township Education Foundation

When I filed my initial complaint with REMAX of Indiana, Jonathan
Nicholas had the following designations: NAR, CRB, CRS, and GRI.
As I mentioned earlier, my initial complaint included documentation of
Loan Steering and Predatory Lending. Likewise, I informed Jonathan
that Scott Veerkamp removed my property from the MLS without my
permission.

Please review this important information:
1. Jonathan Nicholas refused to meet with me and discuss my experience
with the REMAX Central Sting Operation. 2. Scott Veerkamp made
approximately $26,000 on a $120,000 property with a "land contract
scam." 3. Scott refused to conduct an open house on this property.
4. Scott lived "one block down the street" from this property. 5.
Jonathan Nicholas presented Scott Veerkamp with a "Lifetime
Achievement Award" for misrepresenting the value of this property and
stealing my money. 6. Scott used the award to recognize himself with
another advertisement in Christian Phone Book. 7. Apparently, this is
supposed to be an example of how to "protect and promote the interest
of your client." 8. In reality, this felt like a "mafia hit" on
behalf of the REMAX organization. 9. This "mafia hit" included the
following components: A. Loan Steering B. Predatory Lending C.
Inflated property value D. Land contract with a "due on sale" clause.
E. $26,000 "heist" for Scott Veerkamp...
REMAX agent David Bickell was the President of the Metropolitan
Indianapolis Board of Realtors (local association) in 2008. Likewise,
REMAX agent Dick Gaylord was the President of the National Association
of Realtors in 2008. Clearly, there is a "pattern of deception"
emerging with REMAX, NAR, and Loan Steering.

Please take time to review this example of Scott Veerkamp's deception:
"You can trust our Realtors to always keep your interest first and
foremost."

Loan 1: (Property value $150,000) A. $4,799 yield spread premium B.
$500 processing fee C. $250 document preparation fee D. $50 courier
fee E. $35 electronic filing fee F. $425 administration fee (lender
fee)

Loan 2: (Property value $120,000) A. $1,440 yield spread premium B.
$960 application fee C. $1,920 in "discount points" (paid to Scott
Veerkamp) D. $409 administration fee (lender fee) E. $150
underwriting fee (lender fee)

myftef.org: Scott Veerkamp Loan Steering

Predatory Lending is a major contributor to the economic turmoil we are currently experiencing.

 

Here is an example of what I am talking about: 
Scott Veerkamp / Predatory Lending  (Franklin Township School Board Member.)

 

Please review this information from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley regarding deceptive lending practices:
"Steering payments were made to brokers who enticed unsuspecting homeowners into deceptive and expensive mortgages.  These secret bonus payments, often called Yield Spread Premiums, turned home mortgages into a SCAM."

 

The Center for Responsible Lending says YSP "steals equity from struggling families."   
1. Scott collected nearly $10,000 on two separate mortgages using YSP and junk fees. 2. This is an average of $5,000 per loan. 3. The median value of the properties was $135,000.  4. Clearly, this type of lending represents a major ripoff for consumers.

 

http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=A09C6A80-537A-4EB1-83C5-31925F046B6F

CRL and Loan Steering

http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/research-analysis/ib-ysp-110507-final.pdf

www.ftcsc: Scott Veerkamp / Deceptive Lending

Upon review of my documentation, you will see that Scott Veerkamp must have "skipped class" the day they held ethics training at the National Association of Realtors.

NAR and the Center For Responsible Lending produced a brochure entitled:  "How to Avoid Predatory Lending."  Please take a moment to review this information from the NAR website...

http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/how_to_avoid_predatory_lending

NAR says:  "Here are some common problems with predatory loans."  (I have included examples from my personal experience with Scott Veerkamp.) 

1. High interest rates and fees: 
Example A:  $960 application fee.  Example B:  $500 processing fee.  As discussed earlier, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers says it is not necessary to pay "application" fees and "processing" fees.  Therefore, the cost of these items should be ZERO as opposed to $1,460. 

2. Loan "Steering": 
Example A:  $4,799 Yield Spread Premium.  Example B:  $1,440 Yield Spread Premium.  The Center for Responsible Lending states the following with regard to Yield Spread Premium:  YSP is "a bonus a lender pays to reward a mortgage broker for placing or "steering" a borrower into a higher-cost loan than the borrower qualifies for."  "Yield Spread Premiums are a destructive feature of the subprime market because they give brokers an incentive to act contrary to a borrowers best interest."  "The effect of YSP is to steal equity from struggling families." 

3. Broken promises, "Bait and Switch.": 
Example A:  "As qualified professionals, we'll guide you through the entire home buying experience and assist you in being an educated buyer."  Example B:  "We will do our very best to help you get the lowest interest rates possible at the lowest possible price."  Example C:  "You can trust our REALTORS to always keep your interest first and foremost."  Example D:  "Keeping the interest of my clients above all else."  Example E:  "Serving Others First."  Example F:  REALTORS are required to "protect and promote the interest of the client" at all times.  Example G:  REALTORS are required to follow the "Golden Rule" at all times.  Example H:  "The term REALTOR has come to connote competency, fairness, and high integrity."

In addition, NAR says you should ask the following question:  "Does the lender belong to a trade association with ethics requirements for members"?  In my case, the answer is yes.  Scott Veerkamp is a member of MIBOR and the National Association of Realtors.

The article also encourages people to do the following:  "Share predatory lending "horror" stories with regulators, other consumers, REALTORS, counseling groups, housing professionals, and the media."  As everyone knows, I have taken their advice on this issue.  I believe it is important for consumers to be aware of Predatory Lending tactics in their community.

In closing, please review the articles below from the Center for Responsible Lending.  This will give you a better understanding of the "Bait and Switch" tactics some brokers use when misrepresenting their clients.

http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/research-analysis/ib-ysp-110507-final.pdf

http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/tools-resources/ib011-YSP_Equity_Theft-0604.pdf

Jonathan Nicholas and The REMAX Central Sting Operation...

When I filed my initial complaint with REMAX of Indiana, Jonathan Nicholas had the following designations:  NAR, CRB, CRS, and GRI.

As I mentioned earlier, my initial complaint included documentation of Loan Steering and Predatory Lending.  Likewise, I informed Jonathan that Scott Veerkamp removed my property from the MLS without my permission.

Please take time to review this important information:

1. Jonathan Nicholas refused to meet with me and discuss my experience with the REMAX Central Sting Operation.  2. Scott Veerkamp made approximately $26,000 on a $120,000 property with a "land contract scam."  3. Scott refused to conduct an open house on this property.  4. Scott lived "one block down the street" from this property.  5. Jonathan Nicholas presented Scott Veerkamp with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" for misrepresenting the value of this property and stealing my money.  6. Scott used the award to recognize himself with another advertisement in Christian Phone Book.  7. Apparently, this is supposed to be an example of how to "protect and promote the interest of your client."  8. In reality, this felt like a "mafia hit" on behalf of the REMAX organization.  9. This "mafia hit" included the following components:  A. Loan Steering  B. Predatory Lending  C. Inflated property value  D. Land contract with a "due on sale" clause.  E. $26,000 "heist" for Scott Veerkamp.

The information above provides additional documentation that REMAX and the National Association of Realtors are participating in a "pattern of deception" with the public.

ISBA Code of Ethics

The Indiana School Boards Association has the following statement written in their Code of Ethics:  "A School Board member should meet his responsibilities to his community."

Is Scott Veerkamp meeting his responsibilities to his community when he "steers" people into high cost loans? 

REMAX Realtors: Disclosure of Yield Spread Premium

Regarding disclosure of Yield Spread Premium, would this be a typical
conversation between a REMAX Realtor and a client?

REMAX Realtor: I can get you a loan at 4.5%, or I can get you a loan
at 5%. I will receive a kickback on the 5% loan for increasing your
interest rate. Which loan do you prefer?

Client: Please give me the 5% loan so you can receive a kickback on
my mortgage. In addition, I want to pay thousands of extra dollars
over the life of my loan so you can deposit the kickback in your bank
account.

REMAX Realtor: Thank you for understanding and appreciating the
benefits of YSP.

Client: You are welcome. As you know, there is a high probability
that REMAX will honor you with a "Lifetime Achievement Award" for your
effort in assisting me with Yield Spread Premium.

REMAX Realtor: You are correct. REMAX requires us to follow a strict
Code of Ethics in the representation of our clients. In fact, we are
required to follow the "Golden Rule" at all times. This is the reason
we are presented with "Lifetime Achievement Awards" each year.

Client: Congratulations on your accomplishments. However, I have one
final question: Should I use Countrywide Home Loans or Wells Fargo to
provide the funding for my predatory loan? I noticed these companies
were listed as "Platinum Sponsors" with members of the National
Association of Realtors.

I think you get the picture... In my opinion, I believe it is more
appropriate to use the word "disguised" when referencing YSP. This is
more realistic than using the word "disclosed."

Why would anyone agree to a higher interest rate if they understood
the financial impact it was having on their mortgage? For obvious
reasons, this is why Senator Merkley refers to Yield Spread Premium as
a "secret bonus payment" and a scam.

Please note: The Center for Responsible Lending and the National
Association of Realtors produced a brochure entitled: "How to Avoid
Predatory Lending." The brochure refers to Yield Spread Premium as
Predatory Lending.

As I mentioned earlier, MIBOR says "Realtors are held accountable for
their ethical behavior." Who is holding REMAX and the National
Association of Realtors accountable for deliberately misleading the
public?

REMAX Agent Pam Aguirre (NAR)

Pam Aguirre is a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of
Realtors. I mailed a complaint to Pam regarding Scott Veerkamp's
Predatory Lending tactics. The complaint included documentation of
Loan Steering with YSP and Junk Fees. (She refused the delivery of my
complaint.)

This response provides additional evidence that REMAX and the National
Association of Realtors are participating in a "pattern of deception"
with the public. As I mentioned earlier, MIBOR states the following:

1. "REALTORS shall be careful at all times to present a true picture
in their advertising and their representations to the public." 2.
"The Code of Ethics is a promise to the public that when dealing with
a real estate agent who is a REALTOR, they can expect honest and
ethical treatment in all transaction- related matters." 3. "Only
REALTORS pledge to abide by the Code of Ethics, and only REALTORS are
held accountable for their ethical behavior."

The public can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-
related matters...? Clearly, this is a mass scale "Bait and Switch"
operation with REMAX and the National Association of Realtors.

REMAX Central: $26,000 In Profit On A $120,000 Property

Again, I want to emphasize Scott Veerkamp made approximately $26,000
in profit on a $120,000 property. Please understand this is a real
number. It is not a "misprint."

Scott accomplished this profit using a "Bait and Switch" strategy with
a REMAX Central listing in Wanamaker, IN. This is why I refer to his
company as the REMAX Central Sting Operation. In my personal
experience, this felt like a "mafia hit" on behalf of the REMAX
organization.

I mailed a hard-copy complaint to 13 different contacts affiliated
with the REMAX organization. This includes REMAX of Indiana and REMAX
International. I was consistently "brushed aside" and ignored by
REMAX corporate and members of the National Association of Realtors.
Obviously, Scott Veerkamp was not focused on "protecting the interest
of his clients." In reality, he used his customers as a profit center
to expand his personal bank account.

Please take a moment to review the following information:
1. REMAX of Indiana presented Scott with a "Lifetime Achievement
Award" after reviewing my complaint. 2. My complaint included
documentation of Loan Steering and Predatory Lending. 3. Jonathan
Nicholas (NAR) presented the award to Scott Veerkamp. 4. In return,
Scott used the award to recognize himself with another advertisement
in Christian Phone Book.

Articles Regarding Loan Steering and Predatory Lending

Loan Steering Lawsuit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/30/countrywide-lawsuit-racia_n_630661.html

Subprime Loan Steering:
http://industry.bnet.com/financial-services/10003019/ex-wells-fargo-loan-offi...

Loan Steering Lawsuit:
http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/real-estate/wells-fargo-subprime-mortgage-e...

REALTORS and Yield Spread Premium:
http://www.realtyresourcesil.com/Seven-Signs-of-Predatory-Lending.asp

National Association of Realtors and Predatory Lending:
http://www.realtor.org/home_buyers_and_sellers/how_to_avoid_predatory_lending

Center for Responsible Lending:
http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/research-analysis/ib-ysp-1...

Center for Responsible Lending:
http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/tools-resources/ib011-YSP_...

Senator Jeff Merkley and Yield Spread Premium:
http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=A09C6A80-537A-4EB1-83C5-...

NAR Code of Ethics:
http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/pages/code

Scott Veerkamp: YSP and Junk Fees

You can review the dollar amount of each Junk Fee on your settlement
statement. Junk Fees will be listed as follows: Application fees,
processing fees, document preparation fees, etc. Yield Spread Premium
will be listed as P.O.C. or "paid outside of closing."

Clearly, these fees do not "protect the interest of the client."
Unfortunatelty, Scott Veerkamp collected large sums of money by
"steering" people into high cost loans with with YSP and Junk Fees.

Please take a moment to review two examples of Predatory Lending and
Loan Steering:
Loan 1: (Property value $150,000) A. $4,799 yield spread premium B.
$500 processing fee C. $250 document preparation fee D. $50 courier
fee E. $35 electronic filing fee F. $425 administration fee (lender
fee)

Loan 2: (Property value $120,000) A. $1,440 yield spread premium B.
$960 application fee C. $1,920 in "discount points" (paid to Scott
Veerkamp) D. $409 administration fee (lender fee) E. $150
underwriting fee (lender fee)

Countrywide Home Loans / Loan Steering

Please review this information regarding the financial impact of "Loan
Steering":

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/30/countrywide-lawsuit-racia_n_630661.html

http://www.responsiblelending.org/mortgage-lending/tools-resources/ib011-YSP_Equity_Theft-0604.pdf

Scott Veerkamp: (Franklin Township School Board Member)

Predatory Lending is a major contributor to the economic turmoil we
are currently experiencing.

Here is an example of what I am talking about:
Scott Veerkamp / Predatory Lending (Franklin Township School Board Member.)

Please review this information from U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
regarding deceptive lending practices:
"Steering payments were made to brokers who enticed unsuspecting
homeowners into deceptive and expensive mortgages. These secret bonus
payments, often called Yield Spread Premiums, turned home mortgages
into a SCAM."

The Center for Responsible Lending says YSP "steals equity from
struggling families."
1. Scott collected nearly $10,000 on two separate mortgages using YSP
and junk fees. 2. This is an average of $5,000 per loan. 3. The median
value of the properties was $135,000. 4. Clearly, this type of
lending represents a major ripoff for consumers.

http://merkley.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=A09C6A80-537A-4EB1-83C5-31925F046B6F