A borrower who knowingly makes false statements on a federally related mortgage loan to obtain property can face severe penalties under federal law. The penalties can include:
* A fine of up to $1 million.
* Imprisonment for up to 30 years.
These penalties fall under federal statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 1014, which covers fraud and false statements related to loan applications. This is a serious offense, and the law is designed to deter fraud in federally related mortgage transactions.
References:
* 18 U.S.C. § 1014 - Penalties for False Statements
* Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA)