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- Team of federal prosecutors met with former loan officer Robert Feinberg in late October 2008
- Feinberg handled "special customers"MSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
- Said VIPs would get special discounts on interest rates and feesMSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
- Said Countrywide's VIP customers were nicknamed "Friends of Angelo's"
- Friends of Angelo refers to the associates former CEO Angelo Mozilo favored
- Senators Christopher Dodd and Kent Conrad allegedly benefited from the VIP programMSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
- Former cabinet members who allegedly benefited: Henry Cisneros, Richard Holbrooke, Alphonso Jackson, and Donna ShalalaMSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
- Former Fannie Mae CEO's benefited: James Johnson and Franklin RainesMSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
- All those mentioned denied wrongdoingMSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
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NBC news reported that the Justice Department's investigation into wrongdoing at Countrywide has expanded to include investigations into special "VIP" mortgages. It is alleged that certain VIPs were given discounts on interest rates and preferential treatment. Former Countrywide loan officer Robert Feinberg was questioned by a six-person team that included prosecutors from the Justice Department's Public Integrity section, a division that deals with cases of public corruption.MSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
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Countrywide Investigaton News
- On Deadline (USA Today): Report: Feds question 'preferential treatment' lender... (October 30, 2008)
- The Weekly Standard: Chris Dodd under Investigation for Sweatheart Mortgage Deal (October 30, 2008)
- Hartford Courant: 'Friends Of Angelo' Were VIPs, And Knew It (October 28, 2008)
- MSNBC: Feds Probe Countrywide's 'VIP' program (October 30, 2008)
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Countrywide Investigation Questions
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My passion is to be a private investigator, how do I? 1 AnswerMy research is showing me that this is a rather complex topic. Hopefully the links I've found will help you on your way. There are some basics. Many places re... read more -
Does anyone know who is servicing Bank of America's recently acquired Countrywide mortgages? 2 AnswersI can't say with authority who is servicing every mortgage after the merger (since mortgages are bought and sold all the time), but the bulk of CW mortgages con... read more -
What happens to vehicles involved in a crime or suicide? 4 AnswersThis is actually two questions, requiring different answers. If the vehicle is involved in a crime, it is usually seized by the police, finger printed, searche... read more
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