New Documents Appear to Refute Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Claims: Report

[Rogue Valley]

New documents appear to refute Lisa Cook mortgage fraud claims: Report

Unearthed documents challenge the Trump administration's accusations that Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud, Reuters reports.

www.newsweek.com

9.12.25
Newly unearthed documents challenge the Trump administration's accusations that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud, Reuters reports. The dispute bears on two consequential issues: whether a federal housing regulator's referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) was supported by documents that demonstrate criminal intent, and whether President Donald Trump lawfully can remove a Fed governor—an action that critics say threatens the Federal Reserve's independence amid political pressure to lower interest rates. A loan estimate for an Atlanta property purchased by Cook, first obtained by Reuters, shows that she told the lender she planned to use it as a "vacation home." Trump administration officials, led by Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, have accused Cook of claiming both her Atlanta and Michigan properties as her primary residence, which would have potentially granted her better mortgage and tax rates. Citing mortgage documents, Pulte referred Cook to the DOJ, which began a federal investigation. Trump also referenced the allegations as he attempted to fire her. The declaration issued by Cook's credit union, however, appears to refute those allegations, Reuters notes.

The news outlet said it reviewed the loan estimate dated May 28, 2021, prepared by Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union for Cook's Atlanta property that says: "Property Use: Vacation Home," which appears to contradict other paperwork cited by Pulte alleging that Cook marked multiple properties as primary residences. Cook has sued to block her removal after Trump announced her firing, and a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing her to remain on the Fed while the suit proceeds. Cook's lawsuit challenging her removal is set to proceed, as she has denied any allegations of wrongdoing about her properties, Reuters notes.

It seems that Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency Director - Bill Pulte - either neglected to mention the document above or his investigation was haphazard and incompetent.

Millions of Americans have a "vacation home" that is not to be equated with their "primary residence". Ms. Cook listed the Atlanta property as her "vacation home".

The Trump administration is fishing for any possible reason to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. If she were to be terminated, Trump could appoint a sychophant Fed Commissioner and vicariously control US interest rates.

Lisa Cook's bank documents appear to contradict Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations

President Donald Trump is seeking to remove Cook, a board member at the Federal Reserve, over claims that she falsified financial forms regarding a secondary home.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Airyaman]

In a normal functioning government, Pulte would be fired, but he's just trying to go after Trump's "enemies" so getting it wrong doesn't matter.

 

[ttwtt78640]

Does anyone know where Lisa Cook lives (now) and claims to be her principle (primary?) residence for state/local tax purposes and voter registration? It seems she has (owns/rents) residential properties in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

 

[Mike1950]

List of Political Enemies Trump has gone after using Government resources for his own purposes. In each case Trumps accusations were found to be unfounded. As you can see Trump makes it a practice to personally tell his government to investigate his political opponents and critics. No other president has ever done this nor would any other President have ever gotten away with it. Their own party and constituents would not have allowed it. Of course now we have a President whose party and followers are just as corrupt and evil as he is.

Political Figures & Government Officials

Name​	Role / Context​
Joe Biden	Trump has called him “corrupt” and said he should be investigated for treason
Kamala Harris	Accused by Trump of enabling an “invasion” at the border; called for prosecution
Barack Obama	Trump accused him of treason over surveillance of his 2016 campaign
Adam Schiff	Targeted for his role in Trump’s impeachment and Russia probe; DOJ investigating mortgage fraud claims
Letitia James	NY Attorney General; targeted via FHFA referral for alleged mortgage fraud
Lisa Cook	Federal Reserve Governor; accused of mortgage fraud, fired by Trump, now suing
Mark Milley	Former Joint Chiefs Chair; Trump has suggested prosecution for “treasonous” conduct
John Bolton	Former National Security Adviser; FBI searched his home and office

FBI & DOJ Personnel

Name​	Role / Context​
Brian Driscoll	Former acting FBI director; fired after resisting Trump’s demands
Steven Jensen	FBI agent; terminated for refusing to fire colleagues who investigated Trump
Spencer Evans	FBI agent; fired after internal disputes and online criticism
Unnamed DOJ prosecutors	Fired for working on Trump-related investigations, including Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago

Academia & Civil Rights Targets

Name / Group​	Role / Context​
160 UC Berkeley affiliates	Students, faculty, and staff named in a federal antisemitism probe tied to Palestine activism
Students for Justice in Palestine	Accused of antisemitism; targeted in federal civil rights investigations

 

[Roadvirus]

In a normal functioning government, Pulte would be fired, but he's just trying to go after Trump's "enemies" so getting it wrong doesn't matter.

I wonder if Cook can sue Pulte into bankruptcy. I'd think the answer would be "yes".

 

[LouC]

In a normal functioning government, Pulte would be fired, but he's just trying to go after Trump's "enemies" so getting it wrong doesn't matter.

The REVENGE AGENDA shall not be infringed!

 

[Moderate Right]

New documents appear to refute Lisa Cook mortgage fraud claims: Report

Unearthed documents challenge the Trump administration's accusations that Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud, Reuters reports.

www.newsweek.com

It seems that Trump's Federal Housing Finance Agency Director - Bill Pulte - either neglected to mention the document above or his investigation was haphazard and incompetent.

Millions of Americans have a "vacation home" that is not to be equated with their "primary residence". Ms. Cook listed the Atlanta property as her "vacation home".

The Trump administration is fishing for any possible reason to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. If she were to be terminated, Trump could appoint a sychophant Fed Commissioner and vicariously control US interest rates.

Lisa Cook's bank documents appear to contradict Trump administration's mortgage fraud allegations

President Donald Trump is seeking to remove Cook, a board member at the Federal Reserve, over claims that she falsified financial forms regarding a secondary home.

www.nbcnews.com

Appear to?

 

[soap box]

There were a few of us who explicitly said this was a hoax, a lie, a lie to get control of the Fed.

Ahem! How did I know it was a big fat trump lie?

 

[Absentglare]

Does anyone know where Lisa Cook lives (now) and claims to be her principle (primary?) residence for state/local tax purposes and voter registration? It seems she has (owns/rents) residential properties in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Jealous of her wealth and fishing for an excuse to fire her? Smells like MAGA hypocrisy, must be a day tbat ends in ‘y’.

 

[Roadvirus]

There were a few of us who explicitly said this was a hoax, a lie, a lie to get control of the Fed.

Ahem! How did I know it was a big fat trump lie?

His mouth was moving?

 

[Rogue Valley]

I'm sure Ms. Cook's attorney's will provide all the documentation required.

If I were Mr. Pulte, I'd start worrying about a defamation lawsuit. He should ask Rudy Giuliani about publicly defaming individuals.

Rudy Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment in Georgia election workers case

Rudy Giuliani has lost his bid to dismiss the $148 million defamation judgment against him from late last year by two former Georgia election workers.

abcnews.go.com

 

[LouC]

I'm sure Ms. Cook's attorney's will provide all the documentation required.

If I were Mr. Pulte, I'd start worrying about a defamation lawsuit. He should ask Rudy Giuliani about publicly defaming individuals.

Rudy Giuliani loses bid to dismiss $148 million defamation judgment in Georgia election workers case

Rudy Giuliani has lost his bid to dismiss the $148 million defamation judgment against him from late last year by two former Georgia election workers.

abcnews.go.com

I wouldn't. He was working for KING MAGAT, he'll be protected from any potential lawsuits by PROTRACTED FOOT DRAGGING LEGAL SIDESTEPPING until all parties have died of old age.

 

[JANFU]

Does anyone know where Lisa Cook lives (now) and claims to be her principle (primary?) residence for state/local tax purposes and voter registration? It seems she has (owns/rents) residential properties in Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Cambridge, Massachusetts.

She was / is smart with money. Reason she is an economist