Attorney Accused Of Mortgage Fraud - 2004-07-20
South Florida attorney is accused of cheating mortgage lenders of over $650,000.

Attorney General Charlie Crist today announced the arrest of Kesha Holmes, 34, of Miramar. Holmes, a licensed attorney, is accused of using false documents for three home loans.

Crist said, "Individuals who steal from mortgage lenders make mortgage rates higher for all Floridians."
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United Bank reports modest rise in profits - 2004-07-20
United Bankshares, which acquired Bethesda-based Sequoia Bank last year, reports net income of $24.2 million for its latest quarter, 6 percent higher from the same quarter a year ago.

Earlier this month, United Bankshares also completed the sale of its mortgage banking subsidiary George Mason Mortgage to McLean-based Cardinal Financial for $17 million.
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