Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton is amplifying new allegations via the watchdog’s platforms, claiming Senator Adam Schiff “reportedly misstated info on at least five mortgage applications, allegedly claiming multiple properties as his ‘primary residence’” to secure lower interest rates.
The accusations build on recent public scrutiny: President Trump accused Schiff of conducting a “sustained pattern of possible mortgage fraud” by misrepresenting his Maryland home as his primary residence—despite holding elected office in California—between 2009 and 2020.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency reportedly referred the matter to the Department of Justice, citing alleged occupancy misrepresentation on five Fannie Mae-backed mortgages.
According to FHFA Director William Pulte’s letter—obtained by Fox News—Schiff and his wife maintained the Maryland property as their primary residence through a series of refinancings (2003–2019), only reclassifying it as secondary in October 2020.
The letter also noted Schiff claimed California’s capital gains tax exemption on his Burbank condo, designating it separately as a primary residence.
Schiff’s office dismissed all allegations, calling them politically motivated and affirming that lenders were aware he split time legitimately between both homes.
Judicial Watch’s claim that Schiff misstated five applications adds the weight of a legal oversight organization to the debate.
However, as of mid‑July 2025, no formal charges have been filed, and Schiff continues to deny any wrongdoing.
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