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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 4§ 5308 Fraudulent Loan Statements Penalty

§ 5308 Fraudulent Loan Statements Penalty

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§ 5308 Fraudulent Loan Statements Penalty

Key Takeaways

  • •Don't lie or exaggerate about property or money to get a loan or change a loan deal.
  • •This includes making fake reports or saying something is worth more than it really is.
  • •If you do this on purpose, you can get fined up to $10,000 or go to jail for up to a year, or both.

Example

You want a loan to buy a house, but the house is actually worth $200,000. You tell the bank it's worth $300,000 to get a bigger loan.

This is breaking the law because you lied about the house's value to trick the bank into giving you more money. You could get fined or go to jail.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5308 Fraudulent Loan Statements Penalty

Whoever knowingly makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly, or through any agency whatsoever, any false statement or report, or willfully overvalues any land, property, or security, for the purpose of influencing in any way the action of any association upon any application, advance, discount, purchase or repurchase agreement, commitment, or loan or the change or extension of any of these transactions by renewal, deferment of action, or otherwise, or the acceptance, release, or substitution of security for these transactions shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or, by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or in the state prison, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (Added by renumbering Section 5301 by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1118, Sec. 10.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 5303 False Association Records Fraud
  • § 5301 Savings Association Violation Referrals
  • § 5307 False Statements Harming Associations
  • § 5300 Violation Penalties And Punishment
  • § 5302 Violation Penalties And Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 5308.
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