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Table Of Contents
Eight Quick Facts About Robert Shumake
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Robert Shumake And His Commitment To
Eco-Conscious Living
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How Robert Shumake Can Guide You To
Your Ascent
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Life Lessons From “Climb Your Inner
Mountain” By Robert Shumake
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Robert Shumake Earns Rave Reviews For
His Second Published Book
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Robert Shumake Releases Motivational And
Instructional Guid To Business Success
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Business Mogul Robert Shumake Yearns To
Inspire Young People With His Success
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Robert Shumake Advocates Educational
Opportunities For Financially Challenged
Youth
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Robert Shumake Uses Financial Success To
Make A Difference
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Real Estate Expert Robert Shumake
Provides Tips To Protect Home Buyers From
Mortgage Fraud
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Eight Quick Facts About Robert Shumake
To his scholars, he is like a fairy godfather, encouraging them and providing hope
that despite bleak conditions, there’s a way to
transcend the harsh realities of life — and it always
begins with making a firm decision and pressing
towards the prize. To the members of the
community, he is a reliable friend and problem-
solver whose core desire is to be successful to be
able to help those in need. But how much do people
really know Robert Shumake?
Detroit locals will say that he’s a business tycoon
that many of today’s young men would definitely
want to be like; he seems to have everything due to
his success in business – there’s definitely more to
the man than most people know. For those who
wish to get to know him better, here are eight quick
facts about Robert S. Shumake:
1. He’s from Detroit, Michigan and he has really humble beginnings, so he’s
always had the heart to support youth advocacies. Most of his youth-directed
works are for economically challenged youth who want to get tertiary
education.
2. His philanthropic efforts extend across the shores. He has built a learning
institution under his name (the Shumake Legacy Academy) in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia which educates about 3,000 HIV-infected orphans.
3. He attended Morehouse College in Georgia, which is a private, all-male
liberal arts and historically black college with a very proud tradition. He then
received his honorary doctorate from Lewis Business College in Detroit.
4. He is the Honorary Consul General to Botswana and Tanzania and was
present at the first ever 2013 Ambassadors Inaugural Ball (Ambassadors
Ball) held in Washington, DC last January 21, 2013. He was one of the key
personalities of the black tie event that commemorated the re-election of
President of the United States Barack Obama.
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5. He’s a best-selling author and his second effort, ―Climbing Your Inner
Mountain: 10 Steps To Reaching Any Goal,‖ which was released in May
2013 received rave reviews from motivational book fans. Meanwhile, his
first published work, ―For Entrepreneurs Who Considered Suicide When
Business Got Tough‖ continues to generate interest for its straight-to-the-
point nuggets of wisdom about life’s purpose and rising above challenges.
Both books are available at Amazon.com.
6. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in the African continent,
without any solid previous mountain climbing experience, and he nearly
died.
7. He’s always had asthma and his biggest asthma scare was during the climb
up Mt. Kilimanjaro.
8. All sales of his books go straight to his foundation, the Shumake Family and
Friends Foundation, which has a goal of educating the youth through
scholarships and other helpful programs.
Know more about Robert Shumake at Robshumake.com
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Robert Shumake And His Commitment To Eco-
Conscious Living
As various countries experience the real and pressing effects of the twin problems
of global warming and climate
change, people are becoming
more aware of their role in
stemming the tide of these
threats. From recycling to
purchasing eco-friendly
products and even using
alternative power sources, it has
become evident that each person
must make a conscious choice
and accept that one's small
actions send massive ripples on
a global scale.
To say that green technologies (particularly their applications in energy generation
and consumption) are the wave of the future is a gross understatement. If
devastating hurricanes, suffocating smog and mountain after mountain of garbage
were to become the norm of wanton consumption, then green technologies present
a future — an enduring legacy that today's people would like to bequeath to their
children.
At the forefront of advocating and harnessing green technologies is Detroit
businessman, philanthropist and bestselling author Robert Shumake. With his vast
experience in the world of business, establishing a business school of his own
would seem to be a logical step to further promote his vision of helping his
community. But with The Robert Shumake Academy, he seeks to go a step beyond
molding the world's future business leaders.
Unlike other business schools, the focus of the academy is to train students in
technology, green business and entrepreneurship. The academy is designed to
equip each student with laptops while flat screen TVs broadcasting news from
business news are strategically placed along school hallways.
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―The curriculum will not be easy. We must break away from the antiquated school
calendar based on yesterday’s agricultural rhythms to longer days and summer
classes that will better prepare students to compete in the global economy," said
Shumake.
The academy is envisioned to begin as a middle school which will later expand to
include high school, with its curriculum adapted from Houston's Kipp Academy.
Shumake divulged that there are plans to partner with major corporations that will
allow the academy's students to serve internships with the top CEOs.
Shumake is currently the CEO of ShuFund Capital, LLC, the Energy Chairman of
SGP Energy Fund L3C, and the CEO of Inheritance Capital Group. He is also the
Honorary Consul of Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana and Tanzania. Apart from his
active participation in his foundations, The Shumake Family and Friends
Foundation, the Shumake Legacy Academy and the Robert S. Shumake
Scholarship Relays, he has written two books, ―For Entrepreneurs Who Considered
Suicide When Business Got Tough‖ and ―Climbing Your Inner Mountain.‖ Visit
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How Robert Shumake Can Guide You To Your
Ascent
International business strategist. Philanthropist. CEO. Diplomat. Bestselling
author. In various aspects of his life, whether personal or professional, Robert
Shumake epitomizes success.
In the investment world, he is
known as the leading private equity
investor and property developer
who has built a portfolio of about
three million square meters, valued
over $1 billion. He also serves as
CEO of Shumake Global Partners,
L3C which provides services in
various areas including technology,
real estate, healthcare, energy and
finance.
As a philanthropist, Shumake has been a staunch advocate of the youth cause,
being actively involved in fundraising events that ensure that young children stay
in school to become productive citizens. His Robert S. Shumake Scholarship
Relays has supported over 10,000 young athletes while his Shumake Family and
Friends Foundation has sent over 200 beneficiaries to college. The Shumake
Legacy Academy, on the other hand, was established to allow HIV-infected
orphans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to get educated.
With his success in two distinct fields, one would dare ask why Shumake would
foray into the world of writing. Shumake explains his philosophy: "I always want
to promote the double bottom line: make a profit in business and make a difference
in the community."
This philosophy rings true in two of his master works, ―For Entrepreneurs Who
Considered Suicide When Business Got Tough‖ and the number one Amazon
Bestseller, ―Climbing Your Inner Mountain.‖
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While the first book was more geared for entrepreneurs, CYIM narrates Shumake's
struggles, from homelessness to a lifelong battle against asthma to the real and
formidable challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This book details how
Shumake has overcome various adversities to become one of the most successful
and respected entrepreneurs. But more importantly, it uses Shumake's ascent to
Mount Kilimanjaro as the perfect metaphor to finding success in any field, in the
face of any obstacle.
CYIM offers a lot of valuable lessons, not only for entrepreneurs, but also for those
people who have been stricken by fear into inaction. Among the valuable lessons
the bestselling book offers are having a confident mindset, beating procrastination,
finding the right partner for your journey and facing times when a person must
embark on a journey by himself.
Shumake explains that CYIM is not just another self-help book. Rather, it seeks to
differentiate itself by offering readers a way to recognize their unique situation in
life, how to simplify these issues, and then to reach deep inside themselves to find
the best course of action. Check out Robshumake.com for more information.
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Life Lessons From “Climb Your Inner Mountain” By
Robert Shumake
In the Amazon best-selling book ―Climb Your Inner Mountain,‖ the author
describes in detail the many challenges and obstacles he faced before and during
his climb to the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. He shared the
experience that triggered him into action to finally fulfill his childhood dream – the
death of a beloved friend. He
said people met his decision
with a cynical, unbelieving
reaction to a black man taking
on such a venture; there is a
perception that only white,
outdoorsy-type men were
interested in scaling the heights
of what is also the highest free-
standing mountain on Earth. He
revealed how his apprehensions
and being ―scared to death‖
almost prevented him from
embarking on the journey.
As he got near the top, he faced the one thing he feared most would happen: he
suffered a massive asthma attack. An expert who came with him advised him to
give the climb up. But he didn’t turn back. He kept going until he reached the
summit triumphantly. His reward was not only the sense of accomplishment at that
moment; greater than that are the life lessons he earned and was given the
opportunity to share with other people through the book he wrote.
The man is Robert Shumake — best-selling author, international business
strategist, philanthropist, diplomat and CEO. Shumake’s extensive life experiences
are evident in the way he shares his insights and ideas in his book. He says about
the book: ―It is an in-depth instructional of how to recognize the issues that one
faces in life – clarifying and breaking down those issues to their simplest and most
common denominators, and then turning inward to determine how to approach a
solution.‖
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Some of the takeaways from Climb Your Inner Mountain:
Stepping out of your comfort zone will lead you to confront your real self. The
hustle and frenzy of modern life can drown out your identity. Shumake says
standing on the mountain ―forced‖ him to hear his inner voice. Being away from
distractions allowed him to tune in to ideas and inspiration.
Everyone has a mountain to climb. Shumake learned how to be sensitive to and
appreciative of the personal challenges that are unique to each person. Some
people may need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest or other literal
mountains. Other people’s mountains are more difficult to surmount, such as
building a business, finding the means to provide quality education to your
children or learning how to loosen the knots in your relationships.
Success starts at the beginning. People who know Shumake now marvel at his
wealth and influence, but he never fails to point out that he started to build his
fame and fortune way, way back – when he was working as a janitor trying to
expand his knowledge by listening to audiobooks while cleaning and taking out the
trash. For Shumake, success is about preparation: ―Success doesn’t happen
overnight or by accident.‖ Find out more at Robertshumakedetroit.com.
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Robert Shumake Earns Rave Reviews For His Second
Published Book
Although he wears a lot of hats as CEO of big corporations, Honorary Consul to
two African countries, philanthropist, and father to three lovely children, Robert
Shumake still found time to release two books this year, and his second effort has
been labelled an inspiring page-turner by readers.
As someone who had overcome a challenging childhood where he often worried
about potentially being homeless, Shumake had definitely risen above the typical
expectations people have of someone from such an economically challenged
background. He worked hard and managed to get a good education which opened
different doors of opportunities for him. And throughout his journey, he met some
wonderful people who helped shape his purpose and values in life — one of them
being his friend Steve Myen, to whom the book is dedicated.
After Steve’s fatal accident, Shumake, although devastated by his friend’s death,
experienced an awakening of sorts which led him to finally climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.
He had often said that it was something that he had always wanted to do, but due to
his incredibly busy schedule and the many demands he had to prioritize first, it
took many years for him to finally take that plane and find himself looking up at
the most difficult physical task he would have to endure.
His second book, ―Climbing Your Inner Mountain: 10 Steps to Reaching Any
Goal,‖ details Shumake’s personal obstacles and his momentous climb up the
African continent’s highest summit; he shared many of the lessons he learned as he
experienced the harsh elements of
Kilimanjaro and the possibility of him
losing his life due to a massive asthma
attack. But this is not just a storybook; all
the life accounts and lessons are laid out
for optimal ―learning‖ for the reader, and
there’s even a carefully prepared guide to
assisting readers in goal achievement and
self-reflection.
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Many of the readers who have read and re-read the book claim that what they
particularly like about it is that it’s very relatable. Since most people find life to be
a difficult uphill journey, the way Shumake related his physical ascent to
Kilimanjaro to seemingly insurmountable challenges of living made the lessons
easier to digest. In addition to that, the personal quotes Shumake shared (along
with carefully picked ones from other notable personalities like Alexander Graham
Bell and even Dr. Seuss) as well as the sporadic injection of humor made reading
every new chapter an exciting ―progress‖ for the readers.
―Climbing Your Inner Mountain: 10 Steps to Reaching Any Goal‖ has earned an
average of 5 stars from Amazon customers; many are hoping that Shumake will
not take long to come up with a follow-up to this effort and he’ll present fresh
perspectives about goal achievement in a new manual for success soon. ―Climbing
Your Inner Mountain‖ is available in Kindle edition and paperback on
Amazon.com and 100% of the sales of these books go straight to his foundation
which aims to provide good education to young people who need financial support.
For more, visit this site - Robertshumakedetroit.com.
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Robert Shumake Releases Motivational And
Instructional Guide To Business Success
When business gets tough, what do some entrepreneurs do? The survivalist
business owner weathers on, in spite of the hardships, and knows that if he holds
on, he will ―live‖ to see another customer. The practical business owner executes
contingency plans, pooling from various resources in order to keep the business
strong. And then there is the suicidal business owner — the entrepreneur who
figures all is lost, the sky has fallen, and the only logical solution is to give up. For
international business strategist turned author and philanthropist, Robert Shumake,
killing one’s business dream is tantamount to suicide.
A Book is Born
Shumake has released a
book entitled ―For
Entrepreneurs Who
Considered Suicide When
Business Got Tough,‖ a
motivational and
instructional guide that
contains over 100 practical
survival skills to help — or
perhaps more accurately,
save — the struggling
entrepreneur. In a published
interview on Shumake’s blog, the international business strategist shares that the
title came about when he considered what some entrepreneurs would do when
faced with some very difficult situations, from a downturn in the economy forcing
mass layoffs to stiff competition compelling a business to shut down.
In Shumake’s own words, ―The up and down pressures of doing business
successfully often changes us to give up on our God-given gifts and dreams. So
this book was written to encourage others not to kill their dreams.‖ Shumake, who
also happens to be CEO at ShuFund Capital, LLC and an honorary consul to
various African nations, shares that he himself has had to go through the pressures
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of doing business. He adds that even when faced with the possibility of not making
his payroll and closing down, he was still motivated to pursue his dreams as a
successful entrepreneur.
Encouraging Entrepreneurs to Help Educate Kids
But Shumake’s fascinating book is not just designed to act as a compass of sorts
for the overburdened entrepreneur. With 100 percent of the book sales being
donated to educational causes in third world countries, Shumake’s goal of ―make a
profit, make a difference‖ is going to be reaching an entirely new level through
―For Entrepreneurs Who Considered Suicide …‖ The CEO and author says that his
hope is to promote young people in business and empower them to, as it were, pay
it forward to other less fortunate children when they eventually come up in the
world.
The Shumake Family and Friends Foundation has so far granted 180 scholarships
domestically. His international holding company, the Shumake Global Partners, is
a supporter and sponsor of KENO (Kid Entrepreneurs Need Opportunities)
Foundation, an organization dedicated to nurturing, training, and growing
businesses developed by young entrepreneurs. By helping business owners get
over the proverbial hump through his book, Shumake also aims to encourage the
future business leaders of the world. Check Robertshumakedetroit.com to know
more about Robert Shumake’s guide.
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Business Mogul Robert Shumake Yearns To Inspire
Young People With His Success
He is quite a familiar name in Detroit
mainly because of his world-class
businesses, but the leading private
equity investor and real estate
developer, Robert Shumake, is proving
that he’s not just any other successful
person — he is not only rich in assets,
but he’s also even richer in kindness
and compassion. For him, it’s equally
important to be successful in his
business ventures as in ―real life‖ and his success shouldn’t just be confined to
creating a comfortable life for him and his family. It should also be about letting
his blessings flow into the lives of others, especially those who need them the
most.
Even before he struck it big in business, he’s always had the passion to serve and
make a difference in the lives of young people, believing that they are just as
deserving of success as he is. He, however, recognizes that certain opportunities
are not easily accessible to some due to their economic background, and that’s why
he strives to somewhat even out the playing field by offering his assistance through
his scholarship program. But aside from his scholarship programs, Shumake also
orchestrates all sorts of fundraising events for the youth to ensure that they will
become inspiring and productive members of society. So far, with all these
programs and events, he has already supported over 10,000 student athletes and
many of them are now successful professionals.
Although many of his youth-centered events take place in Detroit, he supports
overseas work as well. He has directed time and energy in starting the Shumake
Legacy Academy in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa; this learning institution
educates HIV-infected orphans. These students, given their condition, are not
likely to be provided the opportunity to get an education under normal
circumstances, but Shumake is just that committed to his vision of empowering
young people with proper education. Therefore, even if these children are seen by
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their society as beings with relatively bleak futures, Shumake hopes to prove
otherwise and he’s using his own story (and even his own resources) to do just
that.
Robert Shumake has also come up with informative and inspirational books which
are available at Amazon. He shares valuable lessons he has acquired through the
many years he has devoted to his professions and guides people, both young and
old, on how they too can be successful despite the odds. All book proceeds go
straight to his foundation, the Shumake Family and Friends foundation, which
works to help educate economically challenged young people. Visit
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Robert Shumake Advocates Educational
Opportunities For Financially Challenged Youth
Everybody hears of people supporting
charities by donating a large amount of
money to support a cause. But for Robert
Shumake, it’s imperative to get the
community involved especially if the cause
is to create a bright future for committed and
promising young people. Knowing how
hard life is in many parts of Detroit where an
alarming percentage of teenagers drop out of
high school and eventually live a life of
crime, Shumake has made it his mission to
guide and protect those who wish to rise
above the difficulty of their situation and
become successful.
College education in the US is never cheap;
even some courses at a local community
college can prove to be too expensive for
many of Detroit’s hard-up families. A lot of young people who want to secure a
college education have to work throughout their teen years to save money for
tuition, yet they still fall short. Shumake understands how frustrating it truly can be
to fail to reach an important goal in life, and that’s why he has devised a program
to help these young people out in attaining their dreams. Through the Robert S.
Shumake Scholarship Relays, applicants get the chance to be granted a scholarship
to the college of their choice; what’s remarkable about this scholarship is that a
community of runners actually help to secure the financial support for the
applicants. They run devotedly and persistently towards the goal of these
applicants who really want to go to college for, truly, ―it takes a village.‖
“If you want to run in the race of life effectively, you will need an EDUCATION.”
This is what Shumake tells all of his scholars. Knowledge is power, and the best
way to get knowledge that can push young people towards a productive and
fulfilling path is by completing a college education. Heading to university not only
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hones necessary skills to be effective members of a work force but instills
discipline as well. Likewise, completing a college education automatically opens
doors to more employment opportunities, and with good employment
opportunities, a person has a higher chance of moving farther along in life.
Every dedicated young person should have the opportunity to grow into the person
he has always been designed to become – someone who makes a positive
difference in the lives of the people around him as a productive member of society.
With the help of Robert Shumake, more and more young people can actually
become so.
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Robert Shumake Uses Financial Success To Make A
Difference
There is a lot of money just floating around in the world. Unfortunately, and as the
three-month protest movement Occupy Wall Street has taught people, the social
and economic inequality in the world give rise to the one percent feeding off of the
majority of resources. What should be done — other then giving a staunch voice to
the so-called 99 percent?
Get proactive. Be involved.
Use your success to make a
difference in your corner of
the world. And you don’t
have to be a billionaire
philanthropist like Bill
Gates or Ted Turner to turn
things around for the less
fortunate. This is what
Robert Shumake firmly
believes in as he runs his
companies and creates
programs meant to alleviate the struggling conditions of different communities.
Currently the CEO of ShuFund Capital LLC, a real estate investment and
management firm, of SGP (Shumake Global Partners), an international holding
company that concentrates on micro lending and mobile remittance, and honorary
consul to Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, and Tanzania, Shumake’s goal is to use
his financial success towards the greater good. Both companies, incidentally, are
carrying out social objectives through various charitable programs that focus
mostly on working with the youth sector and on fostering education in third world
countries.
According to Shumake, anyone who has been blessed with monetary success has
the moral obligation to put that success to good use. He believes that those who
make a profit have the responsibility to make a difference. The international
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business strategist and diplomat to various African nations calls it ―the double
bottom line.‖
So while the likes of Gates and Turner pledge to donate portions of their billion-
dollar incomes to charitable causes, Shumake’s own pledge is for his thriving
companies to help the struggling communities. With every profit, he says, he aims
to alleviate underprivileged communities and to give kids from his home state,
Detroit, and from third world countries the opportunities to succeed in life. Such
goals have given birth to several foundations like the Shumake Family and Friends
Foundation and support for various educational organizations like the KENO (Kid
Entrepreneurs Need Opportunities) Foundation.
As a diplomat to one of the world’s struggling nations, Shumake also strives to
foster commerce through trade missions and various programs, using these as
sources for people to gain the opportunities they would otherwise not possess.
Shumake may have his plate full with running his companies and fulfilling his
diplomatic duties. But through it all and no matter how hectic his days get, the
CEO and diplomat never fails to forget his most challenging but worthy vocation
as a philanthropist. What are you doing today to make a difference in the world?
Visit Dblbottomline.com for more information.
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Real Estate Expert Robert Shumake Provides Tips To
Protect Home Buyers From Mortgage Fraud
Buying property, either for
personal use or for
investment purposes, is
always a major financial
decision that involves lengthy
or tedious processes. It can be
a common activity for the
serious investor who makes a
living out of flipping
properties, but for the average
consumer, the opportunity to
purchase a house could be the
single biggest financial move
he makes — and ideally, the property will be in his and his family's possession for
the rest of their days. Therefore, he takes care to gather sufficient resources, build
good credit, thoroughly weigh and scrutinize his options, and ensure that the
property matches his specific needs and vision for the home that he could finally
call his very own.
However, certain market conditions are pushing unscrupulous individuals to
acquire property through questionable means. Rises in foreclosures, depressed
markets, decreased demand and declining values are causing lenders to tighten
their practices, for example, and this leads some people to cook up mortgage fraud
schemes or even resort to identity theft (targeting individuals with good credit) just
to obtain housing loans, take over someone else's property, or sell another person's
home.
Even experienced real estate professionals are not safe from fraudulent activities.
Detroit businessman, published author, and philanthropist Robert Shumake is CEO
of Inheritance Capital Group, a Michigan-based private equity real estate
investment and development firm, and he became a victim of mortgage fraud
himself. The finance and real estate expert once attempted to sell a house that he
had purchased and rehabilitated, only to discover that someone removed his name
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from the title using a fraudulent quit claim deed. The person was able to move into
the home and even took out building permits to get work started on the property.
After two and a half years and almost $60,000 in legal fees, Shumake was able to
resolve the matter, but he was quick to advise home buyers that some people can
spend thousands and still fail to reclaim the property.
Being in the business of implementing policies and funding strategies to help
people and small businesses raise capital, mortgage loans, commercial leasing and
specialized financing so that they can successfully acquire property, Shumake
developed a list of valuable tips to protect everyone from becoming victims of
fraud in the future:
Never sign blank or incomplete documents.
Never buy property that you have not personally seen or inspected.
Use only licensed mortgage bankers or lenders; find a broker through the
National Association of Mortgage Brokers.
Have a local, licensed real estate agent do a BPO (Broker’s Price Opinion)
to determine value.
Don’t be pressured into using a particular lender, real estate agent or
appraiser.
Know your rights as a mortgage borrower.
Don’t buy into get-rich-quick schemes of instant equity or investment
property using your own name. Investment property should be owned by an
LLC to protect you from liability exposure.
Do not work with someone who advises you to lie on your mortgage
application.
Beware of lenders who charge excessive fees and prepayment penalties.
Be sure to look over and understand your truth in lending disclosure
documents, which spell out the terms of your mortgage, before signing a
contract with a mortgage company.
According to Shumake, having an attorney look over the property documents is
still the best move to make when in doubt — the fees you pay for this service will
be nothing compared to thousands of dollars you will spend in the event that you
become involved with mortgage fraud in the future.
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