Chicago City Council Passes “Keep Chicago Renting” Ordinance
On June 5, 2013, the Chicago City Council enacted the “Keep Chicago Renting” ordinance. The ordinance is designed to prevent vacancies in […]
HAMP Extended Two More Years — But Are Loan Modifications Working?
The Obama Administration recently announced that it was extending HAMP for two more years. HAMP was scheduled to end on December 31,
Is The OCC Actually Regulating A Bank?
According to the Washington Post, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is ramping up its investigation into JP Morgan
JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America Claim That They Have Satisfied The Terms of The National Mortgage Settlement
In an attempt to get ahead of next month’s National Mortgage Settlement monitor’s report, both Chase and Bank of America have
California’s Attorney General Sues Chase, Re-Exposes Chase’s Unlawful Credit Card Practices
Every once in a while, a state-level official picks up the slack left behind by federal regulators. This time, Kamala
Why Mortgage Disclosures Don’t Work
I began my career during the real estate boom of the early 2000s. Finding work as a real estate attorney
Emotionally supporting a loved one who is struggling financially
When one’s financial situation becomes overwhelming, maintaining a strong support system is critical. However, supporting a loved one who is
Mailing Checks To Consumers — National Mortgage Settlement Version
Any reader of this blog knows that the Independent Foreclosure Review has been utterly bungled all the way down to
Zombie Mortgages In The News
WGN-TV picked up on my posts about zombie title and zombie mortgage, etc. I had the privilege of being interviewed
FHFA Extends HARP Refinance Program to 2015
According to Bloomberg, the FHFA has extended the HARP refinance program to the end of 2015. This means that homeowners