Case Law Update: John Wick v. GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc.
In a case involving GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., a motion for summary as to the claims raised against them by […]
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Case Law Update: Kilpatrick v. OCWEN Loan Servicing, LLC
In a federal case from the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, a federal judge denied a loan servicing
Seattle Ends Relationship with Wells Fargo over Business Practices, Dakota Access Pipeline
In a bold move Tuesday, the Seattle City Council voted unanimously to end its 18-year business relationship with Wells Fargo
Plaintiff Files Suit Against Nationstar for Breach of Modified Contract
In 2009, Jennifer Castillo applied for a modification with her mortgage servicer at the time, Bank of America, which she
Moody’s Corp. Pays $864 Million Settlement for Inflated Ratings
Moody’s Corp. agreed to pay nearly $864 million to settle federal and state claims, acknowledging that they did not follow
The Dangers of a Reverse Mortgage
Although the number of reverse mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) significantly dropped in the past
Don’t Let Overspending Ruin Your Holiday
During the holidays, we often feel the pressure of gift-giving. Not just any gift, but the perfect, in demand and, in all
CFPB Report Reveals Mortgage Servicers Using Deficient Technology
Earlier this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that some mortgage servicers were violating the new servicing rules with their
Ninth Circuit Court Rules that all Collectors Must Provide Disclosures within Initial Communication
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s summary judgment in favor of a defendant regarding the Fair Debt
Hope For Student Debtors?
Unlike other types of debt, student loans are notoriously known for being near impossible to discharge, with the debtor given