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 […]
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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
Trash and Lock Out – Banks Try to Bypass the Law
If you miss a couple of mortgage payments, there are a few things a bank can legally do – from
$9.25 Million TCPA Class Action Settlement Against American Express
Earlier this year, in July, Judge John Z. Lee approved a $9.25 million settlement between American Express Co., American Express
Supreme Court in Colorado Issues Ruling On Possible Deceptive Practices
In Colorado, the state’s attorney general has secured a victory against a firm over alleged deceptive foreclosure practices. Two justices
CFPB Hearing on Debt Collection
Debt collection is a $13.7 billion industry in the United States that employs over 130,000 people. At the Consumer Financial