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 […]
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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
Illinois Supreme Court Announces Effective Date of New Foreclosure Rules
As you may recall, the Illinois Supreme Court postponed the enforcement of its newly-announced foreclosure rules because it was unclear
Why Closing Credit Card Accounts Can Hurt Your Credit Score
Most people don’t know that closing credit card accounts can hurt their credit score. However, according to this article by Adam Levin,
Can A Bank Sue You For A Deficiency After The Foreclosure Lawsuit Is Over?
Since the implosion of the real estate market, we have seen a massive number of foreclosures in Illinois. In many