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Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled against banks in foreclosure case [this day at law]
January 7, 2013 by Sarah Steers
On January 7, 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that banks are barred from foreclosing on property if they cannot prove that, at the time the foreclosure was initiated, they were the holders of the mortgage. This decision sent bank stocks downward, on the fear that completed.... [more]
Federal judge approves $25 billion mortgage foreclosure settlement
April 6, 2012 by Jerry Votava
A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia has approved a $25 billion settlement agreement to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure abuses. The settlement was between US Attorney General Eric Holder, along with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary.... [more]
DOJ, HUD, state AGs file foreclosure settlement in federal court
March 13, 2012 by Andrea Bottorff
The US Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and 49 state attorneys general on Monday filed in federal court a proposed $25 billion settlement agreement with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure.... [more]
Federal, state AGs reach agreement in foreclosure investigation
February 9, 2012 by Jamie Reese
US Attorney General Eric Holder, along with Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and 49 state attorneys general announced Thursday that a $25 billion agreement was reached with the nation's five largest mortgage servicers to address mortgage loan servicing and.... [more]
Arizona AG sued Bank of America for mortgage fraud [this day at law]
December 17, 2011 by Cody Harding
On December 17, 2010, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard filed a lawsuit against Bank of America (BOA) for fraudulent foreclosure practices and misleading customers in mortgage modifications. The complaint alleged that BOA engaged in consumer fraud by misrepresenting to customers whether they.... [more]
California, Countrywide settle predatory lending charges for $6.5 million
February 3, 2011 by Sarah Posner
The Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles on Wednesday approved a $6.5 million settlement between the state of California and two former Countrywide Financial Corporation executives accused of predatory lending. The lawsuit alleged that Countrywide lured borrowers with low teaser.... [more]
Massachusetts high court rules against banks in crucial foreclosure case
January 9, 2011 by Sarah Paulsworth
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision on Friday ruling against banks in two foreclosure cases that could have important implications on similar cases both inside and outside of the state. In the consolidated decision Justice Ralph Gants ruled that neither US Bank National.... [more]
Arizona AG sues Bank of America for mortgage fraud
December 18, 2010 by LaToya Sawyer
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard filed a lawsuit against Bank of America (BOA) on Friday for misleading customers in mortgage modification and foreclosure practices. Specifically, the complaint alleges that BOA violated a 2009 consent agreement, in which it agreed to develop and implement.... [more]
Florida Supreme Court requiring all foreclosure proceedings to be public
November 18, 2010 by Megan McKee
Chief Justice Charles Canady of the Florida Supreme Court issued a memorandum Wednesday to the chief judges of Florida's 20 judicial circuits directing them to ensure that all foreclosure proceedings in the state are open to the public. The directive came in response to transparency concerns.... [more]
New York courts requiring lawyers to confirm accuracy of foreclosure paperwork
October 21, 2010 by Andrea Bottorff
New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced Wednesday a new court rule that requires lawyers to file a separate affirmation confirming the accuracy of paperwork used in residential foreclosure cases. The new rule is effective immediately and has been added to the New York State Unified Court.... [more]
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