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Banks Illegally Deny HAMP Loan Modifications 90% Of The Time

Banks continue to disregard the law and deny relief to 90% of homeowners who are legally entitled to Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) modifications, as shown by the U.S. Treasury’s latest HAMP Reports. Specifically, page 9 of the report shows that, as of October 2011, banks who participate in HAMP collectively service loans for a total of 891,542 homeowners who …
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Foreclosure Defense Basics

With the continued economic crisis, it is important for lawyers to know how to represent a homeowner in foreclosure.  While much discussion has been devoted to deeds in lieu of foreclosure, short sales, and other ways to help a homeowner exit their home, not much discussion has been devoted to how to challenge a wrongful foreclosure.  This article covers the basics.  First, …
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Married Couple Files $4,000,000 Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo For Mortgage Fraud

The Law Office of Jason Ostendorf filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. last week for $4,000,000 on behalf of a Maryland married couple.  The lawsuit charges Wells Fargo with “using unfair and deceptive trade practices by making false statements of material fact in connection with a loan modification application.”  The lawsuit further  alleges that “Wells Fargo has failed to honor its …
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