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"I Knew You Were Trouble": Recent Trends in Lender Liability Litigation

Lender liability claims generally arise in one of following contexts: (i) claims seeking recovery of damage or "leverage" to accept discounted payoffs; (ii) counterclaims to foreclosure/receivership/guarantor actions; or...more

Independent Foreclosure Review Settlement

On January 7, the OCC and the Fed announced a settlement with 10 mortgage servicing companies which includes cash payments to eligible borrowers and other assistance, such as loan modifications and forgiveness of deficiency...more

Massachusetts Offers Guidance On Mortgage Modifications For Non-Delinquent Borrowers And Troubled Debt Restructuring

On December 27, the Massachusetts Division of Banks issued guidance regarding the classification of the modification of a residential mortgage loan as troubled debt restructuring (TDR) when the loan is underwater. The...more

State Law Update: Michigan Excludes Certain Loans From State Mortgage Laws, Extends Loan Modification Program

On December 22, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed three bills—SB 1283, SB 1284, and SB 1285—to exclude from state mortgage laws, including its predatory lending law and loan originator licensing act, any loan transaction...more