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Acquiring Distressed Real Estate Mezzanine Debt: A Diligence Checklist

We recently discussed the importance of diligence when acquiring distressed commercial mortgage loans, providing a diligence checklist for the process. Given that any foreclosing mezzanine lender may step “into ownership” if...more

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Recent MRB Administrative Actions Highlight that Minutiae Matters to HUD

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On April 4, 2017, the Mortgagee Review Board (MRB) of the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published an entry in the Federal Register titled "Mortgagee Review Board: Administrative Actions." The entry...more

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CFPB Monthly Report Spotlights Mortgage Products

The CFPB has issued its monthly complaint report and is shining its spotlight on mortgage products. The Monthly Complaint Report provides a high level snap shot of trends in consumer complaints, using a three month rolling...more

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Against the Tide: A New Take on RESPA’s Section 8(c)(2) Safe Harbor by the CFPB

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Grab a flotation device – the final decision recently issued by Director Richard Cordray of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) in the administrative enforcement proceedings against PHH Corp....more

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Borrowers’ Counsel Sanctioned for Frivolous Lawsuit Against Lender Who Attempted to Resolve Foreclosure Action

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An Ohio appellate court has affirmed an order of sanctions against counsel for borrowers who filed a frivolous lawsuit against the lender alleging fraud, breach of contract and estoppel in connection with failed attempts to...more

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Connecticut Adds New Licenses to NMLS

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The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) is now accepting new applications and transition filings for new industry licenses for the Connecticut Department of Banking (Department). The Department is requiring companies...more

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