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Loan modifications are changes made to the terms of an existing loan outside the specifications contained in the original loan agreement. In a mortgage situation, loan modifications are typically made to assist... more +
Loan modifications are changes made to the terms of an existing loan outside the specifications contained in the original loan agreement. In a mortgage situation, loan modifications are typically made to assist borrowers in meeting their obligations and avoid foreclosure. Such mortgage loan modifications may include reduction of principal amount or interest rate, lengthening of loan term, and monthly payment caps. less -
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Lenders Have No Duty to “Process, Review, and Respond Carefully and Completely” to Loan Modification Applications

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One of the unresolved issues over the past several years in the realm of lender liability law is whether lenders owe tort duties to borrowers in connection with loan modification applications. Until now, case law has been all...more

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California Supreme Court Weighs In on Negligence Claims Related to Mortgage Loan Modifications

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On March 7, the California Supreme Court settled the issue of whether a mortgage servicer owes a duty of care to a borrower in the context of loan modification review, holding that negligence claims related to loan...more

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Fascinating weekend feature from the Journal exploring how Sears Roebuck went from the dominant force in American retailing to the bankrupt shell of a company that it is now—all within a period of just 40 years....more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending August 10 & 17, 2018

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REAL PROPERTY UPDATE - Foreclosure/Loan Modification: foreclosing plaintiff was required to allege and prove default of loan modification agreement after trial court found the loan modification to be the operative...more

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Real Property, Financial Services, & Title Insurance Update: Week Ending March 23, 2018

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Foreclosure / Amendments to Conform to Evidence: trial court erred in allowing Wells Fargo to amend its complaint during trial to conform to evidence presented of two unpled modification agreements – Tracey v. Wells Fargo...more

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Real Property & Title Insurance Update: Weeks Ending June 10 & 17, 2016

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REAL PROPERTY UPDATE - - Foreclosure/Standing/Hearsay: copy of a note with undated allonge containing blank endorsement sufficient to establish standing as a matter of law, even though bank did not have formal...more

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UDAAP Council Weekly UDAAP Standards Report - 12/03/14

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Every week, courts around the United States issue decisions addressing aspects of civil UDAAP claims. In an effort to illuminate the UDAAP standards, below is a sampling of some of this week’s UDAAP decisions on the...more

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