Archive for 'Fabrication of documents' Category
Jan 29, 2019

I read a lot. I came across this article today published in 2016. Nobody has paid attention to it but as far as I can tell on first skim, the author has both coined the name “rogue REMIC” and described it well enough to come to a conclusion, to wit: everything about them is a […]

Jan 24, 2019

Nearly everyone is confused as to the identity of the real holder in due course, or the “creditor,” or the owner of the debt. Nearly everyone thinks that ultimate it is investors who purchased certificates. In fact there is no holder in due course and there never will be in most instances. There was never […]

Jan 23, 2019

A recent case brought to mind a possible argument for tolling the applicable statute of limitations (SOL) on certain claims. By submission of complaints to the CFPB (TILA, RESPA, FDCPA etc) you are starting an administrative process. It might even be true that by submitting a QWR (under RESPA) or DVL (under FDCPA) you are […]

Jan 21, 2019

hat tip Bill Paatalo You can’t pick up one end of the stick without picking up the other end as well. Or, if you like, you can’t eat your cake and still have it. Banks used third party intermediaries all the time, and in non-mortgage loans they are considered as the real lender for purposes […]

Jan 18, 2019

Without a contract in writing executed with the formalities required for transfer of interests in real property, it is highly probable that any instrument executed on behalf of MERS means nothing without the necessity of drilling into the authority or knowledge of the signor. In fact, it might just be that the execution of an […]

Jan 16, 2019

Hat tip Michael Bazemore It’s not easy to see but if you look at the court docket after a ruling against the parties designated as “foreclosing parties” you can see that these cases are often dismissed with reference to an agreement or settlement between the parties. The typical pleading asking the court to dismiss the […]

Jan 8, 2019

For those of us that have access to the data, we know that homeowners are winning foreclosure cases all the time. Nobody else knows because as soon as a homeowner wins or gets into a winning position they are offered money for their silence. The situation worsened when Florida and courts in other states turned […]

Dec 21, 2018

 A recent request from an old client brought to mind the changes that have occurred, as in her case, since 2011 — more than 7 years ago. A quick review indicates that the facts were correct but the conclusions need tweaking. And the title record should be updated. Many new laws and case decisions have […]

Dec 11, 2018

Bottom Line: TILA Rescission is looming as a major risk factor to banks and investors who were not informed about the risk of TILA Rescission. The oddity is that the investors were not purchasing the loans and in fact agreed to replace the income stream from borrowers with an income stream from a fake trust. […]

Nov 21, 2018

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation. What Is Flipping Fraud? Flipping fraud occurs when a deed is fraudulently executed in the name of someone who doesn’t actually own the property—and then that deed is sold to a […]