Archive for 'foreclosure defenses' Category
Dec 19, 2018

I think TILA Rescission should be approached as a jurisdictional issue since it focuses on the procedural aspects of the TILA Rescission statute. In other words it should always be front and center. I think a problem with TILA Rescission is that not even borrowers understand that the rescission issue is over. By asking a […]

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. […]

Dec 4, 2018

The entire securitization strategy is thus predicated upon the ability to convince a judge to presume facts, even if they are untrue. The pattern of misconduct revealed in the track record of the major banks could be used to undermine the legal presumptions and force the proof of the loan, purchase etc. BUT the major […]

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 […]

Nov 20, 2018

In answer to a number of very similar questions about the paid services we provide on www.lendinglies.com regarding the subject of Discovery, I submit the following: * The TERA will definitely give you narrative from which you can cut and paste questions or at least ideas on what questions you could ask in discovery. But […]

Oct 22, 2018

Once a trial has been conducted, there can never be another trial with the same parties disputing the same facts and issues. The only exception is a court order vacating the judgment AND ordering further proceedings to determine all or some of the facts. The bottom line is that the rules permitting the filing of […]

Oct 12, 2018

Hawaii Supreme Court Restores Balance in Foreclosure Cases Now that courts are less fearful of triggering an economic meltdown, judges are returning to legal decisions instead of political ones. The Hawaii Supreme Court has taken a major step in that direction with a landmark ruling reaffirming long-standing civil procedure principles and giving homeowners a fairer […]

Oct 9, 2018

The Common Misconception About Notes and Debt For most people—including lawyers and judges—the concept of endorsing a promissory note and delivering the “original” means only one thing: The note is evidence of the debt. Under the merger doctrine, the transfer of the note equals transfer of the debt. Therefore, the transferee “owns” the debt. Banks […]

Jul 18, 2018

I know I am going to take some heat for what I am about to say. In my opinion “getting it on the record” is an excuse for losing and implies that the judge’s decision was wrong and can be appealed when in fact the judge’s decision was correct and will be easily affirmed on […]

Jul 2, 2018

The five largest U.S. banks have a combined loan portfolio of almost $3.8 trillion, which represents 40% of the total loans handed out by all U.S. commercial banks. See Forbes: $3.8 Trillion in Portfolio Loans I can spot around $300 billion that isn’t real. Let us help you plan your foreclosure defense strategy, discovery requests and […]