WEEKEND EDITION, DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6, 2013

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013

ACADEMIA ADVERSARIES ADVOCATES BLOGOSPHERE LEGAL LEGISLATE OP-ED HOMEOWNERS NEWS The ForeclosureGate Gazette Is A Public Service Aggregate Of Foreclosure-Related News And Information Intended To Educate And Advance Justice For American Homeowners

A foreclosure victim's journey to a new home Then one day in 2007, without warning Burns received a letter from JPMorgan Chase notifying her that she was six months behind on her mortgage payments and that the bank was taking her house. Burns said the bank was wrong; she was up to date on her payments. "I sent them a letter and the details of our payments to them, and they still foreclosed," she said.

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The One Mortgage Fix Washington Isnt Talking About Obamacares early problems could recast the debate about mortgage market reform. What does health care have to do with housing prices? A lot, actually. It Takes a Village: Municipal Condemnation Proceedings and Public/Private Partnerships (June 2012) Respected real estate analysts now forecast that the U.S. is poised to experience a renewed round of home mortgage foreclosures over the coming 6 years.

Anne-Marie Galiastro Vs. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. The Justices are soliciting amicus briefs. Whether Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems ("MERS") has standing to pursue a foreclosure in its own right as a named "mortgagee" with ability to act limited solely as.

Women dont commit as much corporate crime as men Even in corporate crime, women hit the glass ceiling. Just nine percent of those who commit major corporate fraud are women, according to a recent study published in the American Sociological Review.

Tell me again why Jamie Dimon is still chairman of JPMorgan The toll of JPMorgan Chase's relentless lawbreaking under Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon may finally be getting real for shareholders.According to the bank's.

NY Fed Fired Examiner Who Took on Goldman In the spring of 2012, a senior examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York determined that Goldman Sachs had a problem. Under a Fed mandate, the investment banking behemoth was expected

Foreclosures Surge in D.C. Area After Federal Budget Cuts Initial foreclosure filings climbed 144 percent from August in Fairfax County, Virginia, and more than doubled in Prince William, Loudoun and Fauquier counties, the real estate research firm said today. Fairfaxs jump was the biggest in the U.S. among counties with populations of 1 million or more.

Homeowner/Foreclosure Q&A:
Remove judgement after a foreclosure. is there a time limit on judgement?>>>> My property is set for sale on Nov 21st, I am The owner who lives in the house, i also have 2 roommates>>>> Foreclosure notice from Habitat for Humanity>>>>

A Look Back, Homeowners Vs. Banks 2013:

Sarasota author suing biggest U.S. bank over foreclosure>>>> SF man says foreclosure stole his equity>>>> Owner leaves his loft empty then sees a man living inside>>>> Woman battles bank giants over faulty foreclosure>>>>

Is a 2nd lien holder who was dismissed without prejudice in a foreclosure able to collect as if he was 1st lien holder now?>>>>

Good Samaritans help Perris soldier in a foreclosure bind>>>>

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WEEKEND EDITION, DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6, 2013

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013

ACADEMIA ADVERSARIES ADVOCATES BLOGOSPHERE LEGAL LEGISLATE OP-ED HOMEOWNERS NEWS The ForeclosureGate Gazette Is A Public Service Aggregate Of Foreclosure-Related News And Information Intended To Educate And Advance Justice For American Homeowners

CA AG Harris' pursuit of 2008 wrongdoing nets billions, lays groundwork for political future Nine months into her job as California attorney general, Kamala Harris found herself across the table from lawyers for five of the nations biggest lenders, trying to hammer out a deal to help mortgage holders weather the foreclosure crisis. She quickly concluded the proposed terms were too easy on the banks.

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JPMorgans bait-and-switch: The ballyhooed settlement is just a scam! The first thing you need to know about JPMorgan Chases long-awaited $13 billion deal with the Justice Department to settle a number of civil lawsuits related to the fraudulent sale of mortgage-backed securities is that its not a $13 billion deal. Blackstone Vies With Goldman in Spain Rental Housing Bet Blackstone Group LP (BX), builder of the biggest single-family rental home business in the U.S., is using its experience to replicate the model in Spain, where property prices have dropped 40 percent. The worlds largest private-equity firm, which has spent $7.5 billion buying 40,000.

Buried in Fine Print: $57B of FHA Loans Big Banks May Have to Eat The nation's four largest banks are holding $57 billion of seriously delinquent loans that they've been slow to move into foreclosure over concerns that the Federal Housing Administration, the government mortgage.

Loan Processor Agrees to Civil Settlement for FHA Mortgage Fraud Kaye-Eddie and the now-defunct Loan Tech processed and submitted applications for FHAinsured mortgage loans that included false statements, including fraudulent rental agreements falsely stating, unbeknownst to.

States with the most zombie homes There are more than 770,000 homes in foreclosure in the U.S. According to the latest data provided by RealtyTrac, roughly one in five of these, more than 150,000 in all, has been.

Fresh concerns for America's housing market Unfortunately, both the Fed and the government want out of the mortgage market at the same time. The Fed wants to taper, and President Obama wants to wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to go after more strategic defaulters Anyone thinking of skating on mortgages owned by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac may want to think again. As a result of new government reports, the two companies say they are going to do a better job of going after so-called strategic defaulters. Fannie and Freddie can pursue judgments against borrowers who walk away from their loans even though.

Homeowner/Foreclosure Q&A:
Remove judgement after a foreclosure. is there a time limit on judgement?>>>> My property is set for sale on Nov 21st, I am The owner who lives in the house, i also have 2 roommates>>>> Foreclosure notice from Habitat for Humanity>>>>

A Look Back, Homeowners Vs. Banks 2013

Sarasota author suing biggest U.S. bank over foreclosure>>>> SF man says foreclosure stole his equity>>>> Owner leaves his loft empty then sees a man living inside>>>> Woman battles bank giants over faulty foreclosure>>>>

Is a 2nd lien holder who was dismissed without prejudice in a foreclosure able to collect as if he was 1st lien holder now?>>>>

Good Samaritans help Perris soldier in a foreclosure bind>>>>

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WEEKEND EDITION, DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6, 2013

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013

ACADEMIA ADVERSARIES ADVOCATES BLOGOSPHERE LEGAL LEGISLATE OP-ED HOMEOWNERS NEWS The ForeclosureGate Gazette Is A Public Service Aggregate Of Foreclosure-Related News And Information Intended To Educate And Advance Justice For American Homeowners

A Trusting Couple, Now Thrown for Two Loops For most of their 38-year marriage, Ivor Rose and Rita Starr lived relatively modestly in Miami Beach, buying and renting commercial and residential properties there. Mr. Rose, 79, was a child of parents who lived through the Depression, and he embraced their thrifty values and their strong distaste for debt, said Ms. Starr, 63.

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GA RE Investment Company and Owner Plead Guilty to Conspiracies to Rig Bids at Public Foreclosure Auctions According to court documents, from at least as early as Feb. 6, 2007 until at least Jan. 3, 2012, Penguin Properties and Lynn conspired with others not to bid against one another, but Ally Sees $170 Million Charge on Settlements With FHFA, FDIC Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY), the auto and home lender rescued by the U.S. government, said it reached a settlement tied to disputed mortgages with two federal agencies. The agreement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

FMOP sponsors screening of foreclosure documentary The documentary, directed by Emmy Awardwinning filmmakers Joe and Harry Gantz ("Taxicab Confessions," "The Defenders"), follows eight families struggling in the wake of the economic downturn.

Yellen to Be Named Fed Chairman, First Female Chief Shes an excellent choice, and I believe shell be confirmed by a wide margin, Charles Schumer of New York, the Senates No. 3 Democrat, said in a statement. Senate Banking Committee.

New Hampshire Foreclosure and Housing Market Update The 213 foreclosure deeds recorded in August of this year is a decrease of 24% from August of 2012 and a nearly identical number to those recorded in the prior month (July 2013). The cumulative total for the first eight months of.

Is An American in Foreclosure Entitled To Due Process or Fairness From The Court in a Foreclosure Courtroom? The majority of time spent in foreclosure courtrooms is not spent responding to motions or issues raised by defendants, rather the time in foreclosure courtrooms is spent with Plaintiffs.

Government shutdown puts a wrench in housing market Housing lenders rely on a variety of government data, such as verification of borrowers' income, which are unavailable with the partial closure of the Internal Revenue Service and other agencies. The mortgage industry has found creative ways to work around the shutdown. Banks are getting data from other sources.

Homeowner/Foreclosure Q&A:
Remove judgement after a foreclosure. is there a time limit on judgement?>>>> My property is set for sale on Nov 21st, I am The owner who lives in the house, i also have 2 roommates>>>> Foreclosure notice from Habitat for Humanity>>>>

A Look Back, Homeowners Vs. Banks 2013

Sarasota author suing biggest U.S. bank over foreclosure>>>> SF man says foreclosure stole his equity>>>> Owner leaves his loft empty then sees a man living inside>>>> Woman battles bank giants over faulty foreclosure>>>>

Is a 2nd lien holder who was dismissed without prejudice in a foreclosure able to collect as if he was 1st lien holder now?>>>>

Good Samaritans help Perris soldier in a foreclosure bind>>>>

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WEEKEND EDITION, DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6, 2013

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013

ACADEMIA ADVERSARIES ADVOCATES BLOGOSPHERE LEGAL LEGISLATE OP-ED HOMEOWNERS NEWS The ForeclosureGate Gazette Is A Public Service Aggregate Of Foreclosure-Related News And Information Intended To Educate And Advance Justice For American Homeowners

Longmont Humane Society works to avoid foreclosure The Longmont Humane Society is about $250,000 shy of the amount it needs to make its mortgage payment and avoid foreclosure. Executive Director, Liz Smokowski says the payment due November 30 is just over $772,000. "We've raised just over $510,000 thus far," Smokowski said. "We are having some conversations with some other major donors and very optimistic that we will be able to make this November 30 payment."

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Harris Bruises Banks, Burnishes Image With Mortgage Deals Harris, 49, who gave a speech for President Barack Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, is seen as a strong candidate in 2018 to succeed fellow Democrat Jerry Brown. Alert: Community Banks And Credit Unions At Grave Risk Holding $1.5 Trillion In Mbs The problem, as these small financial institutions are just beginning to realize, is that the MBS instruments that were supposedly so safe, are not safe and may not be worth anything at all.

Hearsay Practice Hints: Meeting Intimidation with Facts Practice Hint: always check the State Statutes (or the Federal Rules) on evidence, especially here say and hearsay exceptions before you open your mouth or file any discovery. There are some juicy morsels in there.

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SunTrust to pay $1.2B in mortgage deals SunTrust has agreed in principle to pay a $468 million fine and offer $500 million worth of consumer relief as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Five years after the nation's housing and financial meltdown began, foreclosure filings and sales are down substantially in Colorado. In 2012, there were 15,903 completed

Foreclosure Problems are Increasingly Local Foreclosure activity in September was up 2 percent from August, RealtyTrac said today, but the third quarter saw the lowest level of foreclosure related filings since the financial crisis began. The company's U.S. Foreclosure Market ReportTM covering the two periods showed 131,232 filings in September including default notices, scheduled auctions, and bank repossessions.

Homeowner/Foreclosure Q&A:
Remove judgement after a foreclosure. is there a time limit on judgement?>>>> My property is set for sale on Nov 21st, I am The owner who lives in the house, i also have 2 roommates>>>> Foreclosure notice from Habitat for Humanity>>>>

A Look Back, Homeowners Vs. Banks 2013

Sarasota author suing biggest U.S. bank over foreclosure>>>> SF man says foreclosure stole his equity>>>> Owner leaves his loft empty then sees a man living inside>>>> Woman battles bank giants over faulty foreclosure>>>>

Is a 2nd lien holder who was dismissed without prejudice in a foreclosure able to collect as if he was 1st lien holder now?>>>>

Good Samaritans help Perris soldier in a foreclosure bind>>>>

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WEEKEND EDITION, DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 6, 2013

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013

ACADEMIA ADVERSARIES ADVOCATES BLOGOSPHERE LEGAL LEGISLATE OP-ED HOMEOWNERS NEWS The ForeclosureGate Gazette Is A Public Service Aggregate Of Foreclosure-Related News And Information Intended To Educate And Advance Justice For American Homeowners

Statesville homeowners to wait 2 months for decision on foreclosure Just two days before Thanksgiving more than a dozen Statesville homeowners found out they'll have to wait another two months to find out if they'll lose their homes to foreclosure. In August the families received a letter saying they'd have to pay $4.6 million or face foreclosure. The debt was for an unpaid construction loan from nearly 10 years ago.

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Some call on city to explore eminent domain to combat blight A California city's controversial plan to use eminent domain to help its residents burdened with mortgages worth more than their homes has caught the eye of some Baltimore leaders, who say the city might benefit from the program. Arizona faulted for foreclosure help even as market improves Arizona continues to be faulted for its handling of federal money aimed at helping underwater and struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure. The Arizona Republic and Arizona Daily Sun both report this week regarding.

Ex-SEC chief now helps companies navigate post-meltdown reforms On March 11, 2008, Christopher Cox, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said he was comfortable with the amount of capital that Bear Stearns and the.

Bondholders Appeal Dismissal of EminentDomain Case Bondholders of mortgage loans that Richmond, California, has threatened to seize through eminent domain are asking a federal appeals court to revive their lawsuit against the city.

Banks Near End of Homeowner Payments, Monitor Says

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Your credit file can be a matter of life and death Robert Marcum knew he had a problem when he found out he was dead. The tragic news arrived recently as he was trying to close a deal to buy property in Palm Springs. Marcum, 70, was informed that, according to his credit file, he'd passed away.

The banks, also including Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), were required to provide $18.9 billion of the aid to consumers in the form of refinancing, loan forgiveness or short sales in which lenders agree to allow homes to be sold for less.

Where Can the Middle Class Buy a Home? If youre in the middle class and want to buy a home heres a piece of advice: Move to Ohio (if youre not already there). Some 86% of homes in the Akron, Ohio area are within reach of middle-class buyers in the area, the highest share in the nation, according to a report from Trulia, the real estate listings site.

Homeowner/Foreclosure Q&A:
Remove judgement after a foreclosure. is there a time limit on judgement?>>>> My property is set for sale on Nov 21st, I am The owner who lives in the house, i also have 2 roommates>>>> Foreclosure notice from Habitat for Humanity>>>>

A Look Back, Homeowners Vs. Banks 2013

Sarasota author suing biggest U.S. bank over foreclosure>>>> SF man says foreclosure stole his equity>>>> Owner leaves his loft empty then sees a man living inside>>>> Woman battles bank giants over faulty foreclosure>>>>

Is a 2nd lien holder who was dismissed without prejudice in a foreclosure able to collect as if he was 1st lien holder now?>>>>

Good Samaritans help Perris soldier in a foreclosure bind>>>>

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