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Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
- Bank of America Reported as Biggest Forecloser
- BOA Forecloses on Paid Off Florida Loan
- Banks Recording Customer Calls for "Training Purposes."
- Buying Bank Owned Property? You May Be at Risk of a Wrongful Bank Lockout
- Tougher California Wrongful Foreclosure Laws Eyed by Law Makers
- Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples, Florida Homeowner
- Junk Fees Being Added to Mortgage Payments by Banks and Servicers
- Wrongful Foreclosure Attorney, Carlin J. Phillips, Explains Illegal Lockouts to AOL Reporter
- Wrongful Lockouts and Trashouts - Homeowners Seem to Have Fewer Rights Than Tenants
- Detroit Free Press Reports on Wrongful Foreclosures and Lock-Outs
Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
- Nevada Homeowners Sue Bank of America; Seek Class Action Status
- Bank of America Settles Mortgage Fee Case with FTC for $108 Million
- Toyota Allegedly Sought to Discredit Witnesses
- Toyota Financial Services Remains in Toyota Recall Lawsuit
- Toyota Financial Services Credit Rating Cut by Moody's
- Toyota Motor Credit Corp Added to Class Action by Massachusetts Couple
- Toyota Recalls Lexus SUVs for Rollover Concerns; Agrees to Pay Record Fine
- Toyota Motors Fined Over $16 Million
- New Rules Coming for Bank Overdraft Fees
- Don’t Be a Victim of Bank Overdraft Fees
Car & Truck Accidents
- Rotator Cuff Tears and Other Shoulder Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents
- Highway Construction Accidents in the SouthCoast - 5 Tips to Avoid Them
- Five Injured in Waltham Car Accident
- What can I expect during an independent medical exam?
- What to Do On The Day Of Your Independent Medical Exam
- Effort to Strengthen Massachusetts Seat Belt Laws Stalls
- How Massachusetts’ Seat Belt Laws Differ from Other States’ Laws
- Flood Damage Strands Freetown Residents
- I-95 Reopens After Extensive Rhode Island Flooding
- How is Compensation Determined in a Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claim?
Child Injury
- Horrors of Street Racing on Route 18 Injures 2 Children and 5 Others
- Massachusetts Wrongful Death Lawsuit After a Child Poisoning Death
- Negligence and Lead Poisoning in Children
- Child Burn Injuries and Personal Injury Lawsuits
- Preventing Massachusetts Child Burn Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries After a Massachusetts Accident
- Helmet Safety and Preventing Child Head Injuries
- How Much Should I Demand in My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
- How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Claim
- What are the signs of child abuse?
Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Accident
- 7 Life Saving Tips for New Bedford Pedestrians
- Plymouth MA Hit and Run Emphasizes Importance of Good Auto Ins Coverage
- Massachusetts Bicycle Laws and Accidents
- Important Information on Massachusetts Bicycle Laws
Personal Injury
- Fredericksburg, Virginia Surgeon Sued by Two Patients
- How a Lawyer Can Help With the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- Personal Injury and the Massachusetts Statute of Limitations
- One Injured After Car Falls Off Cliff in Lynn
- Multiple Injuries Reported in Swansea Car Crash
- Fire Truck Involved in Boston Van Crash
- One Man Injured in South Kingston Truck Crash
- Speed May Have Contributed to Attleboro Car Crash
- Police Officer Dragged By Car at Hanover Mall
- Female Driver Injured in Harwich Car Crash
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News
- Posted on 7/13/2010Texas Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Foreclosures by Bank of America
- Posted on 7/8/2010Michigan Homeowners Get Possible Relief from Foreclosure
- Posted on 6/30/2010Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on Naples Florida Home
- Posted on 6/29/2010Nevada Woman Loses Everything in Wrongful Foreclosure Lockout
- Posted on 6/25/2010Construction at Route 140 & 195 Interchange in New Bedford Continues
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Our attorney blog allows us to keep our readers up to date with legal news, law firm announcements, current events, and other tidbits of information that you won't find anywhere else. In short, regular blog entries, we will share our thoughts and opinions on legal news and happenings related to consumer rights, consumer class action lawsuits, wrongful foreclosure cases, car and truck accidents, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents, and child accident injuries.Wrongful Bank Foreclosure
Watchdog Group Questions Fairness-in-Lending Under HAMP
A new survey conducted by a consumer watchdog group raises questions about whether or not banks are following fairness-in-lending laws while administrating the government’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).Will Banks Stop Foreclosing During Loan Mod Process?
Phillips & Garcia Help Borrowers Foreclosed On During Loan Mod ProcessCan Bank Foreclose During HAMP Loan Mod Process?
Attorneys At Phillips & Garcia Help Borrowers Foreclosed On During Loan Mod ProcessBank Foreclosure During Loan Modification Process
Phillips & Garcia Represent Homeowners in Wrongful/Accidental Foreclosures and SeizuresNearly 4,000 Mass. Homeowners Have Faced Foreclosure Since January
The pace of foreclosures may be slowing from 2008 and 2009, but thousands of Massachusetts homeowners are still facing the prospect of losing their homes each and every month. Nearly 4,000 Massachusetts residents received a foreclosure petition in January and February, representing roughly 2,000 homes entering foreclosure each month.Changes Coming to the Government’s HAMP Program
In a Congressional hearing on Thursday, the Treasury Department testified that it will be making changes to its Home Affordable Mortgage Program (HAMP) due to complaints made by consumer watchdog groups. There will be three main changes made to the HAMP program to help ensure that consumers are treated fairly by banking institutions.Obama Administration to Announce New Loan Modification Initiatives
A number of interest groups and watchdogs have criticized the federal government’s Home Affordable Mortgage Program (HAMP) for failing to stem the rising tide of mortgage defaults and foreclosures. The Obama administration will announce new initiatives on Friday.Eligibility Details for Countrywide Loan Modification Settlement Emerge
The Massachusetts Attorney General announced yesterday a settlement with Countrywide Financial that may benefit homeowners in Massachusetts. Countywide Financial, which is owned by Bank of America, agreed to provide $18 million in loan modification for those with “underwater mortgages” in Massachusetts.Mass. Resident’s Credit Damaged During Loan Modification
A recent case in Massachusetts illustrates how unsuspecting homeowners can face severe damage to their credit scores during a home-loan modification process. A Winthrop resident saw his credit score plummet after he attempted to renegotiate his home loan with Citi Mortgage through the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).Some Massachusetts Banks Not Following Loan Modification Guidelines
Consumers across the country are frustrated with banking institutions that are refusing to follow the guidelines that govern the federal loan modification program, known as the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). A number of homeowners across the country are filing complaints against banks that continue to follow deceptive practices during the loan modification process.Bank of America Announces New Guidelines on Principal Forgiveness
In an agreement worked out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bank of America announced today that it will put a greater emphasis on principal forgiveness when negotiating loan modifications with homeowners. The new initiative was announced in press release from Bank of America.Countrywide Settlement May Help Massachusetts Homeowners
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today a settlement with Countrywide Financial that may provide some benefits to homeowners in Massachusetts. Countrywide Financial must provide $18 million in loan modification agreements in Massachusetts, in addition to a direct payment of $4.1 million to the state government.Treasury: You Think Bank Foreclosure During Loan Mod Process Will Really Stop?
National Wrongful Foreclosure and Seizure Attorneys Phillips & Garcia Help with Foreclosure During Loan Modification ProcessWatchdog Group Criticizes HAMP
Many homeowners attempting to save their house from foreclosure through modification programs are turned down for no reason, or are taken advantage of by their lender. If you’ve lost your home to wrongful foreclosure, contact a Massachusetts attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a wrongful bank foreclosure lawsuit.Labels: HAMP Wrongful bank foreclosure
Help! Bank Foreclosure During Temporary Loan Modification Process
Phillips & Garcia Sue Banks For Loan Modification MistakesLate Fees Assessed During the Loan Modification Process
Phillips & Garcia Investigate Late Fees During Loan Modification ProcessWhy is My Temporary Loan Modification Not Permanent?
Phillips & Garcia Review Problems with Loan ModificationsAre Wachovia Loan Modifications Being Honored by Wells Fargo?
Phillips & Garcia Examine Wachovia and Wells Fargo Loan Modification ProblemsNational Problem with Illegal Foreclosures and Seizures of "Abandoned" Homes?
Phillips & Garcia National Wrongful Foreclosure and Seizure AttorneysABC News Good Morning America Reports Accidental Foreclosure
Phillips & Garcia/Accidental Foreclosure and Wrongful LockoutMSNBC Reports Bank of America Wrongfully Forecloses on House and Bird
Phillips & Garcia Takes on Bank of America for Wrongful ForeclosureMichigan Wrongful Foreclosure Case Added to the National List
Phillips & Garcia Represent Michigan Victim of Wrongful ForeclosureCredit Scores Damaged By Banks In Loan Modification Process
Wrongful Forclosure Attorneys/Phillips & Garcia Investigate Credit Reporting on Loan ModsNew Legislation Offers Options for Victims of Wrongful Bank Foreclosures
Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, a wrongful bank foreclosure could put you and your family on the street. Contact a Massachusetts class action attorney at Phillips & Garcia, P.C. 877-892-5620 to file a wrongful bank foreclosure lawsuit.Credit Damaged By Bank During Loan Modification Process
Phillips & Garcia Investigating Cases of Damaged Credit During Loan Modification Process
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