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Proof Positive that Government’s “Homeowner Relief” Programs Are Disguised Bank Bailouts… Not Even AIMED at Helping Homeowners

August 16, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

Government Was Just Trying to “Foam the Runway” to Help Giant Banks We pointed out last year: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Fraud, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Bank America, bank of america, Cdo, Cds, corruption, fannie mae, Federal Regulator, Financial Liability, florida, foreclosure, foreclosure defense, foreclosure fraud, forensic audit, freddie mac, Giant Banks, Government Programs, Insider, Loans, Mers, Mortgage Fraud, obama, Proof, robo signer, Securities Fraud, securitization audit, tarp, Taxpayers, Truth About, wall street, Wall Street Banks

“Citizen Warrior” – A Tribute to Our Friend Lisa Epstein

August 16, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

“Citizen Warrior” – A Tribute to Our Friend Lisa Epstein An oncology nurse With a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Fraud, News for the Patriot Tagged With: American Citizen, American Patriot, banks, Cancer, Cdo, Cds, Clerk Of Court, corruption, Elect, fannie mae, florida, foreclosure, foreclosure defense, foreclosure fraud, forensic audit, fraud, freddie mac, Friend Lisa, hero, Kind Heart, Lawyers, Mers, Mortgage Fraud, Occupations, Oncology, Oncology Nurse, Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, robo signer, Securities Fraud, securitization audit, Sign Lisa, tarp, Tribute

“Citizen Warrior” – A Tribute to Our Friend Lisa Epstein

August 16, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

“Citizen Warrior” – A Tribute to Our Friend Lisa Epstein An oncology nurse With a … [Read more...]

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM | Guidance on a Lender’s Decision to Discontinue Foreclosure Proceedings

August 10, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON, D. C. 20551 DIVISION OF BANKING … [Read more...]

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“I Hope We See People (Geithner) In Handcuffs” | Neil Barofsky Weighs in on LIBOR Scandal (VIDEO)

July 26, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

“I Hope We See People In Handcuffs”: Neil Barofsky Weighs in on LIBOR Scandal It was a … [Read more...]

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“I Hope We See People (Geithner) In Handcuffs” | Neil Barofsky Weighs in on LIBOR Scandal (VIDEO)

July 26, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

“I Hope We See People In Handcuffs”: Neil Barofsky Weighs in on LIBOR Scandal It was a … [Read more...]

Mortgage Servicing… The Winds Have Shifted, the Pendulum is About to Swing

July 25, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

Early in 2010, while speaking in Park City, Utah at the American Bar Association’s … [Read more...]

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How’s the View from Where You’re Sitting?

July 24, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

So, I was wondering… how’s the view from where you’re sitting these days. Is it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HAMP, Housing & Economic Research, Loan Modification, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Advice, Benny Boy, Collapse, Declines, Decreases, Double Dip, Economic Recovery, economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Financial Assets, Food Stamps, Foreclosures, Gold Star, House Prices, Important Factors, LOAN MODIFICATIONS, mandelman, martin andelman, Middle Class, Nbsp, Net Worth, News Today, Random, Rarity, Record Decline, Retirement Savings, Scanning, Sinking Feeling, Sports Section, tarp, Unemployment, Wall Street Bankers

Neil Barofsky | Bungled Bank Bailout Leaves Behind Righteous Anger

July 23, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

Bungled Bank Bailout Leaves Behind Righteous Anger In the year since I stepped down as the special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Fraud, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Bank Bailout, banks, Cdo, Cds, corruption, Disparate Treatment, fannie mae, florida, foreclosure, foreclosure defense, foreclosure fraud, forensic audit, Fraud Settlement, freddie mac, Hype, Insider, Leaves, Matt Stoller, Mers, mortgage, Mortgage Fraud, Predictable Consequences, Righteous Anger, robo signer, Securities Fraud, securitization audit, tarp, Truth About, wall street

Neil Barofsky’s Journey Into a Bailout Buzz Saw

July 22, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

“Only with this appropriate and justified rage can we sow the seeds for the types of reform that … [Read more...]

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Understanding Elite Fraud and the Mortgage Meltdown with William K. Black – A MM Podcast

July 21, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

If you know anything about the Savings & Loan crisis, then you know William K. Black. If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HAMP, Housing & Economic Research, Loan Modification, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Bank Fraud, Deputy Chief Counsel, Diana Olick, Economic Recovery, Elizabeth Warren, fannie mae, Fdic, Federal Home Loan, Federal Home Loan Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Federal Home Loan Bank Of San Francisco, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Foreclosures, Fraud Prevention, freddie mac, Fslic, hoepa, Home Loan Bank, Indymac Bank, Keating Five, Latin American Development, Law And Economics, Litigation Director, LOAN MODIFICATIONS, mandelman, martin andelman, Missouri Kansas City, Mortgage Fraud, Mortgage Meltdown, Mortgage Servicers, Occ, Office Of Thrift Supervision, Ots, Savings And Loan Crisis, tarp, Unemployment, University Of Missouri Kansas, University Of Missouri Kansas City, Wall Street Bankers, White Collar Crime

Timothy Geithner Peppered TARP Inspector General Barofsky With F-Bombs

July 20, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

Timothy Geithner Peppered TARP Inspector General Barofsky With F-Bombs “I never would have … [Read more...]

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Republican Filibuster Discloses that GOP Opposes DISCLOSURE

July 19, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

On Monday evening, Senate Republicans filibustered to kill S.3369, the DISCLOSE Act… “A … [Read more...]

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Neil Barofsky’s “Bailout”: Tim Geithner Is Sweaty, Dismissive

July 18, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

Neil Barofsky’s “Bailout”: Tim Geithner Is Sweaty, Dismissive Neil Barofsky, … [Read more...]

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Attention Mortgage Servicers… Heed these words now, because it’s much later than you think.

July 13, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

According to the HOPE NOW Alliance, May was a very UP month. Everything went up in May. The number … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Housing & Economic Research, News for the Patriot Tagged With: April, bank of america, Crisis Four, Decisions Decisions, Delinquent Loans, Disparos, Economic Recovery, eminent domain, Eternal Optimist, Foreclosure Sales, Growth Spurt, HAMP, Home Foreclosure, Jpmorgan Chase, Kamala Harris, mandelman, mortgage, Mortgage Servicers, mortgages, Running In Place, San Bernardino, tarp

Scott Stafne for Washington State Supreme Court – A Mandelman Matters Podcast

July 12, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

Attorney Scott Stafne is running for a seat on the State Supreme Court in the State of Washington. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Housing & Economic Research, Loan Modification, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Amicus Brief, Basketball Coach, Bethea, Diana Olick, Economic Recovery, economy, fannie mae, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, Financial Institutions, Foreclosures, freddie mac, LOAN MODIFICATIONS, mandelman, martin andelman, Naca, Pro Bono Work, Rainier Beach High, Rainier Beach High School, School Closures, Seattle School Districts, Significant Resources, State Attorney General, State Insurance Company, State Of Alaska, State Settlement, State Supreme Court, Student Assignment Plan, tarp, Tour Of Champions, Washington State Attorney, Washington State Attorney General, Washington State Supreme Court

Semiannual Risk Perspective, Spring 2012 | OCC Report Discusses Risks Facing National Banks and Federal Savings Associations

July 5, 2012 by 4closureFraud Leave a Comment

OCC Report Discusses Risks Facing National Banks and Federal Savings Associations WASHINGTON — Top … [Read more...]

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President Obama, Bored With the Foreclosure Crisis. That Explains A Lot, Actually.

July 1, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

Jean Braucher is the Roger C. Henderson Professor of Law at the University of Arizona law … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Foreclosure Fraud, HAMP, Housing & Economic Research, Loan Modification, News for the Patriot Tagged With: Arizona Law, Attitude, Bankruptcy Reform, Braucher, Citibank, Credit Slips, Diana Olick, Economic Recovery, economy, Election Year, Fact Of The Matter, Failure, fannie mae, Fatigue, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, foreclosure, Foreclosures, Georgetown Law School, Inspiration, Law School Professor, Levitin, LOAN MODIFICATIONS, mandelman, martin andelman, Max Gardner, Middle Class Families, Mitt Romney, Ml Implode, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgage Servicers, Naca, politics, Presidential Election, Presidential Politics, Quiet Title, recession, Roger C Henderson, Shreds, tarp, Unemployment, University Of Arizona, University Of Arizona Law School, Yawn

Attention DOERS… You DID IT Again! SunTrust Responds.

July 1, 2012 by Mandelman Leave a Comment

Well, DOERS… You’ve done it once again. I hope you’re proud of … [Read more...]

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