Strapped Borrowers Sue Servicers to Force Modification


	Strapped Borrowers Sue Servicers to Force Modification

crmestler

10-25-2009 12:17 PM

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servicing, modifications, foreclosures

crmestler says:

Not surprising, with federal mandates to modify loans, plaintiff attorneys find new ways to make a buck. Does everyone deserve a modification? More reasons not to loan money in this environment and another reason why the private investor will not return to the RMBS market for some time.

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