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Can Banks be Liable for Processing or Underwriting a Loan that a Borrower Cannot Afford?

Jimerson Firm

Oftentimes, individuals or businesses borrow money from a bank or lender, and unfortunately, are unable to pay the loan payments. In this event, the borrower may try to shift the blame of their inability to pay on the bank or lender, by filing a claim for negligent loan processing or underwriting, and/or breach of fiduciary duty.

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A District Court may not Enjoin Third-Party Claims Against Insurers without Alternative Compensation Scheme

ABI

Stanford International Bank, Ltd. 1] As a result of a ponzi scheme perpetrated by the Stanford International Bank and related entities (the “Stanford Entities”), more than 18,000 investors lost a total of over $5 billion. [2] 5]. Stanford International Bank, Ltd. 5]. Stanford International Bank, Ltd.

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Eighth Circuit Holds A Reorganization Plan May Treat Creditors More Favorably in Exchange For “Valuable New Commitments” Without Violating Section 1123(a)(4)

ABI

Under section 1123(a)(4) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), a reorganization plan should provide equal treatment for each claim of a particular class, unless the claim holder specifically agrees to less favorable treatment. [1] 3] The Debtors proposed a Chapter 11 plan pursuant to which they would raise $1.5

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Avoid Wire Fraud Losses

Troutman Sanders

The money is wired by the originating bank to the fraudster’s account at the beneficiary bank (the bank receiving the transferred funds, which usually has no idea that its customer is a fraudster). Typically, however, the victim has no relationship with the beneficiary’s bank that can give rise to a common law duty of care.

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Bankruptcy Disclaimer Did Not Violate FDCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

In 2016, the bank engaged the defendant law firm to foreclose on the underlying real property. In 2016, the bank engaged the defendant law firm to foreclose on the underlying real property. Tyler the following letter: Dear Borrower(s), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank Midwest, N.A.

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Florida Supreme Court Resolves Conflict on Business Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule and Clarifies Standard for Qualified Witness Testimony

Consumer Finance Watch

2d DCA 2016) to resolve a conflict with a case decided by the Fourth District Court of Appeal ( Maslak v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 4th DCA 2016). The borrower elected not to introduce any evidence of her own and the trial court entered final judgment of foreclosure. 90.902(11)”). 3d 1170 (Fla. 3d 656 (Fla.

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Why Buffalo is a hub for illegal debt collectors

Collection Industry News

In recent years, authorities have either fined, seized or issued judgments totaling $120.4 Authorities raided his business in April, seized $114,063 from its bank account, and charged Bella with possessing drugs, a gun and ammunition. million against debt collectors in Western New York. But that hasn’t stopped the abuses.