Archive for May, 2016

California Man Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges Relating to HAMP Modification Scheme

On May 4, 2016, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Special Inspector General of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) announced that a California man was found guilty of de​fraudin​g over 30,000 homeowners out of $31 million through a large mortgage modification scheme.​ The defendant was…

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North Carolina State Court Grants TRO Against Unlicensed Auto Lenders for Excessive Rates

On May 2, 2016, the North Carolina Attorney General (“AG”) announced that a state court judge temporarily banned online auto lenders from engaging in allegedly deceptive lending practices, including charging unlawful fees. The North Carolina AG filed suit against the unlicensed lenders for allegedly charging excessive interest rates and engaging…

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