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2 Whistleblowers Reap Millions in Mortgage Fraud Suit

Whistleblowers are the new American heroes. Most fraudsters get caught because someone gets fed up and turns them in. Some people are motivated by the large cash awards paid by the government, others… Read more
Mortgage Industry Workers Often Ripped Off By Unscrupulous Management, Lawsuits Result

We are honored to be partnered with the government in the largest federal false claims act case in the U.S. involving a mortgage lender – our $2.4 billion false claims case against Allied Home… Read more
Law Firm Pays $4 Million, Settles Foreclosure Abuse Probe

We are not big fans of the large mortgage lenders and servicers. MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.) is pretty far down on our list too. But besides from being overworked and… Read more
Whistleblowers Reaping Millions From Mortgage Crisis

Since February, all the focus of mainstream media has been about how much of the $25 billion mortgage settlement will filter down to homeowners. For many the relief comes too late, although… Read more
Think You Have A Good Mortgage Fraud Case?

Many serious cases of fraud are not readily discernable. That should come as no surprise – those perpetrating the fraud spend much time and energy concealing it and convincing their victims that all… Read more
MERS And Recording – Past, Present, And Future (Pt. 1-Recording)

This is Part 1 of a three part series. See Part 2 and Part 3. Is the Current Recording Process Sufficient for Today’s Complex Financial Instruments? Can MERS Resolve the Issues? An… Read more
Consumer Metrics Institute Member’s News: July 9, 2011 – Continuing Contraction Moderation; Shakespeare’s Stimulating Idea

Syndicated with permission from CMI. We are becoming more convinced with each passing week that the rate of contraction of on-line consumer demand for discretionary durable goods “bottomed” at the… Read more
