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SB 729 Fails – California Homeowners Get Banked but not Kissed Once Again
Written on 6 May, 2011 at 1:36
California Senate Bill 729 failed to pass in the Senate Banking Committee for the second time in the last two weeks. In a related story, it seems that the rights of chickens have suffered yet another blow, with the Chicken... (Continue reading)
Federal Regulators to Bring Enforcement Actions Against Banks… May Get Rid of Hot Towels in Washroom
Written on 17 Feb, 2011 at 11:27
You know what... go to hell. How about the servicers offer "enhanced, streamlined modifications to troubled borrowers" just because it's the right thing to do? How about the servicers do it because although they can never come close... (Continue reading)
New Fed Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin Gives Me Reason to Hope
Written on 15 Feb, 2011 at 15:53
I read her speech yesterday evening; parts actually gave me chills, and parts left me with a hopeful tear in my eye. She says almost exactly what I've written in my articles on at least dozens and at this... (Continue reading)
Tomorrow, February 3rd, is Call Your Attorney General Day to Get Tough on Foreclosure Fraud!
Written on 3 Feb, 2011 at 18:59
Tomorrow is call your Attorney General Day nationwide. I need you to take action here... it's time to be heard. The foreclosure crisis must be stopped and servicers must be held accountable for their crimes.... (Continue reading)
SIGN THIS! StopServicerScams.com Petition Will Go to Geithner, Bair, Bernanke, and Walsh!
Written on 4 Jan, 2011 at 0:45
PLEASE SIGN THIS yourself... but also could you please put in the extra effort and forward it to everyone you know that will also want to sign it? PLEASE? Post it on your Facebook page, your LinkedIn page...... (Continue reading)
Foreclosure Mom’s Rap
Written on 18 Nov, 2010 at 15:42
Here's Foreclosure Mom's rap... nothing further need be said... watch it. And if you're going to try to get your loan modified, get a REST Report... I wouldn't even consider trying it without it. You can find out more... (Continue reading)
Mandelman’s Uncommon Advice for Getting Through the Loan Modification Process Without Losing It
Written on 17 Oct, 2010 at 8:06
There's no point in sugarcoating this... getting a bank or mortgage servicer to agree to modify a mortgage is never a pleasant experience. In fact, it's pretty much horrible, even when it's good. You may finish the process... (Continue reading)
Bringing Up the Rear: Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Written on 19 Sep, 2010 at 17:20
Now that Elizabeth Warren has been appointed to the post, albeit temporarily, support her with whatever support you can offer, Senator Dodd. Let the ones that oppose Elizabeth Warren stand naked in the light. And the American consumer....... (Continue reading)
NEW! Mandelman in the Morning… Podcast!
Written on 5 Sep, 2010 at 15:04
Click on the link to tune in to the Mandelman in the Morning Podcast for September 3, 2010... ... (Continue reading)
Federal Court: Borrower is INTENDED 3rd Party Beneficiary of HAMP – Homeowner Sues for Breach
Written on 25 Aug, 2010 at 6:57
Potential Game-Changer Alert... District Court Judge Says Homeowner is the Intended Third Party Beneficiary to the contract between Fannie and servicers... and that means the right to sue yours.... (Continue reading)
Mandelman on the News Dissector Radio Show
Written on 29 Jul, 2010 at 3:27
My goodness, I've been doing quite a few radio programs on the foreclosure crisis and loan modifications and the economy lately, have you noticed? I really like doing the radio show thing, it's a lot easier than writing long,... (Continue reading)
Elizabeth Warren on the Foreclosure Crisis
Written on 19 Jul, 2010 at 8:58
Elizabeth Warren: "It's about respect. I believe that the American people ought to be part of the conversation about what's happening in our economy, and what's happening in Washington D.C. and what's happening on Wall Street. I truly... (Continue reading)
JPMorgan Chase: We Had So Many Buy-Backs That We Had to Put This Policy in Place
Written on 15 Jul, 2010 at 2:06
CHASE now says that their new policy prohibits the postponing of sales, regardless of the reason, if the request to postpone is made within 7 days... or maybe 5 days... or it could be 2 days (depending on who you... (Continue reading)
FHFA Subpoenas Data from 64 Issuers of Mortgage Backed Securities
Written on 13 Jul, 2010 at 5:25
Uh oh. Someone's gonna' be in big trouble... as in... Lucy, you got some "˜splainin' to do. Is it warm in here all of a sudden?... (Continue reading)
New Legislation to Offer $1 Billion in Federal Loans to Help Unemployed Homeowners Pay Mortgages
Written on 30 Jun, 2010 at 7:58
Plus, if I was at all unsure of my position on this program, the clincher was finding out that the cost of both programs is being covered by a tax on large banks and hedge funds contained in the bill.... (Continue reading)
The Article that Started it All: Pigs, Puppets and People in Peril
Written on 4 Jun, 2010 at 4:50
Here it is... the first article I ever wrote for The Niche report magazine. Click the linked title below: Pigs, Puppets & People in Peril. Seems like soooo long ago... ... (Continue reading)