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Oregon Foreclosure Defense Attorney
Written on 6 Aug, 2012 at 1:00
Tweet Clarke Balcom, Attorney at Law Clarke Balcom Law 1312 SW 16th Ave., 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97201 Telephone: (503) 224-5950 Facsimile: (503) 467-4669 Website:Â http://www.clarkebalcomlaw.com/... (Continue reading)
FREE BERNIE MADOFF… FREE BERNIE MADOFF…
Written on 2 Aug, 2012 at 16:22
If no one else is going to go to jail having to do with the financial meltdown, then I don’t actually care if Bernie is in there either. I mean, if crime pays… then let’s embrace the change. ... (Continue reading)
Special Report for Oregon Homeowners – A MM Podcast With Portland Attorney Clarke Balcom
Written on 31 Jul, 2012 at 5:49
Everybody says the new law and recent decision are going to provide protections and in general make things better for Oregon's homeowners at risk of foreclosure., and for the people of thee state as a whole. They're wrong.... (Continue reading)
Fannie’s “Decoy Assignment” a NEW Foreclosure Defense – A Mandelman Matters Podcast with Atty. Tom Cox
Written on 30 Jul, 2012 at 6:03
Tom has recently discovered a practice employed by the GSE's... Fannie and Freddie. It has to do with what we're calling "The Decoy Assignment," and it's a matter of policy. He's arguing it successfully in court.... (Continue reading)
No Bottom in Sight – I’m Starting to Feel Sorry for Realtors
Written on 29 Jul, 2012 at 0:54
So, this year started out depressed, as well it should have, but very quickly, and I do mean within weeks, a six-year downturn was transformed into a robust recovery based on… well… nothing really. None of the fundamentals changed,... (Continue reading)
It’s Official: Thanks to Former Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill… I Have Now Seen Everything.
Written on 26 Jul, 2012 at 9:09
So, I guess I had this dream. I was watching CNBC... which, by the way, is how I knew it was a dream because I never watch CNBC... anyway, so I was watching CNBC and on comes Sanford "Sandy"... (Continue reading)
GAO Study Finds OCC Foreclosure Review too Hard for Us to Understand
Written on 25 Jul, 2012 at 8:22
The GAO’s report, released earlier this month concluded that the OCC simply made submitting a complaint too difficult for us to understand. We couldn’t figure it out. It was over our collective heads. And so, completely... (Continue reading)
Mortgage Servicing… The Winds Have Shifted, the Pendulum is About to Swing
Written on 25 Jul, 2012 at 0:43
The recent passage of California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights (53-25, 25-13) is the most conclusive example that what I spoke of at that conference in 2010, has come to pass. The financial services industry lobbied heavily against the passage... (Continue reading)
Understanding Elite Fraud and the Mortgage Meltdown with William K. Black – A MM Podcast
Written on 21 Jul, 2012 at 10:08
Why has no one at the top been investigated or prosecuted for fraud or anything else for that matter as related to the financial meltdown that has destroyed trillions of dollars in consumer wealth? Especially when William K. Black's... (Continue reading)
Scott Stafne for Washington State Supreme Court – A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 12 Jul, 2012 at 10:10
Washington State consumer attorney Scott Stafne is running for a seat on the State Supreme Court in the State of Washington. Why is he running, and why should you care regardless of where you live... click play and listen... (Continue reading)
TEXAS Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 9 Jul, 2012 at 19:04
Tweet  You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Texas. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of... (Continue reading)
State of Texas Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 9 Jul, 2012 at 19:00
Tweet STATE OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Attorney General Greg Abbott Finance Commission of Texas House of Representatives Joe Straus, Speaker of the House Representatives On-Line Legislative Council Legislature On-line Legislature  On-line Bill Search Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst Office of Consumer... (Continue reading)
Texas Foreclosure Laws
Written on 9 Jul, 2012 at 19:00
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Texas Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Texas’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
LBO AMERICA with Catherine Austin Fitts, A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 7 Jul, 2012 at 5:50
Catherine Austin Fitts has perspective on the housing and mortgage meltdown like no other. Under President George Herbert Walker Bush, she was Assistant Secretary of Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner at HUD, where she basically ran the Federal Housing... (Continue reading)
ILLINOIS Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 2 Jul, 2012 at 16:20
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Illinois. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of Illinois... (Continue reading)
Illinois Foreclosure Laws
Written on 2 Jul, 2012 at 16:18
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Illinois Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Illinois’ foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
State of Illinois Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 2 Jul, 2012 at 16:18
Tweet STATE OF ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Attorney General Lisa Madigan Auditor General William G. Holland Civil Service Commission Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka Department of Child & Family Services Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Department of Financial & Professional Regulation... (Continue reading)
President Obama, Bored With the Foreclosure Crisis. That Explains A Lot, Actually.
Written on 1 Jul, 2012 at 9:07
And now I'm supposed to come to terms with the idea that the administration's bored with the topic itself? I could understand it if they were bored with something they'd mastered, although I can't for the life of me... (Continue reading)
Attention DOERS… You DID IT Again! SunTrust Responds.
Written on 1 Jul, 2012 at 0:43
Marty said that the SunTrust Bank executive said they should be able to do something to prevent her from losing her home. Marty said it was the first time in four years that she felt like someone was actually... (Continue reading)
Chase? Hello? Mr. Dimon? Are You Really Going to Do This to a Single Mom in this Situation?
Written on 29 Jun, 2012 at 17:07
It was a bad path to be on, as things turned out, but she didn’t know that for about 18 months. Right up until the day Chase sold her home without any real notice, Chase kept saying that they... (Continue reading)
CAR- California Assn. of Realtors Tries to Kill Homeowners Bill of Rights
Written on 28 Jun, 2012 at 22:53
Let’s let C.A.R. know that even though many of us may be losing homes today, that doesn’t make us deadbeats… it makes us strong… it makes us focused… and it makes us remember who was and who wasn’t on our... (Continue reading)
WASHINGTON Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 26 Jun, 2012 at 12:36
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Washington. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of Washington... (Continue reading)
Washington Foreclosure Laws
Written on 26 Jun, 2012 at 12:29
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Washington Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Washington’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws... (Continue reading)
State of Washington Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 26 Jun, 2012 at 12:29
Tweet This page sponsored by… John A. Long, Attorney at Law John Long Law PLLC 300 NE Gilman Blvd, Suite 100 Issaquah, Washington 98027 Telephone: (425) 427-9660 Facsimile: (888) 735-6513 Email: JAL@JohnLongLaw.com Website:Â http://johnlonglaw.com/ STATE OF WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Washington Secretary... (Continue reading)
OCC Raises the Stakes to Lure Homeowners? Right?
Written on 25 Jun, 2012 at 17:30
Anyway, so that's the deal... $500 to $125,000... PLUS EQUITY! It makes it sound like the worst you can do, assuming you get past the qualifying round, is the $500, right? Five hundred's not bad, I suppose. ... (Continue reading)
Two Weeks in the Life of Mandelman Matters
Written on 25 Jun, 2012 at 6:45
It’s hard to describe what I do when I say I help homeowners. I’m not a lawyer and I never offer anything close to legal advice. I'm not a mortgage expert either. I think my value is... (Continue reading)
Oregon Foreclosure Laws
Written on 19 Jun, 2012 at 13:56
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Oregon Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Oregon’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
OREGON Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 19 Jun, 2012 at 13:55
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Oregon. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of Oregon... (Continue reading)
State of Oregon Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 19 Jun, 2012 at 13:52
Tweet This Page Sponsored By… Clarke Balcom, Attorney at Law Clarke Balcom Law 1312 SW 16th Ave., 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97201 Telephone: (503) 224-5950 Facsimile: (503) 467-4669 Website:Â http://www.clarkebalcomlaw.com/ STATE OF OREGON GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries... (Continue reading)
State of Hawaii Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 18 Jun, 2012 at 17:58
Tweet STATE OF HAWAII GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Hawaii Department of Attorney General David M. Louie Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Director, Richard C. Lim Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Hawaii... (Continue reading)
Hawaii Foreclosure Laws
Written on 18 Jun, 2012 at 17:57
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Hawaii Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Hawaii’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
HAWAII Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 18 Jun, 2012 at 17:56
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Hawaii. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of Hawaii... (Continue reading)
Elizabeth Warren Asks Netroots Nation a Question. Problem is, I think the answer is NO.
Written on 18 Jun, 2012 at 5:03
The real point is that we don't deserve someone like Elizabeth Warren and likely won't get her or anyone like her until we can answer her question about being ready with a resounding YES! and really mean it, as in... (Continue reading)
NEW YORK Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 15 Jun, 2012 at 15:54
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in New York. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of... (Continue reading)
Nevada Foreclosure Laws
Written on 15 Jun, 2012 at 15:41
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Nevada Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Nevada’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
New York Foreclosure Laws
Written on 15 Jun, 2012 at 15:33
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of New York Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to New York’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean... (Continue reading)
State of New York Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 15 Jun, 2012 at 13:11
Tweet STATE OF NEW YORK GOVERNMENT RESOURCES: Â Governor of New York Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo Department of Civil Service Department of Finance Department of Financial Services Department of State – Division of Consumer Protection Federal Reserve Bank of New York... (Continue reading)
Just Another Wells Fargo Tale. Mr. Stumpf, With All Due Respect…
Written on 15 Jun, 2012 at 10:15
Wells Fargo denied her application for a loan modification after roughly 18 months of trying. The letter said, “we carefully reviewed your… blah, blah, blah… and the investor has declined to modify your mortgage.” ... (Continue reading)
State of Nevada Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 14 Jun, 2012 at 21:07
Tweet This Page Sponsored By… Tisha Black Chernine, Attorney BLACK & LOBELLO, Attorneys at Law 10777 West Twain Avenue @215 Third Floor Las Vegas, NV 89135 Ph. 702-869-8801 Fx. 702-869-2669 Gloria M. Petroni Petroni & Nichols LTD 417 West Plumb... (Continue reading)
Things I think homeowners should know about loan modifications & HAMP-2
Written on 14 Jun, 2012 at 6:58
I’m not saying that HAMP is the best solution I could come up with, but under the circumstances, I don’t see anything better… or frankly anything close as far as keeping people in homes. I end up helping a... (Continue reading)
Arizona Supreme Court Ends the Argument – No Note Needed to Foreclose
Written on 12 Jun, 2012 at 16:13
It’s worth noting that in this case, the borrower did not allege that the two Banks had right to enforce the notes, only said the notes had to be shown, and the Court simply ruled that no such requirement was... (Continue reading)
What is Ed DeMarco Thinking?
Written on 10 Jun, 2012 at 17:48
Edward DeMarco of the FHFA is the conservator for the GSEs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. At this point the president, the Secretary of the Treasury, and many in congress have asked him about participating in anything... HAMP, principal... (Continue reading)
Should States Use Settlement Money for Deficits or Housing? Oh, So What and Who Cares?
Written on 8 Jun, 2012 at 19:02
When I saw the very first state make a grab for the settlement cash allegedly headed the state’s way, I laughed and vowed not to let it get to me. Mandelman Matters, after all, only writes about things that... (Continue reading)
Inside the Mind of JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
Written on 6 Jun, 2012 at 22:21
What goes on in Jamie Dimon's head? He loses billions in a few weeks and then goes on Sunday morning talk shows looking like he's just written a cookbook or whatever, saying that he's getting tired of people hating... (Continue reading)
In the Words of Goldman Sachs CEO, Lord Blankcheck…
Written on 2 Jun, 2012 at 22:15
So, have you ever wondered what Goldman Sachs CEO is saying when the cameras aren't on, own what goes on under that highly polished dome of his? Well, I sure have. ... (Continue reading)
My Financial Recovery Plan for the Middle Class: Whistle While You Work
Written on 2 Jun, 2012 at 11:27
There's no reason to wait another day to begin building your Whislteblowing Futures Empire. It requires the smallest if investments, and the leverage involved can turn out to be off the charts... I mean, we're talking tens of thousands... (Continue reading)
OBLABLA or MITTENS for President in 2012? Here’s how I’m going to choose…
Written on 31 May, 2012 at 6:27
"While Paulson didn’t want to write down mortgages, the single biggest factor in determining whether the American middle class has any stored wealth, Paulson was willing to do so in response to pressure. Barack Obama... (Continue reading)
What the Fed Chief is Thinking…
Written on 30 May, 2012 at 9:41
Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke communicates more than any of his predecessors, but have you found yourself increasingly wondering what in the world the man is thinking behind that shiny dome and professorial facial hair?... (Continue reading)
Thankfully, FHFA & Banks Killed Homeowner Bill of Rights
Written on 23 May, 2012 at 4:54
This makes the third year in a row that the banking lobby has said a resounding no to any sort of change that's supposed to protect homeowners from abusive foreclosure practices. Why do we keep doing this? Haven't... (Continue reading)
Follow the Bouncing Home Price Statistics
Written on 22 May, 2012 at 5:09
So, demand is rising while prices are falling… fascinating. Perhaps it’s because of a combination of factors, such as incredibly tight credit markets, an ongoing avalanche of foreclosures coming onto the market, a worsening jobs market, higher unemployment, and... (Continue reading)
South Carolina Foreclosure Laws
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 17:42
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of South Carolina Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to South Carolina’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean... (Continue reading)
State of South Carolina Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 17:41
On this page you'll find links to resources available from the State of South Carolina including how to contact your state representative, and what to do if you think you've been the victim of fraud or a scam.... (Continue reading)
SOUTH CAROLINA Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 15:25
I decided that I had to do more to help stop homeowners from getting ripped off, by providing the state specific information homeowners need to make the right decisions for their individual goals and circumstances. Moving forward on the... (Continue reading)
NEVADA Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 15:23
I decided that I had to do more to help stop homeowners from getting ripped off, by providing the state specific information homeowners need to make the right decisions for their individual goals and circumstances. Moving forward on the... (Continue reading)
Fannie Mae Wants Consequences for Strategic Default
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 12:11
Fannie Mae hates strategic default. Then you say it’s bad for communities, Terrence, why do you think that’s the case? I mean… bad is a relative term, wouldn’t you agree. And, in terms of doing bad things... (Continue reading)
South Carolina Foreclosure Defense Attorney
Written on 21 May, 2012 at 11:47
Tweet Russell A. DeMott, Attorney DeMott Law Firm, P.A. 1516 Trolley Road, Suite 100A Summerville, SC 29485 Ph. 843-695-0830 Fx. 843-408-4443 Email: russ@demottlawfirm.com www.scbankruptcyattorney.com www.scforeclosureblog.com... (Continue reading)
Foreclosure crisis now includes “Irresponsible Churches”
Written on 18 May, 2012 at 7:09
Praise the Lord, and please pass the foreclosures, right? We need to get through the foreclosures… clear the market… let it hit bottom… isn’t that what Mitt Romney, Rick Santelli, House Republicans, quite a few Democrats too... and a... (Continue reading)
FLORIDA Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 16 May, 2012 at 13:09
Tweet You have found the Mandelman Matters state specific series of pages dedicated to homeowners at risk of foreclosure in Florida. On the pages in this section you’ll find accurate, straightforward information and guidance specific to the State of Florida related... (Continue reading)
Florida Foreclosure Laws
Written on 16 May, 2012 at 12:55
Tweet  CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Florida Foreclosure Law The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Florida’s foreclosure laws.  But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
Arizona Foreclosure Laws
Written on 15 May, 2012 at 12:52
Tweet CLICK BELOW FOR: State of Arizona Foreclosure Laws The link above will take you to the page dedicated to Arizona’s foreclosure laws. Â But, always remember… often people have a hard time understanding exactly what our laws mean just by... (Continue reading)
A Letter to Brian Stevens at TBWS: We Need More Houses?
Written on 15 May, 2012 at 8:18
Just to make sure I understand what you said there… the problem is that there aren't enough homes for people to buy? We're having a shortage of houses for sale, are we? Wow… you know, I was sleeping... (Continue reading)
Husband’s Suicide Yesterday, Wells Fargo to Evict Wife Tomorrow Anyway
Written on 14 May, 2012 at 14:03
You’re a liar, Wells Fargo. Either you knew you weren’t going to approve their loan modification, or you’re the most incompetent financial institution in the history of the world. And you don’t just do this sometimes, you do... (Continue reading)
UTAH Foreclosure Help from Mandelman Matters – START HERE
Written on 12 May, 2012 at 0:17
I decided that I had to do more to help stop homeowners from getting ripped off, by providing the state specific information homeowners need to make the right decisions for their individual goals and circumstances. Moving forward on the... (Continue reading)
Attention Homeowners & Lawyers: AG Mortgage Settlement Launches Online Complaint Sites
Written on 11 May, 2012 at 7:02
I for one am glad to see that this country is finally taking the foreclosure crisis seriously and that my tax dollars are being put to good use, and I really do hope that everyone take advantage of the new... (Continue reading)
Finally, Jamie Dimon and I Agree on Something
Written on 11 May, 2012 at 3:03
Oh, good Lord. We’re still doing this sort of thing, huh? Some guy at JPMorgan Chase in London was gambling with credit default swaps, no one was watching, and next thing you know the bank was down $2... (Continue reading)
Former NACA Home Save Counselor Says Commissions Create Complaints
Written on 9 May, 2012 at 15:51
I’m not sure why, but meeting with a “Home Save Counselor” doesn’t make me feel like I’ll be talking with a commissioned salesperson who will be potentially making up to $1,000 on my loan modification case? A “Home Save... (Continue reading)
State of Florida Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 9 May, 2012 at 11:00
On this page you'll find links to resources available from the State of Floria including how to contact your state representative, and information in the areas of fraud and legal aid.... (Continue reading)
Utah Foreclosure Laws
Written on 8 May, 2012 at 22:03
This page will link you to a page containing foreclosure laws in the State of Utah, and a link to the Mandelman Matters trusted attorney in Utah, Walter Keane, in case you have questions.... (Continue reading)
State of Utah Foreclosure Resource Links
Written on 8 May, 2012 at 21:21
On this page you'll find links to resources available from the State of Utah including how to contact your state representative, and what to do if you think you've been the victim of fraud or a scam.... (Continue reading)
California Homeowner in Foreclosure Wins Quiet Title – It’s a Free House!
Written on 7 May, 2012 at 7:11
For one thing, filing quiet title did work out well for Denise Saluto, and since I would never have predicted it happening in her case, I’m certainly not going to tell you it won’t happen again in yours, because as... (Continue reading)
Debt Forgiveness – The IMF, Iceland, and the U.S. of the 1930s all say it works
Written on 7 May, 2012 at 6:25
Iceland’s mortgage write-down program happened as a result of thousands of its citizens taking to the streets demanding that something be done about the debts the people had incurred buying homes during the bubble at what turned out to be... (Continue reading)
Utah Foreclosure Defense Attorney
Written on 6 May, 2012 at 16:04
Tweet Walter T. Keane Esq. The Law Offices of Walter T. Keane, P.C. 2825 Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Telephone: (801) 990-4422 Facsimile: (801) 606-7533 Website:Â www.WalterTKeane.com... (Continue reading)
Bar Defense Atty David Carr Exposes the CA Bar on Scammers and SB 94 – A MM Podcast
Written on 2 May, 2012 at 1:40
If you're a lawyer or real estate licensee that has been involved in helping homeowners save their homes from foreclosure over the last few years, or a homeowner struggling to understand the crisis at hand... I PROMISE... YOU DO NOT... (Continue reading)
White Powder in Envelopes Mailed to Wells Fargo in NYC – Idiots happy it’s not toxic
Written on 1 May, 2012 at 10:21
AP reported that the powder in the envelopes caused evacuations at bank branches, but no injuries, as if that last part mattered in the least. Idiots appear to be happy that the powder was found to be cornstarch… as... (Continue reading)
DOER UPDATE: Patricia Martin v. Wells Fargo – Court Grants Injunction, Injustice on Trial Ahead
Written on 1 May, 2012 at 8:06
Zanides estimates that the bank has spent a significant amount already on legal fees and now is certain to spend a whole lot more. Patricia Martin’s home is worth no more than $275,000. How can it be worth... (Continue reading)
An Important Message about 2012 for both President Obama & Mitt Romney
Written on 30 Apr, 2012 at 8:15
In 2012, the road to the White House runs directly through the states hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis, most notably Ohio and Florida, but also Michigan, Nevada, and North Carolina, et al. For the Obama campaign, I would... (Continue reading)
30 Minutes of Talking: Has Housing or Our GDP Hit Bottom?
Written on 29 Apr, 2012 at 2:49
This week on 30 MINUTES OF TALKING I'm looking at the contradictions that are being thrown at us almost every day now... this past week it was the housing market that hit bottom, according to quite a few. But... (Continue reading)
We know they’re not evil, because they’re simply not smart enough to be evil.
Written on 23 Apr, 2012 at 14:06
The European bankers are no different than is the FHFA, which is led by Ed DeMarco, the guy stopping Fannie and Freddie from reducing principal balances of mortgages. He says he won’t do it because his job is to... (Continue reading)
Thinking Out Loud… Über-Trendy Rich New Yorkers & Ethiopian Cuisine
Written on 22 Apr, 2012 at 9:34
Doesn’t it just figure that in this country, where we have so much food we that throw away inconceivable amounts on an hourly basis and literally pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow stuff… that we’d have trendy intellectuals... (Continue reading)
Introducing 30 MINUTES OF TALKING – A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 20 Apr, 2012 at 19:46
This week's show focuses on the Obama Administration's handling of the foreclosure and housing crisis, by examining the statements made during the press conference the administration held to announce the settlement between the 49 state attorneys general and the five... (Continue reading)
Federal Judge Magner: Wells Fargo’s Behavior “Highly Reprehensible”
Written on 19 Apr, 2012 at 5:59
I can tell you that I receive more complaints about Wells Fargo refusing to approve loan modifications than any three other mortgage servicers combined. But then, Wells did modify one of the homeowners I wrote about a few months... (Continue reading)
Crimes of Hubris, Ineptitude & Folly: Geithner, Summers and Obama
Written on 18 Apr, 2012 at 11:15
Decisions made by Larry Summers have been disastrous for this nation… that much is abundantly clear. Tim Geithner’s been no peach either. Together their folly has cost our country incalculable amounts of money, but further, they have caused... (Continue reading)
Phoenix Officers Who Shot Homeowner Needed Better Training
Written on 18 Apr, 2012 at 3:15
First of all, I realize that I wasn’t there. And I understand that the guy had a beer in one hand and a gun in the other. But he was obviously thinking pretty clearly… after all, a couple... (Continue reading)
NY Appeals Court Dismisses Fraud Suit Brought by Investors – Says Investors can take care of themselves.
Written on 4 Apr, 2012 at 4:57
Some are saying the case may set a precedent for the packagers of CDOs, making their only responsibility to disclose risks and conflicts of interest involved. A lawyer said to be “deeply involved” in the case, was quoted as... (Continue reading)
GUEST POST: A Letter to President Obama, from James Deal, Attorney at Law
Written on 29 Mar, 2012 at 11:28
I write to identify a policy change that would add trillions of dollars of liquidity to the housing market overnight. It would stimulate home sales, stabilize home prices, and reduce the number of home foreclosures.... (Continue reading)
MM PODCAST: From Fannie Mae to FHA – Edward Pinto Wants Government Out of Housing Finance
Written on 28 Mar, 2012 at 20:50
On this Mandelman Matters Podcast, I ask Ed about the results of his extensive research into the FHA, which he refers to as the "new sub-prime," and "the next bailout." His extensive study of the FHA's data in terms... (Continue reading)
If WE owned a pool of loans… would WE allow principal reductions?
Written on 27 Mar, 2012 at 10:12
To really understand what happens when trying to determine the present and future value of a pool of loans within a mortgage-backed security, let’s put ourselves in the place of the investors… we’ll be investors together… and we’ll want to... (Continue reading)
Ellen Brown, President of the Public Banking Institute, Has a Plan – A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 24 Mar, 2012 at 14:39
If you're not already familiar with Ellen Brown, then I might as well just go ahead and say: "Your welcome," because I can't imagine anyone not liking this prolific blogger, author of 11 books, attorney, and President and Chairman of... (Continue reading)
Nothing Goes Down in a Straight Line
Written on 23 Mar, 2012 at 13:23
But, the structural problems we face have NOT changed, so I see no possibility that we aren't going to see some continued weakening in the housing market in the years ahead, and I don't care whether we're talking Phoenix, or... (Continue reading)
Max Gardner & Nye Lavalle Together in Concert – A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 22 Mar, 2012 at 21:04
Having Nye Lavalle and Max Gardner together is a rare event. Together, they would have to be considered the founding fathers of today's foreclosure defense movement, so this is an opportunity to learn how it all began and where... (Continue reading)
GUEST POST: Good for the Banks, Good for the Borrowers by Law Professor, Lauren E. Willis
Written on 21 Mar, 2012 at 11:52
With so many Americans removed from the pool of potential buyers, those who own their homes with smaller mortgages or outright cannot sell their homes for decent prices, trapping them too in place and forcing some to delay retirement. The... (Continue reading)
Bringing Up the REAR – Charles Gasparino, Fox Business Network
Written on 21 Mar, 2012 at 10:14
Also, I’m wondering something… when you say that, “foreclosures are a necessary ingredient to the housing market’s recovery,” how many do you figure we’re going to need in order to "recover?" ... (Continue reading)
Frank & Brian in Arizona for Spring Training: Think… Not, Work… Not.
Written on 21 Mar, 2012 at 7:42
Who knows... trying to pick the bottom has long since proven itself to be a fool's errand anyway, right? It certainly should have by now. My advice would be to buy on the way up. Missing the... (Continue reading)
Atty. Bruce Levitt of Kemp v. Countrywide – A Mandelman Matters Podcast
Written on 20 Mar, 2012 at 11:07
Join me and New Jersey bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney, Bruce Levitt as we talk about Kemp v. Countrywide, a much anticipated New Jersey Supreme Court from 2010 that really made it clear that there were some problems with the... (Continue reading)
Watch this! Ireland wants the same answers we do.
Written on 9 Mar, 2012 at 11:52
Ireland journalist won't give up. Why do our journalists fail to get started?... (Continue reading)
Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris ASKS Fannie and Freddie to Stop Foreclosing
Written on 29 Feb, 2012 at 8:16
Actually, I don’t even know if she can pull off that angry black woman thing, but that’s exactly what we need at a time like this. You think Weezy Jefferson would be putting up with some nerdy pasty white... (Continue reading)
Mandelman on “Saving the California Dream” on Fox 11 News KTTV Los Angeles
Written on 29 Feb, 2012 at 4:13
Heidi Cuda, a producer from Fox 11 News in Los Angeles produced a week long series on the foreclosure crisis for the Channel 11 news and asked to interview me. I didn't like Part 1, but Part 2 was... (Continue reading)
Economy Recovering? No, it’s not. Housing? NO. Unemployment? NO. Stock Market? NO.
Written on 27 Feb, 2012 at 15:18
So… housing is not, not, not at bottom, – check. Unemployment not improving – check. And does the stock market at 13,000 mean something to the economy? Nothing good – check.You might want to bookmark this page, so... (Continue reading)
Bank sues itself, wins, and then forces itself into bankruptcy to satisfy judgment
Written on 27 Feb, 2012 at 13:54
So, why did I write this? Because it makes just as much sense as everything else that’s going on in this country, and at least it made me smile. ... (Continue reading)
Best Picture Nominees Meet the Foreclosure Crisis at the 84th Annual Academy Awards
Written on 26 Feb, 2012 at 22:02
The foreclosure crisis is seeping into our society everywhere. Or, at least it soon will be... ... (Continue reading)
