by Brian Mahany Several time we have posted stories about the many fraud cases against big banks. Our $2.4 billion case against Allied Home Mortgage was started by a whistleblower. Last month’s case against Bank of America was also brought by a whistleblower. Why do folks come forward and file these cases? Good question. For many, its simply the […]
"Do The Hustle" – Feds Slam Bank of America in Billion Dollar Fraud Case
by Brian Mahany For those who remember the disco era, Van McCoy scored a number 1 hit on the Billboard charts back in 1975 with a song called “Do The Hustle.” Decades later, federal prosecutors announced a billion dollar civil prosecution against America’s largest bank, Bank of America. Prosecutors say that BOA engaged in a […]
How Low Can They Go? Bank Of America Claims Death of Child Not A Hardship
by Brian Mahany By now, I should be numb to the suffering caused by Bank of America and other large lenders and mortgage servicers. That’s what they want but instead, I am fighting angry. So are millions of homeowners too. If you think we climb the soapbox a little too often in this blog, read […]
Homeowners – 1, Bank of America, Wells Fargo -0
by Brian Mahany Despite the turning tide, big banks continue to win many court battles. Individual homeowners just can’t afford to take on the banking giants and their Park Avenue lawyers. Now and then, however, homeowners win. And some times they win big. Every victory empowers more and more homeowners to come forward. Last week’s […]
Bank of America Mistreats The Disabled – A True Story of One Mans Struggle Against America’s Biggest Bank
by Brian Mahany On Friday I was chatting with one of our good friends, Marx Sterbcow of Sterbcow Law* in New Orleans. We often pursue the same type cases and invariably, we can’t discuss the outcomes. Why? Because Bank of America and other big lenders don’t want to air their dirty laundry. Unless a case […]
Bank of America Settles HUD Complaint Alleging Disability Discrimination
by Brian Mahany Bank of America settled federal charges that it violated the Fair Housing Act and Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The complaint was brought by HUD on behalf of disabled borrowers. Federal law forbids banks from discriminating against borrowers on the basis of disability. As long as you can afford your mortgage, bankers should […]
Bank Of America Keeps Fraud Settlements Confidential
by Brian Mahany A lawyer recently asked about Bank of America’s policy of confidential settlements. It’s a good question and one in which we know some of the answers. But of course, we can’t answer because, well… homeowners (and their attorneys) who sue Bank of America typically are not allowed to discuss the terms of […]
Bank Of America vs WikiLeaks
by Brian Mahany It’s been 631 days since Bank of America, Master Card and others have blocked donations to WikiLeaks. For those not familiar with the organization, WikiLeaks is a nonprofit media organization. Since its formation several years ago, both the organization and its spokesperson, Julian Assange, have been surrounded by controversy. Some say that […]
New Wave of Foreclosures Coming
by Brian Mahany The headline from CNBC that a new round of foreclosures is coming comes without surprise. Thankfully, fewer borrowers are falling behind but there are still millions of Americans who are hopelessly behind on their loans. We say “hopelessly” because the lending community has miserably failed to assist homeowners who may have needed […]
Former Bank of America Executive Indicted For Fraud
by Brian Mahany Anyone reading this blog knows our opinion on big banks. Chase, Wells Fargo, BONY and especially Bank of America have become “to big to care” in our opinion. Treasury officials may say they are to big to fail but we think that they have outlived their usefulness. Although these banks still do […]