Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit yesterday against Countrywide (CFC) claiming that the company deceptively sold risky loans despite borrowers’ ability to repay and used deceptive marketing tactics.
I cannot tell you how glad I am that a state finally stepped it up to go after a federally- chartered bank. And I really believe this lawsuit can help many people. Here in Ohio, I’ve been told time after time by representatives of the AG’s office that Ohio does not have jurisdiction over federal banks – which is true – however I’ve argued the AG should at least work on behalf of the residents: Ohio has been one of the hardest hit states by bad mortgages.
It does not matter where you live for this lawsuit, as this lawsuit can help any borrowers of Countrywide anywhere in the country.
Call (312) 814-3000
The AG has asked the Court for 90 days to review customers’ information, so hurry up.
I thought this news was right in line with what I was going to issue today regarding the fraud that occurred by my former employers and competitors, so I gave this news priority because I believe it can really help consumers. As I’ve been in related business for more than five years, I know for a fact that Countrywide is absolutely dirty. I hope our own AG steps it up to protect Ohio consumers by taking matters in their own hands to go after even worse companies like CitiFinancial, Beneficial, Wells Fargo, WaMu, Fifth Third, and the like.