Yearly Archives: 2011

Massachusetts Supreme Court Hands Down Ruling in Ibanez, Invalidates Postforeclosure Assignments and Assignments in Blank

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Isaac Gradman

The Massachusetts Supreme Court has issued its highly-anticipated opinion in the case of US Bank National Association v. Ibanez (and the related case of Wells Fargo Bank v. LaRace), bringing with it more bad news for the lending industry.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in allocation of loss, assignment in blank, bondholder actions, chain of title, foreclosure crisis, investors, massachusetts, mortgage market, securitization, standing, Trustees, US Bank, Wells Fargo | 8 Comments

Streaming Audio of Bloomberg Radio’s Hays Advantage Segment Featuring Isaac Gradman Now Available

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Isaac Gradman

On October 22, 2010, I appeared Bloomberg Radio’s “The Hays Advantage” with Kathleen Hays to discuss issues facing RMBS investors in litigation against originators and underwriters.  A number of readers have asked me if a recording of the interview was … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloomberg Radio, foreclosure crisis, investors, lawsuits, media coverage, putbacks, rep and warranty, repurchase, RMBS | 1 Comment