Author Archives: Isaac Gradman

New York Judge Tosses Greenwich Suit Against Countrywide Over Loan Modifications For Failure To Follow PSA Procedure

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Isaac Gradman

In a ruling dated October 7, 2010, New York County Supreme Court Judge Barbara R. Kapnick tossed out Greenwich Financial’s lawsuit against Countrywide.  The suit sought a declaratory judgment that Countrywide had to repurchase any loans that it modified pursuant … Continue reading →

Posted in Bank of New York, BofA, bondholder actions, Countrywide, Greenwich Financial Services, loan modifications, motions to dismiss, procedural hurdles, settlements, William Frey | 6 Comments

Strange Bedfellows: Barney Frank’s Falling Out With Wall Street Leaves Him Aligned With Former Nemesis

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Isaac Gradman

I have seen some strange things during my time covering the mortgage crisis, but this one may beat them all. On August 20, 2010, representative Barney Frank (D-MA) sent a letter to Barack Obama, urging the President to appoint a … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Barney Frank (D-MA), BofA, campaign finance, FHFA, Greenwich Financial Services, Investor Syndicate, Paul Kanjorski, rep and warranty, repurchase, servicers, William Frey | 2 Comments

Inside Mortgage Finance Sees Private Label Rep and Warranty Claims Increasing

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Isaac Gradman

The following story appeared in the September 3, 2010 issue of Inside Nonconforming Markets, a biweekly newsletter focusing on news and data on non-agency mortgages.  This story reflects the growing awareness in the marketplace of the undisclosed mortgage repurchase liabilities … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Home Loan Banks, FHFA, judicial momentum, liabilities, loan files, private label MBS, rep and warranty, repurchase | 1 Comment

Recording Of Compass Point Mortgage Repurchase Call Available

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Isaac Gradman

We had a great turnout for the Compass Point call today on mortgage repurchase liability and I thought the questions and remarks of the various participants were interesting and informative.  For those of you who missed the call, you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Compass Point, irresponsible lending, liabilities, litigation, public perceptions, rep and warranty, repurchase, reserve reporting | 3 Comments

Compass Point To Hold Call Addressing Mortgage Repurchase Risks

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Isaac Gradman

Compass Point Research & Trading, a registered broker/dealer and one of the leading financial research firms investigating Alt-A and subprime mortgage backed securities (MBS), will be hosting a conference call to discuss mortgage repurchase risks.  The call will be held … Continue reading →

Posted in BofA, Compass Point, Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Reserve, FHFA, JPMorgan, liabilities, loan files, loss estimates, private label MBS, repurchase, research, reserve reporting | 4 Comments