Homeowners claimed the insurers automatically issued policies on these properties at lender-approved rates, which were well above market rates, leaving homeowners to cover
the costs.
Objectors to a $140 million deal between homeowners, Ocwen Financial Corp. and Assurant Inc. over allegedly inflated force-placed insurance premiums asked a Florida federal court Thursday to consider a Ninth Circuit ruling pointing to “subtle signs” that class counsel in that case skewed a settlement in their own interest.
Law360, Los Angeles Borrowers accusing Nationstar Mortgage LLC of colluding with force-placed insurance providers to make lucrative profits asked a Florida federal judge on Monday to finalize a $54 million settlement of their class action, calling it an “extraordinary” result for the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the deal said it would resolve […]
The Washington Post Anyone who has taken out a home mortgage knows that one of the borrower’s key responsibilities is to pay hazard insurance premiums on the property and not let the policy lapse. But are you aware that if you fail to keep the insurance current, or if the premiums aren’t paid from your […]