Consumer complaint received 2024-11-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Loan sold or transferred to another company
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Loan number on mortgage contract differs from the loan number this company has fraudulently placed on document. 

The company has filed and recorded signatures on the contract after the fact ; The company has failed to keep proper documentation and provide documentation per the law. The company has transferred the mortgage to Mers. 

Unclean Hands Doctrine : Lenders actions were unjust : Carrington Mortgage Services has faced numerous lawsuits alleging : *Allegations* 1. Mortgage servicing abuses 2. Unfair debt collection practices 3. False advertising 4. Breach of contract 5. Violations of : - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) - Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ) - Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) - Uniform Commercial Code ( UCC ) *Notable Cases* 1. _Carrington Mortgage Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) _ : Class-action lawsuit for FDCPA violations. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Carrington Mortgage Services XXXX XXXX ) _ : Lawsuit alleging RESPA and TILA violations. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Carrington Mortgage Services XXXX XXXX ) _ : Case involving mortgage servicing abuses. 
4. _Carrington Mortgage Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) _ : Lawsuit regarding breach of contract. 

*Resources* XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX. Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) *Settlements and Awards* 1. _Carrington Mortgage Services Settlement XXXX XXXX ) _ : {$5.00} million settlement for FDCPA violations. 
2. _Carrington Mortgage Services Award XXXX XXXX ) _ : {$1.00} million award for RESPA and TILA violations.

- _MERS ( Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems ) Lawsuits_ *MERS Transfer Issues* MERS has faced numerous lawsuits regarding unauthorized transfers and lack of standing. 

*Notable CasesXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) * : Nebraska Supreme Court XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  violated state law. 

*Key Issues* 1. Unauthorized transfers 2. Lack of standing 3. Failure to record assignments 4. Inadequate documentation *Relevant Laws* 1. Uniform Commercial Code ( UCC ) 2. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ) 3. Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) *Court Rulings* 1. MERS lacks standing to foreclose.

2. MERS ' assignments are invalid.

3. MERS violated state recording statutes.

*Resources* 1. National Consumer Law Center ( NCLC ) 2. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) 3. Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, the lender, faced numerous lawsuits and settlements due to unfair, deceptive practices and predatory tactics. Here are some notable : *Notable Cases* XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) * : {$25.00} XXXX settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice for mortgage servicing and origination abuses. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX * : {$8.00} XXXX settlement for misleading investors. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) * : Lawsuit alleging deceptive practices. 

XXXX. *In re XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) * : Class-action lawsuit for securities fraud. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) * : DOJ lawsuit for discriminatory lending. 

*Unfair, Deceptive Practices and Predatory Tactics* 1. Subprime lending 2. Hidden fees 3. Misrepresentation 4. Unfair interest rates 5. Discriminatory lending 6. Mortgage servicing abuses 7. False advertising *Relevant Laws* 1. Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) 2. Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ) 3. Fair Housing Act 4. Equal Credit Opportunity Act *Sources* 1. Department of Justice : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Illinois Attorney General : State of XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX. Court documents : In re XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. 

*Federal Laws* 1. *Uniform Commercial Code ( UCC ) 3-302* : Protects consumers from unauthorized contract transfers.

2. *Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Act* : Prohibits unfair practices.

3. *Consumer Credit Protection Act* : Regulates credit transactions.

4. *Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) * : Restricts debt collection practices.

*Lack of Privity* No direct agreement with the new company.

1. Argument : I did not consent to the contract transfer.

2. Evidence : Original contract, transfer documents.

*Unclean Hands Doctrine* Original company 's actions unjust.

1. Argument : Original company 's actions ( e.g., predatory lending ) tainted the contract.

2. Evidence : Documents supporting unfair practices.

*Novation* Contract transfer requires consent.

1. Argument : Transfer without cons
ent invalidates the contract.

2. Evidence : Lack of consent documentation.

I dispute the validity of the transferred contract. I did not consent to this transfer, and the original company 's actions were unjust.

Pursuant to UCC 3-302 and FDCPA, I have requested : 1. Verification of the debt.

2. Proof of transfer legitimacy.

3. Documentation of consent.

Absent valid documentation, I consider this debt unenforceable.

*Additional Resources* 1. Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) : XXXX. 
XXXX. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. 


*Federal Laws* 1. *Uniform Commercial Code ( UCC ) * : Governs commercial transactions.

2. *Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Act* : Prohibits unfair practices.

3. *Consumer Credit Protection Act* : Regulates credit transactions.

*State Laws* 1. State-specific contract laws.

2. Consumer protection statutes.

*Key Arguments* 1. Lack of privity : No direct agreement with new company. 
XXXX. Unclean hands doctrine : XXXX company 's actions were unjust. 
3. Novation : Contract transfer requires consent.

*Relevant Cases* 1. *FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ) * cases.

2. *UCC 9-109* ( security interests ).

*Predatory Lender Defense* Predatory lender defense Key Points : 1. *Unfair practices* : Predatory lenders engage in deceptive, unfair or abusive practices.

2. *Unenforceable contract* : the original lender used predatory tactics, the contract is deemed unenforceable.

3. *Lack of standing* : Predatory lenders lack legal standing to transfer note.

*Predatory Lending Practices* 1. Excessive interest rates 2. Hidden fees 3. Misrepresentation 4. Unfair terms *Relevant Laws* 1. *Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Act* 2. *Consumer Credit Protection Act* 3. *Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) * 4. *Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ) *

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation