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After implosion, FGMC files for bankruptcy

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FGMC) and its affiliate Maverick II Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Wednesday. . The company said the bankruptcy action has no impact on closed mortgages, which are already serviced by third parties. The debtor-in-possession financing, however, needs the Delaware bankruptcy court’s approval.

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Milwaukee housing authority reportedly ‘misused’ millions in federal funds

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Leak said that without prompt action, HACM could be facing bankruptcy. When asked about this, he made clear that bankruptcy would have been a possibility if the leadership team had done nothing. When asked about this, he made clear that bankruptcy would have been a possibility if the leadership team had done nothing.

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Bankruptcy judge approves Celink stipulation in RMF bankruptcy case

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The presiding judge in the ongoing bankruptcy case of Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) has approved a stipulation that would resolve an administrative claim made against the company’s estate by reverse mortgage servicing company Celink , authorizing both companies to consummate the agreement. of the originally sought amount.

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Portrait of a pre-foreclosure peacemaker

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Helping the homeowner file for bankruptcy is another tool in the pre-foreclosure peacemaker’s tool kit, but Sandoval uses that tool with caution. “I “I knew things were going down, but I didn’t know how bad it was until people started knocking on our door.” There is nothing like that face to face. There is a lot of fear.”

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California leads all states for highest bankruptcy risk to seniors

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Across all states, California poses the highest risk of bankruptcy for Americans ages 65 and older, according to a study released by personal finance website Moneywise. citizens at the greatest risk of bankruptcy. The study analyzed 11 factors to determine which states put elderly U.S.

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RMF parent obtains Chapter 7 bankruptcy status

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The presiding judge in the bankruptcy case involving Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust (RMIT) — the parent company of former leading reverse mortgage lender Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) — has approved a request to transfer the company’s bankruptcy status to Chapter 7 from its current Chapter 11 status.

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Nonbank Hometown Lenders files for bankruptcy

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Hometown Lenders has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Alabama, blaming the Federal Reserve’s policy to curb inflation for its debacle. “After exhausting all reasonable alternatives, Debtor has determined that a resolution outside of this Bankruptcy Court cannot be fairly and equitably achieved,” it states.