Lender to Pay $9M for Student Loan SCRA Violations
A federal student loan servicer has agreed to pay $9 million to settle a fraud claim with the New York Attorney General’s office for Student Loan SCRA Violations that deceived borrowers with student loans.
The student loan debt crises has …
View moreCredit Union Settles with DOJ for $95K for SCRA Violations
The Department of Justice has found yet another lending institution to have committed SCRA Violations after it illegally repossessed servicemembers’ cars.
The DOJ announced last month that it reached an agreement with a credit union in upstate New York, in …
View moreDOJ Sues Auto Lender, Alleging SCRA Violations
Another finance company has become the Department of Justice’s latest target, accused of violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. DOJ sues auto lender should prompt attention – do your military verification before you take action.
The SCRA, a federal law, …
View moreMortgage Obligations Incurred During Military Service Not Subject to SCRA Protection
Sibert v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 863 F.3rd 331 (4th Cir. July 17, 2017); Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §3953(a)
Mortgage Obligations Incurred During Military Service Are Not Subject to SCRA Protection
The 4th Circuit held that …
View moreServicemembers Civil Relief Act Divorce Rules – Avoid Fines
Divorce cases are almost always difficult, and those involving service members can add another layer of complications. Plaintiffs must pay attention to particular military divorce rules under SCRA so as to avoid fines, penalties and even possible imprisonment.
View moreSCRA Rules on Eviction
If you rent to active-duty military personnel, you need to know the SCRA rules on eviction.
Whether it was ignorance of the law or an attempt to flout it, a real estate development and management company recently ended up with …
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