Dan’s Foreclosure Story

by Dave on November 23, 2009

Dan and his family lost their home due to broker’s lies and avarice We must put a personal face on foreclosure, and we must take action if we have any chance of preventing millions of people from losing their homes. Have you been affected by the housing crisis? Do you know anyone who has? We’re asking you to record your story, or the story of a friend, family member, or neighbor, and send it to us in a video or through a written submission. We’re collecting stories to display on …

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Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

foreclosure of a dream

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

Anyone who is having trouble with their lender should contact their local states attorney and the office of banks and real estate or professional licensing and file a complaint….maybe if enough states take on these lenders, the US Attorney might realize there is a problem and let the President know.
Better yet, write the President, directly and your local representatives. Maybe we need to organize a march on Washington!!!

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

Dan, you are so correct………OUR GOVERNMENT BAILED OUT THE WRONG PEOPLE……..THEY SHOULD HAVE BAILED OUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

It is sad what is happening to home prices and income levels.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

thanks for sharing!

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

The moral of the story….hire an attorney to review all documents signed. Thanks for sharing the video Dan. It is sad what happened to you.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

has your story been on the news or any other media?

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

The average building permit issued to build each of the 20 million (now vacant) homes was about $15,000 a pop. This doesn’t include the fees charged to rezone the land from agriculture to residential. And let’s now forget whose tax dollars were spent to run all the curbs, sewers, and water pipes out there. You’ve been fleeced America. Stop blaming the victims.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

When Ben Bernanke raised interest rates 17 times in the months leading up to the 2006 re-set period (off the 2003 lows), did he not know these adjustable rate mortgages existed? Let’s all wake up now, and tell the truth about what caused this, and who benifited from it.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

What about the value of the refinanced property? Would it stabilize to its current state? Its scary because the banks has 70% of its inventory that has not been out in the market and there’s moooore to come!. I guess this is their way of manipulating the market, creating this aura of “the bottom has been reached’ …. NOT!

Im not buying……literally and figuratively

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

Exotic loans makes it affordable,without it, how can an average Joe afford those ridiculously priced houses anyways? The biggest sin that this so called capitalist nation did to its citizen is the stagnation of its middle class’ income. You see, these lenders knew alot of these people will default [it benefits them] but nobody expect this whole thing would come crashing in flames then to add insult to injury ,we were forced to bail wall street but no relief to us average Joes..

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

i think both the parties exploited each other. Those loans should never have been made. had those loans not been made there would have been a housing bubble. As a result people like the one in video would not have paid over the top for the house. People exploited the banks by taking the loans they couldnt afford. people should have been a little more careful with the loans they were getting into

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

so many people foreclose without realising they have other options. In many cases refinancing can save not just your home but also your credit rating and your self respect.

therefinanceunit . com

is not affiliated with a broker or lender. It’s an information and education resource to help people avoid foreclosure.

If you’re in financial trouble, check it out - the future may be brighter than you think!

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

I personally never screwed someone on a mortgage loan, and I had to work much harder than some of my less scrupulous employees for doing so, but I can tell you that even though there are laws against predatory lending, the edge of those laws are tested by brokers/loan officers who wish to make aq quick buck, and it’s your job as a smart consumer to understand what is on a peice of paper in front of you before signing it.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

I was a state licensed mortgage loan officer for quite some time while the bubble was bursting. I am sorry for this story, but READ WHAT YOU SIGN. This is the biggest financial transaction you will make in your life, and you need to look at what you are about to sign before you put your signature on it. Home owners have several chances by law to look at what they are signing, and it amazed me how seldom people would simply sign without looking.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

“The Jury found there was no lawful consideration and I agree Only God can create something of value out of nothing.” Montgomery Bank vs. Jerome Daly.

It has been settled beyond controversy that a national bank, under federal Law being limited in its powers and capacity, cannot lend its credit by guaranteeing the debts of another. All such contracts entered into by its officers are ultra vires. Howard & Foster Co. v. Citizens Natl Bank of Union, 133 SC 202, 130 SE 759(1926).

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

checks, drafts, money orders, and bank notes are not lawful money of the United States State v. Neilon, 73 Pac 324, 43 Ore 168.

“The Money and credit first came into existence when they credited it. Mr. Morgan admitted that no United States Law of Statute existed which gave him the right to do this. A lawful consideration must exist and be tendered to support the note.” (See Anheuser Busch Brewing Co. v. Emma Mason, 44 Minn. 318. 46 NW 558. )

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

A bank is not the holder in due course upon merely crediting the depositors account. Bankers Trust v. Nagler, 229 NYS 2d 142, 143.

The doctrine of ultra vires is a most powerful weapon to keep private corporations within their legitimate spheres and to punish them for violations of their corporate charters, and it probably is not invoked too often ” Zinc Carbonate Co. v. First National Bank, 103 Wis 125, 79 NW 229. American Express Co. v. Citizens State Bank, 194 NW 430.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

A national bank has no power to lend its credit to any person or corporation . . . Bowen v. Needles Nat. Bank, 94 F 925 36 CCA 553

If youve relied on prior decisions of the Supreme Court you have a perfect defense for willfulness. U.S. v. Bishop, 412 U.S. 346.

No State shall make any thing but gold or silver coin a tender in payment of debt U.S. Constitution Article 1 Section 10. 1.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

In the federal courts, it is well established that a national bank has not power to lend its credit to another by becoming surety, indorser, or guarantor for him. Farmers and Miners Bank v. Bluefield Nat l Bank, 11 F 2d 83, 271 U.S. 669.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

I heard millions will expect to lose their homes in 2009-2012.

Healthcare will put millions americans in jeopardy.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

how did the banks take advantage of the american people? wasnt it the american people taking advantage of the banks, by getting houses they couldnt afford (with the incomes they had) and then later on defaulting for that very reason

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

Survival of the smartest?

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

LOL! Yeah, for free. Thats a good idea, Lets just start giving everyone free homes. No one has to work for anything.

You’re not entitled to shit in this country. You have to work hard, save and spend intelligently to survive here. You’re not going to beat the banks by vandalism or picket lines. Good old fashion knowledge takes care of that.

Its not a coincidence that most wealthy people are highly educated. Only stupid people get foreclosed on. Period.

Anonymous 11.23.09 at 11:12 am

Property and homes are way over priced. I just had this douchebag salesman try to pawn off this dumpy little two bedroom house on a muddy lot with no top soil. I looked him in the eyes and said, “This place isn’t worth a fraction of the price you’re asking.” All I got were lies. Right to my face. Fuck him.

Anyway, I don’t feel sorry for this guy. This is why education is so goddamn important. Any educated man wouldn’t get fooled by these bs. You can’t trust anyone.

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