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Consumer Law

Important Information About Caliber Home Loans Class Action Settlement

Caliber Home Loans is a large non-bank mortgage servicer based in Texas with a nationwide portfolio. They have North Carolina branch offices in Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Like a lot of non-bank mortgage servicers we deal with, Caliber seems to acquire “at-risk” loan portfolios, meaning

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Consumer Law

New Maginnis Law Consumer Protection Mailing List

One phrase we have encountered over and over again from our consumer protection clients is: “I never knew there was a law that dealt with this!”. So many of us feel powerless against a large corporation who refuses to fix incorrect items, refuses to be respectful, and refuses to play

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Consumer Law

Do The Home Depot Credit Card Collection Tactics Violate Law?

When most people think about Home Depot, orange aprons, screws, and lumber come to mind – not unlawful debt collection attempts. However, like most large retailers, Home Depot now offers a range of cards, most of which are offered through Citibank. As a recent lawsuit alleges, Home Depot may aggressively

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Consumer Law

Investigation of Mortgage Servicer Ocwen

Is Ocwen attempting to collect money from you do not owe? Do they refuse to accurately the status of your account on your credit report? If you are having issues with Ocwen, our firm may be able to help you fight back. Contact us for a free case evaluation with

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Consumer Law

Information Regarding False Advertising Insurance Policy Cases

In North Carolina, any misrepresentations that induce you to enter into an insurance policy are unfair and deceptive under the law. These statements do not have to be intentional. The misstatements often result from the insurance company providing a “script” for its agents that is vague and ambiguous about the

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Consumer Law

Index Universal Life Insurance Lawsuit for Premiums Paid

There is ample reading material on the web regarding whether index universal life insurance policies (IULs) are intelligent investment strategies.  While there are reasons to be wary of IUL policies, there are signs that insurance agents, intentionally or otherwise, misrepresent these policies’ material terms, strengths, and weaknesses. This is particularly

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Consumer Law

How to Get a Vacated Judgment Off Your Credit Report

If you were successful in getting a civil default judgment set aside, it is essential to make sure that the credit reporting agencies (primarily Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) identify the vacated judgment on your credit report. A judgment on your credit can significantly impact your ability to get a mortgage, loan,

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How To Get A Debt Collector To Stop Calling

While most web pages addressing how to get a debt collector to stop calling focus on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, federal law provides an additional weapon for consumers to stop them from being harassed mercilessly with phone calls. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) sets strict rules for

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Seterus, Inc. Suspense Account and Threats May Violate the Law

Maginnis Howard is currently investigating complaints of unlawful acts committed by Seterus, Inc. in connection with the collection of mortgage payments. Our firm has filed a class action in North Carolina regarding debt letters that misrepresent Seterus’ true intentions. We have alleged a violation of the federal Fair Debt Collection

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Chase Bank Class Action Settlement – NC TCPA Law Firm

This article refers to a closed class action case from 2016. We are no longer accepting clients for this particular settlement. However, if you are dealing with recent TCPA claims, contact us for a consultation. JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay to resolve claims arising under the Telephone Consumer

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