Citigroup to Pay Fannie Mae $968 Million and BofA to pay $10.35 Billion as a result of faulty mortgages.
The answer is “yes”
Citigroup said on July 1, 2013 that it had agreed to pay the mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae $968 million to resolve any claims on 3.7 million mortgage loans that might sour. In January, Bank of America agreed to pay Fannie Mae about $3.6 billion to compensate for faulty mortgages and $6.75 billion to buy back mortgages that could have resulted in future losses for the government. The bank also agreed to sell to other firms the right to collect payments on $306 billion worth of home loans.
Citigroup said the settlement would apply to troubled loans as well as any potential future claims on loans that originated between 2000 and 2012 that were purchased by Fannie Mae, which was bailed out by the government during the financial crisis.
Citigroup, like many other banks, sold off millions in mortgages to the government, which repackaged them into mortgage-backed securities. Many times, borrowers defaulted — sometimes within months of taking out a mortgage — causing huge losses for the taxpayer-supported Fannie Mae.
Click here to read the rest of the article…
We have several videos on our web site. Below are a few that might be of interest:
- “Lender’s Foreclosure Rights in Arizona”
- “Should I keep my home or let it go into foreclosure?”
- “Meet Ms. Drain and Suggestions on How to Hire an Attorney”
MUSINGS BY DIANE: “Mortgage companies, payday lenders, auto lenders and banks have decided that we are all deep pockets. They seem to hatch schemes to take the hard earned money from anyone they can. Those who are suspicious of the large institutions behavior are seen by those around them as “paranoid”. Remember if someone is out to get you (or your money) you are not paranoid. Never trust those who have financial incentive to mislead you. Do your homework first. Check them out on the Internet (great and powerful tool for everyone – con artists too).
You worked hard for your money, make it work for you, not for others.”
Diane is a well respected Arizona bankruptcy and foreclosure attorney. As a retired law professor, she believes in offering everyone, not just her clients, advice about bankruptcy and Arizona foreclosure laws. Diane is also a mentor to hundreds of Arizona attorneys.
*Important Note from Diane: Everything on this web site is offered for educational purposes only and not intended to provide legal advice, nor create an attorney client relationship between you, me, or the author of any article. Information in this web site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from an attorney familiar with your personal circumstances and licensed to practice law in your state. Make sure to check out their reviews.*
In Case You Missed It
Published On: July 14, 2025
Living Longer, Going Broke: The Rise of Senior Bankruptcies Retirement Dreams vs. RealityRetirement is often considered a time to relax, travel, spend time with family, or volunteer. However, many retirees struggle financially, with rising numbers [...]
Published On: June 1, 2025
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL): Simple and Risky Buy now pay later (BNPL) lets you split the cost of something into smaller payments over time. It sounds easy—but there are some risks you should know [...]
Published On: February 23, 2025
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is warning that the Trump Administration's actions to shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will devastate working families, honest businesses, and the economy. "Millionaires and billionaires are [...]
Published On: February 23, 2025
U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion In the third quarter of 2024, U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion, a significant increase from $770 billion in early 2021. This surge [...]
