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Mortgage Lawsuit Comparison Matrix
Compare all 6 mortgage lending lawsuits side-by-side to understand which violations may apply to your situation
Case NameStatusViolationsAffected AreasTimeframeSettlementClaim DeadlineActions
Optimal Blue Price-Fixing
Price-fixing conspiracy among 29 mortgage lenders using Opti...
Active
Price-Fixing
Middle District of TennesseeSee case details
Pending
N/A
Wells Fargo Buydown
Wells Fargo allegedly violated Truth in Lending Act by faili...
Settled
Other
CaliforniaSee case details
$6.9M
2022-03-15
Freedom Mortgage RESPA Kickbacks
Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect violated RESPA Section 8...
Settled
KickbacksRESPA Violations
CFPB Administrative ActionSee case details
$1.9M
N/A
Cypress/Rushmore Foreclosure Fees
Cypress Loan Servicing (formerly Rushmore, acquired by Selec...
Settled
Loan Servicing
Massachusetts State CourtSee case details
$2.0M
N/A
Draper & Kramer Redlining
Draper & Kramer engaged in redlining by discouraging mortgag...
Settled (No-Action Letter Issued)
Redlining
Chicago Metro Area2019-2021
$1.5M
N/A
Vanderbilt Predatory Lending
Vanderbilt Mortgage (Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary) violated...
Dismissed (Private Class Action Filed)
Other
Nationwide2014-2025
Pending
N/A
National Mortgage Settlement
Foreclosure abuse, robo-signing of documents, improper docum...
Settled
Other
Multi-StateSee case details
$25 billion
N/A
Wells Fargo Mismanagement
Widespread mismanagement of auto loans, mortgages, and depos...
Settled
Other
NationwideSee case details
$3.7 billion
N/A
Nationstar/Mr. Cooper Settlement
Mortgage servicing violations, improper foreclosure practice...
Settled
Loan Servicing
Multi-StateSee case details
$86.3 million
N/A
Countrywide Excessive Fees
Collecting excessive fees from cash-strapped homeowners, imp...
Settled
Loan Servicing
NationwideSee case details
$108 million
N/A
Countrywide Investor Settlement
Misleading investors about mortgage-backed securities qualit...
Settled
Other
NationwideSee case details
$500 million
N/A
Veterans United RESPA
Veterans United Home Loans accused of RESPA violations throu...
Ongoing
KickbacksRESPA Violations
Western District of MissouriSee case details
Pending
N/A
How to Use This Comparison

1. Identify Relevant Violations: Look at the "Violations" column to see which types of illegal practices each case addresses.

2. Check Geographic Coverage: The "Affected Areas" column shows where each case applies geographically.

3. Verify Timeframe: Make sure your loan originated during the alleged violation period.

4. Review Settlement Status: Cases marked "Settled" may have active claim processes.

5. Note Claim Deadlines: If a deadline is shown, you must file your claim before that date.

Next Steps

Determine Eligibility: Use our Mortgage Victim Intake Form to get a personalized eligibility assessment.

Gather Documentation: Collect your loan documents, correspondence, and any evidence of the alleged violations.

File a CFPB Complaint: Even if you're not eligible for a class action, you can file a complaint at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

Consult an Attorney: For complex situations, consider speaking with a consumer rights attorney who specializes in mortgage lending violations.