Mortgage Servicer Misleads Borrower About Payment Holding Policy
A mortgage servicer sent letters about monthly payments without disclosing they were holding the funds until the mortgage was brought fully current. Misleading communication about payment handling policy creates false expectations and contributes to delinquency. Servicers must clearly disclose any payment holding practices.
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