Mortgage Servicer Forbearance Communication Failures Lead to Home Loss During COVID Hardship
US Bank failed to communicate properly during a borrower s COVID-19 hardship period, resulting in loss of the family home after inadequate forbearance handling. The servicer s communication failure violated the spirit of CARES Act protections while technically avoiding enforcement. Borrowers facing hardship have no independent advocate to ensure servicer compliance.
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