Mortgage Servicer Charges Unexplained Monthly Property Inspection Fees
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing began charging $30 monthly property inspection fees with no explanation or justification. The fees accumulated without any communication about their purpose or authorization basis. Mortgage servicers add undisclosed fees that consumers cannot easily challenge without regulatory intervention.
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