Finkelstein Thompson LLP is investigating Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) proposed global settlement of claims related to residential mortgage-backed securities backed by Countrywide mortgages. The investigation is focused on whether the settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable, as well as the circumstances surrounding the parties’ agreement to the settlement and its terms. Reportedly, Bank of America would be released from certain investor claims for a payment that amounts to only two cents on the dollar.
The deal calls for the bank to pay $8.5 billion to settle the claims relating to 530 mortgage-backed securities, representing $424 billion in mortgages. The proposed settlement is supported by a group of twenty-two large institutional investors claiming to have large positions. The mortgages were originally issued by Countrywide Financial, which Bank of America acquired in 2008. The deal would not only settle claims with respect to the twenty-two investors, but also those of all others who have positions in the same securities.
If you are interested in discussing your rights as an owner of mortgage-backed securities issued by Countrywide, or have information relating to this investigation, please contact Finkelstein Thompson's Washington, DC offices at (877) 337-1050 or by email at contact@finkelsteinthompson.com.
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Contacts:
Douglas G. Thompson, 877-337-1050
contact@finkelsteinthompson.com
