Wells Fargo’s CEO called market conditions ‘fragile’ on Fox Business — I explain what that word actually means for your credit limit and what to do now.
Ten class action settlements totaling over $135 million are open for claims right now — with the earliest deadlines on March 4. Wells Fargo, Kaiser Permanente, SiriusXM, AT&T, McDonald’s, and more are on the list.
Perry Endsley signed a $7,000 debt settlement. Noack Law Firm never processed the payment — then seized $19,577 from his business, personal, and mother’s accounts. A new federal lawsuit alleges FDCPA violations. Here’s what every debtor needs to know about settlement agreements.
A federal court recommended sending the Nowlin v. Wells Fargo SCRA class action to arbitration. The key ruling: the MLA arbitration ban only applies to accounts opened after October 3, 2017. Here’s what military borrowers need to know.
Wells Fargo will pay $56.85 million for allegedly misreporting California mortgage borrowers’ CARES Act forbearance status to credit bureaus. No claim form is needed — eligible borrowers get checks automatically after final approval in April 2026.
A Houston woman lost her life savings after a fake Wells Fargo text led to fake FBI calls with official letterhead. The FBI warns these multi-stage scams are surging. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Quick Answer: To get a Wells Fargo student loan out of default, borrowers must pay the past due amount and resume regular payments, as private lenders typically don’t offer federal-style rehabilitation programs. Unlike federal loans, private student loan defaults require full catch-up payments to restore good standing.Question:Dear Steve,I took out 2 private loans and multiple …
Quick Answer: Wells Fargo’s mortgage modification tool contained a calculation error from 2010-2015 that wrongfully denied loan modifications to approximately 625 customers, resulting in completed foreclosures for about 400 of them. The bank accrued $8 million in 2018 to remediate affected customers after discovering the automated miscalculation of attorneys’ fees.In a recent government filing, Wells …
Quick Answer: Wells Fargo’s newsletter categorizes credit card debt as “bad debt” alongside payday loans, distinguishing it from “good debt” like mortgages. The bank explains that credit card debt offers no wealth-building opportunity and typically carries higher interest rates than appreciating assets.Under the heading of You Can’t Make This Stuff Up, Wells Fargo just sent …
Quick Answer: Homeowners can negotiate Wells Fargo mortgage settlements through direct negotiation or legal intervention, with Chapter 13 bankruptcy offering “lien stripping” to discharge liens exceeding property value. With $800,000 in mortgages on a $350,000 home, consulting a bankruptcy attorney may provide the most effective debt relief option.Question:Dear Steve,I have my first mortgage ($450,000) and …
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