Kentucky mortgage companies are subject to the Truth in Lending (TILA) requirements. If a lender fails to issue the notice of your three-day right of rescission they might have to give back money to the borrower.
Kentucky Foreclosure Defenses TILA RESPA
You don’t have to sue to exercise your three day right of rescission but you do have to send the letter. That is what the Supreme Court decision stated in Jesinoski v. Countrywide Home Loans. This is about two major Kentucky foreclosure defenses TILA, RESPA. For information about how TILA and RESPA integrate check out the CFPB bulletin.
⎆ The 3-Day and 3-Year Right to Rescind under Truth in Lending.
You have an absolute right to rescind for three days under the code but you also have up to 3 years to advise the lender that you did not get your legally required notice. Many lenders say that this is often used against them to force better terms under a foreclosure. TILA the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §1601-1677 requires lenders to disclose rights and required information in the mortgage closing documentation. This includes the APR rate, costs, and other material information.
You have an absolute right to rescind for any reason for three days after closing, until the disclosures are made or up to three years after the transaction. The borrower only has to give notice to the mortgage company of the right to rescind.
⎆ The Kentucky and Supreme Court Truth in Lending Act.
The Supreme Court case states that you don’t have to file the lawsuit within those three years. But you do have to send written notice. When the Jesinoskis sued 4.5 years later they asked for damages from Countrywide for the failure to provide the notices.
Every Federal Circuit Court, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Supreme Court now agree written notice is the only requirement. What this means is that when loans transfer and they lose the documents, the lenders cannot effectively sue to collect.
There are over 64 separate defenses to a foreclosure. When you properly outline and sue the mortgage company back you can often force the lender to be more reasonable. When this happens, they either have to give the homeowner terms that are reasonable or face years in litigation. One case actually lasted over 15 years in our office.
⎆ Other Kentucky Foreclosure Defenses TILA and RESPA Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act.
Inadequate disclosures are just one common mistake the lenders make in the rush to close a home loan under TILA. They must provide clear disclosure for all fees, costs, interest rates, and charges for the financing and closing. Moreover, the down payment, payment amount, financing charges, terms of repayment, and payment period have specific definitions that must be accurately set forth in the closing documents. It isn’t enough to be accurate—you have to be timely as well.
RESPA also makes it illegal to fail to adequately perform the following:
1. Disclose better financing options
2. Disclose kickbacks
3. Provide information bulletins within 3 days of the mortgage application
4. Provide a good faith estimate of the closing costs or
5. Provide a closing statement 24 hours prior to the closing
Where to Report Foreclosure Scams
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for foreclosure scams.
Trustee Regions and Offices for foreclosure scams that involve bankruptcy
Resources for Foreclosures
Kentucky Foreclosures Redemption and Rescission
Successfully Completing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Louisville Kentucky Foreclosure Defense
How to Avoid Louisville Foreclosure Scams
How to Get a 725 FICO Score After Bankruptcy
If you have a foreclosure see us about your defenses to a foreclosure. You may need to sue the lender back or you may need to file a bankruptcy. We have been handling these cases for over 30 years. We are happy to talk about your options. Nick C. Thompson, Attorney: 502-625-0905
