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HI SR16
Resolution
AI Summary
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Directs the Attorney General of Hawaii to investigate cases where homeowners allege fraudulent mortgage documents, assignments of mortgage, or title transfers.
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Requires the Attorney General to take action ensuring financial settlements with mortgage servicers appropriately compensate victims, including homeowners and the State.
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Addresses widespread mortgage fraud including "robo-signing" (signing documents without verifying contents), fraudulent assignments, and clouded property titles resulting from the 2004 housing crisis.
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Notes that banks using the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems avoided paying local recordation fees and taxes, with counties now suing to reclaim lost revenue.
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Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Attorney General, and Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Legislative Description
Fraudulent Mortgage Documents, Assignments of Mortgage, and Title Transfers
Last Action
(S) Referred to CPN, JDL.
2/16/2012