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Washington-The Federal Trade Commission said it has completed the distribution of $28 million to 68,000 homeowners that were allegedly harmed by EMC Mortgage Corp.'s servicing practices.
In September 2008, EMC and its parent, Bear Stearns & Co., agreed to a $28 million settlement with the consumer protection agency. FHA alleged EMC misrepresented the amounts borrowers owed on their mortgage and charged unauthorized late fees, property inspection fees and loan modification fees.
The FTC also charged the Lewisville, Texas, servicing company engaged in unlawful and abusive collection practices. EMC did not admit to any wrongdoing.
"Consumers who have been mailed redress checks paid unauthorized fees to EMC and/or had a home foreclosed by EMC," ...