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New resources, publications, programs, and other information related to preventing foreclosures and evictions, and the fight against the foreclosure crisis.

Advocates See Foreclosure Sales Slowdown as Sign of Banks Retooling After Court Losses and New State Policies

“While the Mass Alliance Against Predatory Lending is always pleased when there is a slow down in foreclosures. We are deeply concerned that this slow down not be misinterpreted and lead to a decrease in our vigilance on addressing the … Continue reading

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Grace Ross of MAAPL Testifies at DHCD Hearing

On October 22, 2012, MAAPL Coordinator Grace Ross testified at the DHCD Hearing on Family Shelter Regulations and Guidance to advocate for changes in shelter access policy that would help reduce family homelessness. Her testimony at the hearing also addresses … Continue reading

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MAAPL Coordinator Grace Ross Interviewed on WGBH Radio

On Friday, November 2nd, MAAPL Coordinator Grace Ross was interviewed by WGBH’s Phillip Martin as part of WGBH’s “30 Issues in 30 Days” series. In this interview, Grace talks about the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts, its impact on the state … Continue reading

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Hampshire County Voters: Register of Deeds Candidates Respond to MAAPL’s Questions

While the Mass Alliance Against Predatory Lending did not get to do the comprehensive interview and voter education process of Register of Deeds Candidates across the state as we discussed  – we did send foreclosure questions to the key contested … Continue reading

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MAAPL Press Release – New Provision in ‘Compromise Bill’ Harms Homeowners

Analysis: New Provision in ‘Compromise Bill’ Harms Homeowners, Victims of Illegal Foreclosure Additions create major barriers to negotiations through mail-only process, bar homeowners from reclaiming homes illegally seized and sold to third parties. BEACON HILL – New provisions in the … Continue reading

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Press Release: 11th Hour Provision Sells Out Victims of Illegal Foreclosure

MAAPL: 11th Hour Provision Sells Out Victims of Illegal Foreclosure Last-minute addition to ‘compromise bill’ bars homeowners from reclaiming homes illegally-seized and sold to investors or other third parties. BEACON HILL – An 11th hour addition to the so-called “compromise” … Continue reading

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Welcome!

Welcome to the online home of the Massachusetts Alliance Against Predatory Lending (MAAPL). Here you will find information about us and our work, including Timely information about current events related to the fight against fraudulent and predatory mortgage lending practices … Continue reading

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New MAAPL Documents Available for Download!

MAAPL has added the following new documents to its resource library: Testimony by Nadine Cohen to Congress: Opposing Mega Merger of Capital One and ING”  PDF “MAAPL’s response to Fannie Mae’s Request For Information on the proposed disposition of post-foreclosure … Continue reading

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MAAPL Releases New Report – Foreclosures: Denying Massachusetts an Economic Recovery

On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, MAAPL held a Press Conference at the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, 18 Tremont St. in Boston to announce the release of a new major report on the wide range of harms–from health to … Continue reading

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Borrowers Can Now Request An Independent Foreclosure Review

On November 1, 2011, the Federal Reserve Board announced that borrowers who believe they were financially harmed during the mortgage foreclosure process by specific participating institutions in 2009 and 2010 can now request an independent review and potentially receive compensation. … Continue reading

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