2 plead not guilty to data scam at Countrywide A former senior analyst for Countrywide Home Loans and another man have pleaded not guilty in an alleged scam to download and sell customer data from the mortgage lender. 25 Aug 2008
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Indiana sues Countrywide over lending practices Indiana has sued Countrywide Financial Corp., becoming the latest state to take the mortgage lender to court over its lending practices. Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter said in a news release Sunday that a state investigation had uncovered a "pattern of misleading and questionable practices" by Countrywide Home Loans Inc. and its parent company. 25 Aug 2008
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Correction: Countrywide VIP loan story In an Aug. 13 story about lawmakers who may have received preferential treatment from mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., The Associated Press reported erroneously about the relationship between Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., and Countrywide's former CEO, Angelo Mozilo. Dodd has said they are not personal friends. 14 Aug 2008
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2 House Republicans seek Countrywide probe Two Republicans are calling for an investigation into whether House lawmakers or staffers received preferential treatment from mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. 13 Aug 2008
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BofA shares slide as Countrywide hit with lawsuit Bank of America Corp. shares slid on more concerns that its acquisition of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp. could become increasingly costlier because of legal settlements. 13 Aug 2008
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W.Va. AG sues Countrywide over home foreclosures West Virginia's attorney general accuses a national mortgage lender of making risky and unconscionable loans in a lawsuit that's similar to challenges filed in several other states. 12 Aug 2008
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Countrywide spent $457K lobbying government in 2Q Countrywide Financial Corp., the troubled mortgage lender acquired by Bank of America Corp. this year, spent $457,000 in the second quarter to lobby on regulations and legislation affecting the industry, according to a recent disclosure form. 11 Aug 2008
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Hearing in Pittsburgh for Countrywide settlement A hearing is scheduled Monday in Pittsburgh on whether to approve a settlement worked out between Countrywide Home Loans Inc. and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. 11 Aug 2008
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SEC now conducting formal probe into Countrywide The Securities and Exchange Commission has escalated its scrutiny of Countrywide Financial Corp. into a formal investigation, according to a regulatory filing by Bank of America Corp. 08 Aug 2008
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Conn. sues Countrywide over lending practices Connecticut sued Countrywide Financial Corp. on Wednesday, becoming the latest state to take the mortgage lender to court over its lending practices. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal alleges that Countrywide misled borrowers into taking on risky home loans they could not afford. California, Illinois, Florida and the city of San Diego have made similar claims in their own lawsuits against the company. 06 Aug 2008
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