Real Estate Full Representation

Thank you for taking a Full-Representation Equity Stripping Case!

Our volunteers help defend clients who are victims of Equity Stripping practices surrounding mortgage foreclosures and contract for deed cancellations. This is an insidious practice, which dupes people into conveying the equity in their homes and may often result in a loss of the home to the predator. If at any time you need additional resources or support please contact Darielle Dannen at (612) 752-6649.

Frequently used Minnesota Statutes and Federal Regulations:

NEW CHANGES NOW IN EFFECT Minn. Stat, Chapter 325N. regulates "foreclosure consultants" and "foreclosure reconveyance" transactions.

Minnesota Prevention of Consumer Fraud Act, Chapter 325F.69

Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Chapter 325D

Truth in Lending Act (TILA) 15 U.S.C. 1602 and Federal Reserve Board Regulations at 12 CFR 226.1

Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), 15 U.S.C. 1639



VLN has the following sample materials available for our volunteers. If you would like to receive any of these materials please contact Darielle Dannen at (612) 752-6649.

Complaints:

  • Violation of Consumer Fraud Act and Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
  • Equitable Mortgage
  • Promissory Estoppel
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Negligent Misrepresentation
  • Unjust Enrichment
  • Fraud
  • Violation of the Truth in Lending Act and The Home Owner's Equity Protection Act
  • Violation of the Credit Repair Reorganization Act
  • Negligence
  • Conversion
  • Breach of Contract

Memorandum of Law in Support of:

  • Temporary Injunction to Suspend Unlawful Detainer Proceedings
  • Temporary Restraining Order to Suspend Termination of Contract for Deed



Useful Links

The Mortgage Comparison Calculator

Looking for the Best Mortgage

The Minnesota Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Association

The Minnesota Homeownership Center with information about Home Stretch class information and resources for homeowners

NOTICE if you are having trouble contacting the lender call Darielle at (612) 752-6649 to find out whether we have a direct contact number to help you.


Would you like to join the Equity Stripping Task Force? This task force is a coalition of legal services providers, attorneys, and community partners working to assist victims of predatory lending. This task force works with families who have been victims of unfair lending practices which seek to strip them of their homes. Equity Strippers primarily target poor families who are in financial straits and offer them promises of saving their homes and financial freedoms. The task force seeks to assist those who have fallen prey to these bad actors and provide them with legal assistance. Equity Stripping Task Force members are invited to attend monthly meetings to discuss cases and strategies. Members are also added to our Equity Stripping Task Force list serve which allows members to keep in touch and share information on an as needed basis. If you are interested in joining our task force please contact Darielle Dannen at (612) 752-6649.