Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Case Summary:This resolves a lawsuit against Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC, Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC (TX) and two individuals that was brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) a government agency designed to protect consumers. The complaint alleged that CFLA charged illegal advance fees for mortgage-assistance relief and for financial advisory services, in violation of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, and engaged in deceptive and abusive practices.
Docket Number:CV 19-07722-ODW (JEMx)
Company: Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Filing Deadline: January 16, 2023
Class Period: July 1, 2014 to July 20, 2020
Final Approval Hearing: July 20, 2020
Proof of Purchase:You must provide proof of the fees you paid to CFLA.
Eligibility:You may be eligible if you are a consumer who paid CFLA fees between July 1, 2014 and July 20, 2020.
Typical Settlement Amount:Refunds for fees paid.
Also, CFLA and one of the individual defendants are permanently banned from providing mortgage assistance relief services and financial advisory services.
Total Settlement Amount: $3 million
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:NA
Law Firm:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Claim Form: CFPB-CFLA Claim Form
Case Name: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Settlement Website: CFPB-CFLA Website
Claims Administrator:
CFPB
CFPB v. CFLA
Civil Penalty Fund Third-Party Administrator
P.O. Box 6909
Portland, OR 97228-6909
info@cfpb-CFLA.org
855-675-2859