Attorneys Investigate Countrywide Improper Soft Prepayment Penalty Charges

(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 07, 2009 ) Philadelphia, PA - The attorneys at Cohen, Placitella & Roth are investigating complaints that Countrywide has improperly charged a soft prepayment penalty to homeowners who recently sold their homes. A soft prepayment clause allows a lender to assess a penalty in the event that a mortgage is paid in full prior to when it is due as the result of refinancing. However, these loans typically do not allow the lender to charge a prepayment penalty if the mortgage is paid in full because you sold your home.

If you paid your Countrywide mortgage in full when you sold sold your home, Countrywide may have improperly assessed you a prepayment penalty. Prepayment penalties can range well over $10,000, and up to $15,000 or $25,000 in some cases. Unless you know exactly what to look for in the various forms and closing documents, the soft prepayment penalty may not be obvious among the many other legitimate charges listed. In addition, because selling a home can be such a stressful and confusing process, many people do not notice this improper extra charge.

If you are unsure whether or not you have been charged a prepayment penalty, our lawyers will review your mortgage note and any relevant other documents and identify whether or not there are any improper overcharges. Individuals who were wrongfully assessed a prepayment charge may be entitled to participate in a class action lawsuit against Countrywide and recover compensation. If you believe you may have been improperly charged a soft prepayment penalty, visit http://www.cprlaw.com/countrywide.cfm for information about your legal rights. Fill out the form on the right side of the page to receive a free legal consultation today.

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