ALERT: Wells Fargo – Stop the Eviction of Bernetta Adolph!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin

Please take action:

Contact Wells Fargo staff with the following phone and email message:
- Brenda Wright, Senior VP of Community Relations, +1 415-623-7738
- Alfredo Pedroza, Director of California Local Government Relations, +1 415-396-0829
- Ruben Pulido, Communications Staff, +1 415-852-1279
- John Stumpf, CEO, +1 866-878-5865
Sample message:

To: brenda.wright@wellsfargo.com, alfredo.pedroza@wellsfargo.com, ruben.pulido@wellsfargo.com, john.g.stumpf@wellsfargo.com
Cc: action@occupybernal.org
Subject: Stop the Eviction of Bernetta Adolph!

Dear Wells Fargo staff,

Please stop the eviction of Bernetta Adolph at 48 Lobos Street in San Francisco, loan # 44793073 and rescind the foreclosure sale to offer Bernetta a fair deal loan modification so she can remain in her home. Bernetta is a disabled senior and retired San Francisco city employee who was a victim of loan modification scammers. She made several attempts to negotiate a loan modification with Wells Fargo prior to Wells’ auction of her home.

Sincerely,

Your name here
Protest on Saturday afternoon, February 23, at a Wells Fargo branch: success! see http://occupytheauctions.org/wordpress/?p=8416
Mark your calendar: Protest on Wednesday, February 27, at a Wells Fargo branch, as part of a nationwide day of action (more details TBA soon)
Mark your calendar: Protest on Saturday, March 2, at the home of Wells Fargo Senior Vice President of Community Relations Brenda Wright (Update: postponed because Wells Fargo considering stopping eviction and rescinding sale of Bernetta Adolph’s home)

Together we can stop predatory banks and help our neighbors!

Background

Bernetta has made several attempts to work with Wells Fargo. After her initial loan modification continued to be unaffordable, Bernetta became the victim of a loan modification scammers who ensured her that they could stop the foreclosure auction of her home. During this time, Bernetta continued to try to reach Wells Fargo to secure another modification. Wells Fargo foreclosed on her home and plans to evict her soon after March 2, 2013. She is a disable senior and a retired San Francisco city employee.

As #1 in foreclosures in San Francisco, Wells Fargo is putting 32 families at risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure and related evictions. Wells Fargo is foreclosing on and evicting veterans and disabled and senior homeowners and families with children, as well as targeting homeowners with life-threatening illnesses. Wells Fargo has engaged in predatory, fraudulent, and racist lending practices and has contributed to a rash of foreclosure deaths.

Links: Stop the Foreclosures and Evictions of the “Wells 32” Bernetta Testifying at San Francisco Employee Retirement System Meeting (fourth video)

For more info and updates: http://occupytheauctions.org/wordpress/?p=8384 or call Occupy Bernal at 415-483-9138.

Occupy Wells Fargo Branch in Excelsior Neighborhood of San Francisco

Posted on February 23, 2013 by admin

Foreclosure and Eviction Fighters and supporters from the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), Occupy Bernal, Occupy Noe, and other groups took over the Wells Fargo bank branch in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood on February 23, 2013, to demand that Wells Fargo provide fair loan modifications to San Francisco homeowners facing foreclosures and to rescind foreclosure and evictions of homeowners and renters affected by Wells Fargo’s illegal, discriminatory, and predatory mortgage loan practices.

Thanks to Peter Menchini for the video below:

Links: Stop the Foreclosures and Evictions of the “Wells 32”

Scam Alert: Attorneys, Judges, Refinancing Consultants, and Real Estate Professionals Preying on Homeowners or Renters

Posted on February 22, 2013 by admin

The following attorneys specialize in foreclosing on and evicting people from their San Francisco homes:

Mug Shot	Attorney	Comments
	Daniel Bornstein	Founding Partner of the Law Offices of Bornstein & Bornstein, 507 Polk Street, Suite 410, San Francisco, CA 94102, Tel: +1 415-409-7611, Fax: +1 415-409-9345, Email daniel@bornsteinandbornstein.com Attorney for Wells Fargo and many other foreclosures and evictions.
	Jak Marquez	Partner at Dowling & Marquez, LLP, 703 Market St Ste 1610, San Francisco, CA 94103, Tel: 415-495-8500 x12, Fax: 415-495-8590 Attorney for DMG Asset Management foreclosures and evictions. Registered agent for 260 Lee Avenue, LLC.

The following judges specialize in evicting people from their San Francisco homes:

Mug Shot	Judge	Comments
	Ronald Evans Quidechay	Judge Quidechay presides over and orders most evictions, that is “unlawful detainers”, in the City and County of San Francisco. He has refused to meet with Occupy to discuss how to reduce the number of evictions under his jurisdiction and has not taken any actions that we know of to try to reduce them. Despite his youthful activism in the 1968 riots at San Francisco State University and his work in the 1970s at the San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation, he seems to have lost any interest in helping people to remain in their homes.

The following attorneys, mortgage refinancing consultants, and real estate professionals are scamming, overcharging, or manipulating homeowners or renters.

Coming soon…

If you know of anyone who should be listed here and can document your case, please contact us at scams@occupytheauctions.org

Occupy the Auctions on February 8, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

On February 8, 2013, auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold one family’s home at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco, that is, 596 36th Avenue to auction investor Raymond Grinsell for $711,100 (lender JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Steve Neil of Cal Agent Services read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) delays auction.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) began sale of 596 36th Avenue to auction investor Raymond Grinsell for $711,100 (lender JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) continued sale of 596 36th Avenue to auction investor Raymond Grinsell for $711,100 (lender JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 596 36th Avenue to auction investor Raymond Grinsell for $711,100 (lender JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A).

Occupy the Auctions on February 7, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on February 7, 2013 by admin

On February 7, 2013, auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold one family’s home at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco, that is, 1200 Revere Avenue to lender Washington Mutual Bank (JP Morgan Chase) for the opening bid of $457,275.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) fields question about a 43rd Ave property.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) delays auction of 1200 Revere Avenue.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 1200 Revere Avenue to lender Washington Mutual Bank (JP Morgan Chase) for the opening bid of $457,275.

Occupy the Auctions on February 6, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on February 6, 2013 by admin

On February 6, 2013, auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold one family’s home at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco, that is, 12 Bell Court to auction investor Stephan Alexander Florida of Last Mile Properties for $394,400 (lender Wells Fargo Bank).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) began sale of 12 Bell Court to auction investor Stephan Alexander Florida of Last Mile Properties for $394,400 (lender Wells Fargo Bank).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) continued sale of 12 Bell Court to auction investor Stephan Alexander Florida of Last Mile Properties for $394,400 (lender Wells Fargo Bank).

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting 12 Bell Court to auction investor Stephan Alexander Florida of Last Mile Properties for $394,400 (lender Wells Fargo Bank).

Occupy the Auctions on February 5, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

On February 5, 2013, auctioneers didn’t sell any family’s homes at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco.

Auctioneer Andrew Zheng of Cal Agent Services read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read final cancellation.

Occupy the Auctions on February 4, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on February 4, 2013 by admin

On February 4, 2013, auctioneers sold two family’s homes at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco: auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 25 Lucy Street back to lender Aurora Loan Services (Nationstar / Fortress Investment Group) for $529,245.99 and auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 565 Banks Street back to lender Wells Fargo for $581,017.

Auctioneer Andrew Zheng of Cal Agent Services read postponements and cancellations. Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 25 Lucy Street back to lender Aurora Loan Services (Nationstar / Fortress Investment Group) for $529,245.99.

Auction investor David Levy comments on prior sale.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) began sale of 565 Banks Street back to lender Wells Fargo for $581,017, then delayed to see if an auction investor was going to bid.

Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 565 Banks Street back to lender Wells Fargo for $581,017.

Auctioneer Andrew Zheng of Cal Agent Services read another postponement.

ALERT: Wells Fargo – Stop the Auction of Alberto Del Rio’s Home!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

Update as of February 4: Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) sold 565 Banks Street back to lender Wells Fargo for $581,017.

Update as of January 31: Wells Fargo has postponed the auction of Alberto and his family’s home until February 4. Please keep the calls and emails coming to get Wells Fargo to cancel the auction and offer the family a fair deal loan modification so they can remain in their home.

Please take action:

Contact Wells Fargo staff with the following phone and email message:
- Brenda Wright, Senior VP of Community Relations, +1 415-623-7738
- Alfredo Pedroza, Director of California Local Government Relations, +1 415-396-0829
- Ruben Pulido, Communications Staff, +1 415-852-1279
- John Stumpf, CEO, +1 866-878-5865
Sample message:

To: brenda.wright@wellsfargo.com, alfredo.pedroza@wellsfargo.com, ruben.pulido@wellsfargo.com, john.g.stumpf@wellsfargo.com
Cc: action@occupybernal.org
Subject: Stop the Auction of Alberto Del Rio’s Home!

Dear Wells Fargo staff,

Postpone the auction of Alberto Del Rio’s home at 565 Banks St., San Francisco, loan # 47339080 (owner’s name is Gloria Lomeli) and offer the family a fair deal loan modification so they can remain in their home.

Sincerely,

Your name here
Protest on THURSDAY, January 31, 1:45pm at CITY HALL (Van Ness side)

Together we can stop predatory banks and help our neighbors!

In the past few months we’ve stalled/stopped dozens of home auctions.

Background

Alberto Del Rio is a Bernal Heights resident who grew up in his family home. He lives there with his wife and 3 kids. To help his mother have a decent retirement, the Del Rio family took equity out of the home and refinanced. But their loan from World Savings was a Pick-a-Payment loan. Lawsuits have found these sorts of loans to be predatory. World Savings sold the loan to Wachovia, which was then acquired by Wells Fargo. “Wells took advantage of me like they did so many other people. They promised us the moon,” says Alberto, who has been trying to get a loan modification since 2000. The bank has continually lost his paperwork, and refused to negotiate in good faith. The bank even advised him to stop making payments in order to qualify for a loan modification, which triggered the foreclosure process. Alberto has been working hard and succeeded in raising his income so he can qualify for a fair deal loan modification. Now, Wells Fargo is scheduled to auction his home on January 31. But we won’t let them.

As #1 in foreclosures in San Francisco, Wells Fargo is putting 29 families at risk of losing their homes due to foreclosure and related evictions. Wells Fargo is foreclosing on and evicting veterans and disabled and senior homeowners and families with children, as well as targeting homeowners with life-threatening illnesses. Wells Fargo has engaged in predatory, fraudulent, and racist lending practices and has contributed to a rash of foreclosure deaths.

Links: Stop the Foreclosures and Evictions of the “Wells 29” Prior Auction Stopped (photos and videos) Profile (old auction date)

For more info and updates: http://occupytheauctions.org/wordpress/?p=8143 or call Occupy Bernal at 415-483-9138.

Occupy the Auctions on January 30, 2013, in San Francisco

Posted on January 31, 2013 by admin

On the morning of January 30, 2013, Auction.com auctioneers sold two family’s homes at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco: an Auction.com auctioneer sold 324 Collingwood Street to auction investor Kester Wise for $1,140,700 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO) and an Auction.com auctioneer sold 355 1st Street #S1010 to auction investor Guillermo Loyola-Frias (aka Memo) for $525,600 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO).

An Auction.com auctioneer reads postponements and cancellations.

An Auction.com auctioneer refuses to stop auctioneering on City Hall steps, so I go into City Hall to ask a Sheriff’s deputy to tell the auctioneer the building policy.

Auction.com auctioneers sold 324 Collingwood Street to auction investor Kester Wise for $1,140,700 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO).

Auction.com auctioneers began sale of 355 1st Street #S1010 to auction investor Guillermo Loyola-Frias (aka Memo) for $525,600 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO).

Auction.com auctioneers continued sale of 355 1st Street #S1010 to auction investor Guillermo Loyola-Frias (aka Memo) for $525,600 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO).

Auction.com auctioneers sold 355 1st Street #S1010 to auction investor Guillermo Loyola-Frias (aka Memo) for $525,600 (lender THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST CO).

An Auction.com auctioneer read another postponement.

On the afternoon of January 30, 2013, auctioneers didn’t sell any family’s homes at the foreclosure auction in San Francisco.

Auctioneer Steve Neil of Cal Agent Services read postponements and cancellations. Auctioneer Thomas of Lender Processing Services / Agency Sales and Posting (LPS/ASAP) read postponements and cancellations.