a long time to wait for justice... maybe

For those readers with good memories.. I write this story.
In 2004, pre-bank meltdown, some mortgage lenders were caught in bait and switch with home buyers. The scandal included big names like Country Wide Financial and Bank of America and others from 2003 to 2008. It was in the news a lot back then as it's own banking scandal.

I had agreed to buy my neighbors house in 2004 when he was ready and had the PSA signed and financing secured with Country Wide. The day of the closing I was notified I needed a few thousand (can't remember exactly) more dollars because the rate had changed with additional fees. I had little choice but to hit the plastic for the money at the closing. Immediately afterwards I had written to the State Commission overseeing the banking industry. I met 2 office workers at the old IHop on Rte 30 for an hour. I had all my paperwork in hand and they said they would investigate the matter and get back to me.

I'm bringing it home now.
I get a post card in the mail yesterday from a lawyers group who is joining other lawyers who are suing Country Wide for charging customers with fraudulent appraisal fees.
Will anything ever come this class action lawsuit? Maybe not... but if so... there will be some satisfaction knowing that there may be some justice for thousands of homeowners who were duped by a greedy banking giant.