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DETROIT
Mass pressure stops foreclosure
Published Jul 30, 2010 9:58 AM
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On July 22 supporters from throughout Michigan gathered at the home of Marvin
Morris, top left, for a victory rally where people’s attorney Vanessa
Fluker, left, spoke.
WW photos: Bryan G. Pfeifer
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A protest on July 22 to stop the foreclosure of Marvin and Louise Morris
turned into a victory celebration after their mortgage servicer finally agreed
to allow the elderly couple to remain in their modest Detroit home.
The Morrises had fought in the court system for several years to keep their
home after becoming victims of racist subprime predatory lending. At every turn
they faced defeat — even the Michigan Supreme Court refused to hear their
appeal.
The Morrises had paid monthly into an escrow account that totaled more than the
value of their home, but Barclays Bank and HomEq refused to settle the disputed
arrearage on the mortgage.
When the Morrises faced imminent eviction from their home of 32 years,
activists with the Moratorium NOW! Coalition to Stop Foreclosures, Evictions
and Utility Shutoffs called a demonstration and put out an e-mail blast to
thousands of people around Michigan and throughout the country, asking for
calls and e-mails to HomEq to demand they stop the foreclosure.
In less than 48 hours after the demonstration, attorneys for HomEq contacted
the Morrises’ attorney, Vanessa G. Fluker, and agreed to work out a
settlement that would allow the Morrises to keep their home.
— Kris Hamel
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