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The Missing Assignment Database attempts to solve the problem of Missing Assignments by providing an easy to use mechanism for locating the entity which endorsed the note but failed to record the assignment. This approach assumes several things. First, it assumes that there was an endorsement. Next, it assumes that once the entity which endorsed the note is located (address and telephone number), you can then reach the person within that organization responsible for assignments and obtain execution of the proper instruments.
We have had to employ the use of three separate databases to find that missing entity. The first database searches for companies which are still in business under the same name (Existing Company Database). Several companies provide online access to the name, address and telephone number of existing businesses. After testing each of the major databases, we have chosen AnyWho as our Exisiting Company Database. AnyWho contains the name, address and telephone number of over 15 million businesses! If a company is still in existence, its name, address and telephone number are almost certain to be found on this database.
The second database attempts to provide a reference point for companies which are no longer in existence and thus would not be found on the Exisiting Company Database. This includes companies which have changed names (by simple name change or acquisition) and companies which have gone out of business (which includes those which have filed bankruptcy). This database is known as "Company No Longer In Existence Database." To aid your research, we have provided a Simple Search and an Expert Search of this database.
The third database contains the name and status of all financial institutions, whether existing or not. It is maintained by the federal government and provides the name and address of the institution and links to any successor if that institution has been acquired. If the financial institution has been acquired, follow the links to each successor institution.
From experience we have learned that the missing entity is often to be found in the Existing Company Database. Your first search should be in this database, with the entity's full name and a search of "All States." If the database cannot locate the entity's address and telephone number, continue with a search of "All States" shortening the name each time until a match is found. For example, if the entity you are looking for is called "XYZ Mortgage Company," first search in the Existing Company Database for "All States" under the full name. If no match is found, then search for "XYZ Mortgage," leaving off the word "Company." If there is no match for this entry, then search for "XYZ" leaving off the words "Company" and "Mortgage."
Conversely, if you get too many entries for a particular search, look down the list of resulting entities for ones that may be involved in the mortgage industry. Also, if you believe that an entity may be from a certain state, limit the search to that state.
Only after you have exhausted your searches under the Existing Company Database should you turn to the Company No Longer In Existence Database. Your search for any financial institution should be focused on the Financial Institution database.
So here are your choices:
Company No Longer In Existence
Database- Simple Search
Company No Longer In
Existence Database- Expert Search
Financial Institutions Database
(Existing or No Longer in Existence)
The Search technique is relatively simple. The information you supply in the Business Name field will be compared against the information contained within each record in the database. If the database contains information which is like the information you entered, the record will be displayed. The data in the database need not match exactly.
In the Expert Search section you may choose if the search criteria you have entered is to match like or not like the data in the database.
NOTE:
1. The search is insensitive to upper and lower case.
2. Information for the database is received from numerous sources in varying formats. We try to maintain a of consistency of the data format while information is placed into the database.
Given the following example you will notice that a particular bank name may be represented in a number of ways. Please be careful in structuring the search criteria. It may be wise to begin your search using the mimumim amount of data modifying the search criteria to be more specific to narrow the results. The following information represents the same bank.
Pioneer FSLA
Pioneer FS&LA
Pioneer Federal Savings & Loan Association
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association
OTHER EXAMPLES:
If the Search Criteria contains the data Pioneer, the following bank names will be returned.
American Pioneer Federal Savings Bank
Pioneer Bank
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association
Pioneer Federal Savings Bank
Pioneer Savings, F.A.
You will be notified that the results exceed the maximum number of records we will return to you. If the particular bank you are searching for is not listed please modify the search criteria to be more precise.
If you Search Criteria contained Pioneer Federal the following bank names will be returned.
American Pioneer Federal Savings Bank
Pioneer Federal Savings and Loan Association
Pioneer Federal Savings Bank
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About This Database/Disclaimer
Welcome to the Wolf & Richards Missing Assignment Database. This database was developed in an effort to help solve the third leading cause of delays in foreclosure- missing assignments. The database attempts to document various entities that originate or have held the beneficial interest in mortgages and the persons responsible within that organization for the preparation of assignments.
The Missing Assignment Database is in beta format. It is anticipated that the method and structure will evolve over time. Moreover, Wolf & Richards assumes no responsibility for the information contained in the database and under no circumstances should you rely on that information. Rather, this database is intended as an aid in your own research to locate those persons responsible for preparing missing assignments. Therefore, please note that there are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to any of the databases, including but not limited to, the quality, performance, mechantability or fitness for a particular purpose of any of the databases or any information contained therein. In no event shall The Wolf Firm, it affiliates or any of the contributors, or data suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use any database or for any loss or damage of any nature caused to any person as a result of the use of the database. Your access and use of the information shall constitute agreement with the foregoing.
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The usefulness of this database depends on you! We ask that you test the database and provide us with your Suggestions and Comments regarding the organization and structure of these pages. Our goal is to make this web application easy to use, powerful and directly focused on helping you avoid the time delays involved in locating those entities which have failed to properly record assignments.
Most importantly, we ask that you provide us with your missing assignment list so that we can add this information to our database and make it readily available to others. Any and all information is greatly welcomed but we are especially interested in lists which track the following:
You may add information to the database in a variety of ways:
The Wolf Firm
18 Corporate Plaza Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 720-9200 Phone
(949) 720-9250 Fax
Unless you request otherwise, your contribution will be noted in our "Thanks To Our Many Contributors" section found below.
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Thanks To Our Many Contributors!
The Wolf Firm would like to thank the many people who have helped to develop this section. This help includes information on existing and defunct entities, suggestions for formatting and leads to further information. This database would not be possible without their help.
| Adelson, Golden & Loria, P.C. Attorneys At Law Two Center Plaza Boston, MA 02108 Phone: (617) 227-3730 Fax: (617) 227-3353 |
Roger D. Bear, PA Attorney at Law P.O. Box 4995 Orlando, FL 32802 Phone: (407) 426-2000 Fax: (407) 426-2014 |
| Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company 101 Corporate Place Rocky Hill, CT 06067-1895 |
Federman and Phelan Law Offices Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 900 Philadelphia, PA 19102-1799 Phone: (215) 563-7000 Fax: (215) 563-5534 |
| Feiwell & Hannoy A Professional Corporation 251 North Illinois Street, Suite 1700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317) 237-2727 Fax: (317) 237-2722 |
Hunt, Leibert & Chester, P.C 94 Hungerford St. Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: (860) 246-5889 Fax: (860) 549-0163 E-mail: rleibert@nai.net |
| Pierce & Associates 18 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: (312) 346-9088 Fax: (312) 346-1557 |
Reiner & Reiner, PC Attorneys At Law 160 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 Phone: (860) 677-2868 Fax: (860) 677-4549 |
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