Onity Group sues in federal court seeking clarity on New York mortgage servicing fee rule
Onity Group filed a declaratory judgment action on October 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. The company asks the court to clarify how a New York mortgage servicing regulation applies to optional expedited payment fees, arguing that a key phrase has never been defined. The filing also notes ongoing information requests from regulators and discussions with New York regulators about the company's fee practices, which adds legal and regulatory uncertainty for shareholders.
Key points
- Action filed October 20, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- Company says the regulation's phrase "reasonably related to the cost of rendering that service" is undefined in nearly seven years since adoption
- Onity says it has voluntarily reduced these fees and eliminated them for online and automated phone payments
- Company is presently engaged in discussions with New York regulators, which were previously disclosed as ongoing information requests
The filing
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