In most cases, borrowers will receive a letter with an enclosed check sentrnby the Paying Agent-Rust Consulting, Inc.  Some borrowers may receivernletters from Rust requesting additional information needed to process theirrnpayments.  Previously, Rust sent postcards to the 4.2 million borrowersrnnotifying them of their eligibility to receive payment under the agreement.</p

Borrowers can call Rust at 1-888-952-9105 to update their contact informationrnor to verify that they are covered by the agreement.  Borrowers are warnedrnto beware of scams and anyone asking them to call a different number or to payrna fee to receive payment under the agreement.</p

Accepting a payment will not prevent borrowers from taking any action theyrnmay wish to pursue related to their foreclosure.  Servicers are notrnpermitted to ask borrowers to sign a waiver of any legal claims they may havernagainst their servicer in connection with accepting payment.</p

Payment amounts were determined by a formula which took into account thernstage of their foreclosure process and the type of possible servicer error.   Regulators have published the paymentrnamounts and number of people in each category on their Web sites at here</aand here.</p

While the agreement ended the Independent Foreclosure Review for the 13rncompanies identified above, the review continues for OneWest, Everbank, andrnGMAC Mortgage.  

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