SUBMITTED: Saturday, July 12, 2008
POSTED: Sunday, July 13, 2008
First, I presume you failed to pay your mortgage because of economic hardship. I feel sorry for you if that's the case. But, you can't blame the bank for your failing economic situation.
Secondly, Wachovia is a business. Money was owed on the mortgage. The inability to pay on a secured loan means the bank can come and reclaim the item which the loan was secured by (your home). This was agreed upon when you signed your mortgage.
Thirdly, it was probably a bad idea to publicize everything. Because this situation and Wachovia's subsequent actions were so publicized they were required to go "by-the-book" to avoid subsequent "double standard" requests and lawsuits. Unfortunately, it seems like they went "by-the-book" to maintain uniformity.
I still feel bad for you. Best of luck.