Loan Misrepresentation Legal Options

Summary

If a loan officer provided false pre-approvals and a commitment to close, you may have a legal claim for misrepresentation or breach of contract. Consider consulting with a lawyer specializing in these areas. Document all communications, pre-approval letters, and any financial losses. Contact the Nevada State Bar for lawyer referrals in Las Vegas.

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Byline Bank Loan Officer gave me * Loan Pre Approvals and a committment to close all while he was fired from the bank and upon closing byline bank didn't have any of my application information in there posession and no loan for the purchase of the commercial real estate.
****, it sounds like you may have grounds for a legal claim against the bank for misrepresentation or breach of contract. Would you like to know more about how to proceed with a potential claim or the steps you can take next?
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- Misrepresentation: If the loan officer falsely represented their position or authority, you may have a claim.
- Breach of Contract: If there was a commitment to close and it wasn't honored, this could be a breach of contract.
Would you like information on how to find a lawyer specializing in these cases?
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California State Bar


Website: www.calbar.ca.gov

I recommend consulting with a lawyer who specializes in misrepresentation or breach of contract. You can find a qualified attorney through the California State Bar website. Would you like more information on next steps or how to document your case effectively?
What about Las Vegas Nevada
For assistance in Las Vegas, Nevada:

Nevada State Bar


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.nvbar.org

Would you like more information on next steps or how to document your case effectively?
what lawyers in las vegas handle these types of cases
You can find lawyers in Las Vegas specializing in misrepresentation and breach of contract through the Nevada State Bar. Here's how to contact them:

Nevada State Bar


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.nvbar.org

Would you like more information on how to document your case effectively?
yes
To effectively document your case:
- Gather all communication with the loan officer and the bank (emails, letters, texts).
- Obtain any pre-approval letters or commitment documents.
- Keep records of any financial losses due to the failed loan.
- Write a detailed timeline of events.
Would you like more guidance on any of these steps?