This podcast episode explores the complex and often troubling dynamics surrounding zombie mortgages, beginning with David Gordon's controversial investment strategies that capitalize on bundled mortgages post-crisis, and transitioning into the harrowing experiences of homeowners like Karen, who confront aggressive debt collectors and legal loopholes. Through the insights of consumer law attorney Christy Kelly, the episode underscores the ethical dilemmas of profiting from distressed debt, highlights the empowering strategies available to homeowners, and ultimately calls attention to the ongoing ramifications of the financial crisis, demonstrating that the struggle against these predatory practices is far from over.
