Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Speaks at the Countrywide Financial Corporation Settlement Announcement

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 21, 2011. Good afternoon, it is an honor to be here today with the Attorney General and our partners, to announce this historic settlement.  

At the core of the allegations in the complaint is a simple story:   If you were African-American or Hispanic and you went to Countrywide for a loan, and you were qualified, you likely paid more simply because of the color of your skin.  You likely paid more than a…