Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation settled a federal fair-lending case and must now offer better loan terms to buyers and homeowners in majority-Black neighborhoods in the Birmingham area — backed by a $7 million subsidy fund.
Persons seeking home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans on certain residential properties located in majority-Black neighborhoods in the Birmingham MSA may benefit from a $7 million loan subsidy program requiring Fairway to offer loans on more affordable terms. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you're seeking a home purchase loan, refinance, or home improvement loan on a residential property in a majority-Black neighborhood within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Persons seeking home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans on certain residential properties located in majority-Black neighborhoods in the Birmingham MSA may benefit from a $7 million loan subsidy program requiring Fairway to offer loans on more affordable terms.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The Final Approval Hearing was September 16, 2022, so this case is long closed — you cannot file a new opt-out or objection.
- The Opt-Out Deadline was June 13, 2022; if you opted out before that date, you are not eligible for any class payment.
- Do not confuse this employment lawsuit with the separate CFPB/DOJ redlining enforcement against Fairway — they are entirely different matters with different remedies and different affected populations.
- Only contact CPT Group through the official toll-free number or the case website — the administrator is the only legitimate contact for payment questions.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with CPT GROUP, Inc. via the official claim form.
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1Visit the official settlement site at https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/fairwaymortgagesettlement/ and download the Class Notice to confirm whether you are a class member.
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2Contact the settlement administrator, CPT GROUP, Inc., at their toll-free number 1-888-694-2503 to ask whether a payment was issued in your name and whether it remains outstanding.
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3Review the Settlement Agreement and Final Order (linked on the case page) to understand the class definition and any claim or exclusion requirements.
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4If you believe you were improperly excluded or your payment was never received, raise that directly with CPT Group — they are the point of contact for distribution issues.
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5If you are a homebuyer or borrower in the Birmingham, AL area interested in the $7 million loan subsidy program from the CFPB/DOJ consent order, contact Fairway (operating as MortgageBanc) directly — that program is not administered through a class-action claims process.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Eligibility the official government refund program page · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Persons seeking home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans on certain residential properties located in majority-Black neighborhoods in the Birmingham MSA may benefit from a $7 million loan subsidy program requiring Fairway to offer loans on more affordable terms.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official government refund program page
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Administrator
CPT GROUP, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court of the State of California San Diego
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
June 13, 2022
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
June 13, 2022
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
37-2018-00053677-CU-OE-CTL
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Valdez V. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT GROUP, Inc. under case 37-2018-00053677-CU-OE-CTL in Superior Court of the State of California San Diego. File only through the official settlement website (www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Persons seeking home purchase, refinance, and home improvement loans on certain residential properties located in majority-Black neighborhoods in the Birmingham MSA may benefit from a $7 million loan subsidy program requiring Fairway to offer loans on more affordable terms.
Where is the official Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT GROUP, Inc.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Who can benefit from this settlement?
Anyone applying for a home purchase, refinance, or home improvement loan on a residential property in a majority-Black neighborhood within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Do I get a check?
No. This is a loan subsidy program, not an individual cash payout. Qualifying borrowers get access to more affordable loan terms directly from Fairway.
Is there a deadline to apply?
No deadline has been publicly announced yet. Check the official settlement site at cptgroupcaseinfo.com/fairwaymortgagesettlement for the latest updates.
How do I find out if my neighborhood qualifies?
Visit the official settlement site at cptgroupcaseinfo.com/fairwaymortgagesettlement for details on which areas are covered and how to access the program.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (CPT GROUP), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT GROUP).
Status history
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.