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Mariner Finance Fee Settlement
Court case: Hale V Mariner Finance Llc Lawsuit
Mariner Finance was accused of violating Maryland law by failing to disclose refinancing charges within interest rates on promissory notes and improperly retaining insurance charges. The company agreed to a $1.5 million settlement without admitting wrongdoing. The claim filing window closed March 17, 2019.
Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products. Payout: Three times the refinancing and/or insurance fees charged, or proportional share if funds were insufficient. Claim deadline: March 17, 2019. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
The settlement covered Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products.
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.
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- The settlement is fully closed; submitting a claim at this point will not result in any payment.
- Do not pay any third party who claims they can file a late claim on your behalf — the settlement fund is exhausted or distributed.
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How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Confirm you are not eligible to file, as the claim deadline has passed and the settlement is closed.
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2If you believe you are a class member who did not receive your payment, contact the Claims Administrator at Strategic Claims Services using the phone number provided in the settlement notice.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete You are here
Distribution is complete; payments have been issued.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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Claim deadline
March 17, 2019
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Eligible Class Members: Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products.
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
This settlement is closed. The Maryland Mariner Finance class action received final approval on December 17, 2018.
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Estimated payout
Three times the refinancing and/or insurance fees charged, or proportional share if funds were insufficient.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Potential Award: Three times the refinancing and/or insurance fees charged, or proportional share if funds were insufficient.
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Administrator
Strategic Claims Services
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
June 29, 2018
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
24C18000053
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Hale v. Mariner Finance LLC
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Mariner Finance Fee settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Mariner Finance Fee settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 24C18000053 in Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Maryland. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 18, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Maryland residents who entered into promissory notes with Mariner Finance through June 29, 2018, that included refinance charges or insurance products.
How much can I get from the Mariner Finance Fee settlement?
Three times the refinancing and/or insurance fees charged, or proportional share if funds were insufficient. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is March 17, 2019. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Mariner Finance Fee Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Mariner Finance Fee Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Strategic Claims Services. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).
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.