Attention
This is the official Settlement Website for the Morningstar v. NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, authorized by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Settlement Overview
- A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action titled Morningstar v. NewRez, between Debtors Monica M. Morningstar and Timothy L. Bentley, on behalf of themselves and the Settlement Class, and NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing (“Shellpoint”), pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
- The Settlement Fund is $325,000.00, with a possible increase to $350,000.00 if Participating Settlement Class Members would otherwise receive less than $335 per claim. The Fund will be used to pay payments to Settlement Class Members who submit approved claims (up to $335 each, subject to pro rata adjustment), attorneys’ fees and costs, Settlement Administrator costs, and Service Awards to the Class Representatives of up to $3,000 each.
- Officers, board members, trustees, and directors of Creditor, their legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, and anyone who opts out are excluded from the Settlement Class.
- To receive a payment, you must submit a Claim Form by the Claims Deadline, which is 75 days after the Notice Deadline, October 22, 2026. The Claim Form is included with the Settlement Class Notice.
- This website is a summary. Please refer to the full Settlement Agreement for complete details and consult with Class Counsel if you have further questions.
Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. you should read the entire Notice carefully.
FAQs
Find everything you need to know about the claim process, eligibility, and next steps.
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Documents
Stay informed. Here you can view the important Court documents for this Settlement.
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- Motion for Determination of Final Cure and Mortgage Payment
- Debtors' Motion to Determine the Principal Residential Mortgage Payment; for Escrow Account Reconciliation and Waiver of Unnoticed escrow charges or Refund of Escrow Surplus; and Memorandum in SupportSettlement Agreement
- Long Form Notice
