Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Jeffrey A. Curatolo

OPINION

ROBB, Chief Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC (“Nations-tar”), appeals the trial court’s order modifying its mortgage agreement with Jeffery A. Curatolo. We find the following restated issue dispositive: whether the trial court had the authority to modify the mortgage agreement without consent of both parties. Concluding the trial court lacked the authority to do so, we reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

In August 2006, Curatolo executed and delivered a promissory note and mortgage, promising to pay $245,000.00 plus interest and granting a security…