@strollingastronomer I didn't forget about you, just needed some time. What I would do is -- find a online template for a sworn statement, and prepare a personal statement with as much information as you can remember. I'm talking phone numbers, dates, names, addresses, company names, dollar amounts -- anything, and everything you can remember. Parts you do not - you can say something along the lines of "approximately Mid-July", "around July 12, 2009" or "approximately $2,000". You get this form notarized, and signed under perjury, and it adds a lot of credibility to the situation.
Afterwards, I would send them a letter requesting a full accounting of the loan, and a request for information on what was done with the proceeds you sent. Were they applied to Principle & Interest? Arrears? Escrow?
You also mention that you were under the impression that this amount was to be used for a full account settlement.
It may seem like a waste of your time, I think this will be very helpful in negotiating a settlement. It's an extra hand to play.
Afterwards, I would send them a letter requesting a full accounting of the loan, and a request for information on what was done with the proceeds you sent. Were they applied to Principle & Interest? Arrears? Escrow?
You also mention that you were under the impression that this amount was to be used for a full account settlement.
It may seem like a waste of your time, I think this will be very helpful in negotiating a settlement. It's an extra hand to play.