Whilst it is arguable that the matter could have been pursued for much less, the reality is that litigation is a very costly exercise, with the risk that the losing party will be exposed to pay the legal costs of the successful party. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Trying to stand still eventually proved a ruinously costly exercise. (espnfc.com)
The agency also incentivizes lenders to find ways to avoid initiating foreclosure proceedings, which are costly exercises most loan servicers would rather avoid. (veteransunited.com)