"Where can I get foreclosure help?" If you find yourself asking this question, below is a list of programs that have the U.S Government approval or are programs operated by the U.S. government. Remember to contact your mortgage lender as well. Your lender would much rather help you keep your home than take it back.
- To find a counselor, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at (800) 569-4287 or (877) 483-1515, or go to www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hccprof14.cfm
- Call (888) 995-HOPE, the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline to reach a nonprofit, HUD-approved counselor through HOPE NOW, a cooperative effort of mortgage counselors and lenders to assist homeowners.
- Visit NeighborWorks America's Web site at www.nw.org/network/home.asp
- Go to this Web site for information on federal mortgage modification and refinancing programs: www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
- The Controller of the Currency's consumer information site for banking-related questions is www.helpwithmybank.gov
- OCC Customer Assistance Group and consumer assistance site: www.occ.gov/customer.htm
- Federal Trade Commission: www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea04.shtm
- Federal Reserve Board: www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/foreclosurescamtips/default.htm
- NeighborWorks America: http://www.nw.org
- HOPE NOW: www.hopenow.com
Source: Controller of the Currency (04/21/2009)
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