Since there are so many dubious assistance programs and out-right scams preying on homeowners facing foreclosure, it can be difficult to find legitimate help. So I thought it might be helpful if I posted some legitimate resources for assistance here on my blog.
Here’s a list of programs that are either operated by the U.S. government or have its seal of approval:
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: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The Controller of the Currency’s consumer information site for banking-related questions is http://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: http://www.hopenow.com/
Source: Controller of the Currency (04/21/2009)
Here’s a list of programs that are either operated by the U.S. government or have its seal of approval:
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: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/
The Controller of the Currency’s consumer information site for banking-related questions is http://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: http://www.hopenow.com/
Source: Controller of the Currency (04/21/2009)
