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Get Help from a Reliable Third-Party Advisor

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Your lender isn’t the only person to call if you’re facing foreclosure. It’s a good idea to consult a foreclosure-prevention counselor if you missed payments or are at risk of foreclosure because you can no longer afford your mortgage.

Because not all mortgage companies may willingly cooperate with homeowners in default, having a dependable third-party advocate on your side can make it easier to keep your home.

To locate U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved housing counselors in your area, call the toll-free HUD Housing Counseling and Referral line at 1-800-569-4287.

Another mediation resource is the Homeownership Preservation Foundation’s Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline™, 1-888-995-HOPE. It provides HUD-certified counselors that will help you work out a repayment plan with your lender.

Trained in foreclosure prevention, these counselors know the home mortgage industry inside and out, and their services are free. They’ll develop solutions with specific, written action plans for solving your unique mortgage problems.

  • When you call, give complete, honest information about your financial situation.

  • Give your counselor all pertinent financial information. This includes a list of all major monthly bills. The most important bill on that list is your mortgage payment statement (make sure it has your mortgage loan number).

 

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