My Real Estate Tips

It can be difficult to find legitimate help for foreclosure issues because of the many scams that abound these days.  It’s shameful that there are still people who try to take advantage of those who find themselves in this situation.  

Here is a list of programs that are either operated by the U.S. government or have the U.S. government’s 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.  The HOPE NOW website: www.hopenow.com

• 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

If you’re facing foreclosure, please take some time to check out the help that is available through these resources.

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