Know your rights and learn what you can do to help yourself
There are 15 resources
Foreclosure Information and Assistance
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
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Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Here are 10 tips from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Worried About Foreclosure? What You Should Know
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What exactly is a foreclosure? Can I prevent having a foreclosure started against me? What are my options prior to foreclosure? This brochure answers these questions and more.
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By: Alabama State Bar
Saving Your Home From Foreclosure
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If you are facing foreclosure, there may be an option that will let you keep your home. Some things you can do:
Get legal advice
Negotiate with your lender or servicer
Consider refinancing the mortage or filing for bankruptcy
Beware of foreclosure rescue scams
Read this brochure for more information.
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By: National Consumer Law Center
Steps to Take When You Can't Pay Your Mortgage
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Covers important steps to take including: Contact Your Lender, Talk to a Housing Counselor, Explore Loan Workouts, and more. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Q & A: Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation
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What is cancellation of debt? Is cancellation of debt income always taxable? Are there tax issues if I lost my home by foreclosure? Answers to these questions and more in this web site.
By: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Worried About Foreclosure?
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If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the time to call 888-995-HOPE is now. Homeowner's HOPE, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution.
By: HomeOwnership Preservation Foundation
Relief Options for FHA Loans
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If you are a homeowner falling behind on a FHA Loan and your home is in a federal disaster area OR you or your spouse is active military, this document has important advice for you.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008: Questions & Answers
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A new law has been passed so that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), can help about 400,000 borrowers in danger of losing their homes refinance into more affordable government-insured mortgages. This website answers questions about this new law.
Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Foreclosure Legal Resources
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This website has many helpful resources if you are getting behind in your mortage payments and possibly facing foreclosure.
By: Alabama State Bar
HOPE for Homeowners
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The HOPE for Homeowners program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The program begins October 1, 2008 and ends September 30, 2011. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Making Home Affordable
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If you are in trouble with your mortgage, can you get your loan refinanced? Can you get it modified? New programs are available to help - read the information on this website to get started. Read this in: Español By: Making Home Affordable.gov
Facts for Consumers: Foreclosure Rescue Scams
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Fraudulent foreclosure "rescue" professionals use half truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. Read this for information on how the scams work, where to find legitimate help and red flags that will alert you to the businesses to avoid. Read this in: Español By: U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Foreclosure Rescue Scams
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The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. Many so-called foreclosure rescue or assistance companies claim they can help you save your home. Unfortunately, once most of these foreclosure fraudsters take your money, you lose your home, too. Read this information for tips on how to avoid these scam artists.
By: U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You
Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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