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   Protecrt Your Investment: Don't Let Predatory Lenders Take Your Home! This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information and tips for spotting a predatory lender, also tips to help older consumers.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   Shopping for Your Home Loan, from HUD This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Buying a home or thinking about it? HUD provides information and tips for each major step along the way to home ownership.
  
   
   Should I File for Bankruptcy?
When should you get a bankruptcy? How do you file for bankruptcy? What happens when you file? Here's some very basic information.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
   The Road Home Program (Separate Website)
State website offers homeowners and rental property owners details about the program and tools and resources.
By: Road2la.org
  
   
   Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs.
  
   
   Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs.
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