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What is the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan?
Congress recently passed the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (“the Plan”), which provides various options for homeowners who are feeling the pressure of their monthly … more
How do creditors get paid when foreclosing on a house to satisfy unpaid debts?
A foreclosure is where the creditor collects its lien by forcing a sale of the debtor's real property. The creditor receives the amount of the proceeds from the sale equal to the unpaid debt plus … more
What is a loan modification, and how will it help me with my mortgage?
A loan modification occurs when a homeowner enters into an agreement with his or her mortgage loan servicer to change the terms of the mortgage. The goal of a loan modification is to … more

How To Avoid Foreclosure
Are you facing foreclosure? More and more people are finding themselves in the difficult and unfortunate position of anticipating foreclosure of their homes. However, there may be alternatives to foreclosure. The options may vary depending upon your situation and you should contact your lender to explore those options sooner rather than later. The good news is that … more
Can I use a loan modification program in order to save my home from foreclosure?
With mortgage foreclosures at an all time high, major banks across the nation have begun offering loan modification programs for people who are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. While eligibility for loan modification programs differs from one bank to the next, the common goal of these programs is to restructure existing mortgage loans so that borrowers have lower … more

How To Avoid Foreclosure
This guide, by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides valuable … more
Deed-In-Lieu of Foreclosure Fact Sheet (HUD)
Thhis fact sheet from the Department of Housing and Urban Development explains the Deed-in-Lieu … more
Partial Claim Fact Sheet (HUD)
This fact sheet from the Department of Housing and Urban Development explains the Partial Claim … more
Special Forbearance Fact Sheet (HUD)
This fact sheet by the Department of Housing and Urban Development explains a homeowner's option … more
Loan Modification Fact Sheet (HUD)
This fact sheet from the Department of Housing and Urban Development explains loan modification … more