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	Information from Other Government Agencies - (13)
	Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations - (2)

Information from Other Government Agencies

Real People, Real Stories: Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams (Video)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, produced this video "Real People, Real Stories" to encourage homeowners to get the help they need.
By: Federal Trade Commission

How to Manage Your Mortgage If Your Lender Closes or Files for Bankruptcy 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.

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)
Fact sheet for consumers describing what to do if their mortgage company or mortgage servicing company closes or files for bankruptcy.
By: Federal Trade Commission

Foreclosure Rescue Scams: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim 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 on how to avoid foreclosure rescue scams that target homeowners facing foreclosure. These scams cost consumers thousands of dollars and often, their most valuable asset - their homes.
By: Office of Thrift Supervison

Don't Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud - Protect Yourself from Predatory Lenders (Separate Website)
Informational brochure on loan fraud and the danger of predatory lendors.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in: Spanish / Español

OCC Consumer Tips for Avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams (Separate Website)
This Consumer Advisory, issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), describes common mortgage scams, suggests ways to protect yourself, provides information on U.S. government loan programs and counseling resources, and lists 10 warning signs of a mortgage modification scam.
By: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Predatory Lending (Separate Website)
Information from HUD on predatory lending and what you can do to protect yourself.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Your Rights and the Responsibilities of the Mortgage Servicer (Separate Website)
Information for home buyers concerning your rights and the responsibility of your loan servicer.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Read this in: Spanish / Español

Questions and Answers on Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation (Separate Website)
Information on the tax consequences of home foreclosure and debt cancellation.
By: Internal Revenue Service

Avoiding Foreclosure (Separate Website)
Tips and information on how you can avoid having your home foreclosed.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Banking

your money's best friend - Foreclosure (Separate Website)
Information on Foreclosure - What it is and how to avoid it.
By: Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education

Shopping for a Mortgage (Separate Website)
Information on shopping for a mortgage to finance or re-finance your home.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Banking

Foreclosure Resource Center (Separate Website)
Links to information focused on Philadelphia regarding mortgage foreclosures. Includes sections on Consumer Information; Community Resources; Research and Publications; Poicy and Regulation; and Events and News.
By: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Housing Counseling Agencies in Philadelphia (Separate Website)
List of more than 30 housing counseling agencies that offer free counseling services to home owneres and buyers of homes in the City of Philadelphia. Eligibility requirements apply.
By: Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development

Information from Bar Associations and Other Legal Organizations

Mortgage Foreclosure (Separate Website)
General advice on how to deal with a mortgage foreclosure.
By: Erie County Bar Association

Legal Briefs: Facing Foreclosure (Separate Website)
Information presented in the March 10, 2009 episode of Legal Briefs, on KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh. Whitney Hughes, of the Allegheny County Bar Assocation, presented tips on how to stop foreclosures and how to obtain help through a new government program.
By: Allegheny County Bar Association

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