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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Mortgage Foreclosure issues in Pennsylvania.
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Preventing Foreclosure
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. on preventing the foreclosure of your house Read More
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Mortgage and Housing Assistance during the Coronavirus National Emergency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have partnered to launch a new mortgage and housing assistance website to help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic. The page provides information on what to do now, and what your options are for mortgage and rent payment relief. Content Detail
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Avoid Foreclosure: Know Your Options (Video)
This video from Making Home Affordable outlines options that might help you avoid foreclosure. Read More
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Avoid Foreclosure: Pennsylvania
Listing of resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Pennsylvanians facing foreclosure. Content Detail
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Avoid Foreclosure Rescue Scams (Video)
If you're facing foreclosure, it can be easy to listen to scammers trying to take advantage of this vulnerable time in your life. But don't be fooled — or robbed — by companies falsely promising to save your home. This video from the Federal Trade Commission presents some true stories of struggling homeowners who were deceived by foreclosure rescue scams. Read More
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Avoiding Foreclosure
Information from HUD on programs that can help property owners avoid losing their homes because of delinquent payments. Content Detail
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Avoiding Foreclosure: How to Reduce the Risk of Losing Your Home
Brochure from Regional Housing Legal Services explaining the operation of the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP) Help Center. [PDF] Content Detail
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Avoiding Mortgage Foreclosure (Audio-MP3)
Episode of Northwestern Legal Services' "Access to Justice" Radio show broadcast on JET 1400 AM in Erie, PA on 3/13/08. Information on avoiding mortgage foreclosure in Pennsylvania, alternative approaches, Applications to HEMAP (Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program) and details on the Act 91 Notice. Read More
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CARES Act Mortgage Forbearance: What You Need to Know (Video)
If you are experiencing difficulty making on-time mortgage payments due to the national coronavirus emergency, forbearance may be an option for you. Learn more in this video from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau. Read More
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Contact Your Mortgage Company - Making Home Affordable
Many mortgage companies have agreed to participate in the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program. This provides a list of participating companies and the contact information for submitting an application. Content Detail
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Coronavirus: Protections for Homeowners
Information on protections for all homeowners in Pennsylvania affected by COVID-19 from Regional Housing Legal Services. Read More
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Financial Education & Coaching
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency developed the Financial Education and Coaching Program to help renters, homebuyers, and homeowners understand and improve their personal finances. After you've completed your Financial Education sessions, you're eligible to meet with a counselor one-on-one to get help with your personal finances. These private coaching sessions can be either face-to-face or on the phone, and are also free of charge. Content Detail
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Foreclosure Resource Center
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. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions - Making Home Affordable Program
FAQ on the Making Home Affordable Program which offers two different potential solutions for borrowers: (1) refinancing mortgage loans, through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), and (2) modifying mortgage loans, through the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Content Detail
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Get Answers - Mortgage Assistance from Making Home Affordable
Information from Federal Making Homes Affordable Program about how to get mortgage assistance. Content Detail