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Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention

Welcome to the Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention website. Homeownership preservation is a top priority, and we want to assist homeowners in preventing foreclosure. We hope that the information found here will increase your knowledge of the mortgage foreclosure process. We want homeowners to know that there are options if they find themselves in foreclosure. Assistance is available. Whether you are in need of assistance with loan or foreclosure counseling or help getting out of a predatory loan, make your first call to:

(734) 222-6600
ask for a Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Specialist

 Our staff is competent and caring. We work in partnership with many other community organizations, businesses and reputable resources. We can make appropriate referrals as needed.

IMPORTANT NEWS - Do you have a mortgage with CitiFinancial, CitiMortgage, CitiResidential (Ameriquest, AMC, Argent), Chase, Ocwen or SPS? There may be extra workout options available exclusively through this office.  Please call and ask to speak to a Foreclosure Prevention Specialist at 734-222-6600.

Your Home, Your Future

This popular program, is back for three more sessions this fall.  If you are falling behind on your mortgage or property tax payments, about to lose your home, or want to learn more about working with your mortgage company this program may help.  Three dates and locations are being offered this fall.  Refreshments will be provided at this free seminar.  Call 734-222-3943 to register. 

Housing Counseling 101

MSU Extension is bringing together a panel of housing counselors, bankers, loss mitigation experts and real estate professionals to discuss all aspects of the housing crisis including want homeonwers want to know about lenders, collection and loss mitigation, refinance opportunities and more.  Please join them on Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Ypsilanti District Library on Whittaker Road.  Free seminar, Call 734-483-8152 to register. 

Beyond Foreclosure: Facts Steps and Solutions

The Housing Bureau for Seniors, along with the County Treasurer’s Office and Michigan State University Extension/Washtenaw County, is offering a public education program, Beyond Foreclosure: Facts, Steps and Solutions. The program will be offered at both the Ypsilanti District Library ( 5577 Whittaker Rd. ) on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and at the Ann Arbor District Library ( 343 South Fifth Ave. ) on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program is open to all ages and is provided at no cost. Many resources will be available.

FACING FORECLOSURE - WATCH THIS VIDEO
THEN TALK TO A REPUTABLE HOUSING COUNSELOR
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Mortgage Foreclosure Timeline

Options for Saving Your Home - Loss Mitigation

Options to Prevent Foreclosure – When Your Home is no Longer Affordable

Sheriff's Sale

Resources

Warning Signs of a Predatory Lender

Wolf Brochure

The Washtenaw County Treasurer’s office works in partnership with the following agencies on homeownership retention and neighborhood preservation.

Washtenaw County MSU-Extension Office
MSU Extension





 

Housing Bureau for SeniorsHousing Bureay for Seniors





Legal Services of South Central MichiganLegal Services




Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We want to work together to keep you in your home.

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