Mortgage/Credit Counselors
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Homeownership Preservation Foundation's mission is to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. They are an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners. The help they offer is free. The counselors are experts in foreclosure prevention and trained to set up a plan of action designed just for you and your situation.
(888) 995-HOPE
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD sponsors certain housing counseling agencies throughout the country who in turn give advice free or at low cost. They provide advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure, and credit issues. For a counseling agency near you, search online or call HUD.
(800) 569-4287
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
NFCC member agencies offer counseling and educational services .Every client of NFCC member agencies receives comprehensive money management services based on individual needs. Agencies provide free and/or affordable services in-person or by phone. Many agencies also offer Web-based services. Housing counseling is also provided by many agencies for consumers who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.
(800) 388-2227
