Paul Ryan welcomes local residents at the "Homeownership Preservation and Foreclosure Prevention Workshop" in Janesville on June 30, 2008.

There are many resources available that may assist homeowners in jeopardy of losing their home.  If you, a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend is in jeopardy of losing a home, please visit the following web sites for information on available federal and state mortgage foreclosure prevention programs.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure 
  
  
• Wisconsin HUD-Approved Counseling Agencies
  HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues, and reverse mortgages.
  

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

• Preventing Foreclosure and Keeping Your Home
  
  
• FHASecure Program
  Do you need help with your mortgage?
  
  
• Refinance Options
  FHASecure Fact Sheet
  

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Questions and Answers on Home Foreclosures and Debt Cancellations
  
  
• Mortgage Workouts, Now Tax-Free for Many Homeowners 
  Claim Relief on Newly-Revised IRS Form
  

State of Wisconsin Foreclosure Prevention Programs and Resources

• Wisconsin Foreclosure Resource
  Wisconsin Economic Development Authority
  
  
• Funding Resources for Foreclosure Prevention in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin Department of Commerce

Other Helpful Resources

• Resources for Those Facing Foreclosure or Affected by Predatory Lending 
  Predatory Lending & Foreclosure Prevention Task Force
  
  
• Financial Assistance Programs
  Department of Commerce