Many constituents have called my office seeking information on how to avoid foreclosure. If you are near or in the process of foreclosure on your home, there may be resources available to you through a new program announced by the U.S. Treasury Department in January of 2008.

HOPE NOW is a cooperative effort between counselors, investors, and lenders to maximize outreach efforts to homeowners in distress. If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, you can call a credit counselor Toll Free at 1-888-995-4673. A non-profit, HUD approved counselor will help you determine what your options are.

http://www.hopenow.com/

http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/foreclosure/

http://www.nw.org/network/neighborworksprogs/
foreclosuresolutions/resources.asp

http://www.fha.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm