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Foreclosure Prevention

Many people around the country are having a difficult time paying their mortgages in this difficult financial climate. I've compiled a list of groups that may be able to help. My casework staff is also available to help your specific case. Call my Atlanta office at (770) 661-0999 or fill out my e-mail form if you need assistance beyond those listed below.

Hope for Homeowners manages and supports the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline

The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing foreclosure and preserving homeownership.

For immediate, please call (888) 995-HOPE or visit www.995hope.org.

• Counseling is free to the homeowner
• Calls are answered 24 hours a day/7 days a week by counselors from one of their 10 HUD-certified partner agencies
• Over 400 counselors are available at the (888) 995-HOPE Hotline
• Their national network of counselors has provided counseling to over 330,000 delinquent homeowners since 2002. Currently over 20,000 every month are counseled.

Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)

The CCCS is available to assist you whether you are facing an immediate crisis or just want to learn how to improve your financial health. It was founded in 1964 and this nonprofit agency is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Their counselors and educators offer non-judgmental advice, practical action plans and hope for a better future to people in all 50 states.

For immediate, please call (800) 251-CCCS (2227) or visit www.cccsatl.org or www.cccsenespanol.org. Services are offered in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. You may also contact CCCS by email at info@cccsinc.org.

Locations in Georgia:

• Atlanta (headquarters)
• Decatur
• Decatur—Delta Satellite
• Douglasville
• Duluth—Gwinnett County
• Gainesville
• Gwinnett Call Center
• Marietta - Cobb County
• Rome
• Stockbridge

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

The Department of Housing and Urban Development stands ready to assist those who have financed the purchase of a home through an FHA loan. HUD sponsors Housing Counseling Agencies throughout the country provide free or low cost advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure, credit issues or reverse mortgages. Click here to locate one near you or call toll free (800) 569-4287.