Avoiding Foreclosure: Florida

Don't lose your home! Here is some guidance on default and foreclosure prevention.

	Steps to take - act now if you think you will be unable to pay your mortgage
	HUD-approved housing counseling agencies - local agencies that provide FREE foreclosure avoidance counseling
	(888) 995-HOPE - FREE foreclosure prevention counseling on the phone or online
	Florida Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act of 2008 - do not give money to anyone promising to help you avoid foreclosure without a written agreement and until all services are completed!
	Avoid foreclosure rescue scams
	Responding to a foreclosure summons and complaint - self-help information from Legal Services of Greater Miami about foreclosure and other topics
	Legal assistance
	Florida Attorneys Saving Homes | intake form
	Local government/community-based agencies - some offer foreclosure prevention assistance; contact your city or county housing and community development office
	Florida Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force - report fraud, access current investigations, announcements, and tips
	Florida Office of Financial Regulation - check out a financial institution, file a complaint, read consumer alerts and tips
	Predatory lending
	Financial planning resources