If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance.  The following resources provide information and links to agencies and organizations that may be able to help you.

Federal Agencies | Federally-affiliated Organizations | Other Organizations | Return to PFE Home

Federal Reserve System
Putting Your Home on the Loan Line Is Risky Business

Department of Housing & Urban Development
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
How to Avoid Foreclosure
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies

Federal Housing Administration
You Can Avoid Foreclosure and Keep Your Home

Federal Trade Commission
Credit Repair:  Self Help May Be Best
Credit & Loans
Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress
Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling?  Here’s What to Do

Federally-affiliated Organizations

NeighborWorks
Center for Foreclosure Solutions
Foreclosure Help and Hope
NeighborWorks America Organizations Locator

Other Organizations

AARP
Get Above Water: When You Are Struggling to Make Mortgage Payments

FreddieMac
Avoiding Foreclosure

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Member Agency Locator

National Foundation for Debt Management
How to Avoid Foreclosure