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Avoid Foreclosure: Florida
Avoid Foreclosure: Florida
Don't lose your home! Here is some guidance on default and foreclosure prevention.
Seek Help Early
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's Hardest Hit Fund
News release
Free foreclosure prevention workshops
- check our calendar for events in your area
Financial planning resources
Avoid Scams
Recognizing, Avoiding and Reporting Scams
Florida Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act of 2008
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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
Recognize predatory lending
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
Know the Law
Florida foreclosure law summary
Responding to a foreclosure summons and complaint
- self-help information from Legal Services of Greater Miami about foreclosure and other topics
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