Foreclosed House
[This information came from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and its regional partners, who are sponsoring a campaign to help local residents avoid foreclosures on their homes]
If you’re facing foreclosure of are having trouble staying current on your mortgage, you are not alone. The Capital Area Foreclosure Network (CAFN) – a partnership between the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington – can help.
Text ‘HOME’ or ‘CASA’ to 877-877 or call the regional foreclosure hotline at (888) 794-8830 (English and Spanish) to get connected to a free housing counselor in your area and receive advice and tips on avoiding foreclosure. Services are available in both English and Spanish. Find more information at www.cafn.org.
Fannie Mae also provides resources to help those struggling with foreclosure. IN partnership with NBC4-TV, Fannie Mae is hosting “Know Your Options,” a free Foreclosure Prevention Phone-a-Thon, “Know Your Options,” on January 31 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can also visit www.knowyouroptions.com to get help. And, watch NBC4 starting January 23 to see how other homeowners avoided foreclosure.
Remember, you do not have to face foreclosure alone!