FORECLOSURE COUNSELING RESOURCES

Basic Information About Foreclosure:

Fast facts on foreclosure from the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency:

Access the Legal Services of NJ Timeline on Foreclosure:

Information on how to avoid foreclosure scams from the NJ Department of Consumer Affairs:

Facts on Foreclosure Rescue Scams from the Federal Trade Commission:

For predatory lending signs:

Government/Consumer Advocates:

To file complaints or make inquiries related to banking, insurance and real estate, contact the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance:

NJ Foreclosure Prevention Resources:

For families having trouble with their mortgage, contact the NJ Homeownership Preservation Effort from NJ HOPE:

For a description of NJ Foreclosure Mediation Program:

Foreclosure FAQs and important foreclosure mediation forms for homeowners can be found at the NJ Courts Foreclosure Mediation site:

The Mayor’s Toolkit from NJ HOPE is a comprehensive set of resources about foreclosure, responsible lending practices:

To learn more about the New Jersey HomeKeeper Mortgage Assistance program:

For a list of HUD approved housing counseling agencies:

For Consumers/Homeowners:

Learn about Legal Services of NJ Anti-Predatory Lending Project:

For a listing of of state-licensed debt adjustors: