Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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General Information
Video - Foreclosure Mediation in Washington State
Basic Introduction to Washington's New Mediation Process for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Current as of December 2011.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide
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The Washington Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide is designed to provide practical tools, information and resources to help homeowners dealing with foreclosure issues.
By: Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaberative
Foreclosure / Forfeiture 6210EN - If you fall behind in your monthly house payments, the seller or lender may try to take your house back. This is generally called foreclosure. If your house is foreclosed, you may lose not only your house, but also all the money you've invested in it.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Foreclosure When You Have a Deed of Trust 6211EN - If your house is in foreclosure, your best chance to keep your home is to act quickly and with the help of a housing counselor or an attorney. Both a housing counselor and an attorney can help you evaluate options that may be available to help save your home from foreclosure.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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A Homeowner's Guide to Foreclosure Mediation 6212EN - A new Washington law gives homeowners in foreclosure the right to request mediation.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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A Homeowner's Guide to Short Sales Homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth may consider a short sale as a means to sell their home and/or avoid foreclosure.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Mortgage payments, foreclosure rescue scams, reverse mortgages, mortgage servicing
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If you're having trouble making your payments, this article talks about what you should and things to avoid.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
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Whether you're in foreclosure now or worried
about it in the future, this information can help.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Facing Foreclosure? A note to homeowners
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Facing foreclosure? Scammers are targeting people having trouble paying their mortgages. Some claim to be able to "rescue" homeowners from foreclosures, while others promise loan modifications - for a fee. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to avoid scams that could make your housing situation go from bad to worse.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
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If you are having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments or you have received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them, here are some tips to help get you back on track.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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Description of Chapter 13 bankruptcy advantages, eligibility and how it works.
By: U.S. Courts - Federal Judiciary
Explore Loan Workout Solutions with Your Lender
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First and foremost, if you can keep your mortgage current, do so. But if you find you are unable to make your mortgage payments, you might qualify for a loan workout option. Check with your lender to see which option may be available. Some options may not apply to your loan if it is not insured by FHA.
By: U.S. Department of Housing
Federal Law Requires 90 Days Notice Prior to Eviction of any Tenant Living in a Foreclosed Property
If you rent your home, and your home was sold at a foreclosure sale, federal law requires the new owner to notify you at least 90 days before evicting you. You must still honor the obligations of your lease or rental agreement during this time period.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
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Listing of HUD approved counseling agencies for Washington State. These agencies can provide counseling on foreclosures and other housing issues.
By: U.S. Department of Housing
Information for Military Personnel Regarding Mortgage Relief and Foreclosure Protection
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Information about payment relief and protection from foreclosure provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly known as The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940)
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Foreclosure Fairness Act: A New Tool to Assist Distressed Homeowners Article regarding the Act outlining key provisions.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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