Avoid Foreclosure: Illinois
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Homeownership Assistance Home Repairs Utility Bills Predatory Lending Seniors Legal Assistance
If you have questions about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, down payment assistance, HUD Homes, refinancing, liens, or other issues associated with an FHA-insured mortgage contact the FHA Resource Center by calling (800) 225-5342 or emailing answers@hud.gov.
Don't lose your home! Here is some guidance on default and foreclosure prevention.
- Housing counseling agencies - Contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency for free or low-cost counseling services for defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages. Search for a HUD-approved housing counseling agency here. You can also search specifically for Foreclosure Avoidance Counselors.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Mortgages
- Illinois Attorney General's Office - The "Help for Homeowners" page has information on preventing foreclosure, avoid foreclosure rescue scams, and shopping of a home loan. You may also contact the Attorney General's Homeowner Helpline at (866) 544-7151 to learn more about your options or to report a predatory mortgage lender.
- Legal Resources
- Illinois Department of Human Services
More From HUD
- HUD National Servicing Center has more information on avoiding foreclosure
- Having trouble paying your mortgage?
- Read the PDF version of HUD's Guide to avoiding foreclosure brochure
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