Help homeowners that are facing foreclosure

The following information concerns actions local officials can take to help homeowners that are facing foreclosure or other housing related problems facing residents. Municipal Clerks are asked to share this information with their elected officials and other appropriate staff.


If residents of your community need assistance with Foreclosure Issues or to learn about what resources may be available to residents (including homeowners or renters) in your community, please refer to the following links. For additional information, please contact 1-888-995-HOPE or one of the counseling agencies listed on page 2 of "Foreclosure Fast Facts". All information contained in these links is available to download and copy for distribution.

1. Foreclosure Fast Facts: A 2-page listing of assistance, numbers to call, and general assistance, including counseling agencies experienced in foreclosure: http://www.nj.gov/dc...n_resources.pdf

2. The Mayor's Combat Kit - Materials and sources of information on buying a home, mortgage assistance and foreclosure, designed especially for Mayors:http://www.state.nj....e/mayorkit.html

3. The NJ HOPE (Home Ownership Preservation Effort) website provides information about resources that are available for homeowners who are delinquent in their mortgage payments, need counseling or have questions: http://www.state.nj.us/dobi/njhope/