Free resources for residents to prevent foreclosures and negotiate loan modifications

Homeowners facing foreclosure can get assistance from:


Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs: dca.lacounty.gov or call 800-973-3370

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development housing counselors or call 888-995-HOPE (4673) Please call this number if you suspect a company is perpetrating a scam!

HUD assistance with avoiding foreclosure or modifying loans or call 800-569-4287

California Department of Real Estate information on loan modifications: www.dre.ca.gov/mlb_adv_fees.html

Homeowners looking for help should visit www.MakingHomeAffordable.gov for information on the administration's 75 billion effort to help homeowners out of mortgage trouble. It includes a list of HUD Approved mortgage counselors.