Avoiding Foreclosure in Connecticut Representing Yourself In Foreclosure: A Guide for Connecticut Homeowners Guide to representing yourself in foreclosure from the CT Fair Housing Center. This easy to read guide contains all samples of the court forms needed, other resources and a glossary of terms. "My House is Being Foreclosed, What Can I Do?" (PDF en español)
An easy to read, step-by-step guide on what you should do if you are
facing a foreclosure. The guide provides tips on getting through the
court process and has contact information for useful statewide
resources. It was produced by the Legal Assistance Resource Center of
Connecticut. Connecticut Department of Banking "Avoiding Foreclosure" Website Offers advice to people falling behind on mortgage payments.
Connecticut Foreclosure Mediation Program Federal Websites and Programs on Avoiding Foreclosure
Making Home Affordable Website to help borrowers learn about the Obama administration's "Making Home Affordable" Program for refinancing and modifying mortgages. Fannie Mae Loan Lookup Online resource to help borrowers determine whether Fannie Mae is the investor on their mortgage. Under the Obama Administrations' Making Home Affordable initiative, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer flexible home refinance loans for borrowers where Fannie or Freddie already own or guarantee the Loan. See if you have a Fannie or Freddie loan! HUD Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Consumer Resource for Mortgages and Foreclosures Additional information about foreclosure, counseling, refinancing—all the terms you may hear as you learn about ways to save your home.
Understanding Counseling Refinancing your Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending Legal Aid in Foreclosure Reducing Household Expenses Relevant Federal and State Legislation In response to the current mortgage crisis, Congress and CT have enacted legislation authorizing several changes to mortgage laws and providing additional funding to support distressed homeowners and communities. Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan The Obama administration's comprehensive strategy to stabilize the economy and housing markets. Visit www.financialstability.gov
for more information on all aspects of the plan. The "Making Home
Affordable" section addresses plans for the refinancing and modifying
of mortgages. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed into law on July 30th, 2008. For a summary of the legislation, click here. Connecticut enacted Public Act No. 08-176 effective July 1st. For a summary of the legislation, click here. |