Spotlight

National Campaign Empowers Homeowners to Combat Loan Modification Scams

NeighborWorks America and a partnership of local, state and national government agencies, nonprofit organizations and financial institutions have launched a national campaign to help homeowners protect themselves against loan modification scams, find trusted help and report illegal activity to authorities. More.

NationalCollaboration Turns Foreclosures Into Opportunities

In an unprecedented move, leaders from the nonprofit sector, philanthropic community, financial industry and government have joined forces in creating a highly innovative and effective approach to reclaim neighborhoods devastated by high concentrations of foreclosed and abandoned property. Learn more about this effort by the National Stabilization Trust.

New Consumer Videos Available to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

Two new videos from NeighborWorks America can be used by counselors to provide homeowners and first-time buyers with useful advice for weathering the current foreclosure crisis.  “What to Do When Facing Foreclosure” is for homeowners on the brink of losing their homes. “How to Avoid Foreclosure,” is geared toward homeowners who want to be proactive in ensuring they keep their homes if hard times hit. NeighborWorks America’s Senior Homeownership Specialist Milt Sharp provides the advice in these videos, which are all available on NeighborWorks YouTube channel.