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1. CONTACT
YOUR LENDER OR SERVICER: |
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Contact
your lender as soon as you realize you have a problem.
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Open and
respond to all mail from your lender, answer all telephone calls from
your lender.
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CALL A
NONPROFIT COUNSELOR: |
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Free
foreclosure prevention assistance is available.
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Unity EDC
has counselors trained to provide foreclosure counselors. Call for an
appointment 301-505-0331.
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Counselors offer free and objective advice.
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TRY TO REFINANCE TO A MORE AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE: |
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AVOID FORECLOSURE “RESCUE” SCAMS: |
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If you
believe that you have been a victim of predatory lending or fraud,
contact The Maryland Department of labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR)
at 888-784-0136.
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Never sign
a legal document without reading and understanding all the terms. Get
professional advice from an attorney or a HUD approved nonprofit
housing counselor! UNITY EDC 301-505-0331.
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5.
PRIORITIZE YOUR SPENDING AND SAVE MONEY |
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6.
Review
your household budget and cut spending and discretionary expenses where
you can.
UNITY EDC HOME HELP LINE
301-505-0331
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