Foreclosure prevention programs in Phoenix and Maricopa County.
Phoenix area Arizona homeowners have access to several organizations that provide low cost or free foreclosure prevention services. Each agency and programs offers its own form of help however they do help struggling families with their mortgage. Below you will find a listing of the various programs and organizations in Maricopa County that help stop a foreclosure.
Lawyers that provide free help to struggling homeowners
There are non-profit law firms in the Phoenix AZ area that are part of the federally funded Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and they give free advice to low-income homeowners (as well as seniors) that are facing a foreclosure. While it is unfortunate that not all homes can be saved from a foreclosure filing, especially if the borrower is to far behind on their mortgage, the legal options and the attorneys at them will try to offer a solution to many Phoenix families who might not otherwise have options at their disposal. The LSC affiliated agency that give free legal aid in Phoenix is known as Community Legal Services in Maricopa County. Find more details on income based legal consultations from Phoenix area Community Legal Services . In addition to that option, many lawyers in the Phoenix area volunteer their time as part of the
Lawyers Helping Homeowners
program As a result of both of these options, lawyers will work closely with borrowers and their lenders to find appropriate financial arrangements to help prevent a foreclosure. The goal is to find one or more solutions that works for both the lender and the borrower. The volunteer attorneys and various law firms through Maricopa County AZ realize that keeping people in their homes helps stabilize the local economy and increase family security. Click here for more Arizona free legal help .
Foreclosure counseling services from Phoenix area HUD counseling agencies
The federal government has certified the following non-profits as HUD approved foreclosure counseling agencies. While a major focus is on helping people that are behind on their mortgage, a host of other services are provided too. Housing counselors from these HUD agencies are available to provide free or low cost foreclosure prevention assistance to Phoenix homeowners. They can often times help them deal with outstanding debts and provide other help with financial needs such as budgeting assistance.
Chicanos Por La Causa
1112 E Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85034. Dial (602) 257-0700
Labor’s Community Service Agency
3117 N 16th St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Call 602-263-5741
Community Housing Resources of Arizona
4020 N. 20th St., Phoenix, Arizona 85016. Phone: 602-631-9780
Trellis - Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix
1405 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Phone number: 602-258-1659
Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007. Call the HUD agency at 602-254-5611 This organization offers a number of assistance programs in the area, whether around helping people find and apply for mortgage relief to programs to delay or even stop a foreclosure. Find other details on the Greater Phoenix Urban League housing resources . There are other options as well throughout the state and county. Click here to locate other free HUD foreclosure counseling agencies in Arizona and the Phoenix area.
Senior citizen focused legal aid in Maricopa County for preventing a foreclosure
The Arizona Bar Association, in partnership with the state Supreme Court, have a free to use website known as lawforseniors.org. It focuses issues, including around housing, that senior citizens over the age of 60 in Phoenix (and across the state) often face. Seniors, the elderly and their caretakers can get quick, free access to legal information. There are parts of the site that give advice on housing and foreclosure prevention programs, links to law-related resources, and answers to questions about the legal process in Phoenix. The service also has information on non-profits in Phoenix that offer mortgage relief programs, details on laws that protect older people from a foreclosure and more. The site information is https://lawforseniors.org/topics/housing .