This section of AlabamaLegalHelp.org has information and resources about housing foreclosure.
Avoiding Foreclosure
Having trouble making your mortgage payments? Need to prevent foreclosure? Review the links provided for information you can use.
Making Home Affordable
If you are in trouble with your mortgage, can you get your loan refinanced? Can you get it modified? Programs are available to help - read the information on this website to get started. Also in Spanish/Español
Q & A: Home Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation
What is cancellation of debt? Is cancellation of debt income always taxable? Are there tax issues if I lost my home by foreclosure? Answers to these questions and more in this web site.
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? Here are 10 tips from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.
Worried About Foreclosure?
If you feel like you may be in danger of facing foreclosure, the time to call 888-995-HOPE is now. Homeowner's HOPE, a counseling service provided by the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, can work with you to find a solution.
Worried About Foreclosure? What You Should Know
What exactly is a foreclosure? Can I prevent having a foreclosure started against me? What are my options prior to foreclosure? This brochure answers these questions and more. Also in Spanish/Español
Don't Get Locked Out of Your Home By a Bankruptcy Scam Operator
Are you having trouble making your home mortgage payments? Are you facing foreclosure on your home? Get all the facts before you pay someone to help you work out your mortgage problems.
Facts for Consumers: Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Fraudulent foreclosure "rescue" professionals use half truths and outright lies to sell services that promise relief and then fail to deliver. Read this for information on how the scams work, where to find legitimate help and red flags that will alert you to the businesses to avoid. Also in Spanish/Español